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Is Taxol Advisable To Treat Squamous Cell Cancer Under The Right Arm Pit?

MY TREATMENT FOR POORLY DIFFERENTIATED Squamous cell cancer which took up its position in my right arm pit has been treated Zpallation, maximum allowable dose of radiation&Urbetux unsuccessfully. My Oncologist will now administer TAXOL. What will be this treatment effects?
Mon, 15 May 2017
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

This is new medication which is very eficient some some sorts of tumors.
The preliminary results of its efficiency indicate that paclitaxel has activity against this tumor an in 30% of cases it may lead to complete cure. neutropenia and neuropathy were frequently observed toxicities and side effects. If there was no response on previous drugs then this is advisable option and you should accept this treatmentif surgery is not possible to remove whole tumor.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Is Taxol Advisable To Treat Squamous Cell Cancer Under The Right Arm Pit?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. This is new medication which is very eficient some some sorts of tumors. The preliminary results of its efficiency indicate that paclitaxel has activity against this tumor an in 30% of cases it may lead to complete cure. neutropenia and neuropathy were frequently observed toxicities and side effects. If there was no response on previous drugs then this is advisable option and you should accept this treatmentif surgery is not possible to remove whole tumor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.