Most patients expect to lose some hair (if not all) during chemotherapy treatment. But reasonably, most people also believe it …
Hair Regrowth After Chemo: What to Expect, and When
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. …
Comparing Taxotere Side Effects Against Other Chemo Drugs
Most cancer patients expect to go bald during chemotherapy and hope their hair will grow back later. Most chemo drugs …
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. …
Chemotherapy vs. Radiation: 10 Questions Every Patient Should Ask
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-changing. It can trigger feelings of anxiety, depression, and fear. Many patients feel overwhelmed by …