Chemotherapy Dose Calculator

(from per kg body weight, BSA and AUC)

Chemotherapy Dose Calculator













Results:

Note- CT= Chemotherapy, Dose/kg= Dose per kilogram, AUC= Area under the curve, μmol/L- micromoles per liter, mg- miligram, eGFR= Estimated Glomerular filtration rate

Just type the required fields and hit calculate button. No need to fill every inputs.

Attributions and Disclaimers:

1. Medical Disclaimer:
This calculator is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for individual patient care.

2. Source Attribution (Formulas):

  • BSA Formula (Mosteller):
    BSA (m²) = √[(height (cm) × weight (kg)) / 3600]
    Source: Mosteller RD. Simplified calculation of body-surface area. N Engl J Med. 1987.
  • Calvert Formula for Carboplatin (AUC dosing):
    Dose (mg) = Target AUC × (GFR + 25)
    Source: Calvert AH, et al. Carboplatin dosage: prospective evaluation of a simple formula based on renal function. J Clin Oncol. 1989.
  • GFR estimation (e.g., Cockcroft-Gault Formula):
    GFR (ml/min) = [(140 − age) × weight (kg)] / (72 × serum creatinine)
    (×0.85 for females)
    Source: Cockcroft DW, Gault MH. Prediction of creatinine clearance from serum creatinine. Nephron. 1976.

3. Units Disclaimer:
All units must be carefully verified by clinicians before application. Errors in unit conversion can result in incorrect dosing.

4. Responsibility Disclaimer:
The creators of this tool assume no responsibility for clinical decisions made using this calculator.

5. Author Credit:
Developed by Dr. Abani Kanta Nanda, Radiation Oncologist, with expertise in chemotherapy protocols and cancer treatment planning. https://drabanikantananda.com/

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