Palliative chemotherapy in advanced gastrointestinal cancer

In this review, the role of chemotherapy in the palliative treatment of advanced gastrointestinal cancer is discussed. Emphasis is placed on chemotherapy-related problems, current chemo-therapy options, and new developments.

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Published inEuropean journal of gastroenterology & hepatology Vol. 12; no. 4; p. 391
Main Authors van Riel, J M, van Groeningen, C J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.04.2000
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Colorectal Neoplasms - drug therapy
Colorectal Neoplasms - physiopathology
Esophageal Neoplasms - drug therapy
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms - drug therapy
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms - physiopathology
Humans
Palliative Care
Pancreatic Neoplasms - drug therapy
Stomach Neoplasms - drug therapy
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Summary:In this review, the role of chemotherapy in the palliative treatment of advanced gastrointestinal cancer is discussed. Emphasis is placed on chemotherapy-related problems, current chemo-therapy options, and new developments.
ISSN:0954-691X
DOI:10.1097/00042737-200012040-00004