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Avastin for maintenance

Posted by marfish @marfish, Jul 15, 2019

I’m new to the group. I’m starting treatment for first recurrence to include Carbo/Taxol/Avastin, after which I’m supposed to continue Avastin as maintenance. Hoping to hear how this has worked for others. Thank you.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 15, 2019

Welcome to Connect, @marfish. I'm tagging @miyonggilman @7429 @starko @mommyjeanne3 and @pat417 on this discussion because they each have experience with bevacizumab (Avastin).

Marfish, what type/stage of cancer do you have?

marfish | @marfish | Jul 15, 2019

In reply to @colleenyoung "Welcome to Connect, @marfish. I'm tagging @miyonggilman @7429 @starko @mommyjeanne3 and @pat417 on this discussion because..." + (show)

Thank you. I was diagnosed 3C ovarian originating in fallopian. I’m brca negative.

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starko | @starko | Jul 15, 2019

In reply to @marfish "Thank you. I was diagnosed 3C ovarian originating in fallopian. I’m brca negative." + (show)

Hi @marfish. I also had 3C ovarian, carbo/taxol, but not Avastin. Also, BRAC negative. I went through the usual surgeries, IV & IP chemos and am currently on metformin. It has been almost 3 months since my last chemo and so far, the cancer has not reappeared. I need to add that I am on a metabolic life style; Mediterranean diet, exercise, meditation, 16 hour fast 5 days/week, all the fun things!

marfish | @marfish | Jul 15, 2019

In reply to @starko "Hi @marfish. I also had 3C ovarian, carbo/taxol, but not Avastin. Also, BRAC negative. I went..." + (show)

Thank you. What is a metabolic lifestyle?

starko | @starko | Jul 15, 2019

In reply to @marfish "Thank you. What is a metabolic lifestyle?" + (show)

Hi. Basically, a very healthy life style: Mediterranean diet, exercise, meditation, massages, 16 hour fast 5 days/week and relaxation

starko | @starko | Jul 15, 2019

In reply to @starko "Hi. Basically, a very healthy life style: Mediterranean diet, exercise, meditation, massages, 16 hour fast 5..." + (show)

Forgot to mention the most important aspect of my regime is absolutely NO SUGAR! It has been proven that sugar feeds cancer and some clinicals indicate that sugar can cause cancer. Also, no processed carbs. Hope that helps!

Pamela | @pbprice | Sep 15, 2019

My 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th treatment was (carbo, taxol, avastin); I have one more treatment (not certain if avastin will be included); My team suggested, avastin for maintenance; Whats the minimum length of time before reoccurrence appears?

starko | @starko | Sep 15, 2019

In reply to @pbprice "My 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th treatment was (carbo, taxol, avastin); I have one more treatment..." + (show)

My understanding is that if cancer returns within six months of chemo, the cancer is considered resistant to platinum based chemotherapy. If the cancer takes longer than six months to recur, it is considered platinum sensitive. Those who have platinum sensitive cancer retain the possibility of receiving another round of platinum based chemo, or sometimes a second surgery. Those with platinum resistant cancers have other drug options, like PARP inhibitors.
Be sure to continue testing CA125 and HE4,S for a rise in either one. If there are three consecutive rises in either, even if within the normal range, a CT scan should be called for.
And, try to follow all the good health directions your doctor gives you.
I am currently on metformin and beginning my 6th month without recurrence.
Hoping and praying!

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Pamela | @pbprice | Oct 11, 2019

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Thanks! Very good info, I had no knowledge of

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