Treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma with Adriamycin: potentiation of tumoricidal effect by Verapamil
Grant Data
Project Title
Treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma with Adriamycin: potentiation of tumoricidal effect by Verapamil
Principal Investigator
Professor Lai, Edward Cheuck Seen
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Choi Tat Kuen
(Co-Investigator)
Start Date
1987-12-01
Amount
25241
Conference Title
Treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma with Adriamycin: potentiation of tumoricidal effect by Verapamil
Presentation Title
Keywords
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Discipline
N/A
HKU Project Code
N/A
Grant Type
Lee Wing Tat Fund
Funding Year
1989
Status
Completed
Objectives
To verify the enhanced anti-tumor effect clinically in cirrhotic Chinese patients with HCC by the addition of VER at the proposed dosage of systemic Adriamycin; to identify the toxic profile of VER + Adriamycin regimen in such patients and determine whether it is predictable, tolerable and reversible.