Chemotherapy of colorectal cancer
Abstract
A comparative analysis of efficacy and toxicity of standard chemotherapy scheme irinotecan +fluorouracil + leucovorin in patients with colon cancer in the Blochin’s Oncological Centre and chemotherapy department of Oncologic dispensary was held. Particular attention was paid to tolerability and toxicity of the given chemotherapy scheme. The findings suggest that the standard chemotherapy regimen irinotecan +fluorouracil + leucovorin is an effective and well tolerated treatment for colon cancer.
About the Authors
F. G. IvanovaRussian Federation
P. M. Ivanov
Russian Federation
T. N. Zharnikova
Russian Federation
V. A. Gorbunova
Russian Federation
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Review
For citations:
Ivanova F.G., Ivanov P.M., Zharnikova T.N., Gorbunova V.A. Chemotherapy of colorectal cancer. Yakut Medical Journal. 2010;(4):47-48.








