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714-X (PDQ®)

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Last Modified: 01/11/2012

Adverse Effects

It is claimed that 714-X is nontoxic in the manufacturer-recommended dose range.[1] Reviewed in [2] The only described side effects of treatment with this compound are local redness, tenderness, and swelling at injection sites. Reviewed in [2]

References

  1. 714X Technical Data. Rock Forest, Canada: CERBE Distribution, Inc. Available online. 1 Last accessed January 11, 2012. 

  2. Kaegi E: Unconventional therapies for cancer: 6. 714-X. Task Force on Alternative Therapeutic of the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Initiative. CMAJ 158 (12): 1621-4, 1998.  [PUBMED Abstract]





Glossary Terms

compound (KOM-pownd)
In science, a substance that is made up of more than one ingredient.
dose (dose)
The amount of medicine taken, or radiation given, at one time.
injection (in-JEK-shun)
Use of a syringe and needle to push fluids or drugs into the body; often called a "shot."
nontoxic (non-TOK-sik)
Not harmful or destructive.
side effect (side eh-FEKT)
A problem that occurs when treatment affects healthy tissues or organs. Some common side effects of cancer treatment are fatigue, pain, nausea, vomiting, decreased blood cell counts, hair loss, and mouth sores.

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1http://www.cerbe.com/coalition_nationale/injonction/piece-5_eng.pdf