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Cancer Drug Avastin Raises Blood Clot Risk

Published November 19, 2008, 12:22 pm, MedicineNet.com

Title: Cancer Drug Avastin Raises Blood Clot Risk Category: Health News Created: 11/19/2008 Last Editorial Review: 11/19/2008

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