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Can gefitinib help suppress cancer?
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Yes if: Yes in appropriate setting- adenocarcinoma of the lung with a positive egfr mutation- especially if you are nonsmoker, asian, woman. Please discuss further with your oncologist.
Answered 5/30/2012
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