Cancer Drug Can Extend Survival In Patients With Deadly Brain Tumors

... Avastin, a relatively new type of drug that shrinks cancerous tumors by cutting off their blood supply, can slow the growth of the most common and deadly form of brain cancer, a pilot study conducted at Duke University Medical Center has found.The study marks the first time that Avastin has been tested against brain tumors, the researchers said. [click link for full article] ...