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Reinstate the use of bevacizumab (Avastin) for use on all Cancers.
Closed
136 signatures
What the petition asks
Colin has bowel cancer. He had treatment,chemo and operations to remove cancer. After Avastin the cancer showed significant shrinkage. We must get this drug reinstated for everybody that needs it.
Avastin works by targeting proteins on cancer cells called VEGF cutting the oxygen to the tumour. Avastin has been shown to work on many cancers. It is available on the NHS in Scotland and Wales. Why has it been de-listed in England since 4th November, 2015.
This is a targeted therapy that really works and has been proven to work. Doctors and oncologists want it back because they know it works
This is a targeted therapy that really works and has been proven to work. Doctors and oncologists want it back because they know it works
Timeline
| 21 Jan 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Jul 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
136
Status
Closed
Opened
21 Jan 2016
Closed
21 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.