Taxol (Paclitaxel) - Used to Treat Any Stage of Breast Cancer

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Paclitaxel is a chemotherapy drug that is given for breast cancer. Also called Taxol®), it is part of the drug class taxanes, which includes docetaxel (Taxotere®), and Abraxane®, which are made from Yew trees (genus Taxus). Taxol is well-tolerated, especially in low doses, and side effects are often mild.

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