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erbitux and avastin

themis01
themis01 CSN Member Posts: 167
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
My mom's new onc. has suggested ironetecan + erbitux + avastin. Anyone used this combo?
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  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #2
    I've used Erbitux and Avastin separately and had good results with both drugs. I'm currently on Erbitux. sorry I can't offer more help.
    Phil
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  • oneagleswings
    oneagleswings CSN Member Posts: 425 Member
    #3
    Hi Erika:
    So glad your Mom got a second opinion and will get her bile ducts cleared. My husband is on irinotecan/5FU and avastin but I have heard that erbitux mixed in is fantastic..we can't get that here in Canada...
    I pray that she will fond a combination that is right for her plus maybe finding a clincial trial?
    Keeping the faith!!!!
    Bev
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  • jdzed
    jdzed CSN Member Posts: 12
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    Erika:

    Erbitux plus Avastin is being debated as a majorly effective combination right now, kind of a 1-2 knockout punch for monoclonal antibodies. Avastin has some potentially serious side effects, such as blood clots, or high INR's. Watch closely, but I'd definitely try it.

    Jim
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  • themis01
    themis01 CSN Member Posts: 167
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    jdzed said:

    Erika:

    Erbitux plus Avastin is being debated as a majorly effective combination right now, kind of a 1-2 knockout punch for monoclonal antibodies. Avastin has some potentially serious side effects, such as blood clots, or high INR's. Watch closely, but I'd definitely try it.

    Jim

    Thanks Jim
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