cisplatin

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What is cisplatin?

Generic Name: cisplatin
Cisplatin is an antineoplastic medication. Cisplatin interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Cisplatin is used to treat various types of cancer including metastatic testicular tumors, metastatic ovarian tumors, and advanced bladder cancer.
Cisplatin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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Is there something that can replace carboplatin? I had an allergic reaction today after 1/2...
My sister has stage 111c ovarian cancer. She just completed 6 rounds of taxol and carbopla...
Hi everyone! My sister completed 6 rounds of Taxol and Carboplatin. She had surgery two w...
I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE 3C (MOST LIKELY PRIMARY PERITONEAL CANCER )IN MAY 2006. i AM POS...
I have just completed 6 rounds of chemo with taxol. One year ago i was diagnosed with ovar...
My sister (111C) completed 6 rounds of chemo and now will begin 3 rounds of cisplatin throu...
My mom was dx with stage IIIc epithelial ovca a few months ago. Her ca125 prior to surgery ...
Has anyone had the combo. trt of Taxol, cisplatin, and Adriamycin for cancer treatment? Th...
My aunt was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She has a THBSO done. Her follw-up with the onco...
I spent time with my family this weekend and was told that the dc or the nurse or someone s...

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Platinum compounds are apparently not for everyone.


by AndrewBL, Apr 22, 2009 11:53AM
Disappointingly, my wife who previously had cancer 12 year ago and beat it ... during ...

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