AC

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An abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used with other types of therapy.

Common uses of AC regimen in chemotherapy[edit | edit source]

The AC regimen is used to treat breast cancer, including breast cancer that has spread or come back (recurrence).

What is AC chemotherapy regimen?[edit | edit source]

It includes the drugs doxorubicin hydrochloride (Adriamycin) and cyclophosphamide.

Other names[edit | edit source]

Also called AC regimen.


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