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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.

Should I use tamoxifen?

Hi, I am 24 years old female and I have pretty big dilemma. My mother and her sister suffered from breast carcinoma. I am afraid that I have very big chances to get it too. I am thinking of taking tamoxifen as prevention for breast carcinoma because I don't want to experience same destiny like my...

by User avatar basia36000

methatrexate drug for rheumatoid

Hi, can you help!! I started taking methatrexate on monday....3 tabs and then folic acid 3 days later! Since then i have felt sick and very tired. I also have a perminent minty taste in my mouth and very sore eyes! Are all these side effects from taking methatrexate! I have 3 small children and no...

by User avatar janine

Is duocarmycin related to actinomycin-D?

Hello, my son has a kidney tumor; he is only 7 years old. This tumor is known as Wilms tumor. He has been taking actinomycin-D, and now he has to take duocarmycin too. Will that drug help him? Is it related to actinomycin-d? I am so concerned for him; I just don’t know what will happen to him.

by User avatar sasha190660744

PegIntron with Ribavirin

Hi, I have bee diagnosed with hepatitis C, and I’ve been proposed to start treatment with PegIntron and Ribavirin. What kind of combination is this? Has it showed to be effective?

by User avatar bratt1781

Carac vs Efudex in side effects

Hello, I’m supposed to start my treatment with 5% Efudex for pre-cancerous cells found on my face next week and since I’ll be using Efudex for the next four weeks I’ve been reading a lot of others’ experiences in terms of what I can expect when it comes to side effects. I know both Carac...

by User avatar Guest

Zometa and Faslodex

Unfortunately, my mother is having problems with her breast cancer. She is 54 years old and currently undergoing Zometa and Faslodex therapy. Since I don’t want to disturb her with question like this, can you answer me what those two actually do? What is interaction between them? Will they...

by User avatar jenni194659861

Experience with Cytoxan?

I and my doctor have to choose best medication for my multiple sclerosis. One of drugs that are on the table is Cytoxan. My doctor has only good words about this medication. I am not so sure. I would like to find someone who has experience with Cytoxan? Write to me please, this is very important.

by User avatar tanitansy35989

methatrexate & rhumatiod arthritis - liver function concerns

i have been taking 17.5 mg of methatrexate for 6 years as i suffer from RA.this drug eased the pain and made life bearable but needed monthly blood tests .following a blood test in december 2007 i was advised to stop taking this by my GP due to an abnormal liver function count of 180 .i am female...

by User avatar rosierutter@talktalk.net

Methatrexate side affects/swollen legs/tiredness

Hi i'am 70yrs female who has been taking Meths for 12yrs for my RA. Up to now i have had no side effects but of late i have become very fatigued and tired- loss of appitite to such that i eat very little. I have monthly blood checks which appear mostly OK. Over the last weeks my legs have swollen...

by User avatar Jennie

how long it is safe to give low dose cyclophosphamide in pemphigus foliaceus?

How long it is safe to give low dose cyclophosphamide in pemphigus foliaceus? I am now on what they call maintenance dose. How long should I need this drug? I constantly get all those infections. I am so sick and tired of this and I JUST WANT IT TO STOP, FOREVER!

by User avatar rodrigo34306