Abstract

SUMMARY The taxanes, paclitaxel, docetaxel and nab-paclitaxel, are among the most active cytotoxic agents for treatment of breast cancer. Significant progress has been made in addressing taxane dose and schedule in both early-stage and metastatic disease. Several studies have clarified the role of retreatment with taxanes in recurrent breast cancer patients previously treated with taxane-containing regimens. In addition, the advent of nab-paclitaxel, designed to reduce allergic reactions and enhance drug delivery to tumor cells, has provided additional therapeutic options. This article summarizes the uses of taxanes in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer.

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