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How does Irinotecan affect the survival of colon cancer patients?

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Irinotecan does not seem to increase toxicity but it improved response rates to 39%, added two to three months to disease-free survival, and prolonged overall survival by a little over two months.
First answer by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Last edit by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Contributor trust: 36 [recommend contributor recommended]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

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