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Is fluid retension in belly a side effect of carboplatin and gemcitabine. had ct scan and lesion in lung has decreased by half.
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Yes: Gemcitabine can cause a fluid retention syndrome. The treatment is stopping the gemcitabine. But one would also consider other possibilities as well. Hope this helps.
Answered 3/24/2013
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