Statements in which the resource exists as a subject.
PredicateObject
rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2001-2-22
pubmed:abstractText
Platinum compounds and vinorelbine (VNB) are active in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but moderate toxicity has been reported. The aims of the present study were to assess activity and tolerability of low dose carboplatin (CBDCA): 4.5 AUC according to Calvert formula on day 1, combined with vinorelbine: 25 mg/m2 on days 1 and 8, administered every 4 weeks. Eighty-five advanced NSCLC patients entered the study; all of them were evaluable for toxicity and 83 were evaluable for activity. According to an intent to treat analysis, 26 patients attained a partial response (30.5%; 95% CI 20.5-40.5), 27 (31.7%) obtained a disease stabilization and 30 (35%) progressed. This regimen appeared to be modestly toxic, grade 3-4 leukopenia and thrombocytopenia were observed in less than 5% of cases and grade 2 neuropathy in 10% of cases. Median time to progression and overall survival were 7 and 9 months, respectively. In conclusion, low dose CBDCA (administered following Calvert's formula) and VNB combination is an active and very well tolerated cytotoxic regimen in the treatment of advanced NSCLC. The application of the Calvert formula may have contributed to limit the side effects related to CBDCA.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1021-335X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
8
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
381-5
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-4-24
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Adult, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Aged, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Area Under Curve, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Carboplatin, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Disease Progression, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Disease-Free Survival, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Female, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Humans, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Lung Neoplasms, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Lymphatic Metastasis, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Male, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Middle Aged, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Neoplasm Metastasis, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Neoplasm Staging, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Survival Rate, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Time Factors, pubmed-meshheading:11182060-Vinblastine
pubmed:articleTitle
Low dose carboplatin (AUC 4.5) combined with vinorelbine in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer: a single institution phase II study.
pubmed:affiliation
Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile di Ivrea, 10015 Ivrea, Torino, Italy. sp00785@schering-plough.it
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial, Clinical Trial, Phase II