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EC regimen

Introduction

Synonyms and keywords:EC Regimen; Etoposide-Carboplatin Regimen

Overview

Overview

EC regimen refers to a regimen consisting of etoposide and carboplatin used for the treatment of Extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.

Regimen

Regimen

EEtoposide

CCarboplatin

Indications

Indications

Extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.

References

References

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aparna Vuppala, M.B.B.S. [2]