Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced esophageal cancer comparing cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil versus docetaxel plus cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil: a propensity score matching analysis
ConclusionsPatients receiving DCF had higher pathological response and better survival than those receiving CF, especially in pathological T3 and T4 cases matched using propensity scores. Thus, the DCF regimen might be an effective treatment for locally advanced esophageal cancer. However, the adverse side effects of chemotherapy remain high and should be handled appropriately.
Source: Esophagus - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
More News: Cancer | Cancer & Oncology | Carcinoma | Chemotherapy | Docetaxel | Esophagectomy | Esophagus Cancer | Gastroenterology | Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Therapy | Neoadjuvant Therapy | Skin Cancer | Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Study | Taxotere