Combination chemotherapy using docetaxel, cisplatin, and S-1 for far advanced gastric cancer

Combination of docetaxel, cisplatin, and S-1 (DCS) is expected as a new treatment regimen for far advanced gastric cancer. We performed DCS chemotherapy for six patients, including four cases with invasion to pancreas, three cases with para-aortic lymph node metastasis, and two cases with liver metastasis. Clinical stages were either IIIC or IV for all of the patients. The patients received 2-4 courses of docetaxel (40 mg/m2) and cisplatin (60 mg/m2) on day 1, and S-1 (80 mg/m2) on days 1-14 every 4 weeks. The response rate was 83% (5 PR and 1 SD), and the disease control rate was 100%. Grade 3/4 neutropenia, grade 3 febrile neutropenia, and grade 3 diarrhea were observed in three cases (50%), one case (17%), and one case (17%), respectively. Four of six patients underwent R0 surgery after DCS chemotherapy, and no severe complication was occurred. Histological responses were Grade 2 for two cases, Grade 1b for one case, and Grade 1a for one case, respectively. DCS regimen showed a high objective tumor response, and also is one of the promising regimens as neoadjuvant setting for far advanced gastric cancer.     

A case of advanced gastric cancer successfully treated by combination therapy of S-1 and docetaxel

A 70-year-old man with gastric cancer of Borrmann type 3, liver metastases and peritoneal dissemination was treated by combination therapy of S-1 and docetaxel (DOC). He received DOC intravenously at 40 mg/m(2) on day 1 and S-1 orally at 100 mg/body on day 1 to 14, repeated every 28 days. After 2 courses of treatment, a CT scan revealed improvement of the gastric wall thickness, the eminent decrease of the peritoneal fluid and the reduction of the liver metastasis. After 3 courses of treatment, the primary lesion was remarkably improved on endoscopic examination, and the tumor marker normalized after 4 courses of treatment. Toxicities included leukocytopenia (WHO grade 3), neutropenia ( grade 3), anorexia (grade 2), and nausea (grade 2). Outpatient chemotherapy was possible by reduction of dose (S-1 100--> 80 mg/body, DOC 40--> 32 mg/m2). The response was maintained on CT and endoscopic examination after 21 courses of treatment. A case of an advanced gastric cancer patient successfully treated by combination therapy of S-1 and DOC was reported.     

A case of gastric cancer with peritoneal dissemination who achieved long survival from control of ascites for over 2 years by successive treatments with S-1 in combination with docetaxel as first-line followed by irinotecan in combination with cisplatin as second-line

The patient was a 66-year-old male, admitted and diagnosed as having advanced gastric cancer with peritoneal dissemination, leading to ascites and obstructive jaundice. After reducing the degree of obstructive jaundice, combination chemotherapy of S-1 80mg/m2/day(2 weeks administration and 1 week rest)and docetaxel(TXT)40mg/m2(day 1)was administered from February, 2008. After 3 courses of this regimen, CT revealed no evidence of ascites, and this chemotherapy was successively continued on an outpatient basis until June, 2009. After the relapse of ascites from July, 2009, combination chemotherapy of irinotecan(CPT-11)60mg/m2 and cisplatin(CDDP)30mg/m2 biweekly was performed as second-line chemotherapy, and the ascites disappeared again after around 2 courses of this regimen. This chemotherapy was continued on an outpatient basis until February, 2010. No major adverse reaction to either chemotherapy was observed. This case suggests that these chemotherapies, such as the combination chemotherapy of S-1 plus TXT as a first-line treatment and CPT-11 plus CDDP as the following second-line treatment, can be administered to an outpatient, can keep good patient's QOL and can be one of the effective chemotherapy options for advanced gastric cancer with peritoneal dissemination.     

Docetaxel (Taxotere), cisplatin, UFT, and leucovorin combination chemotherapy in advanced gastric cancer

