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No Treatment Advantage with Cisplatin for Gastric Cancer
(04/02/2008)
Results from a recent study indicate that the addition of the drug cisplatin (Platinol®) did not improve response rates, survival rates, or progression-free survival for patients with gatric cancer. These findings were published in The Annals of Oncology.
Combination of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Gastric Cancer
(03/24/2008)
A combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy (chemoimmunotherapy) may improve overall survival among gastric cancer patients. These findings were recently published in the Annals of Oncology.
Combination Chemotherapy Has Potential as Standard Treatment for Advanced Gastric Cancer
(03/03/2008)
A combination of S-1 and cisplatin chemotherapy may become the first-line therapy for patients with advanced gastric cancer. These findings were recently published in Lancet Oncology.
Identification of Cellular Enzymes May Predict Prognosis of Gastric Cancer
(02/27/2008)
An important enzyme known as histone deacetylase may contain useful information about the prognosis of gastric cancer. These findings were recently published in the Lancet.
Fruits and Vegetables Reduce Risk of Stomach Cancer
(02/01/2008)
According to an article recently published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, diets higher in vegetables and fruits and lower in foods common in Western diets (such as processed meats, soft drinks, and sugars) can significantly reduce the risk of developing stomach cancer.
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