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Genotype-driven phase I study of weekly irinotecan in combination with capecitabine-based neoadjuvant chemoradiation for locally advanced rectal cancer.
Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - 1 Oct 2018
Zhu Ji, Li Xinxiang, Shen Yunzhu, Guan Yun, Gu Weilie, Lian Peng, Sheng Weiqi, Cai Sanjun, Zhang Zhen
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: We aimed to identify the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of weekly irinotecan in combination with capecitabine-based neoadjuvant chemoradiation according to the UGT1A1∗28 genotype in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients with clinical stage T3-4, N0-2 who were eligible for preoperative chemoradiotherapy were screened for the UGT1A1∗28 genotype. Twenty-six patients with...
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