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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
3ed cycle of Chemotherapy! what is the advisable combination?
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3ed cycle of Chemotherapy! what is the advisable combination?
by bonassor, Sep 08, 2006 12:00AM
My wife diagnosed with mitastic breast cancer in April 2002 in her left breast. Chemotherapy history (October-June) 2002: 4 sessions Neoadujvant chemotherapy Taxotere + Epirubicin
On July 2002 Left breast was removed
(August-September) 2002: 3 session
Neoadujvant chemotherapy Taxotere + Epirubicin
On October 2005 lemph node near the nick area were positive with cancer.(October 2005 - March 2006) : 6 sessions
of Taxotere + Gemzar
July 2006 multi-tumors (at lease 6)detected in the brain. currently she is under whole brain radiation. and oncologist recomended to start chemo on mid Sept 2006 to treat some active cancer cells in the chest area.
Q: What is the most recomended combination of chemo drugs for her case to take it now?
On July 2002 Left breast was removed
(August-September) 2002: 3 session
Neoadujvant chemotherapy Taxotere + Epirubicin
On October 2005 lemph node near the nick area were positive with cancer.(October 2005 - March 2006) : 6 sessions
of Taxotere + Gemzar
July 2006 multi-tumors (at lease 6)detected in the brain. currently she is under whole brain radiation. and oncologist recomended to start chemo on mid Sept 2006 to treat some active cancer cells in the chest area.
Q: What is the most recomended combination of chemo drugs for her case to take it now?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Sep 08, 2006 12:00AM
Dear bonassor: There are a number of medications that are active in metastatic breast cancer. The choice depends on factors related to the cancer (including hormone receptor results and Her2neu results) as well as the patient's underlying medical issues, prior treatments and the physician's recommendations. We cannot give you specific recommendations related to your wife's treatment. The options should be discussed with her oncologist.
