An abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used in children to treat certain types of malignant (cancer) germ cell tumors that are not in the brain. It includes the drugs cisplatin (Platinol), etoposide phosphate, and bleomycin sulfate. Also called PEB regimen.
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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