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Regimen Information

For Taxol, including Side Effects

Taxol

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

How Taxol chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

Taxol for the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

Taxol (paclitaxel) is a drug used in the treatment of head and neck cancer.

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF TAXOL

  • Neuropathy

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Mouth Sores

  • Diarrhea

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

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