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An anticancer compound that was originally isolated from the Pacific yew tree.<\/p>\n

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An antineoplastic drug. Paclitaxel (Taxol) is used to treat cancer of the ovaries and breast that has spread (metastasized), as well as certain types of lung cancer and a skin cancer associated with ADDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Paclitaxel works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.<\/p>\n

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A cytotoxic drug of the taxane group. Given by intravenous transfusion, it is used under specialist supervision for the treatment of ovarian cancer (usually following surgery) with or without cisplatin. It is also used to treat advanced breast cancer where cytotoxic therapy has failed or cannot be used.<\/p>\n

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A drug used to combat specific cancers, including ovarian and breast cancer.<\/p>\n

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Potential side effects of paclitaxel may include nausea, vomiting, anemia, and a heightened risk of infections.<\/p>\n

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