ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Paclitaxel plus Bevacizumab versus Paclitaxel Alone for Metastatic

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Paclitaxel plus Bevacizumab versus Paclitaxel Alone for Metastatic - 26-12-2007, 03:30 PM

This trial tested the effect of adding bevacizumab, a monoclonal antibody against vascular endothelial growth factor A, to the taxane paclitaxel for the initial treatment of metastatic breast cancer. As compared with paclitaxel alone, the combination increased progression-free survival but not overall survival. The results are a demonstration of the potential benefit of antiangiogenic treatment for breast cancer.

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