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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.
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All depends on stage of cancer / overall health etc Don’t just take decision without meeting your oncologist
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Yes as i know 6 cycles r in regimen of farmarubicin
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