Systemic Approach to Advanced Colon Cancer Mohamed Abdulla (M.D.) Ass. Prof. Clinical Oncology Kasr El-Aini School of Medicine Cairo University April, 2005
Heterogeneous Groups of Patients Several Agents Different Schedules Pharmacogenomic Variations
Which Regimen to Be Used as a First Line ttt in Advanced or Metastatic Colon Cancer???
DON’T FORGET 5-Fu is no longer the only cytotoxic agent with clinical activity. Capecitabine is an effective alternative to infusional 5-Fu. Oxaliplatin & Irinotecan have nearly doubled the median survival. Oxaliplatin improves PFS. Initial validation of the promising systemic target therapies.
Highlights of the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2005 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, Feb Seminars in Oncology; Volume 32, Number 1,
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