There is no proof that amifostine is useful at lower doses of cisplatin , but it can be considered as a treatment option. There are side effects to taking amifostine . You and your doctor will need to decide if taking amofostine is best for you. Amifostine helps patients continue with their chemotherapy treatment, but there is no proof that this makes any difference in shrinking tumours or helping patients live any longer. Amifostine may interfere with some chemotherapy drugs.
More research is needed to understand the real benefit of amifostine .
You may want to discuss with your doctor if there are any ongoing clinical trials that might interest you. Note - Community representatives did not participate in developing this practice guideline, but will in future updates. This Practice Guideline was approved by the Practice Guidelines Coordinating Committee on December 18, 1999. This practice guideline will be updated regularly as more research becomes available. Ask your doctor whether there are any appropriate trials for you to consider.