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Predictive Biomarkers in Colorectal Cancer: From the Single Therapeutic Target to a Plethora of Options.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2016
Rodrigues Daniela, Longatto-Filho Adhemar, Martins Sandra F
Abstract excerpt
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most frequent cancers and is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Treatments used for CRC may include some combination of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. The current standard drugs used in chemotherapy are 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin in combination with irinotecan and/or oxaliplatin. Most recently, biologic agents have been proven to...
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