Less-Toxic Drug Prolongs Survival In Metastatic Breast Cancer

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Research from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has found that a less toxic, solvent-free chemotherapy drug more effectively prevents the progression of metastatic breast cancer and has fewer side effects than a commonly used solvent-based drug. A national study led by William Gradishar, M.D., director of breast medical oncology at the Robert H.

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[Lori R]

Have I said enough it yet 2 million times that I LOVE this site, I LOVE this site.

I was scheduled to begin Taxotere this morning as I progressed after 14 months.

Last night I read this post, walked into my Onc's office this morning and asked about Abraxane. She'd read the same post and just like that....I am on Abraxanne instead of Taxotere.

This WOULD NOT have happaned without this site.

I am thrilled to be on something less toxic.

Let's hope it works!!!