Fluorouracil vs gemcitabine chemotherapy before and after fluorouracil-based chemoradiation following resection of pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a randomized controlled trial
Article Abstract:
A study to determine if addition of gemcitabine to adjuvant fluorouracil chemoradiation increased the survival rate of patients with resected pancreatic adenocarcinoma is conducted. Results indicate an improved survival rate but were not statistically significant.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2008
Drug therapy, Combination, Combination drug therapy, Fluorouracil, Clinical report, Gemcitabine
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2008
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Adjuvant therapy for surgically resected pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Article Abstract:
The success rates of adjuvant therapy for patients who have undergone pancreatic adenocarcinoma resection are discussed.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2008
Health aspects, Editorial, DNA repair, Cancer, Adjuvant chemotherapy
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2008
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Subjects list: Care and treatment, United States, Complications and side effects, Dosage and administration, Adenocarcinoma
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