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Comparison of Sipuleucel-T (Provenge) and Docetaxel (Taxotere) in Quality of Life
| Sipuleucel-T | Docetaxel | |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment period | 1 month | 7 months |
| Common adverse events | Fever and chills for 3 days | Hair loss |
| Percentage of patients hospitalized for adverse events | 1.2% | >26% |
| Percentage of patients stopping treatment because of adverse events | 1% | 11% |
| Percentage of patients dying owing to adverse events | None | 1% to 3% |
