I'm Wellspring IVF Women's Hospital, and I'm a healthcare professional
good content. for more info about ivf treatment visit – https://www.wellspringivfsurrogacy.com/
- Mon Jul 8, 2019
-
Be first to like this.
Like
- You are viewing a Navigating Care library resource.
- Go to Library
Regimen Information
For Taxol + Paraplatin + radiation, including Side Effects
Taxol + Paraplatin + radiation
Drugs in this Regimen:
For the treatment of
Head and Neck Cancer
How Taxol + Paraplatin + radiation chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
Taxol + Paraplatin + radiation for the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
DRUGS IN THE TAXOL + PARAPLATIN + RADIATION REGIMEN:
|
Carboplatin (Paraplatin) |
|
|
Paclitaxel (Taxol) Radiation |
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 TAXOL + PARAPLATIN
-
Anemia
-
Nausea & Vomiting
-
Mouth Sores
-
Risk of Infection
For more information, see the 'Expert Resources' tab below.
Community Responses
Often, the most helpful information regarding treatment side effects comes not from clinical brochures, but rather from other patients like you. We've collected the most helpful community resources to help you prepare for the side effects and coping tips for your chemotherapy regimen.
What side effects did you experience while on this medication?
This discussion needs your voice!
What were the specific side effects that you experienced while taking this medication? How did you manage them?
What coping tips would you give to new patients on this regimen?
There are currently no answers to this question. Be the first to answer!
This discussion needs your voice!
What do you wish you had known before taking this medication? What information would you like to pass on to patients who are beginning this medication?
Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer:
- 5FU + cisplatin
- 5FU + Paraplatin
- Cisplatin + radiation
- Erbitux
- Erbitux + radiation
- Ethyol
- Taxol
- Taxol + cisplatin + radiation
- Taxol + Paraplatin
- Taxol + Paraplatin + radiation
- Taxotere
- Taxotere + cisplatin
See Expert Resources
The Navigating Care Library includes articles about cancer, chemotherapy regimens and drugs from the
the National Cancer Institute and other experts.
