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Recurrence while on Avastin?

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Can you recur while on the maintenance of Avastin? My cancer markers have continued to trek upwards lately.

On 7/21/23 my CA125 went from 30 to 37. And my recent CA125 on 8/11/23 went to 43. All while I was on Avastin Treatment! Can that happen, I thought Avastin treatment was to keep the ovarian cancer at bay. Thank you in advance for your replies!

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Sure

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The purpose of maintenance drugs like Avastin and PARP inhibitors is to try to prolong progression free survival. Having said that, there is no guarantee if or how long a maintenance drug will be effective. Hoping that if you are recurring, you are able to find your way back to NED - no evidence of disease. Best wishes - Gwen

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