Streptozocin–Doxorubicin, Streptozocin–Fluorouracil, or Chlorozotocin in the Treatment of Advanced Islet-Cell Carcinoma

Abstract

The combination of streptozocin and doxorubicin is superior to the current standard regimen of streptozocin plus fluorouracil in the treatment of advanced islet-cell carcinoma. Chlorozotocin alone is similar in efficacy to streptozocin plus fluorouracil, but it produces fewer gastrointestinal side effects than the regimens containing streptozocin. It therefore merits study as a constituent of combination drug regimens.