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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2006; 12(4): 603-607
Published online Jan 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i4.603
Table 2 Reasons for the cessation of chemoradiotherapy (n=8)
Reasons for cessationNumber of patients (%)
Protocol treatment completed23 (74.2)
Toxic effects6 (19.3)
during chemoradiotherapy2 (6.4)
during maintenance chemotherapy4 (12.9)
Patients declined further chemotherapy2 (6.4)