Colon Cancer
Researchers at Yonsei University have published new data on colon cancer
Published in Gastroenterology Week, December 22nd, 2008
According to recent research published in the Journal of Korean Medical Science, "The adenosine triphosphate-based chemotherapy response assay (ATP-CRA) is a chemosensitivity test that offers the potential of selecting cancer treatments based on the responsiveness of individual tumors. We report a case of 47-yr-old male, presented with sigmoid colon cancer with multiple liver and peritoneal metastases, in which there was a complete response for the primary colon cancer after administration of preoperative chemotherapy selected by ATP-CRA."
"Oxaliplatin was the most sensitive drug based on the ATP-CRA where the specimen obtained by ultrasound-guided percutaneous...
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