[A case of advanced breast cancer that responded remarkably to chemotherapy]

The case of a 49-year-old woman with axillary lymph nodes, multiple bone and multiple lung metastases from advanced breast cancer is reported. The patient responded remarkably to combination chemo- and endocrine-therapy. This patient was discharged after receiving 2 cycles of cyclophosphamide, pirarubicin and 5'-DFUR, while continuing to receive daily oral doses of 5'-DFUR and MPA. The patient experienced few adverse effects during chemotherapy. The patient enjoys an improved quality of life. This combined regimen has been confirmed to be an effective treatment for patients in advanced stages of breast cancer.