We conducted this study to ascertain the efficacy and toxicity of docetaxel and cisplatin combined with oral UFT and leucovorin as a first-line treatment for patients with advanced gastric cancer. In all, 52 patients received courses of docetaxel 60 mg m(-2) intravenously (i.v.) for 1 h and then cisplatin 75 mg m(-2) i.v. for 2 h on day 1. Oral UFT at 400-600 mg day(-1), as determined by body surface area, and leucovorin at 75 mg day(-1) were administered for 21 consecutive days from day 1, and this was followed by a 7-day drug-free interval. A total of 225 courses were administered, and the median number of courses per patient was four. Four complete responses (7.7%) and 22 partial responses (42.3%) were achieved, giving an overall response rate of 50% (95% Confidence Interval: 36.4-63.6%). The major toxicity was neutropenia, which reached grade 3/4 in 36 patients (69.3%). Grade 3/4 nausea and vomiting was observed in 12 patients (23.1%). Median time to progression was 22 weeks (4 to 156+ weeks), median survival duration was 48 weeks (4 to 156+ weeks), and median response duration was 24 weeks (6-152 weeks). We conclude that docetaxel, cisplatin, oral UFT, and leucovorin combination chemotherapy is effective and tolerable for the treatment of advanced gastric cancer.     

Phase I study of S-1, docetaxel and cisplatin combination chemotherapy in patients with unresectable metastatic gastric cancer

The aim of this dose escalation study was to determine the maximum-tolerated dose (MTD), dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) and preliminary efficacy of docetaxel, S-1 and cisplatin combination chemotherapy in patients with unresectable metastatic gastric cancer. Seventeen patients received oral S-1 (40 mg m(-2) bid) on days 1-14, intravenous cisplatin (60 mg m(-2)) and docetaxel (60, 70 or 80 mg m(-2) depending on DLT) on day 8 every 3 weeks. The MTD of this combination was presumed to be docetaxel 70 mg m(-2). At this dose level, 40% of the patients (two of five) developed grade 4 neutropenia and 20% (one of five) exhibited grade 3 nausea during the first course. Therefore, the recommended dose of docetaxel was defined as 60 mg m(-2). The DLT was neutropenia. The response rate (RR) was 88.2% (15 of 17), consisting of one complete response and 14 partial responses. There were two stable diseases but no progressive disease. Of these 15 responders, four (23.5%) with high VEGF expression showed rapid tumour regression and achieved downstaging, leading to subsequent curative gastrectomy. Three of these have been disease free for about 3 years, suggesting a complete cure. In conclusion, this regimen was tolerable and showed a quite high RR, with an appreciable downstaging rate in metastatic gastric cancer.     

Three cases of advanced gastric cancer successfully treated by combination therapy of biweekly S-1 and docetaxel

We report three cases of advanced gastric cancer successfully treated by combination therapy of S-1 and docetaxel (DOC). We administered S-1 orally at 80 mg/m2 on days 1 to 7 and days 15 to 21, and DOC intravenously at 40 mg/m2 on day 1 and 15, and evaluation was conducted every two courses. Case 1: A 73-year-old man with gastric cancer of cT4a, accompanied with bulky N2 lymph node metastasis, was treated with two courses of S-1 and DOC. Partial response was confirmed, followed by total gastrectomy, which revealed his histological grade to be 1b. Case 2: A 65-year-old man with gastric cancer of cT4a, accompanied with bulky lymph node metastasis, was treated with two courses of S-1 and DOC. Partial response was confirmed, followed by distal gastrectomy, which revealed his histological grade to be 1b. Case 3: A 76-year-old woman with gastric cancer of cT4b (panc), was treated with four courses of S-1 and DOC. After that, the main tumor was judged to be cT4a, followed by total gastrectomy, which revealed her histological grade to be 1b. Combined S-1 and DOC chemotherapy is an effective regimen for the treatment of unresectable gastric cancer.     

Combination chemotherapy of S-1/low-dose CDDP/lentinan for advanced gastric cancer

Eight patients with inoperable advanced gastric cancer were treated with combination chemotherapy of S-1, low-dose cisplatin(CDDP)and Lentinan. S-1 80 mg/ m2 was orally administered for 2 weeks followed by 1-week rest, CDDP 15 mg/ m2 and Lentinan 2 mg/body were given intravenously on day 1 and 8. One complete response and four partial responses were observed for an overall response rate of 63%(5 of 8 patients). Only one patient developed over grade 3 toxicity leukocytopenia. Many patients could be maintained by long-term continuous treatment. Since combination chemotherapy of S-1/low-dose CDDP/Lentinan for advanced gastric cancer was very tolerable, it could be used for a long time.     

