FDA says Avastin does not work for breast cancer

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FDA says Avastin does not work for breast cancer

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The US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that Avastin is not an effective treatment for breast cancer and said it would take steps to revoke market approval and change the drug's label.

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FDA says Avastin does not work for breast cancer

health.yahoo.net — “The US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that Avastin is not an effective treatment for breast cancer and said it would take steps to revoke market approval and change the drug's label.View full resource at health.yahoo.net

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