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Pfizer announced today a successful phase 2 trial of its breast cancer drug Palbociclib, which had shares up 2.5% on the news. "We are delighted with the final data, which suggests the potential for Palbociclib to transform the standard of care," Pfizer announced. The company could file for accelerated approval in March, which would potentially mean approval this year.
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