Cancer Drug Avastin Raises Blood Clot Risk

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Cancer Drug Avastin Raises Blood Clot Risk

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The life-extending cancer drug Avastin raises the risk of dangerous blood clots by 33%, an analysis of clinical-trial data shows.

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Tags: Cancer, Cancer Medication, Colorectal Cancer Medication, Thrombotic Event, Blood Clot, Drug, Avastin

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National Briefing - Science and Health - Study Into Cancer Drug and Clot Risk - NYTimes.com

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