Original Article

Effective Chemotherapy in Children with Wilms' Tumor

Authors: W W SUTOW, M.D.

Abstract

This paper reviews the experience with the use of either actinomycin D and vincristine alone or in conjunction with surgery or irradiation in the treatment of recurrent or metastatic Wilms' tumor. The findings support the conclusion that adjuvant chemotherapy with either of these two agents provides effective palliation and significant prolongation of survival following primary treatment.

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