Gemcarbo chemotherapy is an anti-cancer treatment that is used to treat lung and bladder cancer. This treatment contains Gemcitabine and Carboplatin. It works by destroying the quickly dividing cancer cells. The side effects include allergic reactions, flu-like symptoms, pain along the vein, and breathlessness.
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Is GemCarbo chemotherapy effective?
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