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PCV Treatment: Chemotherapy for brain tumors - 09/2022

PCV Treatment: Chemotherapy for brain tumors
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Abstract

This handout explains PCV treatment for brain tumors. This treatment uses the chemotherapy drugs procarbazine, CCNU (lomustine), and vincristine. It includes how to take each of the drugs and how to handle common side effects.

Author
Alvord Brain Tumor Center
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2018
Revision Date
09/2022
General Subject
Cancer
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Chemotherapy
Medicine Information
Self-care
Side Effects
Languages
English
Record ID
4671