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Template:WH Template:WS Drugs used are vincristine, actinomycin D(dactinomycin), adriamycin(doxorubicin). Stages I and II Initial therapy is with vincristine and actinomycin D(dactinomycin) in case of those with favorable histology. In recurrent cases as well as those with unfavorable histology, adriamycin(doxorubicin) is added to the regimen.

Stages III, IV, V Therapy is initiated with vincristine, actinomycin D(dactinomycin) and adriamycin(doxorubicin)

Etoposide, carboplatin and cyclophosphamide are added if necessary. Mesna(sodium 2-mercaptoethane sulfonate) is given with cyclophosphamide.