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Taxotere And Carboplatin Lung Cancer
Pronounced: (doh-seh-TAX-ell)
Uses
This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (e.g., breast, lung, and prostate cancer). Docetaxel is a member of a family of drugs called taxanes. This drug works by slowing cell growth.
How To Use
This medication is given by vein (intravenously-IV), generally over 1 hour every 3 weeks or as directed by your doctor. The dosage and frequency is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
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From Our Experts
Chemo FAQS: TCH (Taxotere, Carboplatin, Herceptin)
Q. I’m having TCH chemotherapy for breast cancer. What is it?A. The chemotherapy drugs Paclitaxel (Taxol) or docetaxel (Taxotere) and... Read more »
Chemo Regimen FAQs: AC + Taxol/Taxotere chemotherapy (ACT, TAC)
Q. I've just found out I have to have chemotherapy. The doctor said it's AC and Taxol [or Taxotere]. What does that mean, exactly? A.... Read more »
Chemo FAQS: TC (Taxol/Taxotere + Cytoxan)
Q. Unfortunately, I’ve just found out I need to have chemo. With no node involvement I thought I’d avoid it, but my Oncotype score is... Read more »
From Our Sources
Treatment Options for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The goals of treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer include: Remove or shrink the tumor Kill all residual cancer cells Prevent or... Read more »
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Radiation Treatments
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chemotherapy TreatmentsChemotherapy is the use of drugs given by mouth or injection to destroy cancer cells that may have spread beyond the tumor.... Read more »
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Chemotherapy Treatments
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Investigative AgentsAccording to a 2001 article, of the nearly 500 cancer drugs in development, 58 (about 13%) were aimed at fighting lung cancer.... Read more »
Treatment Options for Small Cell Lung Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Small Cell Lung Cancer
The goals of treatment for patients with small cell lung cancer include: Remove or shrink the tumor Kill all residual cancer cells Prevent or... Read more »
New Developments in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
In October 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of bevacizumab (Avastin) in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel... Read more »
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Lung mass, right upper lung - chest X-ray... Read more »
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