Hi Sophia -
I'm not sure what information you read, but the issue with Avastin is not the cost of the drug, it's whether or not it actually helps women with breast cancer.
The FDA said the level of improvement in women treated with chemotherapy and Avastin was not significantly better than in women who received chemotherapy alone. In addition, women who took Avastin experienced more serious side effects, such as bleeding.
You can find more information here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/195228.php
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Hi Sophia -
I'm not sure what information you read, but the issue with Avastin is not the cost of the drug, it's whether or not it actually helps women with breast cancer.
The FDA said the level of improvement in women treated with chemotherapy and Avastin was not significantly better than in women who received chemotherapy alone. In addition, women who took Avastin experienced more serious side effects, such as bleeding.
You can find more information here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/195228.php
August 2, 2010 - 7:20pmThis Comment
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