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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

When Combined with Chemotherapy, Bevacizumab Is Associated with Increased Risk of Death - National Cancer Institute (discusses various tumor types....



Note: this NCI article does not include ovarian cancer but does include platinum/taxane combination therapies (Carboplatin, Taxol); the JAMA paper most likely included ovarian cancer, however, the full text of the article is pay-per-view ($$$)

"The results were published February 2, 2011, in JAMA.":


JAMA abstract:
Treatment-Related Mortality With Bevacizumab in Cancer Patients
A Meta-analysis

"The overall incidence of FAEs (fatal adverse events) with bevacizumab was 2.5%."

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  1. Fine information, many thanks to the author. It is puzzling to me now, but in general, the usefulness and significance is overwhelming. Very much thanks again and best of luck!

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  1. Fine information, many thanks to the author. It is puzzling to me now, but in general, the usefulness and significance is overwhelming. Very much thanks again and best of luck!

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