Docetaxel
Why It Is Used
Docetaxel damages structures involved in cell division, which stops the growth of cancer cells. It may be used to treat cancers such as breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, head and neck cancer, and stomach cancer.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: September 12, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Michael Seth Rabin, MD - Medical Oncology |
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