Question 1

can you tell me if there is any extensive informationon the chemo drug avastin (bevacizumab).?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is: For a good source of information for patients, a good starting point is a website developed by the makers of avastin:

http://www.Gene.Com/patients/medicines/avastin.

Question 2

will avastin (bevacizumab) increase survival significantly for metastic colon cancer with liver mets ?

is it a risky drug

Accepted Answer

Slight benefit: Bevacizumab (Avastin (bevacizumab)) is one of those drugs that is extremely expensive and often has limited benefit. Patients with metastatic colon cancer who received Avastin (bevacizumab) plus chemotherapy lived 1-2 months longer on average than those receiving chemo only. Because it has marginal benefit but costs ~$30,000 the U.K. Health Service won't pay for it. It can cause skin rash, bleeding or wound healing problems.

Question 3

how long is a woman usually on cytozen and avastin (bevacizumab) ?

Accepted Answer

Medication use: Avastin (bevacizumab) is a biologic used to interfere with new blood vessel growth in various tumors. It is not time-limited or sex-limited to females. The other drug is an Ayurvedic medicine and I can't comment on its use.

Question 4

what are bevacizumab injections used for?

Accepted Answer

Bevacizumab: Bevacizumab injections are used to treat cancer.

Question 5

what affect does avastin (bevacizumab) have on fertility?

Accepted Answer

Possible menopause: Avastin (bevacizumab) is used to treat certain advanced cancers.  It may cause ovarian failure (induced menopause), up to 34 percent of women in one study.  However, this will reverse in 1/5 of women once Avastin is stopped.

Question 6

i need some information about the mechanism of avastin (bevacizumab) on the body..

Accepted Answer

Stops angiogenesis : Avastin (bevacizumab), and was the first commercially available angiogenesis inhibitor. Its main action is the inhibition of the function of a natural protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (vegf) that stimulates new blood vessel formation. Because most malignant tumors are highly dependant on angiogenesis  to obtain a blood supply and nutrients Avastin  can stop or delay growth.

Question 7

do you need a prescription for bevacizumab?

Accepted Answer

Bevacizumab: Yes, bevacizumab is by prescription only.

Question 8

what effect does avastin (bevacizumab) have on male fertility?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: Avastin (bevacizumab) has shown to be deterimental to female reporuductive potential with up to 30-35% have serious complications (ovarian failure).  To my knowledge there are no studies on men.  Any chemotherapy has the potential risk of causing fertility issues in the future.  You may want to consider freezing sperm with a sperm bank or your local reproductive endocrinologist.  Also talk to your oncologist.

Question 9

what are your thoughts on  avastin (bevacizumab)  for ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Get the facts: You need a good relationship with at least two very ethical oncologists. You'll spend a huge amount of your or someone else's money for a treatment that makes the cancer stay smaller but probably doesn't prolong life and puts you at risk for death from massive hemorrhage. In the process, you will be adding to scientific knowledge. Informed consent rules; you decide.

Question 10

can you have surgery while taking avastin (bevacizumab)?

Accepted Answer

Avoid it, if it is p: Avastin (bevacizumab) causes interference in wound healing. So it is best to stop Avastin (bevacizumab) if you need to undergo surgery. It takes 4 to 6 weeks for the Avastin (bevacizumab) effects to go away after the last dose used.. Then it is safer to do surgery. Your oncologist as well as your surgeon can/will guide you in this regard, if you have not already been told about it.

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How long is a woman usually on cytozen and avastin (bevacizumab) ?

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What are bevacizumab injections used for?

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What affect does avastin (bevacizumab) have on fertility?

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Do you need a prescription for bevacizumab?

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What effect does avastin (bevacizumab) have on male fertility?

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