Cancer takes a physical and emotional toll. The disease disrupts not only physical well-being, but also the patient’s life plans, …
Newest Taxane Drug, Tesetaxel, May Help Cancer Patients Skip Infusions
There’s a new oral taxane drug on the horizon that could be a game-changer for advanced gastric and breast cancer …
Docetaxel Chemo Claims May Reach Settlements Before Upcoming Trials
Despite gaining the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval in 1996, Taxotere (generic: docetaxel) has spent years embroiled in litigation. …
Generic Docetaxel Hair Loss Victims Can Now Join Taxotere MDL
The multidistrict litigation (MDL) for popular breast cancer drug Taxotere (docetaxel) is heating up. A federal judge already selected several …
Scalp-Cooling Chemo Cap Aims to Reduce Cancer Hair Loss
For some cancer patients, hair loss is an immediately visible and emotional aspect of going through chemotherapy. This outward sign …
Taxotere Chemo Warning In Other Countries Listed Alopecia Risks
Taxotere (docetaxel) is commonly prescribed to treat breast cancer — and like most chemotherapy drugs, it can cause hair loss. …
How Taxotere Permanent Hair Loss Affects Cancer Survivors
For nearly 14 million cancer survivors in the United States, returning to their pre-diagnosis and treatment life can be difficult. …
Which Types of Cancer Does Taxotere Chemotherapy Treat?
Taxotere (docetaxel) is a cytotoxic chemotherapy drug. Manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis won Taxotere’s Food and Drug Administration approval over two decades ago, …
What Makes Taxotere Hair Loss Different?
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be traumatizing. Between tests and chemotherapy treatments, many patients feel overwhelmed. Then, patients prioritize survival …
Taxotere Chemotherapy Hair Loss Timeline
“Will I lose my hair?” is often the first question patients ask regarding the side effects of chemotherapy treatment. Chemotherapy-induced hair …