Avastin (bevacizumab) Clinical Research
Bevacizumab
(Avastin) Combined with Chemotherapy Prolongs Survival in Some Patients
with NSCLC (National Cancer Institute)
Discusses preliminary results from a large, randomized clinical trial
for previously untreated non-squamous cell NSCLC patients that showed
bevacizumab (Avastin) in combination with standard chemotherapy lived
longer than patients who received the same chemotherapy without Avastin.
[5/05]
NSCLC
and Antiangiogenic Therapy: What Can Be Expected of Bevacizumab?
(The Oncologist)
by Roy S. Herbst and Alan B. Sandler
v.9,Suppl.1 The Oncologist (June 1, 2004): 19-26
Explains the process of antiangiogenesis in lung cancer, focusing
on the experience with bevacizumab in a promising Phase II trial. Discusses
the main toxicity concerns with the use of bevacizumab in NSCLC. [6/04]
Avastin
(Genentech)
Briefly describes Avastin and offers contact information for further
details about clinical trials. [3/06]
Avastin
- Recent MEDLINE Abstracts (PubMed)
Avastin
Clinical Trials (ClinicalTrials.gov)
Avastin (bevacizumab) Side Effects
Avastin
(bevacizumab) (ChemoCare)
Factsheet describes Avastin (bevacizumab), how it is given, possible
side effects, precautions and self-care tips. [2005]
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