Two steps forward and one step back

Two steps forward and one step backTwo steps forward and one step back, Published online: 21 December 2018; doi:10.1038/s41571-018-0154-4Perioperative chemotherapy is the standard of care for localized gastric cancer (GC). In 2018, additional postoperative radiotherapy was found to be ineffective; although, docetaxel was found to be superior to epirubicin in perioperative three-drug chemotherapy regimens. Validated biomarkers are needed for benefit from immunotherapy in advanced-stage GC. Metachronous GC can be prevented by Helicobacter pylori eradication.
Source: Nature Clinical Practice Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research