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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

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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 Members) find Cisplatin helpful
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Cisplatin Reviews

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It worked really. well for me.
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seechemo
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I had 7 chemo treatments and they were only once a week, but it was still a horrible experience.
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Worked well.
Working / Worked
Also Ifosfamide & Bleomycin.
Hair loss, nausea, weight loss.
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It wasn't too bad. I took Emend along with some other medications for the naseau.
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6 cycles
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Worked - no bad side effects
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Working so far. I lost my hair, fingernails turned brown, was nauseated & tired.
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Same as above
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: 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]
  2. Discussion: 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]
  3. Discussion: 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]
  4. Discussion: 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]
  5. Discussion: Cisplatin for Pancreatic 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]

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