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How effective is avastin (bevacizumab) as targeted therapy for the metastatic colorectal cancer?
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See below: It is not a curall for colon cancer but is effective therapy to a large extent it depends onthe size and wehre it is. Almost certianly it requires more than this drug to get a cure if acure is possible.
Answered 9/28/2016
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