NCCN Guidelines Reaffirm Support For Avastin In Metastatic Breast Cancer

The influential NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oncology should retain its recommendation supporting use of Genentech/Roche’s Avastin (bevacizumab) in metastatic breast cancer, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network expert breast cancer panel voted 24-0, with 1 abstention, at its July 10-12 meeting. NCCN recommendations are often used by payers in establishing formulary and coverage policies.