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 Oesophageal varices:

This treatment is associated with an increased risk of fatal gastro-oesophageal variceal bleeding. Patients must be evaluated for the presence of varices and have them treated as indicated within 6 months prior to initiating this treatment. This treatment should be avoided in patients with varices that are untreated, actively bleeding (including recent bleeding) or at high risk of bleeding, or in patients who have not been assessed for varices within 6 months.

Treatment must be initiated and supervised by specialist physicians experienced in the treatment of cancer using immunological agents. Before commencing immunotherapy treatment in any patient, clinicians should have an understanding of the immune-related adverse events (irAEs) associated with immunotherapy treatment and their management.

This treatment should be initiated in consultation with a multidisciplinary team including a gastroenterologist and medical oncologist.

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Avastin® (bevacizumab) is no longer available on the PBS and alternative biosimilars are now available. The rapid infusion administration instructions for subsequent doses of bevacizumab included in eviQ protocols are based on studies conducted using Avastin® (bevacizumab).

The anticancer drug(s) in this protocol have been updated with the ADDIKD guideline recommendations (if applicable). Recommendations may differ from other protocols which have not been updated. For further information refer to the dedicated eviQ ADDIKD guideline webpage.

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29 Mar 2024