A prospective, non-randomized phase II trial of Trastuzumab and Capecitabine in patients with HER2 expressing metastasized pancreatic cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer related death in Western countries. Advantages in surgical techniques, radiation and chemotherapy had almost no impact on the long term survival of affected patients. Theref...

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Main Authors: Endlicher Esther, Heinemann Volker, Schmiegel Wolff, Kanzler Stephan, Gregor Michael, Hofheinz Ralf, Harder Jan, Büchler Peter, Mihaljevic Andre, Klöppel Günter, Seufferlein Thomas, Geissler Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/9/1