cmf chemotherapy for breast cancer in older adults
Treatments studied
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This trial tests a combination of three older chemotherapy drugs (cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and fluorouracil, called CMF) for adults 70 and older with breast cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment is effective and well-tolerated in this age group.
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Who can take part
- Be 70 years of age or older
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer (adenocarcinoma) that was verified by biopsy or surgery within the last 3 months
- Have a recent pathology report showing HER2, estrogen receptor, and progesterone receptor status
- Be in generally good health (able to carry out daily activities) — your doctor will assess this
- Have adequate kidney, liver, and blood cell counts (these are checked with routine labs)
- For some groups: the cancer must be triple-negative (all three receptor tests negative) and you must have had at least one dose of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel with or without pembrolizumab
Quick eligibility check
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