Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy side effects

Chemotherapy hair loss

Chemotherapy and Exercise

CAF Chemotherapy

CEF Chemotherapy

CEF-G Chemotherapy

CMF Chemotherapy

CMFPO Chemotherapy

FEC Chemotherapy

AC Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy Tip

CMF Chemotherapy is an adjuvant therapy for breast cancer using Cyclophosphamide (IV), Methotrexate and Fluorouracil (5FU).

CMF chemotherapy may reduce the chance of your breast cancer coming back. A blood test is required before each CMF chemotherapy treatment. If you visit your dentist or doctor you should tell them about your CMF treatment .

Expected Side Effects:

  • Nausea and vomiting - in the first 12-24 hours after your CMF chemotherapy      treatment and usually wears off by day 3-7.
  • Hair Loss - hair will thin.
  • Fatigue -usually begins in the first week after your CMF chemotherpay treatment.

    Possible Side Effects:

  • Pain or Tenderness - may occur where the needle was placed when you have      your CMF chemotherapy treatment and it may extend up the arm.
  • Sunburn
  • Burning feeling when passing urine
  • Watery Eyes
  • Low blood count
  • Menopause Symptoms - hot flashes and infertilty
  • Metallic Taste
  • Weight Gain
  • Joint Pain - after your CMF chemotherapy treatment you may experience pain in
          your joints of the hands, knees and feet.

    Tamoxifen is also given in some as an adjuvant therapy in certain patients. Click here to read more about Tamoxifen.

    NOTE: The chemotherapy protocols on the left are typical adjuvant therapy treatments for breast cancer.

     

     

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