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FDA panel rejects Avastin for breast cancer use Baltimore Sun Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:53 PM PDT SILVER SPRING, Maryland (Reuters) - Health advisers delivered a blow to Roche Holding on Wednesday, voting to reject the use of Roche Holding drug Avastin for breast cancer while the Swiss drugmaker conducts more studies. Hip discount denim and a worthy cause Canyons, Coto, Ladera & RSM News Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:53 PM PDT COTO DE CAZA â€" Olivia's Closet, a boutique known for fashion denim, will hold a fundraiser on Wednesday night to benefit disadvantaged children who suffer from cancer and other debilitating diseases. The boutique, owned by Doni Orsini, will donate... Isabel Granada: I’m healthy and very much alive US News Las Vegas - Philippines Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:50 PM PDT Isabel Granada is healthy and making a television comeback following a rumor that she was close to death or had died due to ovarian cancer. Surviving cancer: Ray of Hope Kern Valley Sun Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:50 PM PDT Valerie CassitySpecial to the Sun The Kern Comprehensive Cancer Awareness Partnership (KCCAP) co-hosted a “Ray of Hope” Cancer Awareness Luncheon June 7, at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. The event, which drew 125 attendees, was focused on cancer prevention and education, from nutrition to end-of-life decisions. Researchers analyze gene changes in ovarian cancer seattlepi.com Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:47 PM PDT share: digg facebook twitter LOS ANGELES (AP) â€" Researchers analyzing the genetic makeup of ovarian cancer tumors have found a gene mutation that is surprisingly frequent, suggesting it plays a key role in driving the cancer. The gene sequencing was carried out by The Cancer Genome Atlas, a federally funded network of medical centers that analyzed 316 ovarian tumors. Alterations in nine other ... FDA panel: Revoke drug's breast cancer approval seattlepi.com Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:47 PM PDT share: digg facebook twitter SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) â€" A panel of cancer experts has ruled for a second time that Avastin, the best-selling cancer drug in the world, should no longer be used in breast cancer patients, clearing the way for the government to remove its endorsement from the drug. In three unanimous votes, the six members of the FDA oncology drug panel voted that Avastin is ... Surprising cancer risk for commuters KFDA-TV Amarillo Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:46 PM PDT You may want to grab some sunscreen before you set out on a summer road trip. FDA Panel: Avastin not Effective for Breast Cancer First Coast News Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:43 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- A panel of federal cancer experts says the best-selling cancer drug in the world isn't effective in treating breast cancer because it provides little benefit and causes dangerous side effects. Cancer never sleeps Airdrie Echo Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:42 PM PDT Celebrating, remembering and fighting back were the three things that brought about 160 people out to Genesis Place Saturday evening, and kept them awake until early Sunday morning. US panel rejects Avastin for breast cancer use PhysOrg Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:39 PM PDT An expert panel on Wednesday urged the US Food and Drug Administration to strip the Roche-made drug Avastin of its label for use against breast cancer because it is neither safe nor effective.

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