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Regimen Information
For FAC, including Side Effects
FAC
Drugs in this Regimen:
How FAC chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
FAC for the treatment of Breast Cancer
FAC is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Drugs in the FAC combination:
F |
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A |
= Adriamycin |
C |
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 FAC
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Mouth Sores
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Risk of Infection
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Nausea & Vomiting
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Anemia