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docetaxel
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What is docetaxel?
Taxotere 20 mg/2 mL (Final Conc.) IV
Drug Name:
DOCETAXEL INJECTION
Other Brand Names:
Taxotere
Uses:
This medication is used to treat cancer (such as breast, lung, and prostate cancer). Docetaxel is a member of a family of drugs called taxanes. This drug works by slowing cell growth.
What are the possible side effects of taking docetaxel?
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Is 3rd generation chemo beneficial for node negative patient? - Breast Cancer Community
- Jun 24, 2008
Hi, I mention before that my wife is young and node negative. CEF (120mg Epirubicin = 60...
Taxotere (docetaxel) after effects - Breast Cancer Expert Forum
- Feb 16, 2004
I have completed 8 courses of chemo, 4 on Adriamiacin & Cytoxin (sp?) and the second 4 on t...
nail damage from docetaxel - Cancer Community
- Jan 06, 2009
I was diagnosed with a second primary breast cancer July 2008, left breast. The first was...
taxol vs taxotere - Chemotherapy Expert Forum
- Sep 03, 2009
I have been diagnosed with stage 2C ovarian cancer. I will be starting chemo in a few wee...
difference btwn. AC TAXOL and TAC - Breast Cancer Expert Forum
- Apr 14, 2004
Is AC+Taxol other name for TAC or it is different treatment? Explaine please. Thanks
to dr heinrik - Lung Cancer Community
- Oct 23, 2008
what is the best drug for lung cancer?
Toxotere? - Chemotherapy Expert Forum
- Apr 14, 2009
Is Toxotere and andvinonelbine, is a second line of treatment for patient with gastroesoph...
Chemo effects after 1 yr - Breast Cancer Community
- Dec 01, 2009
Hello, My mother had stage 2 breast cancer. Her right breast was removed. She received 3...
lung. spindle cell carinoma - Lung Cancer Community
- Nov 26, 2010
Hi, My friend has been diagnosed with spindle cell carcinoma. primary lung. 2 rounds...
I lost all my finger and toe nails - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community
- Mar 06, 2010
the doctor don't know what is it i lost ALL MY FINGER NAILS AND TOE NAILS
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