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Merck to stop phase III LYNK-003 trial evaluating Lynparza with or without bevacizumab in metastatic colorectal cancer

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Merck plans to stop the phase III LYNK-003 trial investigating Lynparza with or without bevacizumab for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer who have not progressed following first-line induction, citing futility. 

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