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FDA Approves Alimta for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Alimta is an antifolate antineoplastic agent used in combination with cisplatin (a standard chemotherapy agent), for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma (a cancer of the lining of the lungs) in patients who are not candidates for surgery.

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