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Regimen Information
For ICE, including Side Effects
ICE
Drugs in this Regimen:
For the treatment of
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
How ICE chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
ICE for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
ICE is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of non-hodgkin’s lymphoma.
DRUGS IN THE ICE COMBINATION:
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Chemotherapy is often given as a combination of drugs. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF ICE
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Risk of Infection
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Anemia
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Bleeding
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Nausea & Vomiting
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