European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 33 , Pages S17-S23 , December 2007

Cytotoxic chemotherapy for advanced, non-resectable colorectal cancer

  • J.W. Valle

      Affiliations

    • Cancer Research UK Department Medical Oncology, Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester M20 4BX, UK
    • University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Cancer Research UK Department of Medical Oncology, Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester M20 4BX, UK. Tel.: +44 161 446 8106; fax: +44 161 446 8234.
    • ,
  • R.E. Board

      Affiliations

    • Cancer Research UK Department Medical Oncology, Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester M20 4BX, UK

,Accepted 23 October 2007.

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