ChemotherapyFDA-approvedSecond-line

Jevtana

Generic name: cabazitaxel

How it works

Interferes with cell division, causing cancer cells to die.

Cancer types

Prostate CancerAll patients

Efficacy

In clinical trials, around 30% of patients achieved an objective response, with median overall survival of approximately 15 months.

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.