[Evaluation of subselective intraarterial infusion chemotherapy in advanced gastric cancer and recurrence case-evaluated on factors other than direct effects].

In advanced cancers the focus is frequently located widely in the intraabdominal organs below the diaphragm both in cases of postoperative recurrence and in unresectable cases. We have attempted subselective intraaortic injection therapy with carcinostatic agents for such cases. However, since the patients have advanced cancers, complete remission cannot be obtained and chances of rehabilitation are only for a definite period. Correct evaluation of the carcinostatic effect is difficult because the of complex nature of lesions. Hence, comparison by measurement of other than carcinostatic effect was attempted, and the period of survival was examined. Furthermore, it was believed useful in evaluating intraarterial infusion chemotherapy in cancer bearing patients to examine not only the survival for a long period but also the improvement in "quality of life" (QOL) based on factors other than direct effects, such as hospitalization period and at-home period.