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Published in: Medical Oncology 1/2013

01-03-2013 | Review Article

Metastatic gastric cancer treatment: a little slow but worthy progress

Authors: Ozkan Kanat, Bert H. O’Neil

Published in: Medical Oncology | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Metastatic gastric cancer is incurable and remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths around the world. Despite the significant progress in its systemic treatment, metastatic gastric cancer is still a major therapeutic challenge for oncologists. Newer chemotherapy regimens and the addition of molecularly targeted agents to chemotherapy seem to provide better clinical outcomes for patients with metastatic gastric cancer. The objective of this article is to review the current treatment approach for this formidable disease.
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Metadata
Title
Metastatic gastric cancer treatment: a little slow but worthy progress
Authors
Ozkan Kanat
Bert H. O’Neil
Publication date
01-03-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Medical Oncology / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 1357-0560
Electronic ISSN: 1559-131X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-013-0464-4

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