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What Is Taxotere?
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Pronounced: (doh-seh-TAX-ell)
Warning
Docetaxel has caused severe (rarely fatal) allergic reactions and swelling (fluid retention/edema) even with the use of preventive medications. This drug must not be used in patients who have previously had an allergic reaction to it or to other medications containing polysorbate 80.
There is an increased risk of serious (possibly fatal) reactions in patients using docetaxel who have liver problems, patients receiving...
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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: 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 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 »
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Taxotere
Source: Breastcancer.org
Brand name: Taxotere Chemical name: Docetaxel Class: Taxane chemotherapy. Abraxane and Taxol are other taxanes. How it works: Taxanes interfere with... Read more »
Abraxane may extend life for metastatic breast cancer patients...
The chemotherapy drug Abraxane may be more effective than Taxotere for women who have metastatic breast cancer, a company-funded study has found.... Read more »
Chemotherapy 101 Part III: Surviving Chemotherapy
Part III: Surviving Chemotherapy The Short and Long Of It Short-term side effects will subside after the last chemo dose – your hair will grow back... Read more »
Yew
Source: Breastcancer.org
Also known as: Chinwood, common yew, Pacific yew, taxus. Potential uses: The drug Taxol (chemical name: paclitaxel) is made from the bark of Pacific... Read more »
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 »
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