Improved Recurrence-Free Survival With Capecitabine, But Increased Adverse Events

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An article published Online First and in the December edition of The Lancet Oncology reports that addition of capecitabine to a standard chemotherapy regimen for breast cancer improves recurrence-free survival. On the other hand, treatment with capecitabine is frequently discontinued because of increased adverse events. The article is the work of Professor Heikki Joensuu, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland, and colleagues.

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