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jojo · 02-15-2007, 07:54 PM

Which drug is supposed to be the 'stronger' chemo?

I would assume that A/C is stronger than the taxane family based on only one fact: nobody could take Adriamycin beyond the maximum amount in a lifetime -- I believe that tne taxane group could be repeated (as long as a break(s) in between was a reasonable timeframe).

Thanks.

02-15-2007, 07:54 PM	#1
jojo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Francisco Bay Area in California Posts: 176	Navelbine VS Gemzar Which drug is supposed to be the 'stronger' chemo? I would assume that A/C is stronger than the taxane family based on only one fact: nobody could take Adriamycin beyond the maximum amount in a lifetime -- I believe that tne taxane group could be repeated (as long as a break(s) in between was a reasonable timeframe). Thanks. __________________ *Blessings & Peace,* ~jojo~ 1st Dx: May '03 at age 35 Stage 3b 6cm IDC tumor 17/18 + nodes Neoadjuvant: 4x A/C dose dense; 12x weekly Taxol & weekly Herceptin Left Mastectomy: Nov '03 27x Rads Stage 4 since June '04 Still on maintenance Herceptin since the very beginning Currently on Abraxane (3 weeks / 1 week off)