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Regimen Information

For AC followed by Taxotere and Herceptin, including Side Effects

AC followed by Taxotere and Herceptin

For the treatment of Breast Cancer

How AC followed by Taxotere and Herceptin chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

AC followed by Taxotere and Herceptin for the treatment of Breast Cancer

AC followed by Taxotere and Herceptin is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of breast cancer

DRUGS IN THE AC FOLLOWED BY TAXOTERE AND HERCEPTIN REGIMEN

A

= Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Adriamycin)

C

= Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)

T

= Taxotere (Docetaxel)

+Herceptin ( Trastuzumab)

Chemotherapy is often given as a combination of drugs. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF AC FOLLOWED BY TAXOTERE AND HERCEPTIN

  • Infection

  • Mouth Sores

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

  • Alopecia or Hair Loss

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

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