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What is docetaxel?

Generic Name: docetaxel

Other Brand Names: Taxotere

Docetaxel is a cancer medicine that slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Docetaxel is used to treat breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer, and head/neck cancer.

Docetaxel may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of taking docetaxel?

What is the most important information I should know about docetaxel?

Posts on docetaxel (179)

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- Jun 24, 2008

Hi, I mention before that my wife is young and node negative. CEF (120mg Epirubicin = 60...

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- Nov 02, 2006

MY CANCER DR CALLED ME LAST WEEK TO TELL ME THAT I COULD TAKE HERCEPTIN, SHE DID NOT TELL M...

I HAVE abnormal cervical cellS - Cancer Community

- Jul 16, 2008

I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT I HAVE CAUGHT THE HPV VIRSUE FROM A BOYFRIEND AND I HAVE HAD IT 4 BOU...

Breast Biopsy--How is it? - Breast Cancer Community

- Dec 05, 2006

Hi all, I am scheduled for a breast biopsy in about 2 weeks and I am quite nervous. The...

Mammo Call back - Breast Cancer Community

- Mar 14, 2007

I am 42 years old and had my first mammo back in Feb. and received a call back. I was told...

many questions - Breast Cancer Community

- May 09, 2007

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- Jun 13, 2007

Hi, For the past 3 weeks or so, I have been feeling really sick to my stomach, especialy wh...

weird pimple like growth behind ear - Acne Community

- May 13, 2007

i have had acne for awhile and it is starting to recede which is awesome, but the pimple im...

Severe Under Arm Pain - Breast Cancer Community

- Feb 03, 2007

Good day all! After 4 months of testing, I finally had my lumpectomy two weeks ago. Most ...

breast clusters - Breast Cancer Community

- Apr 08, 2007

hello Im new to this so please bare with me 2 yrs ago my mammo showed a small lump. I had ...

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