Sequential v. combination chemotherapy for colorectal cancer

Tuesday 15 November 2011

A recent trial suggests that combination chemotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer is no more effective than using the same drugs sequentially. Combination chemotherapy is, however, associated with higher cytotoxicity.

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