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taxol vs. taxotere
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taxol vs. taxotere
by d*k*t*, Aug 26, 2004 12:00AM
I recently completed 4 rounds of AC for stage 2, 1.9 cm invasive ductal bc. clean margins, er/pr positive, her2 neg confirmed with FISH, two positive nodes one with more than 2mm of disease. I am premenopausal. I opted for a lumpectomy with radiation sandwiched between my chemotherapy. Is there an advantage to using either taxol or taxotere for my situation? Is tamoxifen my only choice for continued treatment?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Aug 26, 2004 12:00AM
Dear d*k*t, Both Taxol and Taxotere have been approved for use as part of an adjuvant treatment protocol for node-positive breast cancer. There is no data as to one of these drugs being superior to the other.
As you are premenopausal - tamoxifen (anti-estrogen) would be the choice in terms of hormonal treatment. The aromatase inhibitors are not appropriate therapy for pre-menopausal women.
As you are premenopausal - tamoxifen (anti-estrogen) would be the choice in terms of hormonal treatment. The aromatase inhibitors are not appropriate therapy for pre-menopausal women.
Member Comments (1)
by Carly618, Apr 19, 2008 06:23PM
A related discussion, Taxol vs. Taxotere was started.
