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GlossaryDoxorubicin

chemotherapy drug that interferes with cancer cell DNA

Doxorubicin, also known as Adriamycin, is a chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancer, including breast cancer, bladder cancer, and lymphoma. It works by interfering with the DNA inside cancer cells, preventing them from growing and dividing. However, it can also cause side effects such as hair loss (alopecia) and damage to the heart, so its use is carefully monitored by healthcare professionals.

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Reduced Cardiotoxicity and Comparable Efficacy in a Phase III Trial of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin HCl (CAELYX/Doxil) Versus Conventional Doxorubicin for First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer

research Reduced Cardiotoxicity and Comparable Efficacy in a Phase III Trial of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin HCl (CAELYX/Doxil) Versus Conventional Doxorubicin for First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer

1461 citations, March 2004 in “Annals of oncology”

Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin is as effective as conventional doxorubicin but causes fewer heart problems and side effects.

research Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin: Metamorphosis of an Old Drug into a New Form of Chemotherapy

522 citations, January 2001 in “Cancer investigation”

Doxil is an effective, modified chemotherapy drug with a unique toxicity profile and shows promise in treating certain cancers.

research Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin in the Treatment of Breast Cancer

108 citations, December 2003 in “Clinical breast cancer”

PLD is an effective and safer alternative for treating breast cancer.

research Copper-Doxorubicin as a Nanoparticle Cargo Retains Efficacy with Minimal Toxicity

102 citations, October 2010 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics”

Copper-doxorubicin nanoparticles effectively treat tumors with less toxicity.

research Hair Follicle-Derived Blood Vessels Vascularize Tumors in Skin and Are Inhibited by Doxorubicin

76 citations, March 2005 in “Cancer Research”

Doxorubicin can block blood vessels from hair follicles, reducing skin tumor growth.

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A user diagnosed with lymphoma is advised to stop finasteride during chemotherapy, with suggestions to consider treatments like Dutasteride and Minoxidil post-recovery. The focus is on prioritizing health over hair loss, with encouragement and advice from others who have experienced similar situations.