摘要
Purpose: Docetaxel, an active agent for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), has demonstrated activity as a radiosensitizer in numerous pre-clinical studies. We conducted a phase I trial to determine the maximum-tolerated dose (MTD) and dose-limiting toxicities (DLT) of weekly Docetaxel, Carboplatin with concurrent thoracic radiation therapy (TRT) in patients with unresectable stage III NSCLC. Patients and methods: In this phase I clinical trial, Docetaxel was administered weekly as a 1-h intravenous infusion for 6 weeks with a starting dose of 20 mg/m2. Docetaxel doses were escalated by 10 mg/m2 increments in successive cohorts of three patients. DLT was defined as grade ≥3 nonhematologic and hematologic toxicity according to RTOG toxicity criteria. Once the DLT of Docetaxel alone was reached, weekly Carboplatin (AUC 2) was added at a DLT-2 dose of Docetaxel (two dose levels below that of dose limiting toxicity). Docetaxel doses were again escalated at 10 mg/m2 increments in successive cohorts of three new patients to define further DLT and MTD of Docetaxel/Carboplatin with TRT. TRT was administered to the primary tumor and regional lymph nodes (40 Gy) followed by a boost to the tumor (20 Gy). Results: Fifteen patients were entered onto this study with Docetaxel alone through three dose escalations (from 20 to 40 mg/m2 weekly). The DLT of weekly Docetaxel/TRT was esophagitis and the MTD was 30 mg/m2 per week for 6 weeks. Nine more patients were added with the Docetaxel/Carboplatin/TRT regimen. The DLT of weekly Docetaxel/Carboplatin with TRT was esophagitis and the MTD of Docetaxel was 20 mg/m2 per week with weekly Carboplatin (AUC 2). There were 2 complete responses and 13 partial responses in 25 evaluable patients (RR 60%). Conclusions: This combination regimen has activity with manageable toxicity in patients with stage III NSCLC. A phase II study is planned to define activity.
原文 | English |
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頁(從 - 到) | 441-449 |
頁數 | 9 |
期刊 | Lung Cancer |
卷 | 34 |
發行號 | 3 |
DOIs | |
出版狀態 | Published - 2001 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- 腫瘤科
- 肺和呼吸系統醫學
- 癌症研究