New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

Anti-Angiogenesis

Angiogenesis is a natural process through
which the body develops new blood vessels, and is
thought to play a central role in the growth and progression of many solid tumors. Through new targeted treatments, researchers are exploring ways to interrupt and overcome the process of angiogenesis.

	About anti-angiogenesis
	Anti-angiogenic treatments are thought to work by stopping the growth of new blood vessels--starving tumors of the blood and nutrients essential for growth.

Current approaches to treatment

In addition to conventional treatment options such as surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, new targeted therapies, such as anti-angiogenic therapies, are available for patients with many types of cancer.

Clinical trials

More than 40 anti-angiogenic compounds are under investigation in clinical trials--scientific studies used to find safer, more effective medical treatments.

Managing your treatment

A cancer diagnosis can turn your world upside down, but creating a plan of action and asking for support can help you restore order.

	Resources
	There are several resources available to help people living with cancer find information about conventional and targeted treatment options, clinical trials and much more.

Learn more at: www.newfrontierincancer.org

Sponsored by Genentech BioOncology, in partnership with the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation and the Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups.