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Differential toxicity biomarkers for irinotecan- and oxaliplatin-containing chemotherapy in colorectal cancer.
Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology - 1 Jun 2013
Cortejoso Lucía, García María I, García-Alfonso Pilar, González-Haba Eva, Escolar Fernando, Sanjurjo María, López-Fernández Luis A
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PURPOSE: Oxaliplatin or irinotecan is usually administered jointly with fluoropyrimidines in colorectal cancer patients treated with chemotherapy. Both drugs have different toxicity patterns. Biomarkers for predicting high-risk severe adverse reactions can help select the best treatment. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 106 colorectal cancer patients receiving an oxaliplatin-based treatment and 56 receiving...
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