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A member asked:

Was on taxol and didn't work now going on doxil (liposomal doxorubicin) is that......going to help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Chemotherapy: To start with Taxol or Doxil (liposomal doxorubicin) does not make difference but if you fail Taxol you could get a response with Doxil (liposomal doxorubicin) for sure.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/13/2018

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