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Angiogenesis
Studies from H. Ueda and co-researchers update current data on angiogenesis
June 10th, 2008
"Although transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) is considered to be an effective treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), it is difficult to achieve complete necrosis by TACE alone due to incomplete embolization and tumor angiogenesis. Recent studies have shown that tegafur/uracil (UFTO) inhibits tumor angiogenesis in several cancer types," scientists in Kimiidera, Japan report. "Therefore, this study was conducted to test the efficacy and toxicity of the UFT administration after TACE in advanced HCC. Thirty patients with HCC who had been treated with TACE alone more than three times and had a recurrence within 6 months were enrolled. All of the...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-06-10)
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