Encouraging Avastin results in glioblastoma multiforme

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Oncology NEWS InternationalOncology NEWS International Vol 16 No 12
Volume 16
Issue 12

Encouraging Avastin results in glioblastoma multiforme

DALLAS—Phase II data showed 6-month progression-free survival in 36% of relapsed glioblastoma patients given Avastin (bevacizumab) alone and 51% given Avastin plus irinotecan (Camptosar), compared with historical estimates of 15%. UCLA's Timothy Cloughesy, MD, reported the findings at the Society for Neuro-Oncology annual meeting.

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