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Chemotherapeutic Adjuvant Treatment For Osteosarcoma: Where Do We Stand?
Chemotherapeutic Adjuvant Treatment For Osteosarcoma
JK Anninga, H Gelderblom, M Fiocco, JR Kroep, AM Taminiau, PCW Hogendoorn, RM Egeler
20110527
2011 Jun 27
Eur J Cancer
Chemotherapeutic Adjuvant Treatment For Osteosarcoma: Where Do We Stand?
Eur J Cancer. 2011 Jun 27;[Epub Ahead of Print], JK Anninga, H Gelderblom, M Fiocco, JR Kroep, AM Taminiau, PCW Hogendoorn, RM Egeler
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Abstract
Abstract
Aim: Since the introduction of chemotherapy, survival in localised high-grade osteosarcoma has improved considerably. However, there is still no worldwide consensus on a standard chemotherapy approach. In this systematic review evidence for effectiveness of each single drug and the role of response guided salvage treatment of adjuvant chemotherapy are addressed, whereas in a meta-analysis the number of drugs in current protocols is considered. Methods: A systematic literature search for clinical...