Sarcom

Hi have anyone took this med SERC24 clinical trail for sarcoma lung cancer. ## @Rachel, From what I could gather, Serc (betahistine dihydrochloride) is reported to be an anti-vertigo drug indicated for treating vertigo in those with Meniere's disease. However, I haven't come across any specific details linking it back to cancer treatment. Could you possibly be referring to a different medication altogether?

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My Mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer - spindle cell sarcoma. They have given her 6 months to live. Right now the cancer has spread to her upper rib, right hip, lungs and brain. She also has a clogged artery. She wanted to spend her last months at home so we set up hospice there to care for her during these next months. They started her on morphine to control the pain on .25ml and raised it to .5ml. She started forgetting things and becoming anxious. She forgot one day to tell the nurse she was in pain and waited too long. That night it took a while to get her pain under control. Hospice raised her dosage to .75ml and began administering at least every 4 hours or as needed. Sometimes every 3 hours. Mom became more confused, tired, weak and was losing her memory. She couldn't fini...

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Trabectedin

Trabectedin, sold under the brand name Yondelis, is an antitumor chemotherapy medication for the treatment of advanced soft-tissue sarcoma and ovarian cancer.[3][4] The most common adverse reactions include nausea, fatigue, vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea, peripheral edema, dyspnea, and headache.[3][4] It is sold by Pharma Mar S.A. and Johnson and Johnson. It is approved for use in the European Union, Russia,...

Drug Index

Trabectedin, sold under the brand name Yondelis, is an antitumor chemotherapy medication for the treatment of advanced soft-tissue sarcoma and ovarian cancer.[3][4] The most common adverse reactions include nausea, fatigue, vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea, peripheral edema, dyspnea, and headache.[3][4] It is sold by Pharma Mar S.A. and Johnson and Johnson. It is approved for use in the European Union, Russia,...

Interferon Alfacon-1

Interferon alfacon-1 is a recombinant synthetic type I interferon used for the treatment of hairy cell leukemia, malignant melanoma and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.[1] References ^ DrugBank DB00069 .mw-parser-output .navbox{box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #a2a9b1;clear:both;font-size:88%;text-align:center;padding:1px;margin:1em auto 0}.mw-parser-output .navbox .navbox{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .navbox+.navbox,.mw-parser-output .navbox+.navbox-styles+.navbo...

Interferon Alfa-n1

Interferon alfacon-1 is a recombinant synthetic type I interferon used for the treatment of hairy cell leukemia, malignant melanoma and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.[1] References ^ DrugBank DB00069 .mw-parser-output .navbox{box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #a2a9b1;clear:both;font-size:88%;text-align:center;padding:1px;margin:1em auto 0}.mw-parser-output .navbox .navbox{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .navbox+.navbox,.mw-parser-output .navbox+.navbox-styles+.navbo...

Drug Index

Interferon alfacon-1 is a recombinant synthetic type I interferon used for the treatment of hairy cell leukemia, malignant melanoma and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.[1] References ^ DrugBank DB00069 .mw-parser-output .navbox{box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #a2a9b1;clear:both;font-size:88%;text-align:center;padding:1px;margin:1em auto 0}.mw-parser-output .navbox .navbox{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .navbox+.navbox,.mw-parser-output .navbox+.navbox-styles+.navbo...

Dactinomycin, Actinomycin D

Dactinomycin, also known as actinomycin D, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat a number of types of cancer.[1] This includes Wilms tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, trophoblastic neoplasm, testicular cancer, and certain types of ovarian cancer.[1] It is given by injection into a vein.[1] Most people develop side effects.[1] Common side effects include bone marrow suppression, vomiting, mouth ulcers, hair loss, live...

Drug Index

Interferon alfacon-1 is a recombinant synthetic type I interferon used for the treatment of hairy cell leukemia, malignant melanoma and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.[1] References ^ DrugBank DB00069 .mw-parser-output .navbox{box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #a2a9b1;clear:both;font-size:88%;text-align:center;padding:1px;margin:1em auto 0}.mw-parser-output .navbox .navbox{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .navbox+.navbox,.mw-parser-output .navbox+.navbox-styles+.navbo...

