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What is camptosar?
Generic Name:
irinotecan
Other Brand Names:
irinotecan
,
Irinotecan Hydrochloride
Irinotecan is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Irinotecan is used to treat cancers of the colon and rectum. It is usually given with other cancer medicines in a combination chemotherapy.
Irinotecan may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking camptosar?
What is the most important information I should know about camptosar?
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adhesions several months after surgey and chemo? - Cancer Community
- Oct 03, 2008
my 78 year old mom was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer a year ago. after radiation, whi...
Breast Biopsy--How is it? - Breast Cancer Community
- Dec 05, 2006
Hi all, I am scheduled for a breast biopsy in about 2 weeks and I am quite nervous. The...
Cervical stenosis and dialation - Breast Cancer Community
- Apr 06, 2008
I had a leep procedure done a year and a half ago and now my husband and I are going to do ...
Two out of four polyps cancerous.. - Colon Cancer Community
- Nov 01, 2008
Had my first colonoscopy in Sept. and had four removed. Follow up appt. with surgeon in Oct...
Itching in anal area - STDs Community
- Nov 24, 2008
A man put his penis in my anus for a few seconds after a day there was somekind of wart ba...
Recurrent cancer treatments - Gastroenterology Expert Forum
- Jul 26, 2007
My father was dx with stage 3 colon cancer June 2002. 12 out of 18 lymph nodes were positiv...
been on 4 chemos since dx of recurrent ovca - Ovarian Cancer Community
- Jul 18, 2008
Hi, My mother in law was first dx with OVCA in July of '05. They did surgery and put her ...
epideral or therapy or ? - Orthopedics Community
- May 12, 2007
fell off a 8ft ladder a year ago. I have been on different meds. I had therapy for 3 days....
Pet scan results - Cancer Community
- Mar 29, 2008
Doctor, I am being evaluated for surgery. Had a PET/CT. Written report of course shows the...
freaking out : [ - Anxiety Community
- Nov 06, 2007
Helllllo : [ its me again. i've been bad.. last night & today. im SOOOOO sure i have an as...
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