Long-term Remission in Advanced Gastric Cancer with S-1 Treatment
Author Information
Author(s): Mitomi Hiroyuki, Kishimoto Ichiro, Amemiya Akifumi, Kaneda Goro, Adachi Ken, Shimoda Takuya, Takigawa Masakazu, Fukui Naoshi, Ohkura Yasuo
Primary Institution: National Hospital Organization Sagamihara Hospital
Hypothesis
Can S-1 monotherapy lead to long-term complete remission in patients with advanced gastric cancer?
Conclusion
The study reports two cases of advanced gastric cancer achieving long-term complete remission after S-1 monotherapy.
Supporting Evidence
- Case 1 showed complete remission after S-1 treatment and surgery.
- Case 2 maintained complete remission for 39 months after S-1 treatment.
Takeaway
Two patients with advanced stomach cancer got better and stayed healthy for a long time after taking a special medicine called S-1.
Methodology
The patients received S-1 monotherapy, followed by surgery and further S-1 treatment.
Limitations
The study is based on only two case reports, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
One male aged 65 and one female aged 59.
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