Answer to Question #145345 in Cell Biology for ERIKA

Question

What are some possible problems that a person taking Taxol might have?

Answer 1

Taxol is a cancer chemotherapy medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slow their growth and spread in the body.

Some possible problems that a person taking Taxol might have are as follows :

Low blood counts - white and red blood cells and platelets may temporarily decrease.

Hair loss.

Arthralgias and myalgias - pain in the joints and muscles.

Peripheral neuropathy - numbness and tingling of the hands and feet.

Nausea and vomiting (usually mild).

Diarrhea.

Mouth sores.