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Long-term Efficacy of Methotrexate Plus Vinblastine/Vinorelbine in a Large Series of Patients Affected by Desmoid-Type Fibromatosis

Elena Palassini, Anna Maria Frezza, Luigi Mariani, Luca Lalli, Chiara Colombo, Marco Fiore, A. Messina, Alessandra Casale, Carlo Morosi, Paola Collini,

The Cancer Journal · 2017 · 90 citations · 27 references

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Abstract

In this series, chemotherapy with MTX and vinca alkaloids is confirmed to be active and effective, with a remarkable PFS, higher in responding patients, and limited toxicity. Even progression can be successfully rechallenged.

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