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Chemotherapy in advanced primary and recurrent cervical carcinoma
Author(s) -
Choo Yew Cheong
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/0020-7292(82)90203-x
Subject(s) - medicine , chemotherapy , cervical carcinoma , cervix , oncology , carcinoma , cervical cancer , gynecology , cancer
Chemotherapy in carcinoma of the cervix continues to be a therapeutic challenge. The diversified treatment programs from one institution and the factors affecting response are analyzed. It is concluded that until more active regimens are available, chemotherapy in advanced and recurrent cervical carcinoma should be confined to patients with good prognostic factors.