Avastin Extends Progression-Free Survival By 39% In Women With Previously Untreated Ovarian Cancer

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June 14, 2010 Pat Killingsworth 2 Comments

ASCO Ovarian Cancer News:

Drug keeps ovarian cancer in check, study finds
In a study of 1,873 women with untreated ovarian cancer, Avastin extended progression-free survival by 39% compared with standard chemotherapy alone.

Read this article by Thomas H. Maugh II of the Los Angeles Times on the Chicago Tribune’s Website (not quite sure why) by going to:
Avastin Extends Progression-Free Survival.

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2 Comments → “Avastin Extends Progression-Free Survival By 39% In Women With Previously Untreated Ovarian Cancer”

Rebecca Weber 1 year ago Reply

Always nice to know considering Patti's history. Keep resting Pat.
Pat and Pattie Killingsworth 1 year ago Reply

Thanks, Rebecca! How fortunate she is to still be cancer free almost seven years after her surgery and chemotherapy. Lots of Taxol for six months… Yuck! Pat

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