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gemcitabine

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What is gemcitabine?

Generic Name: gemcitabine

Other Brand Names: Gemzar

Gemcitabine is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Gemcitabine is used to treat cancers of the pancreas, lung and breast.

Gemcitabine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of taking gemcitabine?

What is the most important information I should know about gemcitabine?

Posts on gemcitabine (133)

Pheochromocytoma - Cancer Community

- Apr 04, 2007

Pheochromocytoma is a really rare cancer... I was wondering if anyone has known someone wit...

I HAVE abnormal cervical cellS - Cancer Community

- Jul 16, 2008

I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT I HAVE CAUGHT THE HPV VIRSUE FROM A BOYFRIEND AND I HAVE HAD IT 4 BOU...

black eye for 2 months - Eye Care Community

- May 08, 2007

i had a black eye from a blow to the face i don't no why but i didn't put ice on it.it has ...

Gema and LugolsSolution - Cancer Community

- Feb 17, 2008

I am taking Gemar for Cancer of the Pancreas which has metaticized to the Liver. I am told ...

Carboplatin/Gemcitabine/Bevacizumab (Avastin) - Ovarian Cancer Community

- May 10, 2008

Has anyone had experience with Carboplatin/Gemcitabine/Bevacizumab (Avastin).

squamous cell carcinoma - Cancer Community

- Mar 11, 2008

To Dr.Fernando Roque, Sir, I have certain doubts regarding my mother's biopsy and cli...

Gemzar fo Recurrent Ovarian Cancer - Chemotherapy Expert Forum

- Jun 14, 2009

My wife was diagnosed with stage III Ovarian cancer in July, 2002. She underwent surgery a...

Chemotherapy - Cancer Community

- Oct 18, 2008

I have a diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer with a three and a half year survival so f...

what will be the side effects of chemo - Breast Cancer: Stage 3 & 4 Community

- Jul 06, 2008

can by any method i can stop hair fall

Maintence Chemo - Ovarian Cancer Community

- Jan 23, 2005

I am currently undergoing maintence chemo I initally had 9 chemos then presribed 12 more. ...

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