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Regimen Information
For 5FU + cisplatin, including Side Effects
5FU + cisplatin
Drugs in this Regimen:
How 5FU + cisplatin chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
5FU + Cisplatin for the treatment of Esophageal Cancer
5FU + Cisplatin is a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of esophageal cancer. This treatment involves two chemotherapy drugs: cisplatin and fluorouracil, which is also known as 5FU.
Chemotherapy is often given as a combination of drugs. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF 5FU + CISPLATIN
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Nausea & Vomiting
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Risk of Infection
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Bruising and Bleeding
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Anemia
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Constipation
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Numbness in Hands and Feet
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Fatigue