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Regimen Information

For Cisplatin + radiation, including Side Effects

Cisplatin + radiation

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

How Cisplatin + radiation chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

Cisplatin + radiation for the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

Cisplatin + Radiation is used in the treatment of head and neck cancer.

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF CISPLATIN + RADIATION

  • Infection

  • Mouth Sores

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Neuropathy

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

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