Breast cancer chemotherapy

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Breast cancer chemotherapy

2017-11-03 10:29:31

Asked for Male, 39 Years

Can we change the anticancer drug from Farmorubicin or alternative of that from the second cycle. Is it necessary to take 6 cycles of chemotherapy.

Answers (2)

Dr. Niti Raizada

Oncologist

29 yrs expBangalore

All depends on stage of cancer / overall health etc Don’t just take decision without meeting your oncologist

Answered2017-11-07 07:41:55

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