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Novartis releases positive results from Bolero-2 Phase III trial

The results of the trial also suggested that the combined theraphy also helps in the reduction of the risk of cancer progression by 57% versus exemestane alone in patients with advanced breast cancer.

Data from Bolero-2 support worldwide regulatory submissions, which are planned by the end of 2011.

Bolero-2 study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of everolimus in conjunction with exemestane versus exemestane alone in postmenopausal women with ER+HER2- advanced breast cancer who recurred or progressed while on or following previous treatment with hormonal therapies, letrozole or anastrozole.