Cisplatin
Why It Is Used
Cisplatin slows or stops the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. It may be used to treat advanced bladder cancer or metastatic cancers such as testicular or ovarian cancer.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 2, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
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