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Mitomycin C

Mitomycin C is an antitumor agent used in cancer chemotherapy. It is also used to treat glaucoma during its surgical management. Mitomycin C can affect the cell division cycle so that the growth of the cancer cells is controlled. It is mainly used in bladder cancers, colorectal cancers, cervical cancers, and pancreatic and esophageal cancers.

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Is it necessary to give Mitomycin C for urinary bladder cancer?

Query: Hi doctor, My elder brother has undergone removal of low grade papillary carcinoma of urinary bladder without any local lymphatic involvement. He was advised to take Mitomycin C after six weeks of surgical intervention TURBT(Transurethral resection of bladder tumor). Is it necessary to go for the dr...  Read Full »


Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Superficial bladder cancer or non-muscle invasive bladder cancer includes carcinoma in situ (CIS or Tis), Ta tumors, and T1 tumors. These are all cancers that have been found very early in their development. The cancer cells are only in the lining of the innermost layer o...  Read Full »

How to treat low blood and bone marrow levels in a 13-year-old girl?

Query: Hello doctor, This query is for my 13-year-old girl. She has a weakness, and CBC revealed poor results. We had a consultation at a hospital, and the doctor gave her Danazol 200 for two months, Quercetin and Renerve plus. The test result suggests aplastic anemia. MMC sensitivity was positive. W...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have checked the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and as per reports, she is not sensitive to Mitomycin C. Mitomycin C is used to treat various unwanted cell growth or tissue growth, such as in the stom...  Read Full »

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