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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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Adriamycin Reviews
Too Soon To Tell
I did very well, had a port put in, but chemo was not fun, thats for sure, the side affects our someting else, it messes with your head.
Too Soon To Tell
Horrible.
Not Working
Did nothing.
Not Working
Not easy, very tired, got through it fine. Lost hair - bothered me a lot.
Not Working
Did not work for me---CA125 steadily climbed. Bad skin reactions.
Not Working
was highly allergic
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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]
