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AstraZeneca PLC Lung Cancer Pill May Get Second Chance After Tests

November 21, 2008 | 
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WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The lung cancer pill Iressa has shown surprising results for patients with advanced disease where it has been at least as effective as a standard chemotherapy treatment, researchers reported on Thursday.
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