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Taxol treatment of breast cancer

US5496846A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 1994
Grant dateMar 5, 1996
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P35/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is a method of treatment for a patient with cancer. In particular, it is a method of treating patients having breast cancer using the microtubule agent, Taxol. The present method of administration, serves to prevent or retard the adverse side effects associated with Taxol and reduces the chances of a patient developing mdr Taxol resistance. The novel method of treatment provides a low-dose, longterm exposure to Taxol in a patient.

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