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Is Intravenous Chemotherapy Safe For Breast Cancer?

Hi I m about to go on breast cancer chemo with the drug navalbine. I was informed that I would need to have a port installed in my chest. I do not want this, but my veins cannot take chemo thru the veins. What to do? I understand it cannot be taken by mouth. Is there a chemo drug that can be taken by mouth, is it safe?
Wed, 3 Jan 2018
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Hi

After hearing your history i think navalbine is a good choice for treating breast cancer.It can only be given intravenously.

But if you are afraid of intravenous drug then you can take capecitabine which can be taken orally.

Its side effects are severe nausea or vomiting
stomach pain or upset and loss of appetite.It can be managed symptomatically.

Regards

DR DE
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Is Intravenous Chemotherapy Safe For Breast Cancer?

Hi After hearing your history i think navalbine is a good choice for treating breast cancer.It can only be given intravenously. But if you are afraid of intravenous drug then you can take capecitabine which can be taken orally. Its side effects are severe nausea or vomiting stomach pain or upset and loss of appetite.It can be managed symptomatically. Regards DR DE