User Reviews for Avastin intravenous

it is injected into my right eye in the very corner to stop the wet magular degeneration. there is bleeding from the retina. I have had 3 bad reactions from the injection. Confusion + blurred vison + pain. Could it cause the eye to become bigger? My right eye is now bigger than the left and it can be very painful.

Had plaque/radiation for melonoma in eye. Now receiving avastin injections for leakage in eye

It has been 7 years with Dx of stage 4 colon cancer with 12 met to the liver,this drug very well,I am living proof.

Was on sutent for two years. It quit working with minor growth of tumors. Been on Avastin and Intron since March 2010. First scans showed two tumors reduced in size, one by half.However, one tumor increased slightly. Recent scans show two reduced in size and one stayed the same. Very happy with this combination of treatments. Avastin has little to no side effects. Intron kicks my butt. Never 100 percent anymore. But I'm blessed to be here 2 years and 9 months after diagnosis.

I am 39 and was recently diagnosed with ocular histoplasmosis. Had 1 shot of Lucentis. The next month my dr gave me Avastin. Injection was not painful! However, was allergic to something in the shot. Eye swollen shut for 2 days, terrible headache for 6 days, throwing up for 4 days, bright red eye, swollen face, pain on left side of face, eye still very fuzzy looking. Will not be able to use this again.

I have diabetic retinopathy in both eyes. With Avastin injections my eyesight has greatly inproved. The injections have been given every 3 to 6 months with good results. Occasionally (once in 3 years)I have laser surgery. My eyesight now is 20-25. Exercise (3-4 miles running daily and tight diet help) 61 years old 158lbs 32 waist.

The doctor is very conponent.

My husband was diagnosed with lung cancer in Jan. 2010. Received 2 chemos plus Avastin. He started coughing up blood. So 2nd treatment, Avastin was eliminated. On March 25th he hemmorraged to death. It was a traumatic thing for me because he was at home. How often does this happen???

I have had 10 injections in the right eye and 4 in the left. I still have 20/20 vision however the vesel keep coming back. I cant wait until a new drug comes out that last longer. The shots are not bad as long as the doctor does not hit blood veins.

My wife's doctor really wanted her to have the Avastin treatment for ovarian cancer even though it is not approved yet. She had recurring ovarian cancer in the lymph nodes and was hoping to get more time between reoccurrences. She had one treatment of Avastin and died within 2 1/2 weeks from bleeding out on 8/2/2010. The Avastin may not have been the cause but please strongly consider the risk before allowing your doctor to use this for ovarian cancer.

I have been taking this drug with minimal side effects for about a year and a half. I have had some abdominal pain, and acid reflux. Two things that I have NOT had in the past. I had mets to my lungs, which are completely clear now. I have had awful sinus issues. I have lots of sinus pressure and pain when I wake up in the morning. Really not too bad considering what chemotherapy was like. My finger nails are much more weak and brittle. I use to have great nails. I am eating a VERY healthy diet, lots of veggies. So I have felt pretty good on this medication, but still tired.Read More Read Less

My husband had his 1st chemo treatment of which one of the chemos was Avastin. Shortly after he started coughing up blood. So they stopped the Avastin. But he had a rare side effect & an artery in his lung ruptured & he bled to death. I will never forget it, because he was at home.

have been treated for wet macular deg. for the past five and a half years with the result that my condition has remained stable for that time. Considering that wmd is a progressive disease, I am very happy with the result...slight discomfort after the treatment is alleviated with one dose of Tylenol...not bad.

Have only had 1 injection so this evaluation will most likely be inaccurate. So far, my vision in the affected eye is no better and seems to be somewhat worse at times.I understand this is normal until you have had 3 injections. The experience was very unnerving to say the least! Some one needed to inform me that unlike the assumption that the eye is a fragile soft organ, it is a very tough organ! When the needle is pushed in, it feels as if it is pushing your eyeball upward! I had some discomfort as the medication was pushed in, but little after effects. No soreness or even redness and no pain at all. Sure hope this works not just for me but for all of us! Read More Read Less

my father took first dose with his regular folfox chemo for his reoccuring colon cancer, about 12 days after he became very ill, no balance,dehydrated,vomiting,very loose stools, admitted in hospital for week, took over 6 weeks to recover. Worse treatment for cancer, CEA dropped but side effects not worth it, it's quality of life rather than quanity.

I have been taking this drug for 30 months. After 2 years, my blood pressure soared but is now is controlled. Otherwise, I think it is a very kind drug with good results. My cancer is under control. I am a 11 year surviver of 2 primary bc tumors and one recurrance.