 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | Cisplatin side effects, such as hearing loss are on the uncommon side. It is a nasty, tough, SOB of a chemo treatment but used in conjunction with radiation it can improve survival odds by as much as 13%. People developing an early sensitivity to Cisplatin have been switched to Carboplatin, it's less toxic brother. The side effects can be managed however. It is vitally important to stay hydrated, especially if you are getting Cisplatin ct
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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