Avastin® Lawyers – Parilman and Associates. Avastin® is a drug used to fight metastatic colorectal cancer (colon or rectum cancer that has spread to other parts of the body).  In 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval for breast cancer.  Avastin® is a monoclonal antibody.  These antibodies are proteins occurring naturally in the immune system to help the body recognize and attack foreign substances.   When this protein binds to Avastin®, it prohibits blood, oxygen and other nutrients from nourishing the tumor.  According to the FDA, the risks are unacceptable when compared to the benefits. Treatment with Avastin® is costly. Doctors have condemned the high cost, since this drug neither cures cancer nor significantly prolongs life.  Avastin® Lawyers are very familiar with these very serious issues that surround this expensive drug.  If you or a loved one needs help, contact the Avastin® Lawyers at Parilman and Associates.  They stand ready to assist you.

In addition to the expense, there are very serious side effects associated with Avastin®, even death.  The most serious of these side effects include:

• Gastrointestinal perforation, requiring surgery to repair
• Impaired wound healing
• Bleeds that can lead to stroke or death
• Heart failure
• Kidney Damage

Other common side effects include the following:

Constipation, nose bleeds, diarrhea, headache, hair loss, mouth sores, muscle pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, heartburn, changes in taste, weight loss, low blood pressure, nausea, weakness, dehydration, voice changes, dry mouth and skin sores.

As stated by Director of Food and Drug Administration’s Drug Evaluation and Research, Janet Woodcock, “After careful review of the clinical data, we are recommending that the breast cancer indication for Avastin® be removed based on evidence from four independent studies. None of the studies indicated that patients receiving Avastin® lived longer and patients receiving Avastin® experienced a significant increase in serious side effects.  The limited effects of Avastin® combined with the significant risks led us to this difficult decision”.

Therefore, if you or a loved one has been treated with Avastin® and suffered a serious side effect, you may be entitled to compensation!  Call Avastin® Lawyers immediately.  Your time may be limited by statute.  Avastin® is manufactured by the very large and powerful drug company, Genentech (now owned by Roche). Their team of lawyers is there to watch out for the company’s best interest.   You need someone on your side also.  Call Parilman and Associates today to speak with one of their Avastin® Lawyers.