What does FEC chemotherapy stand for?
What does FEC chemotherapy stand for?
Fluorouracil, epirubicin, cyclophosphamide and docetaxel (FEC-T)
Does FEC chemo get worse?
The effects of chemo are cumulative. They get worse with each cycle.
Does FEC chemo cause hair loss?
Most people having FEC will lose all their hair, including eyebrows, eyelashes and body hair. Find out more about hair loss.
When does hair fall out with FEC chemo?
Damage to these cells can cause the head hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair elsewhere on the body to fall out during treatment. When hair loss occurs, it usually starts within 1–3 weeks of treatment and becomes more severe after 1–2 months.
How expensive is Taxotere?
The cost for Taxotere intravenous solution (20 mg/mL) is around $610 for a supply of 1 milliliter(s), depending on the pharmacy you visit….Intravenous Solution.
| Quantity | Per unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 milliliter | $610.43 | $610.43 |
| 4 milliliters | $603.29 | $2,413.14 |
When does hair fall out with Taxotere?
You may begin to lose your hair about two weeks after the first treatment, but it can happen earlier. Hair loss is usually gradual but it can happen very quickly, possibly over a couple of days. Scalp cooling may stop you losing some, or all, of the hair on your head.
How many milligrams of docetaxel are in Taxotere?
TAXOTERE is sterile, non-pyrogenic, and is available in single- dose vials containing 20 mg (0.5 mL) or 80 mg (2.0 mL) docetaxel (anhydrous). Each mL contains 40 mg docetaxel (anhydrous) and 1040 mg polysorbate 80.
What is the value of docetaxel in the preoperative setting?
The value of docetaxel in the preoperative setting was first demonstrated with the Aberdeen study, in which tumor responses and overall survival were improved with sequential anthracycline–docetaxel when compared with continuing anthracycline chemotherapy.16,17 Taxanes also play an important role in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer.
What is the color of Taxotere?
TAXOTERE (docetaxel) Injection Concentrate is a clear yellow to brownish-yellow viscous solution. TAXOTERE is sterile, non-pyrogenic, and is available in single- dose vials containing 20 mg (0.5 mL) or 80 mg (2.0 mL) docetaxel (anhydrous).
Should anthracycline and taxane be used in combination regimens?
Even though combinations of anthracycline and taxane generate high response rates, they are associated with a higher toxicity rate, with no clear survival advantage over sequential monotherapy.19,24Consequently, combination regimens are generally reserved for patients with rapidly progressive and/or symptomatic visceral disease.
