Leucovorin and Fluorouracil With or Without Oxaliplatin as First-Line Treatment in Advanced Colorectal Cancer

20003,810 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Aimery de Gramont

Arié Figer

Abstract

The LV5FU2-oxaliplatin combination seems beneficial as first-line therapy in advanced colorectal cancer, demonstrating a prolonged progression-free survival with acceptable tolerability and maintenance of QoL.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Volume 18, Issue 16, pp. 2938-2947

DOI: 10.1200/jco.2000.18.16.2938

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