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Alimta and Cisplatin are the standard treatment for mesothelioma increasing the survival rate by 63%

U N C O M M O N   side effects
  • loss of appetite, metallic taste in the mouth,
  • taste changes, hair loss,
  • peripheral neuropathy/paresthesia

Cisplatin

(Lung Cancer, Pleural Mesothelioma, Peritoneal Mesothelioma, Pericardial Mesothelioma, Testicular Mesothelioma, Ovarian Cancer)

Cisplatin is administered intravenously every 3 to 4 weeks.

C O M M O N   side effects
  • nausea and vomiting, blood test abnormalities,
  • kidney toxicity, low blood counts,
  • ototoxicity