Non-pegylated liposomal doxorubicin plus capecitabine as first-line treatment in metastatic breast cancer

Journal Title: OncoReview - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 4

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the toxicity and efficacy profile of non-pegylated doxorubicin in combination with capecitabine administered according to LipAX regimen.

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Piotr Plecka

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  • EP ID EP186911
  • DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0009.5068
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Piotr Plecka (2016). Non-pegylated liposomal doxorubicin plus capecitabine as first-line treatment in metastatic breast cancer. OncoReview, 6(4), 193-198. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-186911