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[A case report of FOLFOX treatment for primary duodenal carcinoma with multiple liver metastases].

Authors :
Fujiwara Y
Naomoto Y
Tanabe S
Sakurama K
Noma K
Nishikawa T
Motoki T
Takaoka M
Shirakawa Y
Yamatsuji T
Matsuoka J
Tanaka N
Source :
Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy [Gan To Kagaku Ryoho] 2009 Apr; Vol. 36 (4), pp. 655-7.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

We report a case of a woman in her sixties having primary duodenal carcinoma with multiple liver metastases who was treated with oxaliplatin in combination with infusional 5-fluorouracil/Leucovorin(FOLFOX regimen). After completing 2 courses of the chemotherapy, computed tomography showed a partial response without any severe adverse events. Now at 8 months, the PR stage has been maintained. So far, no standard therapeutic strategy for metastatic duodenal carcinoma has been developed. However, we suggest a FOLFOX regimen can be highly effective as a safe approach for continuously maintaining the quality of life of patients with this rare type of cancer.

Details

Language :
Japanese
ISSN :
0385-0684
Volume :
36
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19381042