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Medical Conditions - Cisplatin

Cisplatin is an anti-cancer drug that is used for treating different types of cancers such as testicular, ovarian, bladder, lung, cervical, head, and neck cancer. This drug is given in combination with other cancer drugs or with radiotherapy. The common side effects of Cisplatin include black-colored stools, blood in urine, changes in the frequency of urination, and the amount of urine.

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How to assess the risk of Cisplatin related renal injury?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Cisplatin is a type of chemotherapy drug, called an alkylating agent. It contains the metal platinum.

What happens if BCG therapy fails in a 46-year-old?

Hello Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. This is a very important question, and it reflects a good understanding of your condition.

How to manage side effects of chemo in urothelial cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

At 62, can immunotherapy cure my urothelial carcinoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You have metastatic urothelial carcinoma that has spread to the pelvic lymph nodes and one spot in the liver.

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Dr. Misha Saghir

Dr. Misha Saghir

Are there new treatments for my recurrent urothelial cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Treatments often depend on whether the recurrence happens soon after treatment or later.

What's next after my father's bladder cancer surgery at 64?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As the biopsy is showing a high-grade tumor and involves the muscularis propria, this makes a T2 stage.

How can I manage the side effects of chemotherapy at age 52?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.It looks like you are undergoing chemotherapy for four months. The chemo agent Cisplatin is known to cause nausea, vomiting, and fatigue.

How can my husband, 58, manage the chemo side effects?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am truly sorry you and your husband are facing this.

Answered By
Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

How do I manage my stomach issues after radiation therapy?

Hello Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First of all, no need to worry.

My aunt has urothelial cancer. Can clinical trials help her?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I know it is difficult to see the disease progress despite treatment.

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