MODEL RELEASED. Prostate cancer chemotherapy. Cooling cap being worn by a 65-year-old man with prostate cancer, with a drug delivery machine (centre right) being used to regulate the intravenous administration of the drug docetaxel. Docetaxel (also known under the brand name Taxotere) is a cytotoxic drug that works by preventing cell division. The administration of chemotherapy drugs can cause patients to overheat, hence the use of the cooling cap. The prostate is a small gland found in men just below the bladder, surrounding the urethra, the tube urine passes through. Prostate cancer is most prevalent in men over 50 years of age. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
Bildgröße: | 5128 px × 3413 px |
Modell-Rechte: | vorhanden |
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