ICE (chemotherapy)
ICE (chemotherapy)
ICE is an acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma. The regimen includes three drugs: Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, and Etoposide.
Pronunciation
ICE is pronounced as /aɪs/, similar to the common English word "ice".
Etymology
The term ICE is an acronym derived from the initial letters of the three drugs used in the regimen: Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, and Etoposide.
Ifosfamide
Ifosfamide (/aɪˈfɒsfəmaɪd/) is a chemotherapy drug that works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are then destroyed by the body. It is used to treat various types of cancer, including testicular cancer, lung cancer, and lymphomas.
Carboplatin
Carboplatin (/kɑːrˈboʊplætɪn/) is a chemotherapy drug that works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are then destroyed by the body. It is used to treat various types of cancer, including ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and head and neck cancer.
Etoposide
Etoposide (/iːˈtɒpəsaɪd/) is a chemotherapy drug that works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are then destroyed by the body. It is used to treat various types of cancer, including testicular cancer, lung cancer, and lymphomas.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on ICE (chemotherapy)
- Wikipedia's article - ICE (chemotherapy)
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