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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2014; 20(14): 3905-3915
Published online Apr 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i14.3905
Table 3 Second-line chemotherapy trials in patients with advanced gastric cancer
Ref.RegimenNo. of patientsResponse rateMedian PFS/TTP and OS (mo)
Kang et al[82]Docetaxel or irinotecan + BSC vs BSC202-TTP, NA; OS, 5.3 vs 3.8
Thuss-Patience et al[83]Irinotecan vs BSC4044% vs 5%PFS, 2.6 vs NA; OS, 4.0 vs 2.4
Ford et al[84]Docetaxel + BSC vs BSC1687% vs NAPFS, 5.6 vs 5.0; OS, 5.2 vs 3.6
Shimada et al[85]Irinotecan + cisplatin vs irinotecan13021.9% vs 16.4%PFS, 4.17 vs 3.03; OS, NA