Experiences with

Avastin

hi , just checking if anyone had an upset stomach whilst on Avastin ? This is my 6th round of Avastin and in the last 10 days, I have had severe stomach pains.

hi , just checking if anyone had an upset stomach whilst on Avastin ? This is my 6th round of Avastin and in the last 10 days, I have had severe stomach pains.

Hello I’ve read on here about self funding for Avastin. Can I ask how you go about this? Is it through your NHS Consultant? Thanks for any help xx

., one cycle of carboplatin (couldn't tolerate paclitaxel) and now on Avastin i/v and Olaparib. CA 9, which is fantastic. Side effects are just destroying me. I am 80, the Olaparib goes through to mid June 2026 and the Avastin finishes at the end of this year.

Hello, my mum has been having Avastin self funded for approx 21 months now. It does seem to be working as everything has remained stable throughout this period. The question is, when does she stop? Shes gone past the recommended 22 cycles.

Hi everyone, I'll be starting my Carbo/caelyx or my onc might put me through Carb/taxol again (I had this when I was first diagnosed) and she said they will add Avastin to this combo for the 6 cycles.

Mom (71 yrs) is put on Doxil and Avastin as other treatment failed to response in last one year. Do anybody have any experience to share. I am worried about side effects. Any feedback would he greatly appreciated.

I was supposed to start Avastin at the same time but I had dental work done and it’s on hold until November. I’m stage 4B ovarian and I’m really struggling with the taxol . I’m really weak and fatigued. Anyone any experience of this . thanks xx

I received first line chemo + Avastin, interval, suboptimal surgery then commenced Olaparib. Avastin continued for the permitted time and Olaparib kept me progression free until July 2024. My oncologist offered chemo (Carbo/Caelyx) as my next option.

Now on avastin maintenance every 3 weeks. In late February I developed incisional hernia. By march it was huge. Dr stopped avastin and sent me to a surgeon. Surgeon said he could not safely do it. Told me to wear a wrap. Do you have experience with this? I restarted avastin last week.

Hi, I was on Carboplatin, Avastin and Zem, but I got an allergic reaction from Carboplatin. My oncologist told me he will replace Carboplatin with Cisplarin for my 5 session. I am wondering if someone has been on Cisplatin and what’s yours experience with Cisplatin?

I am off the Avastin and the Olaparib. The side effects were growing daily. Now Watch and wait. I am so relieved. Two nights running, no sweats, no nightmares or vivid dreams, eagerly awaiting improvement in my ability to taste food and some more energy.

I have been on Avastin alongside Carbo & Taxol from the start. I have suffered alot with headaches and a bloody nose. My oncologist does not think it is wise to continue Avastin & is considering Niraparib instead.

Hi everyone I'm Sunitha, was diagnosed with 3b epithelial high grade ovarian cancer in Nov last; been through debulking and six rounds of chemo; on follow up Avastin. Have my next PET scan in October.

Avastin will be added in my next treatment in 3 weeks. I live in the US in Alabama. In September I went to MD Anderson in Houston, one of the leading cancer centers in the world, for a second opinion. That doctor said I might be someone who only has chemo & never surgery.

Sorry I think I may had posted this already…has anyone gone through their first recurrence with carbo/taxol but with avastin added. I’ve read that some had carbo caelyx for their first recurrences.

My Avastin infusions finished last month and I’m receiving Olaparib till next May . I wondered if anyone has been in a similar situation at this stage in treatment , or if you have any thoughts generally?

My oncologist want to start me on Avastin to help shrink microscopic mets. Has anyone had that treatment? Also, I read that Xeloda might be able to get through the brain/blood barrier. Has anyone taken Xeloda with brain Mets? Many thanks. Helen

The scan did show that i no longer have clots so i am now able to be put on avastin. The new plan is weekly paclotaxyl, fortnightly avastin and three weekly carboplatin.

I have been placed on the following meds: Avastin ( infusions every 2 weeks at 12 mg/kg), Trental (to increase blood flow, Vimpat (for seizures), as well as many other OTC vitamins/supplements. I have consulted Neurologists, NeuroOncologists, and Physical Therapists.