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how many cycles of FAC chemotherapy are required?

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10/17/09
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how many cycles of FAC chemotherapy are required for the treatment of Stage 2A, 3.2 cm tumor, negative lymph nodes, lympho vascular invasion present, er pr positive, her2 negative breast cancer for a 41 year old premenopausal woman?

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Phyllis Johnson
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Phyllis Johnson grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. Parents of...

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Only an oncologist who has the total medical history and all the details about the pathology of the tumor can make an informed decision about how much chemo a patient needs.  If there is any question about the treatment plan, a second opinion from a comprehensive cancer center, can help with making the decision.

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