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New Treatment for Brain Cancer: Avastin (Bevacizumab)

That signal is a protein called VEGF. The medication David receives blocks the VEGF from attaching to receptors on the blood vessels. Without the signals to grow, the tumor can shrink. The FDA has not yet approved this drug as a brain cancer treatment, but research suggests that it could be effective for more than 50% of the people who use it. “The jury is still out if this will translate into patients living longer, staying disease-free for a longer period of time. But we’re all excited,” …

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November 14th, 2009 | Category: Brain cancer, Cancer treatment | 7 Comments »
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7 Responses to “New Treatment for Brain Cancer: Avastin (Bevacizumab)”

1. dazadester Says:
   June 23rd, 2008 at 4:45 pm

   y dont they use this because my friend has brain cancer and just got it yesterday and we need to help her soon

2. deimama1893 Says:
   July 23rd, 2008 at 10:09 am

   it isn t a cure for brain cancer it only makes your life longer. there are always some glioblastoma cells staying in one´s brain. unfortunately it´s absolutely not possible to destroy ALL of them.

3. wingedmonkey2000 Says:
   September 14th, 2008 at 11:36 am

   Good Luck to everyone affected by brain cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

4. lasvegas71 Says:
   October 24th, 2008 at 4:25 pm

   thanks thanks.I’m crying

5. BreNerB Says:
   October 29th, 2008 at 8:31 am

   how is she now? i hope God will do miracles in each and every person affected by this terrible disease. Especially with my very personal friend Michelle Anne.

6. MusicxEmpire Says:
   December 8th, 2008 at 5:09 am

   is this available in australia?

7. cam94z28 Says:
   August 20th, 2009 at 1:25 am

   resveratrol/grape seed extract is supposed to do the same thing. Research it.