Search for dissertations about: "leucovorin"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word leucovorin.
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1. Folates in the treatment of colorectal cancer
Abstract : ABSTRACT Folates in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Department of Surgery Institute of Clinical Sciences at Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg Helena Taflin Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, and radical surgery with total removal of the tumour (RO-resection) is the single most important treatment. However, chemotherapy is recommended for patients with risk factors and patients with metastatic disease. READ MORE
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2. Chemical transformation of the anticancer drug oxaliplatin
Abstract : Oxaliplatin is a new platinum based cytostatic drug. It is used in combination with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin, both as palliative and adjuvant treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. Various biotransformation products are formed non-enzymatically after oxaliplatin administration. READ MORE
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3. Biotransformation of the antineoplastic drug oxaliplatin : importance for effects and side effects
Abstract : Oxaliplatin is a platinum-based cytostatic drug. It is used in combination with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin for palliative and adjuvant treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. READ MORE
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4. Intraperitoneal 5-Fluorouracil treatment of cancer - clinical and experimental studies
Abstract : Background:Pancreas cancer is a most aggressive malignancy. More than 80% of patients diagnosed with pancreas cancer, exhibit such advanced disease, that curative surgery is impossible. Systemic chemotherapy prolongs survival to 5-9 months. READ MORE