ChemotherapyFDA-approvedSecond-line

Cabazitaxel

How it works

Interferes with cell division, causing cancer cells to die.

Cancer types

Prostate CancerAll patients

Efficacy

Cabazitaxel has been shown to improve survival and reduce disease progression in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Side effects

Severe

This treatment carries a higher risk of serious side effects. Close medical monitoring is required throughout treatment.

Evidence from research

StudyCancer typeStageEfficacy
Abiraterone and Antiandrogen Therapy for Metastatic Prostate CancerProstate Cancerphase-2Source →
Taxane Allergy: Unexpected Reaction to CabazitaxelProstate CancerobservationalSource →
Cabazitaxel Dosage May Affect Prostate Cancer Treatment OutcomesProstate Cancerphase-3The OS effect of C25 increased with risk quartiles: -0.07 months (95% CI, -1.60 to 1.46) in the lowest risk quartile and 1.67 months (95% CI, 0.25 to 3.10) in the highest risk quartile.Source →
New Nanoparticle Delivery System for Prostate Cancer TreatmentProstate Canceranimal-studyThe high-dose CTX-NP group showed a tumor inhibition rate of 79.48%.Source →
New Strategy to Combat Ovarian Cancer Resistance IdentifiedOvarian Cancerlab-studySource →
Cabazitaxel Side Effect: Ureteritis in Prostate Cancer PatientsProstate CancerobservationalSource →

This information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making treatment decisions.