Profiles Index

Herceptin as a Breast Cancer Treatment
Read a description of Herceptin, how it works, side effects, and self-care tips.

Neupogen (Filgrastim) – Treatment for Low Neutrophil Count (Neutropenia)
Neupogen (filgrastim) is a drug given to patients who have neutropenia (low neutrophil count). An injection of Neupogen stimulates white blood cell production. It is a clear liquid that is usually given as an injection. Learn how Neupogen helps boost your neutrophil count.

Procrit - Epoetin Alfa – Drug To Boosts Red Blood Cell Production
Procrit is a man-made protein, given as a booster shot to help restart red blood cell production when chemotherapy for breast cancer causes anemia. It is a very safe drug, and has few risks and side effects.

Aromasin - Breast Cancer Adjuvant Hormone Therapy
Aromasin is given to female breast cancer patients to lower estrogen levels and prevent recurrence of breast cancer. Many breast tumors are fueled by estrogen. If breast cancer cells are present in your system, they have much less chance to grow, if they can’t get any estrogen. Read about the differences between tamoxifen and Aromasin.

Tamoxifen - Hormone Therapy to Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence
Tamoxifen is an estrogen suppressor, which helps lower the risk that breast cancer will return and improves survival rates. If you have been diagnosed with estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer, tamoxifen may be used as part of your follow-up treatment. Weighing the risks and benefits of taking tamoxifen may seem tricky, but most doctors agree that the benefits are much greater than the risks.

Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) – Treatment for Low Neutrophil Count
Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) is a drug given to patients who have neutropenia (low neutrophil count). An injection of Neulasta stimulates white blood cell production. Learn how Neulasta helps boost your neutrophil count and protects you from infection.