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In patients with HCC and asymptomatic but endoscopically visible varices, how long do you wait to start bevacizumab after banding?

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Medical Oncology · University of Virginia

That is an excellent question and one that does not have a clear answer to date. In these situations, timing of bevacizumab initiation depends on the patient's risk of bleeding and often is a discussion between oncology and a skilled endoscopist. We typically wait ~3-4 weeks after an intervention fo...

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