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Radiation Oncology • Gastrointestinal Cancers
Is it acceptable for a medical oncologist to use Xeloda in place of 5FU when treating GI sites other than rectal?
Specifically - anus, pancreas, gastric?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
Yes, we have extrapolated from anal cancer and gastric. Xeloda is safer better tolerated than traditional 5FU.
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Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
I think for most treating physicians these are used interchangeably. There are several stduies comparing the medications across several disease sites and indications showing similar efficacy.
Personally, I have reservation using xeloda for pancreatic cancer in the metastatic setti...