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Five Conditions That Might Qualify for the Taxotere Lawsuit

Five Conditions That Might Qualify for the Taxotere Lawsuit

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?

How Does Taxotere Work Against Breast Cancer?

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?

How Does Taxotere Work Against Head/Neck Cancer?

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 

Three Signs You Are Struggling with Epiphora 

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?

What Evidence Do I Need to Prove My Case?

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?

What Is a Dacryocystorhinostomy?

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 […]

How Does Taxotere Work Against Stomach Cancer?

How Does Taxotere Work Against Stomach Cancer?

How Does Taxotere Work Against Stomach Cancer? According to a 2008 review published in Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, gastric cancer is a worldwide health issue that causes more than 800,000 deaths around the globe each year. While chemotherapy has been used to ease gastric cancer symptoms, survival rates have not significantly improved because this type of […]

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Five ways to cope with canalicular stenosis

If you received the drug Taxotere (docetaxel) as part of your cancer treatment, you may have experienced excessive watering in your eyes. Excessive tear production, or epiphora, can result from various medical conditions, including canalicular stenosis. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, canalicular stenosis, also called canalicular obstruction, is a narrowing or blockage that […]

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Five Ways to Cope with Permanent Hair Loss from Taxotere

Patients undergoing chemotherapy are prepared ahead of time for the possible side effects that can accompany their treatment. One of those side effects can be temporary hair loss. Losing one’s hair can be a traumatic experience. Many people on chemotherapy are encouraged by family and friends to look ahead to the future. A future where […]

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Why Choose Hotze Runkle PLLC?

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.