Application of Irinotecan in locally advanced or metastatic esophageal carcinoma
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1006-9801.2010.05.002
- VernacularTitle:伊立替康在晚期食管癌治疗中的应用
- Author:
Lili MAO
;
Xiaodong ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Esophageal neoplasms;
Irinotecan;
Cisplatin;
Docetaxel;
Radiotherapy,computerassisted
- From:
Cancer Research and Clinic
2010;22(5):290-292
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Esophageal carcinoma represents high incidence and mortality rate in China.Irinotecan (CPT-11) has shown promising activity in a number of gastrointestinal cancers,including esophageal cancer.This article reviews recent clinical trials of irinotecan-based chemotherapy and radiochemotherapy in esophageal carcinoma.
