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Recent developments in adjuvant chemotherapy for colorectal cancer |
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| Authors: | GILLIAN H KNOWLES BA RGN DUNCAN I JODRELL Senior Lecturer |
| Affiliation: | One Cert, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Imperial Cancer Research Fund, Ward 1, Department of Clinical Oncology, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road, Edinburgh EH4;Consultant Medical Oncologist, Department of Clinical Oncology, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road, Edinburgh EH4 |
| Abstract: | Recent developments in the use of systemic chemotherapy and intraportal dchemotherapy in the treatment for colorectal cancer suggests that a reduction in mortality is achievable. This paper provides an overview of the management of colorectal cancer and the rationale behind adjuvant chemotherapy. A review of the current research literature published from both America and Europe will follow. Finally, the limitations and implications of the reviewed data will be discussed. |
| Keywords: | colorectal cancer adjuvant chemotherapy |