Efficacy and safety of docetaxel in the elderly
Mohile S, Berenji F, Sahasrabudhe D, Morrow G, Petrylak D. Efficacy and safety of docetaxel in the elderly. Aging Health 2008, 4: 113-127. DOI: 10.2217/1745509x.4.2.113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchElderly patientsWeekly dosingSide effectsSafety of docetaxelPhase II studyCommon side effectsElderly cancer patientsIncidence of myelosuppressionMost side effectsSolid tumor malignanciesEffective chemotherapeutic agentSignificant age-related effectsDermatologic toxicitiesII studyAdverse eventsDosing schedulesHypersensitivity reactionsCancer patientsFluid retentionAge-related effectsDose reductionTreatment planCancer subtypesTumor malignancyChemotherapeutic agents