Ixabepilone: a new chemotherapeutic option for refractory metastatic breast cancer

Shannon Puhalla, Adam BrufskyUPMC Magee-Womens Cancer Program, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USAAbstract: Taxane therapy is commonly used in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. However, most patients will eventually become refractory to these agents. Ixabepilone is a new...

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Main Authors: Shannon Puhalla, Adam Brufsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2008-09-01
Series:Biologics : Targets & Therapy
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/ixabepilone-a-new-chemotherapeutic-option-for-refractory-metastatic-br-a2300