ESMO 2010 Conference

Milan—Continuing first-line chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer until disease progression significantly improves overall (OS) and progression free survival (PFS), according to a meta-analysis reported at the 35th ESMO Congress.

Milan—Because the toxicity profiles for the 3 monoclonal antibodies used in treating metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) differ, there are substantial differences in the cost of treating side effects, according to research presented at the 35th ESMO Congress.

Milan—Men with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) gained 4 months in overall survival (OS) when treated with the novel antiandrogen abiraterone acetate, data from a large randomized trial showed.