[The Use of Platinum-Based Chemotherapy for Esophageal Cancer Patients with Impaired Renal Function].

Journal: Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The key drugs of first-line chemotherapy for metastatic esophageal cancer are 5-FU and cisplatin(CF). However, the treatment strategy for unfit patients of CF regimen remains controversial.

Authors

  • Atsushi Takeno
    Dept. of Surgery, NHO Osaka National Hospital.
  • Motohiro Hirao
  • Takuya Hamakawa
  • Masaaki Yamamoto
  • Yuuki Matsui
  • Shinji Tokuyama
  • Reishi Toshiyama
  • Kenji Kawai
  • Yusuke Takahashi
  • Kenji Sakai
  • Takashi Doi
  • Kunihito Goto
  • Takeshi Kato
  • Koji Takami