Breast Cancer Chemo

Abemaciclib (Verzenio)

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What is Abemaciclib? Abemaciclib (pronounced ab-em-a-SYE-klib), marketed as Verzenio, is a targeted therapy used to treat: It is typically combined with hormone therapy (fulvestrant or an aromatase inhibitor). How Does Abemaciclib Work? Abemaciclib is a CDK4/6 inhibitor, meaning it blocks proteins (cyclin-dependent kinases 4 & 6) that help cancer cells grow and divide. By inhibiting these proteins, it slows or stops cancer progression. […]

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AC Chemotherapy

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Understanding AC Chemotherapy AC is a powerful chemotherapy combination used primarily to treat breast cancer. It consists of two drugs: This regimen works by destroying rapidly dividing cancer cells, helping to shrink tumors and prevent cancer spread. How is AC Chemotherapy Given? Administration Methods Treatment Schedule (Cycles) Note: Most patients also receive G-CSF (granulocyte colony-stimulating factor) injections to boost white blood cell

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Fluorouracil (5FU) Chemotherapy

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Understanding Fluorouracil (5FU) Fluorouracil (pronounced floor-oh-YOOR-uh-sil), commonly called 5FU, is a chemotherapy drug classified as an antimetabolite. It’s used to treat various cancers, including: How Does 5FU Work? 5FU mimics natural molecules in the body but with a key difference—it blocks DNA production in rapidly dividing cancer cells. Without DNA, cancer cells can’t grow or multiply, leading to tumor shrinkage. How is 5FU Given? 1.

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