taxane

Taxanes are a type of chemotherapy drug used to treat cancer. They work by targeting cancer cells' ability to divide and multiply, which is essential for tumor growth. Specifically, taxanes interfere with microtubules—structures that help cells divide—causing cell division to stop, ultimately leading to cancer cell death. They are commonly used in treatments for cancers such as breast, lung, and ovarian cancer. While effective, they can also affect healthy cells that divide rapidly, leading to side effects like hair loss, fatigue, and neuropathy.