Avastin can stabilize tumors in ovarian cancer, studies find

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 21:00 in Health & Medicine

Two independent groups working with advanced-stage cases say the drug extended the period before the disease worsened by more than 3.5 months.Avastin can stabilize tumors in women suffering from advanced-stage ovarian cancer, extending the period before the disease worsens by more than 3.5 months, according to the results of two large, international clinical trials conducted by separate research teams.

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