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Abraxane Chemotherapy
Pronounced: (pack-lih-TAX-el)
Uses
This medication is used to treat advanced breast cancer. Paclitaxel is a cancer chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping cancer cell growth.
How To Use
Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist before you start using paclitaxel. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This medication is given by injection into a vein by a health care professional. It...
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Abraxane
Source: Breastcancer.org
Brand name: Abraxane Chemical name: Albumin-bound paclitaxel Class: Taxane chemotherapy. Taxol and Taxotere are other taxanes. How it works: Taxanes... Read more »
What Chemotherapy to Try Next
Source: Breastcancer.org
You should begin chemotherapy if your cancer: is growing in spite of various hormonal therapies or immune therapy is hormone-receptor-negative is... Read more »
Chemotherapy Treatment Options
Source: Breastcancer.org
This may be your first treatment for metastatic disease, or you may be coming back for a fourth try or more. Fortunately, there are many different... Read more »
Chemotherapy for Male Breast Cancer
Source: Breastcancer.org
Chemotherapy refers to special medicines that work to kill cancer cells. Your doctor may recommend chemotherapy if you are at risk of having your... Read more »
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