A case of peritoneal dissemination of gastric cancer successfully treated by irinotecan combined with cisplatin

We report a case of a 59-year-old man with advanced gastric cancer. Distal gastrectomy with lymph node dissection (D1) was performed. Pathological staging was IV (T3N1CY1), and the operation resulted in curability C. The serum CA19-9 level before the operation was 201 U/ml, and it did not normalize 3 months after the operation. Postoperative chemotherapy (TS-1, 100 mg/day) was performed. Because the tumor markers such as CEA and CA19-9 level elevated 5 months after the operation, triweekly docetaxel therapy and TS-1 administration (days 1-14) were performed. We disbontinued this therapy after 2 courses due to adverse reactions, such as leukopenia (grade 4) and liver dysfunction (grade 2). Peritoneal dissemination was diagnosed by the appearance of ascites and thickness of the peritoneum 11 months after the operation. So the patient was treated with a biweekly combination chemotherapy of irinotecan (CPT-11 60 mg/m2) and cisplatin (CDDP 30 mg/m2). Eight courses of this therapy induced partial remission and normalization of the serum CEA level. No major adverse reaction to this therapy was observed. The partial remission and good patient's QOL were achieved during follow-up 7 months after the administration of CPT-11 plus CDDP. This case suggests that patients with recurrent peritoneal dissemination of gastric cancer could benefit from CPT-11 with CDDP combination therapy as a second-line or third-line treatment.     

A phase II study of neoadjuvant combination chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin, and S-1 for locally advanced resectable gastric cancer: nucleotide excision repair (NER) as potential chemoresistance marker

Purpose

The combination of docetaxel, cisplatin, and S-1 (DCS) chemotherapy is expected to be a promising regimen for advanced gastric cancer. This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant DCS chemotherapy for locally advanced resectable gastric cancer.

Methods

Patients with locally advanced gastric cancer received 2 courses of preoperative chemotherapy with S-1 (40 mg/m² b.i.d.) on days 1–14 and docetaxel (60 mg/m²) plus cisplatin (60 mg/m²) on day 8 every 3 weeks, followed by standard curative surgery within 4–8 weeks. The primary endpoint was R0 resectability. Expression of damage DNA binding protein complex subunit 2 (DDB2)/excision repair cross-complementing 1 (ERCC1) in the pretreated tumor tissues was examined by immunohistochemistry.

Results

A total of 43 patients received neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The response rate was 74.4 %, and disease control ratio was 100 %. Grade 4 neutropenia developed in 53.5 % of patients and febrile neutropenia in 16.3 %. Non-hematological grade 3/4 adverse events were anorexia (23.3 %), nausea (14.0 %), and diarrhea (23.3 %), but these were generally transient and manageable. The proportion of R0 resections in the 43 eligible patients was 90.7 %, and a pathological response was found in 65.9 % of patients. There were no treatment-related deaths and no major surgical complications. The accuracy of the combination of DDB2 and ERCC1 expression for predicting chemoresistance was 82.5 %.

Conclusions

Preoperative treatment with DCS combination for locally advanced gastric cancer demonstrated a sufficient R0 resection rate and a good pathological response with manageable toxicities. The DDB2/ERCC1-high phenotype, as determined by immunohistochemistry, may be useful predictor of resistance to DCS chemotherapy.     

Evaluation of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with paclitaxel, 5-fluorouracil and cisplatin for advanced gastric cancer with pyloric stenosis

S-1 is currently recognized as one of the standard treatments for advanced and recurrent gastric cancer in Japan. However, there are some patients who can not take oral medication due to pyloric stenosis. We performed a critical evaluation of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) with paclitaxel (PTX), 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and cisplatin (CDDP); (PTX+FP) for patients with advanced gastric cancer with pyloric stenosis. Since September 2001, 13 patients with far advanced or non-curative respectable gastric cancer with pyloric stenosis received NAC. These patients were treated with paclitaxel 40 mg/m(2) infusions on days 1 and 8, combined with CDDP (6.5 mg/m(2)) and 5-FU (350 mg/m(2)) on days 1 through 8 followed by 2 weeks rest as one course. After at least 2 courses of treatment, the patients underwent gastrectomy with lymphadectomy. The overall response rate was 38.5% (CR: 0, PR: 5), 7 patients had SD and 1 patient had PD. Seven patients had received staging laparoscopy before NAC and 6 patients had free cancer cells in the peritoneal cavity. Of 6 patients with positive cytology at laparoscopy, 4 had no free cancer cells at operation. The MST was 405 days and one-year survival rate was 55.6%. Toxicities were generally mild, and no serious adverse reactions were observed. There were only 2 cases of grade 3 neutropenia. In conclusion, combination of PTX+FP for NAC appears to be an effective treatment for patients with advanced gastric cancer with pyloric stenosis.     

