Chemotherapy in advanced primary and recurrent cervical carcinoma.
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Choo YC (Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A.). Chemotherapy in advanced primary and recurrent cervical carcinoma. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 20: 417.-423, 1982 Chemotherapy in carcinoma of the cervix continues to be a therapeutic challenge. The diversified treatment programs from one institution and the factors affecting response are analyzed. It is concluded that until more active regimens are available, chemotherapy in advanced and recurrent cervical carcinoma should be confined to patients with good prognostic factors.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
دوره 20 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1982