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Date:11/12/2007

ctivity of sorafenib, this clinical trial will randomize patients with metastatic breast cancer to receive weekly paclitaxel or the combination of paclitaxel and sorafenib. This trial will determine if an oral multi-kinase inhibitor adds to the clinical benefit derived from chemotherapy alone in patients with metastatic breast cancer."

Dr. Lee Schwartzberg directs all clinical research initiatives and provides clinical oversight and management of ACORN. "Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Onyx Pharmaceuticals and ACORN seek to advance the standards of cancer care by making the most promising molecules available to the broadest demographic population possible. ACORN's network of community oncology practices along with its centralized clinical trial management services helps make that goal possible," remarked Dr. Schwartzberg.

In addition to this clinical trial, researchers are studying Nexavar in pivotal trials in hepatocellular cancer, metastatic melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer.

Northwestern University

Northwestern University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago. Northwestern is recognized both nationally and internationally for the quality of its educational programs at all levels.

Accelerated Community Oncology Research Network, Inc. (ACORN)

The mission of ACORN is to significantly enhance the speed, accuracy, and productivity of conducting clinical research in the community oncology setting. The ACORN Contract Research Organization (CRO) enrolls research sites, provides contract and budgeting services, fosters the accrual of subjects at the site level, collects data and monitors its accuracy, and works seamlessly as an extension of both the sponsoring organizatio
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