Highly advanced gastric cancer that responded to neoadjuvant combination chemotherapy with docetaxel/CDDP/S-1 (DCS)

A 60-year-old male was found to have advanced gastric cancer and multiple lymph node metastases. Since curative surgery was concluded to be unfeasible, we tried neoadjuvant chemotherapy with the aim of controlling the lymph node metastasis. S-1 (80 mg/m2) was administered orally for two weeks then followed by 2-week rest period. CDDP (60 mg/ m2) and docetaxel (40 mg/m2) were simultaneously administered on day 1. Two courses of treatment resulted in marked shrinkage of the primary lesion and a reduction in size of the lymph nodes. The results were evaluated as a clinical PR based on RECIST, and radical resection was considered possible. The patient experienced a grade 3 leukocytopenia and neutropenia as adverse events of the chemotherapy. Total gastrectomy, splenectomy, and D2 lymph node dissection were performed with curative intent, and the postoperative course was uneventful. Histological examination of the surgical specimens revealed almost complete disappearance of cancer cells in the primary lesion in the stomach and complete disappearance in the lymph nodes. Pathological efficacy was Grade 2. The patient experienced a grade 3 appetite loss, and the adjuvant chemotherapy (S-1 regimen) was discontinued. The patient died of peritoneal dissemination eight months after the operation. We concluded that DCS as neoadjuvant chemotherapy was a promising strategy for patients with highly advanced gastric cancer because of its rapid antitumor effect.     

A case report of the 8 year survivor--unresectable liver metastases from advanced gastric cancer (Stage IV) were completely responsive, after 4 years from a total sequential gastrectomy, combining docetaxel treatment to regress the recurrence

This case was a 69-year-old male who had advanced gastric cancer with unresectable multiple liver metastases (Stage IV). He received a combination therapy consisting of a continuous venous infusion (cisplatin: CDDP 10 mg/body, 5-FU 500 mg/body, day 1-28). As a result, metastatic tumors in the liver completely disappeared and a total gastrectomy was sequentially performed. Four years after the surgery, neck lymph node (LN) metastases and the right adrenal metastasis appeared, and chemotherapy (TS-1, and sequentially TS-1+CDDP) was performed. But, the chemotherapy to eradicate the metastases was hardly enough to be effective. Next, docetaxel (DOC 60 mg/m2 q3w) was started. After 9 courses, they were effective and marked regressions (70%). A total of 15 courses of docetaxel administration were possible until tumor progression recurred. This regimen was not severe in toxicity for the duration except for grade 3 poor appetite. Docetaxel will be a key drug for the gastric cancer. In case of responding well to the chemotherapy, we can hope for an extended long-term survival with a continuation of this regimen.     

Combination chemotherapy of S-1 plus biweekly docetaxel for advanced and recurrent gastric cancer

The S-1 +biweekly docetaxel (DOC) combination therapy was evaluated for advanced or recurrent gastric cancer patients. This combination therapy was evaluated in vitro using the nude rat-gastric cancer xenograft system. S-1 alone or DOC alone showed antitumor activity, and the antitumor activity was synergistic when two drugs were combined. In clinical settings, the schedule was S-1 80 mg/m2 (day 1-14, orally) and DOC (day 1 and day 15, intravenously) followed by a 2-week rest. In phase I study, the dose of DOC was evaluated, and a recommended dose for phase II was determined as 35 mg/m2. The entry for phase II study was completed, and the preliminary results of 33 patients showed the response rate of 21.2%. The incidence of more than grade 3 adverse effects was 29%(neutropenia, leukocytopenia, anorexia and mucositis). The S-1 +biweekly DOC combination therapy can be a candidate for outpatient chemotherapy for advanced or recurrent gastric cancer.     

热疗联合顺铂与多西他赛化疗治疗晚期胃癌腹水的临床观察

为了探讨热疗联合化疗治疗晚期胃癌腹水的临床疗效,对9例伴有腹水的晚期胃癌患者,利用内生场局部热疗仪治疗腹部转移病灶,加温至41℃,持续1h,配合顺铂40 mg/m2腹腔给药,多西他赛30 mg/m2静脉滴入化疗,均每周1次,连续3周为1个周期.观察腹水疗效、腹部实体病灶缓解程度和热化疗后的不良反应.结果热化疗后9例患者中有3例腹水消退,6例腹水得到控制;腹部可测量病灶部分缓解4例,稳定2例;没有出现热化疗不良反应叠加.初步研究结果提示,热疗联合顺铂腹腔给药与多西他赛静脉滴入能够较好控制晚期胃癌腹水,并可获得较好的局部病灶缓解.     

