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- 2006/11/04(土) 22:15 -
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今日のRife Laft Group のメーリングではこの件について次のような記事がありました。
I think we are really talking about two different situations: One in which a primary was removed with no evidence of metastases. In this situation, Gleevec is optional. Trials are underway to determine if Gleevec might be beneficial. Taking Gleevec in these cases is considered adjuvant Gleevec and is currently considered experimental. Many patients choose to take Gleevec and many choose not to take Gleevec until GIST returns. The second situation is where patients have metastatic disease, but it is able to be completely removed by surgery. Historically (before Gleevec), GIST returns in nearly all of these cases. As defined by an ESMO GIST consensus conference, taking Gleevec in this case is not considered adjuvant Gleevec and falls within the scope of drug registration. Almost all of the expert opinions that I have seen recommend taking Gleevec in this situation.