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A 23-year-old member asked:
What is taxol (paclitaxel) typically used for?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Barry Rosenanswered
General Surgery 36 years experience
Chemotherapy: Taxol (paclitaxel) is a very effective chemotherapeutic drug for the treatment of some forms of breast and ovarian cancer.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. J Robertsanswered
Vascular Surgery 29 years experience
Ovarian Ca: Taxol, (paclitaxel) from the yew tree, is primary for treatment of ovarian malignancy.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What exactly is the drug Taxol (paclitaxel) used for?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Vinni Junejaanswered
Hematology and Oncology 23 years experience
Chemotherapy: Taxol (paclitaxel) is a widely used chemotherapy drug for breast, lung, head/neck, esophageal cancers.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
What is Taxol (paclitaxel) used for?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Taxol (paclitaxel): taxol (paclitaxel) is an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Mar 24, 2013
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