The present invention is a method of treatment for a patient with cancer. In particular, it is a method of treating patients having .[.lymphomas and .]. breast cancer using the microtubule agent, Taxol. The present method of administration, serves to prevent or retard the adverse side effects associated with Taxol and reduces the chances of a patient developing mdr Taxol resistance. The novel method of treatment provides a low-dose, long-term exposure to Taxol in a patient.