Taxol is a natural Anti-cancer chemotherapy drug. It is used for the treatment of many different cancers such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder, and prostate cancer. The medication interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows down their growth.
This drug is all natural and is made from bark of a pacific yew tree. When a patient receives this drug it is by injection or IV. This drug must be administered by a highly trained nurse or doctor this is because Taxol is very irritating. If the medication somehow escapes from the vain it can cause serious tissue damage.
Cite: Standford University.edu/chemistrydepartment and www2.chemistry.msu.edu
Very interesting! I have always wonder what slows down the growth of certain cancers such as breast cancer. It is good to hear that doctors use natural Anti-cancer chemotherapy drug, on their cancer patients.
ReplyDeleteI found the origin of the drug to be very interesting. It makes me wonder how salubrious effects of the tree bark was first discovered.
ReplyDeleteThis is so interesting to know since a couple of my family members have had breast cancer!
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