Bevacizumab

Definition:

Bevacizumab targets a type of protein (VEGF) present in many tumors. By doing so, it helps prevent tumors from spreading to other locations in the body (metastasizing).

Bevacizumab can be used to treat colon and kidney cancer, and is usually administered along with traditional chemotherapy drugs. Bevacizumab is sold under the brand name Avastin.

For more detailed information about bevacizumab, please visit the bevacizumab information page.

Related Research:

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• Adding Avastin May Add Years to Your Life
  
• FOLFOX4 Plus Avastin: Worth a Try?

Related News:

• Avastin Approved in EU and Switzerland
  
• Avastin Warning
  
• FDA Approval of Avastin as a Colorectal Cancer Treatment

If you'd like basic information about each type of drug used in the treatment of colon and rectal cancer, please take a look at the Colorectal Cancer Drug Index.

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Also Known As: Avastin