多西紫杉醇及氟尿嘧啶辅助化疗治疗BorrmannIV型胃癌的临床研究

目的观察多西紫杉醇联合顺铂及氟尿嘧啶/亚叶酸钙(5-Fu/CF)方案新辅助化疗治疗BorrmannIV型胃癌的疗效。方法自2002年7月至2004年7月,将55例BorrmannIV型胃癌分为两组,新辅助化疗组29例(NCT组),术前给予多西紫杉醇75mg/m2,第1天,静脉点滴;顺铂30mg/m2,第1~3天,静脉点滴;5-Fu500mg/m2,第1~5天,静脉点滴;亚叶酸钙200mg/m2于5-Fu前30min冲入,每3周为1个周期,共3个周期。术后又给予3个周期化疗。对照组26例(非NCT组),在术后给予6个周期的化疗。观察新辅助化疗后肿瘤原发病灶的缓解情况、手术根治切除率、术后病理缓解率、切缘癌残留以及淋巴结转移情况及毒性反应等。结果29例BorrmannIV型胃癌患者经新辅助化疗后,临床有效率RR(CR PR)为58.6%,病理缓解率为6.8%,临床表现为原发肿瘤缩小,淋巴转移减少,降低了临床分期,同对照组比,提高了手术根治切除率,并降低术后切缘癌残留率,延长了患者生存期。毒性反应轻,无严重感染和死亡病例。结论采用多西紫杉醇联合顺铂及氟尿嘧啶/亚叶酸钙(5-Fu/CF)的方案进行BorrmannIV型胃癌的新辅助化疗,疗效显著,患者耐受性良好。     

重组人血管内皮抑素联合多西他赛、铂类和氟尿嘧啶类一线治疗进展期胃癌的临床观察

目的 探讨重组人血管内皮抑素（恩度）联合多西他赛、铂类和氟尿嘧啶类一线治疗进展期胃癌的疗效和安全性。方法 回顾性分析2011年1月至2013年6月收治的进展期胃癌患者25例。17例接受多西他赛、奥沙利铂和氟尿嘧啶（DOF）方案：多西他赛40mg/m2静滴,d1;奥沙利铂85mg/m2静滴,d2;氟尿嘧啶400mg/m2静滴,600mg/m2持续泵入22h,d2～d3,2周为1周期。8例接受多西他赛、顺铂和卡培他滨（DCX）方案：多西他赛40mg/m2静滴,d1;顺铂25mg/m2静滴,d2～d3;卡培他滨1000mg/m2口服,每天2次,d1～d8,2周为1周期。25例均接受恩度15mg/天静滴,d1～d10。根据RECIST 1.1版标准评价近期疗效,根据NCI CTC 3.0版标准评价毒副反应,同时随访无进展生存期（PFS）和总生存期（OS）。结果 24例患者可评价疗效,其中获PR 10 例,SD 6 例,PD 8 例;有效率为417%,疾病控制率为667%。毒副反应以消化道反应和骨髓抑制为主,主要3～4级毒副反应为中性粒细胞减少（6例）,仅1例患者出现心脏毒性。中位随访时间146个月,中位PFS为 80个月,中位OS 为110个月。结论 恩度联合多西他赛、铂类和氟尿嘧啶类一线治疗进展期胃癌疗效确切,安全性良好,值得进一步研究。     

A randomized phase III trial of oral S-1 plus cisplatin versus docetaxel plus cisplatin in Japanese patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: TCOG0701 CATS trial

