Chemotherapy drugs act by interrupting the cell's growth. In treating breast cancer, doctors often use a combination of two or three drugs at one time. Common chemotherapy drugs for breast cancer include:
Common combinations include:
- AC (doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide)
- AC-T (AC followed by paclitaxel)
- CMF (cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, 5-fluorouracil)
- TC (docetaxel, cyclophosphamide)
- TCH (docetaxel, carboplatin, trastuzumab)
For more information, read the brochure, Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer.
