What is Taxotere?
Taxotere is a chemotherapy drug that is commonly used to treat breast cancer. Many patients prefer this treatment as it is only needed every three weeks compared to other chemotherapy treatments that require weekly treatment. However, many patients have experienced permanent hair loss (alopecia) due to using Taxotere.
Permanent Hair Loss Lawsuits
Women are filing lawsuits against the manufacturer of Taxotere alleging that they failed to warn doctors and patients of the potential for serious side effects. Although chemotherapy side effects include hair loss, patients weren’t informed of the risk that the hair loss would be permanent. This has negatively impacted the quality of life for the women impacted.