
Cancer treatments have improved greatly in recent decades. For men and women, a cancer diagnosis can crumble your world. A drug called Taxotere has been around since the mid-1990s to treat different forms of cancer. More commonly, it’s a drug that has been to treat advanced stages of breast cancer in women. Breast cancer can be aggressive, so effective treatment is necessary. The drug works by inhibiting the spread of cancer cells, and they are classified as a chemotherapy treatment. A good percentage of women diagnosed with breast cancer will use it for treatment.
Although approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Taxotere has been shown to have minimal side-effects along with more life-threatening ones. Women need to be aware of the possible Taxotere side effects. Here are some more severe effects it could create.
- The increased likelihood of abnormal functioning in the liver
- Taxotere can increase fluid retention in the body
- Reduction in white blood cells that can increase the possibility of a life-threatening infection.
- It can create harmful rashes on the body as well as reduce blood pressure to dangerous levels
When an individual is undergoing chemotherapy treatments, some hair loss is common. However, a complete loss is usually not the case. In some cases, women who have used Taxotere have been linked to a total loss of hair. Unfortunately, the hair loss is not only on the head but the eyebrows and eyelashes. Undergoing cancer treatments is already burdensome for women, so adding in a complete loss of hair can be very challenging. Depression, anxiety, and overall life quality can significantly be diminished with these Taxotere side effects. Women still like to feel beautiful, regardless of any challenges they may face.
Taking Action Against Taxotere
More and more women are filing lawsuits against the producer of Taxotere. Their complaints are legitimate, as many women are claiming they were misinformed with some of the possible side effects of the drug(such as total hair loss). Taxotere is generally considered as good chemotherapy treatment, yet users say there are other substances available that wouldn’t create a devastating physical effect. If you think you may have experienced Alopecia as the result of Taxotere treatment, you may qualify for a product liability case. Cancer is a devastating diagnosis for anyone, so having the best quality of life is essential to fight the good fight.