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Proposed Treatment

Posted Nov 03 2008 9:03pm

To aid my memory and for those who have asked, here is a general summary of the proposed treatment for Vivienne:

Surgeries:
VP Shunt placement (CHOP; June 27, 2008);
Brain Tumor (Le Bonheur; August 18, 2008);
Left Nephrectomy (St. Jude; August 29, 2008);
Single-Lumen Hickman Line placement (St. Jude; August 29, 2008);
Third brain surgery possible.

Induction Chemotherapy (four months total):
Methotrexate;
Vincristine;
Cisplatin;
Cyclophosphamide;
Vinblastine.

Supportive Care Drugs:
Mesna;
Leucovorin;
G-CSF (granulocyte colony stimulating factor);
Antibiotics;
Blood transfusions;
Others as needed.

Consolidation Treatment (two months total):
Possibly focal (local) radiation to spine and kidneys.
Two courses of chemotherapy:
Topotecan;
Cyclophosphamide.

Maintenance Treatment (6 months total):
Cyclophosphamide;
Topotecan;
Etoposide.

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