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Avastin

by Donna Myers
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Updated: August 18, 2007

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Avastin is the brand name for bevacizumab. Avastin can be used to treat colon and kidney cancer, and is usually administered along with traditional chemotherapy drugs. For more detailed information about Avastin, please read the Avastin Overview.

Also Known As: bevacizumab

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