Effectiveness of combined therapy in patients with clear cell carcinoma of the kidney
Muc-Wierzgoń, M.; Ziółko, E.; Madej, K.
Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego 2(12): 373-375
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 1426-9686 PMID: 9424327 Document Number: 476919
The paper presents preliminary results of a combined therapy consisted of INF-alpha, TNF-alpha and Vinblastine administrated to 12 patients with advanced clear cell carcinoma of kidney. All patients accrued into this protocol underwent unsuccessful conventional oncological treatment. In 2 subjects the treatment was interrupted because of acute adverse events during the first course of the combined therapy. In the remaining group: 3 patients showed long term partial remission (PR) (follow up time up to 9.5 months) and 4 patients responded with minor/stable disease. The disease progression was observed in 2 patients.