Costly Cancer Drug Offers Hope, but Also a Dilemma
Sunday, July 6, 2008 - 06:56
in Health & Medicine
Avastin, which can cost as much as $100,000 a year, has become one of the most popular cancer drugs, but studies show it prolongs life by only a few months.
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