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FDA has approved Cyramza (ramucirumab) treatment of advanced or metastatic gastric cancer or gastro-

dfd24
dfd24 CSN Member Posts: 91
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The FDA has approved Cyramza (ramucirumab) 10mg/mL injection for the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic gastric cancer or gastro-esophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma with disease progression on or after prior fluoropyrimidine- or platinum-containing chemotherapy. 


alexandra phan md says :"Ramucirumab is a fully humanized monoclonal antibody against the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2). This is a biological agent that has been tested in several cancers including stomach and lung cancers. On Monday, the FDA approved this agent for the treatment of patients with advanced gastric or gastro-esophageal junction (GEJ) cancers. ......"

link:http://www.chemotherapyadvisor.com/fda-approval-of-cyramza-offers-hope-for-gastric-cancer-patients/article/343942/#expertopinion

 

danièle

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  • Grateful4Forum
    Grateful4Forum CSN Member Posts: 15
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    Thank you dfd24

    Hi Danièle,

    Thanks for sharing these important updates!

    Take care

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  • NLMCEM
    NLMCEM CSN Member Posts: 50
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    Cyramza (ramucirumab)

    This is very hopeful for those who may be healthy enough to go this route. Unfortunately our doctor and team a long with the warnings for this is not 1 my husband will be able to try. Hoping to hear how it helps others though.

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