If you suffer from breast cancer or some other forms of the disease, you might have received Taxotere (docetaxel) as part of your treatment. A powerful cancer drug, Taxotere has been linked to numerous serious side effects, including permanent eye damage. Side Effects of Taxotere Developed by Sanofi-Adventis, Taxotere was approved by the FDA in […]
If you become incapacitated through illness or injury and can longer speak or make medical decisions for yourself, Texas law allows you to designate a trusted person to make important medical decisions on your behalf. By completing a medical power of attorney while you are conscious and able to do so, you can designate an […]
Docetaxel, a drug Sanofi markets as Taxotere, is an FDA-approved chemotherapy drug used to treat prostate cancer, breast cancer, and stomach cancer, among others. Unfortunately, at least 8,000 people and counting are pursuing a class-action lawsuit against manufacturer Sanofi for ignoring and downplaying serious adverse effects. Here’s more about how Taxotere is intended to work […]
Five Conditions That Might Qualify for the Taxotere Lawsuit The drug Taxotere (docetaxel) is a chemotherapy drug used to treat a variety of cancers, including breast, stomach, prostate, lung, head, and neck cancers. Taxotere works by inhibiting cancer cell growth. However, while Taxotere can be an effective treatment for cancer and has been shown to […]
How Does Taxotere Work Against Breast Cancer? Taxotere, also known as docetaxel, is a chemotherapy medication that has been used to treat many different types of cancer, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, neck cancer, head cancer, lung cancer, and stomach cancer. Taxotere was created by Sanofi-Aventis and is classified as a taxane chemotherapy drug. […]
How Does Taxotere Work Against Head/Neck Cancer? Also referred to as docetaxel, Taxotere is a taxane chemotherapy drug produced and sold by drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis. It is used to treat patients with certain types of cancer, including head/neck cancers, breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and stomach/gastric cancer. It is approved by the FDA for the […]
Three Signs You Are Struggling with Epiphora Epiphora is an eye condition that is characterized by excessive tearing. Excessive tearing can be caused by excessive tear production, but it can also be caused by inadequate eye drainage. According to research published in the National Library of Medicine, there are four types of epiphora. They include gustatory […]
What Evidence Do I Need to Prove My Case? Taxotere is a chemotherapy drug that has been used to treat cancer in patients with breast cancer, prostate cancer, head cancer, neck cancer, stomach cancer, and lung cancer. While Taxotere, or docetaxel, has been shown to be an effective cancer treatment, successfully slowing the growth of […]
What Is a Dacryocystorhinostomy? A dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is a surgical procedure that is often used to treat epiphora, a condition characterized by excessive tearing and other symptoms. One of the most common causes of epiphora is blockages in the patient’s tear ducts. The goal of the DCR is to improve drainage from the eyes by […]
Hotze Runkle PLLC is a national litigation firm based in Texas who is experienced in handling defective drug cases. We personally have researched Taxotere and its unintended effects on its users. We are looking to help the victims of this very dangerous condition and spread awareness to prevent further damage.
