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Phase II and UGT1A1 Polymorphism Study of Two Different Irinotecan Dosages Combined with Cisplatin as First-Line Therapy for Advanced Gastric Cancer.
Chemotherapy - 1 Jan 2016
Wang Wenna, Huang Jing, Tao Yunxia, Lyu Xiao, Yang Lin, Wu Dawei, Tian Yantao
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BACKGROUND: We investigated the efficacy and safety of biweekly irinotecan and cisplatin (IP) as first-line treatment in advanced gastric cancer patients. METHODS: Irinotecan 125 mg/m2 on day 1 and cisplatin 60 mg/m2 on day 2 were administrated every 14 days. UGT1A1*28/*6 and toxicities were analyzed. RESULTS: Forty-one eligible patients were enrolled. Fifteen patients, who were defined as the high-dose group,...
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