Pilot study-previously treated advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Shirahama, S.; Aritomi, T.; Takeo, S.; Ando, K.; Wakamatsu, S.-i.; Kumagawa, M.; Ichinose, I.; Tamura, K.
Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer and ChemoTherapy 31(13): 2133-2137
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0385-0684 PMID: 15628758 Document Number: 572907
This pilot study was performed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of weekly paclitaxel (TXL) administration by 1-hour infusion. A total of 10 patients with previously-treated advanced non-small cell cancer (NSCLC) were treated with weekly paclitaxel. TXL was administered weekly at a dose of 80 mg/m2, 3 times in a 4-week cycle, or 6 times in an 8-week cycle. A total of 6 patients achieved partial response, although no complete responses were observed. Median time to progression was 5 months (2-11 months). Grade 4 leukopenia occurred in one patient, and grade 3 neutropenia was observed in one patient. Severe non-hematological toxicity was uncommon; grade 1 neuropathy in 2 patients. This regimen had good clinical efficacy with low toxicity in outpatients with advanced NSCLC.