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Epiphora is the medical term for watering eyes. It is a symptom of a condition and not a health condition itself. When you have excessive tear production, the tears can flow onto the face and cause blurry vision. Some people may also experience a discharge from the eye. Constantly wiping the tears can cause redness […]

Taxotere is a chemotherapy medication given in an injectable form. The generic drug is called docetaxel. It is used in the treatment of specific types of cancer, most often breast, lung, prostate, and stomach cancers. The dosage and treatment given depend on the individual’s condition, their response to the medication, and any other underlying medical […]

Canalicular Stenosis is an irreversible medical condition that affects a person’s eyes. Many cancer patients develop this condition during or after chemotherapy treatment with Taxotere. Studies have shown adverse side effects (ex: hair loss and problems with nails) while using Taxotere to treat various forms of cancer, such as breast cancer, neck cancer, prostate cancer, […]

After you received the life-changing diagnosis that you have cancer, you likely dealt with a swirl of emotions and worry. Your doctors discussed your treatment plan with you and you geared up in preparation to fight your cancer battle. Part of your treatment plan included chemotherapy, and you began your treatments with hopes that it […]

The drug manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis knew about the dangers of its drug but failed to warn patients and doctors for many years. As a result, many cancer patients experienced a range of adverse side effects, including Canalicular Stenosis, a permanent medical condition. If you developed Canalicular Stenosis after taking Taxotere during chemotherapy treatment, you might be […]