BackgroundPlatinum-based two-drug combination chemotherapy has been standard of care for patients with advanced nonsmall-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The primary aim was to compare overall survival (OS) of patients with advanced NSCLC between the two chemotherapy regimens. Secondary end points included progression-free survival (PFS), response, safety, and quality of life (QoL).Patients and methodsPatients with previously untreated stage IIIB or IV NSCLC, an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0–1 and adequate organ function were randomized to receive either oral S-1 80 mg/m²/day on days 1–21 plus cisplatin 60 mg/m² on day 8 every 4–5 weeks, or docetaxel 60 mg/m² on day 1 plus cisplatin 80 mg/m² on day 1 every 3–4 weeks, both up to six cycles.ResultsA total of 608 patients from 66 sites in Japan were randomized to S-1 plus cisplatin (n = 303) or docetaxel plus cisplatin (n = 305). OS for oral S-1 plus cisplatin was noninferior to docetaxel plus cisplatin [median survival, 16.1 versus 17.1 months, respectively; hazard ratio = 1.013; 96.4% confidence interval (CI) 0.837–1.227]. Significantly higher febrile neutropenia (7.4% versus 1.0%), grade 3/4 neutropenia (73.4% versus 22.9%), grade 3/4 infection (14.5% versus 5.3%), and grade 1/2 alopecia (59.3% versus 12.3%) were observed in the docetaxel plus cisplatin than in the S-1 plus cisplatin. There were no differences found in PFS or response between the two arms. QoL data investigated by EORTC QLQ-C30 and LC-13 favored the S-1 plus cisplatin.ConclusionOral S-1 plus cisplatin is not inferior to docetaxel plus cisplatin and is better tolerated in Japanese patients with advanced NSCLC.Clinical trial numberUMIN000000608.     

A case of gastric cancer treated with modified docetaxel, cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil(mDCF)with ingestion inability

The standard regimen of S-1 and cisplatin is not adaptable for patients with gastric cancer with an ingestion inability. A 74- year-old man was revealed to have unresectable gastric cancer with severe pyloric stenosis(cT4, cN3, cH1, cP0, cStage IV). He was treated with systemic chemotherapy using modified docetaxel, cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil(mDCF). He had manageable neutropenia(grade 3 and 4)during his treatment. CT findings after 3 courses showed reduced primary tumor and metastatic lesions. A curative operation was performed based on the effective response with downstaging. Palliative surgery was considered before receiving chemotherapy. mDCF therapy is one of the recommended options for gastric cancer with an ingestion inability.     

Epirubicin, cisplatin and docetaxel combination therapy for metastatic gastric cancer.

BACKGROUND: Docetaxel is a new agent with activity in metastatic gastric cancer. This phase II study was designed to evaluate the activity and safety of an epirubicin, cisplatin and docetaxel combination in patients with this disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Forty-six patients with gastric adenocarcinoma with measurable distant metastasis were eligible for the study. Patients received epirubicin 50 mg/m(2) and docetaxel 60 mg/m(2), on day 1, and cisplatin 60 mg/m(2) on day 2. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor 300 mug/day subcutaneously was given on days 5 and 6. Cycles were repeated every 3 weeks for a maximum of eight courses. RESULTS: All patients were evaluable for response and toxicity. Two complete and 21 partial responses were observed, with an overall response rate of 50% [95% confidence interval (CI) 36% to 64%]. Stable disease was observed in 13 patients (28%) and progressive disease in 10 patients (22%). The median time to progression was 6 months (95% CI 5-7) and the median overall survival was 11.2 months (95% CI 8.5-13.9). Grade 3/4 neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and anemia occurred in 46%, 7% and 13% of patients, respectively. There were five episodes of febrile neutropenia in four patients. Other grade 3 toxicities included mucositis in three patients (6.5%), vomiting in four patients (8.7%) and diarrhea in one patient (2%). There were no cardiac toxicity, severe neurotoxicity or treatment-related deaths. CONCLUSIONS: The epirubicin, cisplatin and docetaxel combination is an active and well tolerated novel chemotherapy regimen for treating metastatic gastric cancer and deserves further evaluation in randomized studies.     

泰索帝联合顺铂治疗蒽环类药物耐药的晚期乳腺癌的临床研究

目的研究泰索帝联合顺铂治疗蒽环类药物耐药的晚期乳腺癌的疗效和安全性。方法28例蒽环类药物治疗失败的晚期乳腺癌患者均接受泰索帝联合顺铂方案治疗泰索帝75mg/m2静滴,第1天;顺铂80mg/m2静滴,第1天或分3天给予;每3周重复,完成3个周期化疗后评价疗效,有效病例4周后确认。结果28例患者均可评价疗效,CR3例,PR13例,SD11例,PD1例,总有效率(CR PR)57.1%(16/28)。主要不良反应为骨髓抑制。结论泰索帝联合顺铂是治疗蒽环类药物耐药的晚期乳腺癌的有效化疗方案,不良反应能够耐受。