What is the difference between gemzar (gemcitabine) & taxol? i have three stage 4 cancers.

Both are caner drugs: Gemzar (gemcitabine) or gemcitibine antimetabolite drug given in varieties of cancer including breast cancer acts on cancer cell dna and kills the cancer cell ..Taxal or paciltaxal a plant alkaloid is also cancer chemthraputic agent kills c ca cell by mitotic inhibition zimzar & taxal are good effective drugs widely used by i v with combination with some other drugs. Speak to your oncologist.

Side effects vary: Gemzar (gemcitabine) is generally well tolerated given weekly 2 out of 3 or 3 out of 4 weeks per cycle. Usually does not cause hair loss or neuropathy. Taxol can be given weekly or every 3 weeks and with risk of reactions during infusion (steroid premedication needed), some hair loss and significant neuropathy.