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Regimen Information

For TAC, including Side Effects

TAC

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Breast Cancer

How TAC chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

TAC for the treatment of Breast Cancer

TAC is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of breast cancer.

Drugs in the TAC Regimen:

T = Taxotere (docetaxel)

A = Adriamycin (doxorubicin)

C = Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide)

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF TAC

  • Risk of Infection

  • Fluid Retention

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

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