Seminars in Oncology
Volume 33 , Pages 42-45 , December 2006

Targeted Agents for Adjuvant Therapy of Colon Cancer

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 Dr de Gramont has received honoraria from Roche, Genentech, and Sanofi-Aventis. Dr Tournigand has received honoraria from Roche and Sanofi-Aventis. Dr André has received honoraria from Roche, Merck, and Sanofi-Aventis. Dr Louvet has received honoraria from Roche, Aventis, Amgen, and Sanofi-Aventis.

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doi: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2006.10.006

Seminars in Oncology
Volume 33 , Pages 42-45 , December 2006