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Breast Cancer
Data on breast cancer published by J.S. Link and colleagues
January 15th, 2008
"Miller et al demonstrated that the combination of bevacizumab and paclitaxel has significant activity in metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Because albumin-bound paclitaxel has been shown to have less toxicity, a better tumor delivery, and possibly better response for MBC, we combined it with bevacizumab to treat women with MBC," scientists in the United States report. "This is a retrospective analysis. Billing records from March 2005 through December 2006 were reviewed to identify all patients treated with a combination of albumin-bound paclitaxel/bevacizumab. A total of 40 women were identified. They received a minimum of 2 courses. Patients with measurable disease were...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-01-15)
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