Showing posts with label fluorouracil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fluorouracil. Show all posts
Thursday, May 10, 2012
paywalled: Permanent scalp alopecia related to breast cancer chemotherapy by sequential fluorouracil/epirubicin/cyclophosphamide (FEC) and docetaxel
Permanent scalp alopecia related to breast cancer chemotherapy by sequential fluorouracil/epirubicin/cyclophosphamide (FEC) and docetaxel: a prospective study of 20 patients:
Background:
To analyze the clinical and histological features of permanent alopecia following a sequential fluorouracil/epirubicin/cyclophosphamide (FEC) and docetaxel regimen for adjuvant breast cancer treatment.
Conclusion:
Permanent and severe alopecia is a newly reported complication of the FEC 100–docetaxel breast cancer regimen.
add your opinions
adverse effects
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chemotherapy induced alopecia
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Cyclophosphamide
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Docetaxel
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epirubicin
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fluorouracil
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longterm side effects
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permanent hair loss
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