Angiogenesis Inhibitors

• Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels. Tumors need blood vessels to grow and spread.
• Angiogenesis inhibitors are designed to prevent the formation of new blood vessels, thereby stopping or slowing the growth or spread of tumors.
• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved several angiogenesis inhibitors for the treatment of cancer.
• Angiogenesis inhibitors may have side effects that are different from those of other cancer treatments. In addition, they may only stop or slow the growth of a cancer, not completely eradicate it.