Docetaxel for 15 patients with paclitaxel-resistant advanced non-small cell lung cancer / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To determine the efficacy and toxicity of docetaxel in patients with paclitaxel-resistant advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods The clinical data from 15 patients with NSCLC who were admitted in the Shanghai Chest Hospital from January 2005 to May 2008 were retrospectively analyzed. The effects and toxicities of the second-line treatment were assessed. The progression-free survival time(PFS) and overall survival time(OS) were analyzed. Results The disease control rate was 66.7 %, with a progression-free survival time of 6 months, and a overall survival time of 17.3 months. The 1-year survival rate was 63.3 %. The toxic effects were as expected. Conclusion The doeetaxel-based agent is active in patients with paelitaxel-resistant advanced NSCLC.

Challenges and common sense of PS≥2 patients with non-small cell lung cancer / 肿瘤研究与临床

The performance status(PS)≥2 patients with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) are short of effective management.The phase Ⅱ/Ⅲ clinical trails of target therapy of anti EFGR of VEGFR have already got promise results.This article expatiates the actuality and development of the chemotherapy and novel target therapy for the PS≥2 patients with NSCLC.