What are the side effects of taking Avastin?

Hello @1myhope and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

I found some members who have mentioned taking Avastin, albeit not specifically for meningioma, who I am hoping can join you and share their experience related to Avastin itself. Those members are @katherinehayes and @imallears.

Have you started on Avastin or considering it?

Will be starting drug.

@1myhope, you might also be interested in this related discussion:
- Tumor has come back in brain, fighting with IV infusions of Avastin: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280683/

Has your tumor returned or is the first treatment you will be having (first-line treatment)? How are you doing?

Tumor has returned and feeling pretty good

Balance problems

Take a look at the Brain Tumor Network and consider reaching out to their nurse navigator for information as well. https://www.braintumornetwork.org/avastin-frequently-asked-questions/

i am taking avastin now for macular d.
interested in experience of others. Esther

I took Avastin twice for left frontal lobe and two awake brain surgeries . Stage 2 astrosytoma .The tumor is very small so
I am ok so far. I have a heme for inside the house and a wheelchair for outside. I am 54 and the past 5 years have been rough but I will survive 🥰

Taking avastin for meningioma. No side effects but have problems with balance