| Literature DB >> 30415106 |
Christoph Oing1, Patrizia Giannatempo2, Friedemann Honecker3, Karin Oechsle1, Carsten Bokemeyer1, Jörg Beyer4.
Abstract
Most patients with metastatic germ-cell cancer (GCC) can be cured by cisplatin-based combination chemotherapy. Yet, about 10-15% of metastatic GCC patients will eventually die of their disease. This narrative review focuses on treatment options when cure is no longer realistic.Entities:
Keywords: Drug therapy; Germ cell cancer; Germ cell tumor; Palliative treatment; Platinum-refractory
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30415106 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2018.10.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cancer Treat Rev ISSN: 0305-7372 Impact factor: 12.111