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Bevacizumab is associated with a higher gastrointestinal/genitourinary fistula or perforation risk in cervical cancer patients undergoing pelvic radiotherapy.

Szu-Ting YangHung-Hsien LiuChia-Hao LiuLiang-Wei WangPeng-Hui Wang
Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2024)
The bevacizumab-containing regimen was associated with an increased risk of GI or GU toxicities in cervical cancer individuals undergoing pelvic RT. These results suggest the bevacizumab-associated benefits and risk should be better weighted to reach an optimal treatment strategy. Further investigation on optimal dosage and timing of bevacizumab and RT is vital to minimize the adverse events and maximize the benefits.
Keyphrases
  • metastatic colorectal cancer
  • patients undergoing
  • rectal cancer
  • early stage
  • radiation therapy
  • locally advanced
  • smoking cessation