Patients
adenocarcinoma of the colon
ADENOCARCINOMA OF THE COLON
Patients eligible for enrollment in this study were at least 18 years old and had newly diagnosed, nonmetastatic adenocarcinoma of the colon deemed amenable to surgical cure. Patients with highly suggestive studies such as barium enemas or computed axial tomography (CAT) scans could be included without biopsies. They were able to receive chemotherapy based on adequate bone marrow reserve [WBC > 3000/mm