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With cancer patients, is navelbine (vinorelbine) something that kills cancer cells?
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YES: Navelbine (vinorelbine) is chemotherapy. It works by not allowing cancer to divide. Its indicated as a single agent or in combination for lung cancer. It has been used (off label) in breast and ovarian cancers as well.
Answered 3/21/2015
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Also called by its: Generic name, vinorelbine, it is a mitotic spindle inhibitor, and the new "v" drug added in the 1990's. It enjoys a prominent role in nsclc lung cancer treatment in canada and some european countires (france, italy), but not used commonly in us. Now Pemetrexed dominant in most adenocarcinoma, free-for all in squamous. Data using nav in post op (anita trial) reliable. Paclitaxel dominant usa.
Answered 6/30/2014
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