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(also known as Paclitaxel)
Paclitaxel belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used to treat cancer of the ovaries, breast, certain types of lung cancer, and a cancer of the skin and mucous membranes more commonly found in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It may also be used to treat other kinds ... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Breast Cancer | 51 |
84% |
| Ovarian Cancer | 7 |
100% |
| Lung Cancer | 3 |
100% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 1 |
0% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 86% (63
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Taxol Reviews
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was rough, but I got through it.
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In 2004 I did not handle this drug well. I developed severe neuropathy. In 2007 I handled it better but I had to take Lyrica for the neuropathy and pain killers to get me thru it.
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I finished 3 of the 4 scheduled treatments. I had joint pain and neuropathy during tx but its better now.
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Had 12 weekly treatments with little/no side effects
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Did ok with this no problems really!!
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Leg Pain!
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Taxol was very difficult; blood vessels broke, muscle pain. And something caused my face and neck to swell up hugely. They weren't sure what was causing that; possibly a clot from the port (so the port was pulled).
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worked for a time
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As stated above.
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severe muscle/joint nerve pain during treatment, but narcotics controlled, after, my feet are always cold and I have a little peripheral neuropathy in my toes
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Given together with Carboplatin
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caused joints & muscles pain..
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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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Taxol + Avastin for Metastatic breast cancer
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Paclitaxel treatment predictor
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Taxol for Breast Cancer
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