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Avastin is now approved for ten distinct uses across six different types of cancer in the United States.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – June 13, 2018 – Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Avastin® (bevacizumab) in combination with chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel), followed by Avastin as a single agent, for the treatment of women with advanced (stage III or IV) ovarian cancer following initial surgical resection.

Seventy percent of early-stage breast cancer patients can safely forego
chemotherapy and use hormonal therapy alone (such as Arimidex®, tamoxifen or
Faslodex®), according to the long-awaited results of the landmark TAILORx (Trial
Assigning IndividuaLized Options for Treatment (Rx)) study presented at the 2018
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting on June 3. The
largest-ever breast cancer treatment study, TAILORx is a prospective, randomized
clinical trial sponsored by the NCI and designed to more precisely define the
effect of chemotherapy for women with Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score®
results.

By Annie Ellis
Last month I attended the 2018 annual meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO).  I was a bit sentimental because it was the 10th anniversary of attending for the first time as part of SHARE's 2008 Survivorship Presentation.

What a difference 10 years makes! In 2008 I walked in practically bald and wearing teal from head to toe.

On May 8, people around the world are gathering to support awareness of ovarian cancer. Join SHARE by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where we’ll be posting about signs, symptoms, and stories you can share with the women in your life.

SHARE is saddened by the recent death of Martha Solonche, a pioneer of our ovarian program.

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and SHARE hosted its annual volunteer party to show how much we appreciate the incredible commitment of our volunteers. It was another great gathering with a raffle, food, music, and of course, amazing company.