Chemo Regimen FAQs: CAF or FAC Chemotherapy

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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
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Q. My doctor tells me I have to have chemotherapy. I'm not looking forward to it, and I'd at least like to understand what I'm getting into. What's this CAF he's referring to? A. CAF (sometimes called FAC) is an acronym for the three-drug "cocktail" you'll be ...

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Re: Chemo Regimen FAQs: CAF or FAC Chemotherapy
Maria Gifford
Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 04:04 PM

A well of information as always, PJ. Our community members are completely blessed to have you here.

Thanks much. - M

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Anonymous
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 05:37 AM

Thank you - that's just the information I was looking for and not finding elsewhere.

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PJ Hamel
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 06:26 AM

Excellent - so glad we could help. Best of luck as you go through treatment- PJH

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Anonymous
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 03:50 PM

I'm supporting a friend through her treatment - she started on Monday. It's good to know what to expect without having to ask her about it - it's tough enough without having to repeat this kind of information to lots of people.

Great website.

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PJ Hamel
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 04:18 PM

Friends are so important as you go through breast cancer. Thank you so much for being there for her. I believe she'll find there are a lot of wonderful, caring people in the world—startng with you. PJH