Tag Archives: Ovarian Cancer
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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Tagged Avastin, bevacizumab, carboplatin, maintenance therapy, Ovarian Cancer, paclitaxel, Survival
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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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Tagged Ovarian Cancer, Survival, Treatment
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