Taxotere ^*

Docetaxel is a chemotherapy drug used to treat different cancers, including breast, lung, prostate, stomach, and head and neck cancers. It works by interfering with how cancer cells grow and divide. By disrupting this process, docetaxel helps slow down or stop the spread of cancer cells in the body. Docetaxel is given as an intravenous (IV) infusion, usually in a clinic or hospital. It may be used on its own or together with other cancer treatments, depending on the type of cancer and the treatment plan recommended by your doctor. Like many chemotherapy medicines, docetaxel can affect both cancer cells and some healthy cells. Common side effects may include fatigue, hair loss, nausea, low blood cell counts (which can increase the risk of infection), and changes to the nails or skin. Your healthcare team will monitor you closely and may give you additional medicines to help reduce side effects and make treatment safer and more comfortable. Your doctor will discuss the benefits and risks of docetaxel with you and adjust treatment as needed based on how your body responds.