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Results for 'avastin', between 01. January 1995 - 31. December 2009
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20. November 2009
European medical advisory committee does not recommend approval of Avastin for deadly form of brain cancer
Roche announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), which is responsible for conducting ... more
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20. November 2009
European medical advisory committee does not recommend approval of Avastin for deadly form of brain cancer
Roche announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), which is responsible for conducting ... more
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Production of MabThera and Avastin: vial separation turntable more
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Bevacizumab (the antibody in the anti-tumour drug Avastin) is administered as an infusion. It is specialised in identifying ... more
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Avastin 100 mg vial, antiangiogenic therapy to demonstrate overall and/or progressionfree survival benefits in patients with ... more
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Production of Avastin (biotechnology) (cover Roche Half Year Report 2009) more
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23. September 2009
New data presented at ECCO/ESMO confirms benefits of bevacizumab (Avastin) based therapy for the first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer
This update outlines data on bevacizumab in metastatic breast cancer presented at the joint ECCO 15 and ESMO 34 congress ... more
23. September 2009
From inoperable disease to potentially life saving surgery - new Avastin data gives hope to colorectal cancer patients with liver metastases
New data from several studies presented at ECCO 15 and ESMO 34 confirm unique benefits of Avastin (bevacizumab) and Xeloda ... more
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23. September 2009
Roche announces results from two early studies which show promise for patients with malignant melanoma
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23. September 2009
Phase IV lung cancer study confirms the safety and outstanding efficacy benefit of Avastin-based therapy in a 'real world' setting
This update outlines the key data from four presentations on Avastin in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at the ... more
22. September 2009
Avastin could play an important role in improving the daily lives of patients with the most aggressive form of brain cancer
Analysis of BRAIN study shows that patients may have a stabilisation or improvement in neurocognitive function and a reduction ... more
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18. August 2009
Avastin plus commonly used chemotherapies improves time without the disease getting worse in women with previously treated advanced breast cancer
Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that a Phase III study of Avastin (bevacizumab) in combination with a ... more
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03. August 2009
Avastin approved in US for the most common type of kidney cancer
Roche today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Avastin (bevacizumab) plus interferon ... more
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29. Juli 2009
European commission approves broader label for Avastin allowing combination with docetaxel for the first-line treatment of advanced (metastatic) breast cancer
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30. Mai 2009
Maintenance treatment with Avastin and Tarceva in combination helps lung cancer patients live longer without their disease worsening
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30. Mai 2009
Full results from first Phase III study of Avastin in adjuvant colon cancer announced
Results suggest future trials may hold promise for Avastin as early-stage colon cancer treatment even though C-08 study does ... more
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29. May 2009
Avastin plus commonly used chemotherapies improves the time breast cancer patients live without their disease getting worse
Results from the phase III RIBBON-1 study presented today at ASCO showed that patients with advanced HER2-negative breast ... more
06. Mai 2009
Important New Treatment Option Approved in US for Patients with the Most Aggressive Form of Brain Cancer
Roche today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval of Avastin (bevacizumab) ... more
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22. April 2009
Phase III C-08 study of Avastin in early-stage colon cancer does not meet primary endpoint
Roche today announced the results of the first phase III trial evaluating the use of Avastin (bevacizumab) plus chemotherapy ... more
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03. Februar 2009
Avastin and Tarceva in combination significantly improves the time patients with advanced lung cancer can live without their disease worsening
Roche today announced interim results from a phase III study (ATLAS) in patients with advanced non small cell lung cancer ... more
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10. Dezember 2008
New data show that Herceptin, Xeloda and Avastin help patients with early and advanced breast cancer live longer or remain disease free for longer
New data being presented at the CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) show that Herceptin (trastuzumab), ... more
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24. November 2008
New phase III study of Avastin in advanced breast cancer meets its primary endpoint of increasing the time patients live without their disease getting worse
Third study confirming the benefit of Avastin in breast cancer shows that Avastin can be effectively combined with commonly ... more
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13. November 2008
Avastin gives an additional 4 months of life to patients with one of the most common types of lung cancer
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06. Oktober 2008
Roche announces topline outcomes for Avastin-Tarceva combination study in advanced lung cancer
Phase III data shows evidence of potential benefit for patients with advanced lung cancer. Roche today announced topline ... more
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31. May 2008
Study confirms that Avastin significantly increases chance of living without disease progression in metastatic breast cancer
Avastin (bevacizumab), significantly improves the time patients with metastatic breast cancer live without their disease ... more
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Mediarelease, 2008/02/23
FDA grants accelerated approval of Avastin in combination with paclitaxel chemotherapy for first-line treatment of patients with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer
