Prostate Cancer Articles A-Z
The causes of prostate cancer are still under investigation. However, as this eMedTV article explains, research has identified factors (such as family history) that, while not causes of prostate cancer, may increase the risk of getting the disease.
Docetaxel is a medicine prescribed for treating various cancers, such as lung, breast, and prostate cancer. This eMedTV segment describes docetaxel uses in more detail, explains how the medication works, and provides general dosing guidelines.
This eMedTV Web page explains that the docetaxel dosing guidelines will vary for each person, depending on things such as your weight and the type of cancer you have. This article also provides some suggestions for receiving your docetaxel infusion.