Doxorubicin Liposomal

Doxorubicin, sold under the brand name Adriamycin among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat cancer.[3] This includes breast cancer, bladder cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma, and acute lymphocytic leukemia.[3] It is often used together with other chemotherapy agents.[3] Doxorubicin is given by injection into a vein.[3] Common side effects include hair loss, bone marrow suppression, vomiting, rash, and inflammation...

Doxorubicin

Doxorubicin, sold under the brand name Adriamycin among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat cancer.[3] This includes breast cancer, bladder cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma, and acute lymphocytic leukemia.[3] It is often used together with other chemotherapy agents.[3] Doxorubicin is given by injection into a vein.[3] Common side effects include hair loss, bone marrow suppression, vomiting, rash, and inflammation...

Doxorubicin Liposomal

Doxorubicin, sold under the brand name Adriamycin among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat cancer.[3] This includes breast cancer, bladder cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma, and acute lymphocytic leukemia.[3] It is often used together with other chemotherapy agents.[3] Doxorubicin is given by injection into a vein.[3] Common side effects include hair loss, bone marrow suppression, vomiting, rash, and inflammation...

Doxorubicin Liposomal

Doxorubicin, sold under the brand name Adriamycin among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat cancer.[3] This includes breast cancer, bladder cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma, and acute lymphocytic leukemia.[3] It is often used together with other chemotherapy agents.[3] Doxorubicin is given by injection into a vein.[3] Common side effects include hair loss, bone marrow suppression, vomiting, rash, and inflammation...

Drug Index

Dactinomycin, also known as actinomycin D, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat a number of types of cancer.[1] This includes Wilms tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, trophoblastic neoplasm, testicular cancer, and certain types of ovarian cancer.[1] It is given by injection into a vein.[1] Most people develop side effects.[1] Common side effects include bone marrow suppression, vomiting, mouth ulcers, hair loss, live...

Doxorubicin

Doxorubicin, sold under the brand name Adriamycin among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat cancer.[3] This includes breast cancer, bladder cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma, and acute lymphocytic leukemia.[3] It is often used together with other chemotherapy agents.[3] Doxorubicin is given by injection into a vein.[3] Common side effects include hair loss, bone marrow suppression, vomiting, rash, and inflammation...

Drug Index

Doxorubicin, sold under the brand name Adriamycin among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat cancer.[3] This includes breast cancer, bladder cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma, and acute lymphocytic leukemia.[3] It is often used together with other chemotherapy agents.[3] Doxorubicin is given by injection into a vein.[3] Common side effects include hair loss, bone marrow suppression, vomiting, rash, and inflammation...

Ifosfamide

Ifosfamide (IFO), sold under the brand name Ifex among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat a number of types of cancer.[1] This includes testicular cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, osteosarcoma, bladder cancer, small cell lung cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer.[1] It is administered by injection into a vein.[1] Common side effects include hair loss, vomiting, blood in the urine, infections, and kidney problems.[1&...

Drug Index

Doxorubicin, sold under the brand name Adriamycin among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat cancer.[3] This includes breast cancer, bladder cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma, and acute lymphocytic leukemia.[3] It is often used together with other chemotherapy agents.[3] Doxorubicin is given by injection into a vein.[3] Common side effects include hair loss, bone marrow suppression, vomiting, rash, and inflammation...

Drug Index

Ifosfamide (IFO), sold under the brand name Ifex among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat a number of types of cancer.[1] This includes testicular cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, osteosarcoma, bladder cancer, small cell lung cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer.[1] It is administered by injection into a vein.[1] Common side effects include hair loss, vomiting, blood in the urine, infections, and kidney problems.[1&...

Drug Index

Ifosfamide (IFO), sold under the brand name Ifex among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat a number of types of cancer.[1] This includes testicular cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, osteosarcoma, bladder cancer, small cell lung cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer.[1] It is administered by injection into a vein.[1] Common side effects include hair loss, vomiting, blood in the urine, infections, and kidney problems.[1&...