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Mitomycin

Mitomycin is one of the older chemotherapy drugs, which has been around and in use for decades. It is an active medicine against many cancers. Mitomycin is a purple color powder, or liquid, and is given by intravenous route only. It is most commonly used in treatment of the following cancers:

• Breast

• Stomach

• Non small cell Lung cancer

• Pancreas

• Uterine Cervix

The type and extent of a cancer will determine the method and schedule of administration of this drug. This decision is made by the medical oncologist. Mitomycin is given by intravenous route once every six to eight weeks.

Side effects:

The degree and severity of the side effects depend on the amount and schedule of the administration of Mitomycin. Following are some of the most common and important ill effects:

• Nausea, Vomiting

• Low white blood counts

• Anemia

• Low platelet count

• Hair loss

• Loss of appetite

• Lung damage

It is imperative that patients relay any side effects or problems to their medical oncologists.