FDA: No More Avastin for Breast Cancer

Friday , November 18, 2011 FDA: No More Avastin for Breast Cancer After reviewing extensive research, the FDA has announced that cancer drug Avastin is no longer approved for treating breast cancer. The drug is still available for treating other types of cancers. • Details on why the FDA revoked the approval. Related WebMD Reading & Resources • Breast Cancer Symptoms, Screening, and Treatments Explained in Pictures • More About Avastin • FDA Moves to Pull Avastin Breast Cancer Approval (WebMD News, Dec. 16, 2010) • Personal Story: Caring for a Wife With Cancer • Celebrate Successes Over Breast Cancer • 5 Things Young Women Must Know About Breast Cancer

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