Correlation Between Bevacizumab Exposure and Survival Does Not Necessarily Imply Causality

Oncologist. 2020 Dec;25(12):e2022. doi: 10.1002/onco.13564. Epub 2020 Oct 26.

Abstract

This letter to the editor urges caution when interpreting and reporting trial results and suggests carefully considering whether reported correlations are indeed causal or perhaps based on other factors.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols*
  • Bevacizumab / adverse effects
  • Causality
  • Humans
  • Rectal Neoplasms*

Substances

  • Bevacizumab