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Taxotere is a cancer agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Cancer drug

Brands

Axtere • Docefrez • Docetere

Generic Drug

Docetaxel

Side Effects

Common

Fatigue
Diarrhea
Cough
Alopecia
Watery eyes
Nausea
Vomiting
Abnormal sense of taste
Hair loss
Loss of appetite
Loss of strength
Allergic reaction
Reduced appetite
Decreased taste

Serious

Loss of strength
Fluid retention
Low blood pressure
Hypersensitivity
Rectal bleeding

Treats

Breast cancer
Condition
Non small cell lung cancer
Condition
Prostate cancer
Condition
Lung cancer
Condition
Stomach cancer
Condition
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What is the difference between Taxol and taxotere (docetaxel)?

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What are the most severe side effects of taxotere (docetaxel)?

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On taxotere (docetaxel). I am looking for an online support group?

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Anyone else having a really rough time while on docetaxel chemotherepy?

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How long before taxotere (docetaxel) and cytoxan leave your body?

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A 40-year old asked:

What long term side affects or damage should I expect from taxotere, cytoxen. Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)?

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Is the chemo drug docetaxel (taxotere) considered a carboplatin based duplex?

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I just finished taking my chemo treatments taxotere (docetaxel) and cytoxen, when will I feel good again?

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I finished my final taxotere (docetaxel) four weeks ago and for the past week have been passing urine frequently, is this bad?

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A 33-year old asked:

I finished my final taxotere (docetaxel) four weeks ago and for the past week have been passing urine frequently, is this common?

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A 38-year old asked:

I am presently on herceptin, (trastuzumab) taxotere, carboplatin. I am looking for an online info?

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I am presently on herceptin, (trastuzumab) taxotere, carboplatin. What sort of online support groups are there?

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I had 5 chemo treatments of taxotere (docetaxel) 145 mg and 965 mg of cytoxan. How long does it stay in your system?

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How effective is docetaxel (Docefrez) for treating lung cancer?

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Had Taxotere/Cytoxan 2 1/2 years ago, some peripheral neuropathy, which got better. Can neuropathy return at some later point? Have some symptoms.

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How effective is the Docetaxel-Gemcitabine chemotherapy regimen for treating lung cancer?

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What is the standard treatment of taxotere/cytoxan chemo for idc with an oncotype score of 37? My oncologist wants me to do 6 cycles but 4 is normal.

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Is anyone taking docetaxel and carboplatin for non-small cell lung cancer?

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After breast cancer how long does cytoxan and taxotere (docetaxel) stay in your body?

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Is docetaxel-120 inj. Available in india for chemotherapy (breast cancer) patients?

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