An overview of chemotherapy for mesothelioma

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作者
Krug, LM [1 ]
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[1] Mem Sloan Kettering Canc Ctr, Dept Med, Thorac Oncol Serv, New York, NY 10021 USA
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10.1016/j.hoc.2005.09.010
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R73 [肿瘤学];
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100214 [肿瘤学];
摘要
Mesothelioma is an extraordinarily challenging disease to treat. While numerous clinical trials testing various chemotherapeutic agents have been conducted over the last several decades, only recently have larger studies proven the efficacy of newer chemotherapy regimens. This article reviews the data regarding specific classes of chemotherapeutic agents. The role of treatment in various disease settings and the difficulty in assessing the benefit of that therapy is discussed. Finally, an update is provided on novel therapeutics being testing in mesothelioma.
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