Bevacizumab as first line treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): a meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials (RCTs)

M. Borges, J. Costa, S. Paulo, L. Pinheiro, A. Vaz-Carneiro (Lisboa, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Therapy in thoracic oncology
Session: Therapy in thoracic oncology
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1548
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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