Roche today announced that Genentech has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accelerated approval for Avastin(bevacizumab), ... more
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Mediarelease, 2008/02/13
Second phase III study of Avastin in 1st line metastatic breast cancer meets its primary endpoint
Roche announced today that a phase III study in metastatic breast cancer investigating Avastin (bevacizumab) in combination ... more
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Mediarelease, 2008/01/28
Avastin receives broad label extension in Europe for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer
Many more patients can now benefit from Avastin's proven survival benefits. Roche announced today that the European ... more
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19. December 2007
Avastin approved in Europe for first-line treatment of patients with advanced kidney cancer
Roche`s innovative anti-cancer drug, was approved today in Europe for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced ... more
Mediarelease, 2007/11/16
Avastin receives positive opinion in Europe for first-line treatment of patients with advanced kidney cancer
- Avastin offers patients the chance to live twice as long without their disease advancing - Avastin now recommended in ... more
Mediarelease, 2007/08/24
Avastin approved in Europe for first-line treatment of patients with advanced lung cancer
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Mediarelease, 2007/07/20
Avastin receives positive opinion in Europe for first-line treatment of patients with advanced lung cancer
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Mediarelease, 2007/06/04
Avastin significantly prolongs progression free survival in advanced kidney cancer
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Mediarelease, 2007/04/18
Breakthrough cancer drug Avastin approved in Japan for use in advanced or recurrent colorectal cancer
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Mediarelease, 2007/03/29
Avastin approved in Europe for first line treatment of women with metastatic breast cancer
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Mediarelease, 2007/03/27
Roche submits application to the FDA for use of XELOX (Xeloda plus oxaliplatin) with or without Avastin for the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer
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Mediarelease, 2007/02/26
Positive recommendation for Avastin use in advanced or recurrent colorectal cancer in Japan
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Mediarelease, 2007/02/23
Avastin receives positive opinion in Europe for first-line treatment of women with metastatic breast cancer
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Mediarelease, 2007/02/22
New phase III study confirms positive outcome of Avastin in patients with advanced lung cancer
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Mediarelease, 2006/12/14
Landmark Study of Avastin in Lung Cancer Published Today in New England Journal of Medicine
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12. December 2006
Avastin shows positive outcomes in patients with advanced kidney cancer
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12. October 2006
Avastin approved in US for first-line treatment of most common form of lung cancer
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Mediarelease, 2006/10/02
Avastin and Xeloda set new standards for the treatment of first line metastatic colorectal cancer
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08. August 2006
Avastin filed in Europe for treatment of most common form of lung cancer
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Mediarelease, 2006/07/31
Avastin and Xeloda meet primary endpoints in large Phase III first line metastatic colorectal cancer study
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10. July 2006
Avastin filed in Europe for first-line treatment of women with advanced breast cancer
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27. June 2006
US Phase III study of Avastin in advanced pancreatic cancer does not meet primary endpoint
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26. May 2006
Avastin filed with FDA in US for treatment of women with advanced breast cancer
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21. April 2006
Chugai files innovative cancer medicine Avastin for fast approval in Japan
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12. April 2006
Avastin filed in US for treatment of most common form of lung cancer
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Mediarelease, 2005/06/17
Revolutionary Treatment Avastin Helps People with Advanced Colorectal Cancer Live Longer While Preserving Their Quality of Life  
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15. April 2005
Avastin produces significant benefit in first-line metastatic breast cancer
Interim analysis shows improved progression-free survival with Avastin for patients with previously untreated metastatic ... more
15. March 2005
Revolutionary cancer treatment Avastin now proven to extend life also for lung cancer patients
Interim analysis shows first ever positive results in untreated patients with a biological therapy for non-small cell lung ... more
14. January 2005
Innovative Roche cancer medicine Avastin approved in EU
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20. December 2004
Breakthrough cancer treatment Avastin approved in Switzerland
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30. November 2004
Unique cancer drug Avastin now shown to improve survival across different metastatic colorectal cancer regimens
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22. October 2004
Avastin receives positive opinion in Europe for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer
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Mediarelease, 2004/04/21
First quarter exceeds expectations: 15% rise in sales results in further market share gains; Avastin successfully launched in United States
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Mediarelease, 2004/02/27
Breakthrough cancer treatment Avastin receives first approval in the US
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15. December 2003
Roche reports on two major achievements in Japan, the world´s second largest pharmaceuticals market
Chugai and Roche sign licensing agreement for anti-cancer drugs Avastin and Omnitarg in Japan - Pegasys reimbursement achieved ... more
05. December 2003
Roche files marketing application for Avastin with European health authorities
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26. November 2003
Additional study with Avastin in metastatic colorectal cancer demonstrates a significant increase in progression-free survival
Avastin plus chemotherapy also shows trend toward improvement in median survival - US FDA review and plans for filing Avastin ... more
08. July 2003
Roche acquires Avastin rights outside the U.S. from Genentech
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