Roche's Long View: ASCO Marks Progress In Shifting To Lengthier Treatment Duration For Avastin, Rituxan
Executive Summary
CHICAGO - Roche's current focus in oncology is on establishing longer treatment durations for its oncologics, including its mega-blockbuster Avastin (bevacizumab)
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