[Chemotherapy at home. A new methodology].
Evolution in concepts relative to administration of cytotoxic drugs has reinforced interest in the use of continuous infusion therapy, a method providing a twofold increase in upper respiratory and digestive tract cancer response. A new method, developed by the authors since early 1985 allows the use of chemotherapy over 5 to 10 days in the patient's home. Preliminary results show an increase in efficacy of the therapy, and a marked improvement in the patient's comfort, suggesting that the indications for this new method should be enlarged.
Bassot
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V
Brasnu
D
D
Lacau-St-Guily
J
J
Fabre
A
A
Menard
M
M
Jacquillat
C
C
Laccourreye
H
H
D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000188:drug therapy; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D004067:Digestive System Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D012142:Respiratory Tract Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy
Chimiothérapie à domicile. Une nouvelle méthodologie.