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Antineoplastics (Cancer drugs)

Antineoplastics are drugs that treat cancer — inhibit or prevent the growth or development of malignant cells. They include alkylating agents, antibiotics, antimetabolites and antimitotic agents. Cytotoxics can be also used as antineoplastics. Ask questions or look for information about antineoplastics here.

Methatrexate

I have been taking methatrexate for 4 weeks - I am on 15 mg once a week. It was prescribed for inflamatory arthritis. I take it on Sat. Night. Sunday night and Monday night I have very bad pain in an area I can only discribe as my liver. - on my right side under neath my rib cage. I had my liver...

by User avatar Jane

methatrexate's side effects

I take oral Methotrexate, dose of 25 mg a week. I haven't had any surgeries and I am hoping to stay away from it if possible. They watch my liver enzymes closely as well. I get my blood checked once a month. Before was once a week and then every two weeks. I think my doctor was right when he said...

by User avatar Guest

Should I get a flu shot while on chemo?

Hello. I have a breast cancer and I am on my regular chemo. However, I would like to know whether I should get a flu shot. My friends are taking it and I would like to do the same. Are there any obstacles for me to do this? I would really appreciate if you could reply me. Bye!

by User avatar carmen21971159

methortrexate

Is anyone familiar with methortrexate? If ayone would give me information, whether methortrexate could be prescribed for emphysema patients, I would be very grateful.

by User avatar Guest

Tamoxifen, is it a medical mistake?

My mother is 56 years old and has been diagnosed with a breast cancer. And it seems that not only she has the tumor, but her estrogen levels are very high. So, she will have to take the strong meds for tumor and also some anti estrogen medications too. I have heard that Tamoxifen, one of such meds...

by User avatar jessi171973446

AME-133v has a potent tumor-halting response

Hi, folks. My close friend suffers from lymphoma. For those who don’t know it, this is a malignant tumor of immune cells. I have heard something about experimental drug called AME-133v. Is it true it has a potent tumor-halting response? I would appreciate if anyone could reply me. Thanks in...

by User avatar sayres143580629

Experimental drug called AME-133v?

My friend suffers from lymphoma. I worry a lot for him since he is in pretty serious condition. I have heard something about experimental drug called AME-133v. I wonder if anyone else has heard about it. Do you know something more about it? I would appreciate if you shared that with me.

by User avatar brendon141962413

chemo pain taxol

I finished chemo few weeks ago (dose dense AC than Taxol). After I finished treatment I am having severe pain in my arms and legs. Weird thing is that my upper arms and legs, joints hurt, not hands and feet. I was on chemo for my breast cancer. I am on a different treatment now. Why it seems as if...

by User avatar Guest

are there usually side effects when you stop taking methatre

Our daughter is 13 yrs old and is taking methatrexate for chronic juvenille arthritus. She has not been taking the 2.5mgs a week for 3 weeks now as nobody seems to know whether it is the correct dosage. could u please tell me if there are side effects when the drug is leaving your body as she feels...

by User avatar jules183281

Tamoxifen and preventing breast cancer recurrence

Hello, I need some advice regarding my mother’s breast cancer. Luckily, it is in its primary stage so the prognosis is actually very good. But there is always a problem. It seems that I have to take Tamoxifen for decreasing the level of estrogen, which is too high. It seems that it is also...

by User avatar guinna44067