CancerCompass message board discussion started by Jane M on 7/20/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,26265,0.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I have now been doing chemotherapy with Avastin weekly.I had the best scan ever..75% reduced cancer cells in my lung and chest area lymph...no spreading Yea! Being on medicare it is all paid for thank goodness.So far I havehad virtually no side effects. I am now going on a trip and the doctor said it could be a long one.He is giving me a two week infusion of avastin before I leave.Question: has anyone suffered bad effects when taking a double dose of avastin.?? Another thing that I just found out is that in another country I will have to pay $6140 for a two week supply of avastin!!! I guess that cuts my vacation plans short since I would not pay such an outrageous amount of money. Aren't we fortunate,(at least those with insurance that covers!) to be among the few people in the entire world who have access to medicines with insane pricetags like this?????      Jane M Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi, thanks for your post. My Father is suffering from mRCC now for 3 years. He was on Nexaver - 3 files and then reduced strength of sutent - 2 files; while he was on full strength sutent he fell ill with electrolyte imbalance and since then is bed-ridden. He has now been advised Interferon with Avastin. My father's age is 74. It was very heartening to hear that you have had virtually no side affects. I am writing to find out if you do not mind what is your age; I am not sure if the age matters in such cases. Many thanks for your help in advance.Best wishes to you and your family. Wish you speedy recovery... I have read very good and encouraging report in Avastin and I am positive it will work for you.Sincere regards,SC   Caretaker1 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT