Bevacizumab in the Treatment of Breast Cancer: Rationale and Current Data

Bevacizumab in the Treatment of Breast Cancer Hope S. Rugo Oncologist 2003; 9(Suppl 1): 43-49 Author Information and Disclosures Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine in clinical pharmacology and are involved in providing patient care in a cancer care environment. Method of Physician Participation: Read course materials, complete course quiz and evaluation form (optional). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Explain the role of VEGF in the tumor biology of breast cancer. Outline the data from clinical trials of bevacizumab conducted in patients with breast cancer. Discuss the interpretation of the phase III study of capecitabine alone or in combination with bevacizumab. The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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