<s>[INST] I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. I had two shots of Firmagon on Nov 28. I later met with a medical oncologist to talk about treatments. He suggested that, within 3 months of the first shots, one option is six injections of taxotere three weeks apart for a total of 18 weeks. Then a recheck of bone scan and CT scan to see if cancer is still outside the prostate. If so, he said radiation could then be used to try to kill that. I have been looking at the side effects of taxotere. Is it effective in killing cancer and is it a good choice to make? [/INST] After hearing your history I would advise you to take Texture (docetaxel) six injections 6 weeks apart. It is very effective in killing cancer, and it is a good choice to make. Taxotere contains docetaxel which is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Its major side effects are burning, numbness, tingling, or pain in the arms, hands, legs, or feet, swelling of the stomach, face, fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs which can be managed with oral medications. Regards Chat Doctor.  </s>