Mitomycin C in the treatment of gastrointestinal tumours: recent data and perspectives

Onkologie. 2008 May;31(5):271-81. doi: 10.1159/000122590. Epub 2008 Apr 10.

Abstract

Mitomycin C (MMC) is among the most effective anticancer drugs used for the treatment of a broad variety of tumours. This review summarises results of MMC-based chemotherapy in gastrointestinal tumours with special focus on current treatment options in gastric, pancreatic, biliary tract, colorectal, and anal cancer. In addition, these new developments are critically discussed with special attention to their potential clinical relevance.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / administration & dosage
  • Clinical Trials as Topic / trends*
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Mitomycin / administration & dosage*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
  • Mitomycin