Saturday, November 19, 2011

FDA revokes approval of Avastin for breast cancer (AP)

This undated photo provided Jan. 31, 2011, by California-based Genentech Inc., shows the blockbuster cancer drug Avastin. The blockbuster drug should no longer be used in advanced breast cancer patients because there's no proof that it extends their lives or even provides enough temporary benefit to outweigh its dangerous side effects, the Food and Drug Administration declared Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Genentech Inc., File)AP - The government delivered a blow to some desperate patients Friday as it ruled the blockbuster drug Avastin should no longer be used to treat advanced breast cancer.


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