Comparison of protracted infusion 5-fluorouracil and capecitabine in adjuvant chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer

KURT M., Ozkan L., KURT M., ÇETİNTAŞ S., Aygun S., ERCAN İ., ...More

HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol.55, no.85, pp.1158-1163, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 55 Issue: 85
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1158-1163
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/Aims: 5-Fluorouracil-based chemoradiotherapy is the most widely used treatment modality in the adjuvant treatment of rectal cancer. Capecitabine represents a valuable alternative to 5-Fluorouracil in this situation.