platinum sensitive cancer
(PLA-tih-num SEN-sih-tiv KAN-ser)
Cancer that responds to treatment with anticancer drugs that contain the metal platinum, such as cisplatin and carboplatin. Some cancers that respond to treatment but then come back after a certain period may also be considered platinum sensitive. For example, ovarian cancer that comes back 6 or more months after platinum-based treatment is considered platinum sensitive. Knowing whether cancer is platinum sensitive may help plan further treatment.