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Cervical Cancer
Meta-analysis does not support addition of nitroimidazole agents to radiotherapy for tumor control
November 3rd, 2005
Meta-analysis performed by researchers from Canada does not support addition of nitroimidazole agents to radiotherapy for tumor control. "The purpose of" a recent paper published in the British Journal of Radiology "was to estimate the effect of nitroimidazoles on the local control and overall survival of women receiving radiotherapy for carcinoma of the cervix. Sources searched included Medline, Cancerlit and national cancer organizations." "Proceedings of meetings were hand-searched" by Dayes and Abuzallouf, who also stated, "Trial selection and quality score were performed in duplicate. Data extraction was performed by a single author. Five...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-11-03)
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