New findings in treatment of colon cancer

Postgrad Med. 1990 Oct;88(5):79-80. doi: 10.1080/00325481.1990.11716390.

Abstract

Patients with colon cancer involving regional lymph nodes (stage C disease) have a 5-year survival rate of only 30% to 40%, and the majority die of recurrent disease. Recent trials have shown increased survival rates with postoperative use of fluorouracil plus levamisole. The authors discuss these findings and the implications on treatment recommendations for stage C colon cancer.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / mortality
  • Fluorouracil / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Levamisole / administration & dosage
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Levamisole
  • Fluorouracil