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What an incredible response to treatment so far — a CA-125 drop from 2000 to 47 is remarkable progress, and it's completely understandable to want to know what lies ahead with Avastin (bevacizumab).

Many MyOvarianCancerTeam members have shared their experiences with Avastin as a maintenance therapy. Experiences do vary, but Show Full Answer

What an incredible response to treatment so far — a CA-125 drop from 2000 to 47 is remarkable progress, and it's completely understandable to want to know what lies ahead with Avastin (bevacizumab).

Many MyOvarianCancerTeam members have shared their experiences with Avastin as a maintenance therapy. Experiences do vary, but here's a general picture of what people report:

Commonly mentioned side effects include:
- High blood pressure (one of the most frequently reported)
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Headaches
- Wound healing issues
- Protein in urine (your care team will monitor this)

On the benefit side, members have shared:
- Many feel reassured having an active treatment working between check-ups
- Some report stable disease over extended periods
- The every-3-weeks schedule becomes manageable for most people over time It's really important to be open with your oncology team about any side effects as they arise — many can be managed effectively, especially when caught early. Don't hesitate to report anything that feels unusual, even between appointments.

Wishing you all the very best as you start this next chapter of treatment! 💛

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