What Is BEP Chemotherapy?
This chemotherapy combination contains the drugs bleomycin, etoposide phosphate, and cisplatin (Platinol). Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
Drugs in the BEP combination:
B | = Bleomycin |
E | = Etoposide Phosphate |
P | = Cisplatin(Platinol) |
Each of the drugs in thiscombinationis approved by theFood and Drug Administration (FDA)to treat cancer or conditions related to cancer.
Use in Cancer
BEP is used to treat:
- Ovarian germ cell tumors that are malignant.
- Testicular germ cell tumors that are malignant.
This combination may also be used with other drugs or treatments or to treat other types of cancer.
Source: National Cancer Institute (NCI)