What is Cisplatin?
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Cisplatin is an anticancer chemotherapy drug that is used to treat bladder cancer and metastatic testicular and ovarian cancers. It is used for many other cancers including head and neck, breast, gastric, cervical, prostate, lung, lymphomas, sarcomas, myeloma, melanoma, and osteosarcoma.
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How do members experience Cisplatin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical cancer | 45 | 5 | |
| Esophageal cancer | 26 | 0 | |
| Osteosarcoma | 15 | 1 | |
| Pleural mesothelioma | 15 | 0 | |
| Testicular cancer | 14 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 6 | |
| Fatigue | 3 | |
| Blood in stool | 1 | |
| Bowel urgency | 1 | |
| Chronic fatigue | 1 | |
| Dehydration | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 16 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 0 |
Member evaluations
Jansim
evaluated on Jul 14, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for breast cancer: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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