What is the role of doxorubicin in the aMVAC regimen?

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Topic
Doxorubicin is a component of the aMVAC regimen used for neoadjuvant chemotherapy in muscle-invasive urothelial cancer.
Answer
Doxorubicin is administered at a dose of 30 mg/m² on day one of the biweekly cycles. It is an anthracycline antibiotic that helps in achieving tumor regression and is part of the combination therapy that enhances the overall efficacy of the regimen.
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