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(also known as Paclitaxel)
Paclitaxel (TaxolŽ) is a drug used in the treatment of cancer. Paclitaxel has since become an effective tool of doctors who treat patients with lung, ovarian, breast cancer, and advanced forms of Kaposi's sarcoma. Paclitaxel is also used for the prevention of restenosis (recurrent narrowing) of coronary stents; locally... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Breast Cancer | 62 |
85% |
| Ovarian Cancer | 11 |
91% |
| Lung Cancer | 3 |
100% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 1 |
0% |
| Cervical Cancer | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 86% (79
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Taxol Reviews
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muscle aches and fatigue
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2 treatments so far. Not too many side effects. Just joint pain & lower rbc counts.
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only done twice so far.
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Horrifying.
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I've only had one so far and I have 3 more. I'd rather deal w/ the joint pain than be nauseous.
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tired, weak
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had that at the end of treatment bones ached
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taxotere
last one was on the 26th of Feb this year
last one was on the 26th of Feb this year
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was terrible even worse than the a/c for me, But made it through it, I do have neuropathy from it.
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Taxol + Avastin for Metastatic breast cancer
Hey you guys Large study just published in the New England Journal of Medicine Dec 27,2007 enrolled 722 patients with new diagnosis of metastatic bre... [More] -
Paclitaxel treatment predictor
Thanks for this info.. I have had a dreadful struggle deciding whether to have paclitaxol or not.. with professional advice being very divided and co... [More] -
Paclitaxel treatment predictor
cientists have discovered why a treatment for ovarian cancer only works in half of the patients who have it. Paclitaxel shrinks ovarian tumours - ... [More] -
I would like some info on taxol
Hey Hairmom Im sure some members will also jump in with their personal experiences but here are some Paclitaxel (Taxol) facts 1) Myelosuppression ... [More] -
Taxol for Breast Cancer
Tell us about your personal experience with Taxol as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]
