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Erlotinib-induced skin rash. Pathogenesis, clinical significance and management in pancreatic cancer patients.
JOP : Journal of the pancreas - 8 May 2008
Saif Muhammad Wasif, Merikas Irene, Tsimboukis Sotirios, Syrigos Kostas
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Erlotinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor with anti epidermal growth factor receptor activity, approved as first line treatment concurrently administrated with gemcitabine for locally advanced unresectable or metastatic pancreatic cancer. One of the most common side effects, rash, is possibly linked to overall and progression-free survival and may serve as a potential surrogate marker. Nevertheless,...
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