5-Azacytidine has demonstrated promise in the treatment of which form of cancer?
a. Liver
b. Colon
c. Gallbladder
d. Pancreatic
ANS: D
Though associated with various side effects, including digestive disturbance, 5-azacytidine has shown promise in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. There is no support for its use in the treat-ment of liver, colon, or gallbladder cancers.
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