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Cancer Commentary - Caring About Cancer

November 5th, 2007

Bevacizumab Improves Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Bevacizumab is a biologic anti-cancer agent that prevents tumor growth by interfering with the formation of new blood vessels.
Now, a new study found that bevacizumab may have the potential to improve the efficacy of standard combination chemotherapy in ovarian cancer.
Ovarian cancer or cancer of the ovary is the fifth most common cancer in women and […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 1 comment

October 15th, 2006

Lung Cancer Alliance Hailed USFDA on Approval of Avastin (bevacizumab) for NSCLC

The Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) has applauded the USFDA on its recent approval of Avastin (bevacizumab) for the most common type of lung cancer.
Laurie Fenton, President of Lung Cancer Alliance in Washington, D.C. stated:
“Lung cancer is responsible for over one-third of all U.S. cancer deaths, killing more people than breast, prostate, colon, liver and kidney […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments