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Regimen Information
For AC, including Side Effects
AC
Drugs in this Regimen:
How AC chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
AC for the treatment of Breast Cancer
AC is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of breast cancer. Drugs included in the AC combination:
DRUGS IN THE AC REGIMEN
A |
= Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Adriamycin) |
C |
= Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) |
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 ABVD
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Anemia
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Infection
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Mouth Sores
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Nausea & Vomiting
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Appetite Loss
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Alopecia or Hair Loss