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What's better: ACT or TAC? My friend has the choice between the two. Is there a difference?

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09/24/09

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Topics:Breast Cancer , Breast Cancer Treatment , Chemotherapy , Tamoxifen , ACT , TAC

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PJ Hamel

Thursday, September 24, 2009

They're the same drugs - the only difference might be that one might be taxol, and one taxotere, which are variations on the same drug. They also might be given in a different sequence. As for which is "better," each will be best for women with a certain diagnosis; your friend's oncologist will have examined her pathology report closely, and developed a treatment plan based on that information. Hope this helps - PJH

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