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Regimen Information
For FEC followed by Taxotere, including Side Effects
FEC followed by Taxotere
Drugs in this Regimen:
How FEC followed by Taxotere chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
FEC followed by Taxotere for the treatment of Breast Cancer
FEC followed by Taxotere is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Drugs in the FEC followed by Taxotere combination:
F = Fluorouracil
E = Epirubicin
C = Cyclophosphamide
T = Taxotere
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 FEC FOLLOWED BY TAXOTERE
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Nausea & Vomiting
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Risk of Infection
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Alopecia
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Mouth Sores