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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2007; 13(48): 6553-6557
Published online Dec 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i48.6553
Table 3 Responses and survival rates (n = 31)
Response after three cyclesNo. of patients (%)
PR2 (6.5)
SD16 (51.5)
Progression13 (42)
Median progression-free survival (95% CI)4 (1.7-7) mo
Overall survival rate
6 mo21 (68)
12 mo9 (29)
24 mo1 (0.3)
Survival rate in
PR or SD patients (n = 18)
6 mo15 (83)
12 mo9 (50)
24 mo1 (0.56)