Targeting cancers in the gastrointestinal tract: role of capecitabine

Muhammad Wasif SaifYale Cancer Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USAAbstract: Capecitabine is currently the only novel, orally home-administered fluorouracil prodrug. It offers patients more freedom from hospital visits and less inconvenience and complications associated wit...

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Main Author: Muhammad Wasif Saif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2009-03-01
Series:OncoTargets and Therapy
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/targeting-cancers-in-the-gastrointestinal-tract-role-of-capecitabine-a2993