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Gemcitabine alone or in combination with cisplatin in patients with biliary tract cancer: a comparative multicentre study in Japan

British Journal of Cancer · 2010 · Vol. 103(4) · pp. 469–474
Takuji OkusakaKohei NakachiAkira FukutomiNobumasa MizunoS. OhkawaA FunakoshiMasato NaginoSatoshi KondoSoshi NagaokaJumpei FunaiMinori KoshijiYoshihiro NambuJunji FuruseMasaru MiyazakiY Nimura

Abstract

Gemcitabine plus cisplatin combination therapy was found to be effective and well tolerated, suggesting that it could also be a standard regimen for Japanese patients.

Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer StudiesGallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersPediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and TreatmentsGemcitabineMedicineNeutropeniaLeukopeniaInternal medicineRegimenCisplatinGastroenterologyCombination therapyFebrile neutropenia

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GemcitabineAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiliary Tract NeoplasmsCisplatinDeoxycytidineFemaleHumansJapanMaleMiddle AgedTreatment Outcome

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  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Eli Lilly Japan
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