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Cisplatin or cis-diamminedichloroplatinum is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancers, including sarcomas, some carcinomas (e.g. small cell lung cancer and ovarian cancer), lymphomas and germ cell tumors. It was the first member of its class, which now also includes carboplatin and oxal... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Cervical Cancer | 22 |
100% |
| Breast Cancer | 14 |
100% |
| Bladder Cancer | 4 |
100% |
| Pancreatic Cancer | 3 |
100% |
| Ovarian Cancer | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 100% (48
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Cisplatin Reviews
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\Yes it worked. Side affects are a nusiance but the alternative is worse. Tinnitus is the bug bear for me and tooth/gum problems
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This was one of my chemo drugs. I don't really know much about it other than it can be really hard on your kidneys. I go in for tests to check kidney function and so far they are perfectly normal.
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it went real good 4 me. Made me a little jumpy & scared.At least i think it was this med.
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It definately worked! Im not going to lie the last few were horrible. The first few doses I didnt have any problems at all, even went home and ate. My third dose I didnt make it home before I was sick. Fourth and fifth dose I was sick as it was being given to me....BUT never fear you can ask that they give you the good stuff and you wont remember a thing :) thankfully Ah yes..thats right it made everything taste bad.
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Was a low dose to support my radiation, but I felt badly afterwards (for at least a day). I lost about 10# during the course of my treatment...nothing tasted good.
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I did little research on my treatment as I was terrified.
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Worked did IP . Very tough!
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(Carboplatin)
Had 6 treatments before having mild reaction
Had 6 treatments before having mild reaction
Working / Worked
Helped some. I was on Carboplatinol-a derivative of Cisplatin.
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Navelbine & Cisplatin for resected lung cancer
Dr. O, Within four weeks of upper and most of lower left lobes were removed and resected the first of four infusions of Carb/taxol was given for my... [More] -
Navelbine & Cisplatin for resected lung cancer
Hey Standwithafist: The Lancet Oncology 2006;7:719-27 Title: Adjuvant vinorelbine plus cisplatin versus observation in patients with completely rese... [More] -
Navelbine & Cisplatin for resected lung cancer
Hi there Wanted to make sure we had all seen this trial published in Lancet Oncol 2006 as it is important to those who have had surgery for lung canc... [More] -
Cisplatin for Breast Cancer
Tell us about your personal experience with Cisplatin as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More] -
Cisplatin for Pancreatic Cancer
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