Docetaxel vs Erlotinib

DocetaxelDocetaxel ErlotinibErlotinib
This medication is used to treat cancer (such as breast, lung, prostate, stomach, and head/neck cancer). Docetaxel is a member of a family of drugs called taxanes. This drug works by slowing cell growth.This medication is used to treat lung cancer. Erlotinib is also used with another medication to treat pancreatic cancer. It works by slowing cancer cell growth. It binds to a certain protein (epidermal growth factor receptor-EGFR) in some tumors. Erlotinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors.
Alternatives
Paclitaxel, Taxol
Gefitinib, Crizotinib, Iressa
Reviews
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wonda | 07.08.09
So far it has been working for me. I have,vt had no side effects.no nausea or vomiting. I,m on my thrid treatment I take it once aweek. And radiation 5 day,s a week.
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Zoewee6 | 28.07.12
Hi I have Been on This Drug (Tarceva) for 6 years; and it definitely works for Me. After Lung Surgery Lobectomy on Left Lung in 2005, then Chemotherapy for 6 months. I have little Nausea Sometimes but I take Zofran or Drink Gingerale and I'm Fine. But I Do have Depression so I have Pristiq for that. And I Just PRAY and Read My Bible.I was 48yrs old when Diagnosed and I will be 55years Old n 3 Months. I Have Faith and a Positive Attitude@ Never Smoked but I Don't Complain@ GOD BLESS U And Me too....