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(also known as Doxorubicin, Hydroxyldaunorubicin)
Doxorubicin or adriamycin or hydroxyldaunorubicin is a DNA-interacting drug widely used in chemotherapy. It is an anthracycline and structurely closely related to daunomycin, and also intercalates DNA. It is commonly used in the treatment of uterine cancer and ovarian cancer, as well as some other cancers. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Breast Cancer | 96 |
97% |
| Rhabdomyosarcoma | 8 |
100% |
| Ovarian Cancer | 2 |
50% |
| Hidradenitis Suppurativa | 2 |
50% |
| Acute Lymphocytic Leuke... | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 96% (115
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find Adriamycin helpful
Adriamycin Reviews
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Used it twice, I have maxed out my life time limit of it. Effective the 1st time and helpful the 2nd time
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just got 1st treatment last week
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I was very sick with this drug. Had to have it for 8 weeks. Have since switched drugs.
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10/09/08-11/23/08. nausea, fatigue, hair loss, joint pain from Neulasta, etc.
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very hard, no appetite, nausea, lost ALL hair
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Loss of appetite and I have this nauseous feeling everyday. I have a craving for very bland food. I am hoping that it works
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Side effects were minimal compared to what I know can occur - queasy, very tired, lost hair etc.
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I am starting this on 6/21/07
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Hair loss, tired, but I worked all but 2 days post tx.
Given with Cytoxan. and Decadron.
Given with Cytoxan. and Decadron.
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had very mild nausea which meds took care of promptly, appetite way down, very tired
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Anyone on "AC" chemo??
I will be getting doxorubicin ( adriamycin) and cyclophosphamine ( procytox). Anyone else had these? how as it? [More] -
Adriamycin for Breast Cancer
Well, the Adriamycin and cytoxin was tough for me. It messed up my GI system. Took Nexium. Had hair loss, nausea,weakness and general sickness. Weekl... [More] -
Adriamycin for Breast Cancer
I had Adriamycin and cytoxin together they called Adriamycin the red devil and that it was/ sick to my stomach, hair loss, tired. I took prilosec eve... [More] -
Adriamycin for Breast Cancer
Tell us about your personal experience with Adriamycin as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More] -
Adriamycin for Rhabdomyosarcoma
Tell us about your personal experience with Adriamycin as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]
