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We report a case in which TS-1 + paclitaxel (PTX) administration was effective for gastric cancer with malignant ascites. The patient was a 66-year-old male who received total gastrectomy, distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy. He complained of abdominal fullness and ascites 18 months later.

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  • The study tracked patients receiving low-dose CDDP+5-FU chemotherapy through hepatic arterial infusion for colorectal cancer liver metastases in an outpatient setting.
  • Two patients achieved complete response (CR) and seven had partial response (PR), although two of the responders later developed lung metastases.
  • The findings suggest that while this treatment can be effective, managing metastases outside the liver is crucial for extending patient survival.
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