No kidding! I didn't recognized its medical name in your prior e-mail. I have been trying to get on Avastin - see web postings on this site dated 9/16/05 and on the non-small cell web-page dated 7/12/05 (started by yours truly...). Personally, I would jump at the opportunity if it becomes available to me. If you look on the internet, you will see lots of positive articles about Avastin shrinking lung tumors to almost non-existence! The only down-side that I have read about is hemmoraging - but that has mostly been in squamous cell lung cancer. My doctor told me that I am not eligible for any trials because I have a brain met - even though it has been treated by stereotactic surgery - because of the unknown risk of hemmoraging in the brain.
Again, I'm not trying to sway you one way or ther other - the decision is up to your father. I would advise you,however, as the caregiver, to learn as much as you can about Avastin, the trial, etc. so that you can help your father make an informed decision. Take care! - Kim