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Cisplatin

CisplatinA member of the family of chemotherapy drugs known as platinum containing compounds or alkylating agents, Cisplatin has been in use for many years and was the first member in its class of drugs. In addition to treating mesothelioma, it has historically been used to treat testicular, bladder, ovarian, lung, and stomach cancers as well.

Technically speaking, cisplatin acts by cross-linking DNA in various different ways, making it impossible for rapidly dividing cells to duplicate their DNA for mitosis.  When it was approved for use in 1978, it transformed the treatment of many different types of cancers.  It is often used together with other chemo drugs.

Cisplatin’s side effects can be more severe than its more recent counterparts, as is usually the case with drugs that have been on the market for several decades.  As new drugs are developed, scientists determine ways to lessen serious side effects.

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