query on course of chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer

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:crying2: According to the NCCN guideline, if combination of drug is used, like CAV or CAE, the three drugs ahould be administered on the same day. However, I am not sure if there are given to patient at the same time or given at different times at the same day.

I would be grateful if you could answer my question.

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One at a time, immediately following each other. Why do you ask?

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:p Thanks very much.

I am studying a case. The written materail said that the patient suffered vomiting and diarrhea after the first dose of Adriamycin. I wonder if he is having single-agent treatment or combination chemotherapy, as the vomiting should happen at 1-3 hours after the administraiotn. Your answer help me deduce if he is having which chemotherapy modality.

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Actually, vomiting could happen anytime during the chemo regimen. We advise our patients to take anti-emetics around the clock for at least three days following any emetogenic chemo. So not sure if that would help you deduce anything.

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