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Results of Avastin/Taxotere trial?

Page last modified on: August 19, 2008
Question from Linda: Can you talk about the results from the Avastin/Taxotere trial? What does it mean for metastatic patients?
Answer —Carol Kaplan, M.D.: The data presented at ASCO this year on docetaxel (brand name: Taxotere) and bevacizumab (brand name: Avastin) reveal that the addition of bevacizumab to docetaxel therapy yields greater efficacy. However, when compared to the paclitaxel (brand name: Taxol) and bevacizumab trial results, it seems that the docetaxel regimen comes with greater toxicity. For this reason, I personally at this time would choose to use paclitaxel with bevacizumab.

On Wednesday, June 18, 2008 our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Updates from the 2008 ASCO Annual Meeting. Generosa Grana, M.D., F.A.C.P. and Carol Kaplan, M.D. answered your questions about the latest research advances on screening, treatment, side effects, and more.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

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Generosa Grana, M.D., F.A.C.PGenerosa Grana, M.D., F.A.C.P. is the director of the Cooper Cancer Institute and heads the division of hematology/medical oncology at Cooper University Hospital.

Carol Kaplan, M.D. is an assistant professor of clinical medicine in the Rena Rowan Breast Center at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Her work revolves around the clinical care of breast cancer patients, as well as teaching medical students and house staff.

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