作者: Hong L. Nguyen , Jimmy Hwang
DOI: 10.1007/S11864-009-0111-7
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摘要: Metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of related mortality in United States. The median age patients at diagnosis over 70, so as American population ages, it can be expected that incidence CRC will also increase. There limited prospective data regarding safety and efficacy chemotherapy elderly with metastatic CRC. However, are available suggest a good performance status have similar likelihood response to currently chemotherapy, though perhaps somewhat higher toxicities such myelosuppression. This paper reviews recommendations for treatment this patient population.