Taxotere for Ovarian Cancer

Some of the approved uses for
 Taxotere® (docetaxel) include the treatment of:
 
However, there are times when a healthcare provider may recommend using Taxotere for conditions other than the ones listed here. For example, malignant melanoma and ovarian cancer are sometimes treated with Taxotere, even though the chemotherapy drug is not specifically licensed to treat these conditions.
 
(To learn more about this cancer medication, click Taxotere Uses. This article talks in more detail about what the drug is used for and discusses whether children can take it.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD