Hepatomas
Researchers from Changhua Christian Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology provide details of new studies and findings in the area of hepatomas
Published in Blood Weekly, December 30th, 2010
2010 DEC 30 -- New research, 'Profound transient thrombocytopenia associated with 90Yttrium microsphere therapy for inoperable hepatoma,' is the subject of a report. "The use of Yttrium microspheres to treat unresectable hepatoma is increasing worldwide. Therapeutically, Yttrium microspheres show promising increases in survival and tumor response, as well as acceptable toxicities," investigators in Taiwan report.
"Here, we report on a 67-year-old man with hepatitis C-related advanced-stage hepatoma. This patient received selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) using Yttrium microspheres (SIR-Spheres®). The patient displayed bone marrow suppression...
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Source: Blood Weekly (2010-12-30)
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