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Avastin Boosts Progression-Free Survival in Ovarian Cancer Patients

Adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to chemotherapy, followed by bevacizumab as maintenance therapy, can significantly prolong progression-free survival in women with advanced ovarian cancer.  The study consisted of 1873 women with newly diagnosed stage III (macroscopic residual disease) or stage IV ovarian, primary peritoneal, … Continue reading

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A New and Better Treatment Improves Survival in Ovarian Cancer Patients

It is well known that chemotherapy can not be used in a patient for a long time due to its toxicity.  A new study indicated that patients who have stopped chemotherapy can lived longer without disease worsening by adding Avastin® … Continue reading

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