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Correlation of toxicities and efficacies of pemetrexed with clinical factors and single-nucleotide polymorphisms: a prospective observational study.
BMC cancer - 26 Aug 2023
Takeda Yuichiro, Naka Go, Katsuya Yuki, Kobayashi Konomi, Suzuki Manabu, Hashimoto Masao, Hirano Satoshi, Uemura Yukari
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pemetrexed is an efficacious multi-targeted antifolate with acceptable toxicity for non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (non-Sq NSCLC) and malignant pleural mesothelioma. Vitamin B12 and folic acid as premedication can reduce the frequency of severe toxicities of pemetrexed chemotherapy. However, adverse effects are frequent in clinical settings. In this study, we aimed to identify the clinical...
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