Has anyone taken CMF...

Qimsy_Crumbs1982

I'll be restarting chemotherapy, after I get back from Texas in January.

My onc says that I'll take a dose, then take another dose on the eighth day, and then not again for three weeks.

I'm kind of nervous about a new drug, after the hell I went through with Taxotere.

I'm curious to know what SEs you had, and how you're handling them, so I kind of know what to expect.

Thank you.

Moderators

Hi Qimsy and welcome to Breastcancer.org!

We're sure you'll get lots of great advice shortly from other members who have experience with CMF, but we wanted to point out the main Breastcancer.org site's Drug List guide, which outlines each drug associated with breast cancer treatment, including info on side effects to expect and links to pages on tips to manage those side effects. Specifically, see the pages on:

• Cytoxan
• Methotrexate
• Fluorouracil

Of course, nothing is as valuable as the first-hand experience from your fellow members, but we hope this helps!

--The Mods

JTilCT

I did a few rounds of CMF recently with no noticeable side effects. I kept my hair and continued to go to work and live my life as usual. Unfortunately my tumors grew so it did not work for me. I am not posting to discourage you, only to say that taking CMF was not a bad experience for me. Also, it is a fairly quick session as cytoxan is a drip, but methotrexate and flouracil are pushed.

Qimsy_Crumbs1982

Thank you for your post, JTilCT.

I was hoping to get more responses, but it looks like you and I are the only ones that are taking/going to take this combo of drugs...

I hope you're doing well, and hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!