Improved Survival in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Is Associated With Adoption of Hepatic Resection and Improved Chemotherapy

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Authors

Scott Kopetz · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

George J. Chang · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Michael J. Overman · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Cathy Eng · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Daniel J. Sargent · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

David W. Larson · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract

Profound improvements in outcome in metastatic CRC seem to be associated with the sequential increase in the use of hepatic resection in selected patients (1998 to 2006) and advancements in medical therapy (2004 to 2006).

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Volume 27, Issue 22, pp. 3677-3683

DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.20.5278

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