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Erschienen in: Breast Cancer Research 3/2009

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Anti-VEGF therapy as adjuvant therapy: clouds on the horizon?

verfasst von: Bryan P Schneider, George W Sledge Jr

Erschienen in: Breast Cancer Research | Ausgabe 3/2009

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Abstract

Anti-angiogenic therapies have demonstrated their value in the setting of advanced cancer, and are being explored for use in micrometastatic disease. Recent preclinical studies suggest that adjuvant anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapies may increase the risk of metastasis. How concerning are these preclinical studies, and should they affect our willingness to explore anti-VEGF therapy in the adjuvant setting?
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Metadaten
Titel
Anti-VEGF therapy as adjuvant therapy: clouds on the horizon?
verfasst von
Bryan P Schneider
George W Sledge Jr
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2009
Verlag
BioMed Central
Erschienen in
Breast Cancer Research / Ausgabe 3/2009
Elektronische ISSN: 1465-542X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/bcr2250

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