Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is bevacizumab?
Bevacizumab is a targeted cancer medicine that slows cancer growth by blocking blood supply to tumors.
2. What types of cancer is bevacizumab used to treat?
Bevacizumab is used to treat certain advanced cancers, including colorectal (colon or rectal), lung, brain tumor (glioblastoma), kidney, and cervical cancers.
3. How is bevacizumab given?
It is given as an IV infusion (drip) in a hospital or cancer center, often together with other cancer treatments.
4. What are the common side effects of bevacizumab?
Common side effects include high blood pressure, tiredness, diarrhea, headache, nosebleeds, and mouth sores.
5. Is bevacizumab safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
No.Bevacizumab can harm an unborn baby. Do not use bevacizumab during pregnancy, and do not breastfeed while on treatment.
6. What tests are needed during bevacizumab treatment?
Doctors may check blood pressure, urine for protein, kidney function, and monitor for signs of bleeding or blood clots.
7. When should I seek urgent medical help?
Get medical help right away if you have severe stomach pain, chest pain, trouble breathing, unusual bleeding, severe headache, or vision or speech changes.
