Factors influencing choice of chemotherapy in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
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SUBMITTER: Rossi L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3875371 | biostudies-other | 2013 Nov
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Factors influencing choice of chemotherapy in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
Rossi Luigi L Vakiarou Foteini F Zoratto Federica F Bianchi Loredana L Papa Anselmo A Basso Enrico E Verrico Monica M Lo Russo Giuseppe G Evangelista Salvatore S Rinaldi Guilia G Perrone-Congedi Francesca F Spinelli Gian Paolo GP Stati Valeria V Caruso Davide D Prete Alessandra A Tomao Silverio S
Cancer management and research 20131119
Management of metastatic colorectal cancer requires a multimodal approach and must be performed by an experienced, multidisciplinary expert team. The optimal choice of the individual treatment modality, according to disease localization and extent, tumor biology, and patient clinical characteristics, will be one that can maintain quality of life and long-term survival, and even cure selected patients. This review is an overview of the different therapeutic approaches available in metastatic colo ...[more]
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