This chemotherapy combination contains the drugs carboplatin, etoposide phosphate, and vincristine sulfate. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
| C | = Carboplatin |
| E | = Etoposide Phosphate |
| V | = Vincristine Sulfate |
Each of the drugs in this combination is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat cancer or conditions related to cancer.
Use in Cancer
CEV is used to treat:
- Retinoblastoma in children. It is used in patients with high-risk retinoblastoma to help keep the cancer from metastasizing (spreading to other parts of the body).
This combination may also be used with other drugs or treatments or to treat other types of cancer.
More About CEV
Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary – Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
