taxanes

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(TAX-anez)

A group of chemotherapy drugs that includes Abraxane (chemical name: albumin-bound paclitaxel), Taxol (chemical name: paclitaxel), and Taxotere (chemical name: docetaxel). They kill cancer cells by stopping their growth. They can also make it hard for cancer cells to fix damage.

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Audio contributed by: Lisa Vidal

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