CMF

What is low-dose CMF? My OncoTypeDX was 12 and I am node neg. Estrogen pos progesterone neg Stage one breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy 12/20 and must decide on chemo(low-doseCMF) or not. I know what each drug is, but what is the low-dose part?  If it's low-dose, do I really need it? I am going to do hormone therapy for 5 yrs and radiation.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Low dose regimens are used to decrease the side effects of the chemotherapeutic agents and to obtain the maximum therapeutic benefit.

About whether you need to take it or not, i suggest you consult your breast specialist and ask him/her what is best for you.

You need to understand that the advantages of radiation therapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy are prevention of recurrence, increasing the disease free survival period and to prevent the ocurrence of metastasis.

Do let us know what your doctor advises.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Low dose regimens are used to decrease the side effects of the chemotherapeutic agents and to obtain the maximum therapeutic benefit.

About whether you need to take it or not, i suggest you consult your breast specialist and ask him/her what is best for you.

You need to understand that the advantages of radiation therapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy are prevention of recurrence, increasing the disease free survival period and to prevent the ocurrence of metastasis.

Do let us know what your doctor advises.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.