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- noun A
semisynthetic derivative of a naturaltaxoid , used to treatprostate cancer .
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About half received cabazitaxel, which is given intravenously every three weeks.
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In a large study, men given the experimental drug, called cabazitaxel, lived an average of just over 15 months, while those given standard chemotherapy lived an average of nearly 13 months.
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About half received cabazitaxel, which is given intravenously every three weeks.
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In a large study, men given the experimental drug, called cabazitaxel, lived an average of just over 15 months, while those given standard chemotherapy lived an average of nearly 13 months.
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A further drug, cabazitaxel Jevtana was rejected by Nice in January because of concerns about side-effects.
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It is disappointing to see that Nice does not believe that cabazitaxel is a treatment it can recommend at this stage.
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Although cabazitaxel has been shown to be effective, it is also associated with a number of adverse events.
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The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) said cabazitaxel (Jevtana), in combination with prednisone or prednisolone was not cost-effective as a second line treatment after hormone therapy.
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Jevtana® cabazitaxel in the U.S. were euro 41 million.
unknown title 2011
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"Therefore the committee concluded that cabazitaxel would not be a cost-effective use of limited NHS resources."
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