When Did Taxol Come Out? Tracing the Timeline of a Landmark Cancer Drug
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In December 1992, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first granted approval for the brand-name drug Taxol (paclitaxel) for the treatment of refractory ovarian cancer. The medication's journey from a rare tree bark to a life-saving chemotherapy, however, began decades earlier, marked by scientific breakthroughs, supply challenges, and significant milestones.
