Costa Mesa, CA
A 39-year-old female asked:
Why would my doctor give me standard dose act chemo instead of dose dense. it is my understanding that does dense has better survival rates.?
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Dr. Christian Schultheisanswered
Hematology and Oncology 26 years experience
Do not know why: In my opinion, there is no reason to give standard ac followed by t. Dose dense is better, faster, and safer(from an infectious standpoint). I would question this to your oncologist.
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Costa Mesa, CA
A 39-year-old female asked:
Why would my doctor give me standard act chemo instead of dose dense that has better results?
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Dr. Ed Kaplananswered
Hematology and Oncology 41 years experience
Ask him or her: Dose dense may be appropriate but many factors involved in choosing chemotherapy regimen. Don't be shy about asking your doctor ant question.
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