An Observational Study of Avastin (Bevacizumab) in Patients With Metastatic Cancer of the Colon or Rectum

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients, >/= 18 years of age
• Histologically or cytologically confirmed carcinoma of the colon and/or rectum with evidence of metastases
• At least one measurable metastatic lesion (as per RECIST criteria)
• Life expectancy of > 12 weeks
• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-2
• Adequate hematological, renal and liver function

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease
• Clinically significant cardiovascular disease
• Ongoing treatment with aspirin (325 mg/day) or other medications known to predispose for gastrointestinal ulceration
• Participation in an investigational trial in the previous 3 months
• Pregnant or lactating women
• History of thrombotic or haemorrhagic disorders
• Evidence of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Known hypersensitivity to Avastin and any of its excipients, or any of the chemotherapies
• Evidence of any disease or disorder that contraindicates the use of an investigational drug or puts the patient at high risk for treatment-related complications