Calcium folinate, 5-fluorouracil bolus and continuous infusion combined with cisplatin in advanced esophageal carcinona / 中国癌症杂志
China Oncology
;
(12)2001.
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en Chino
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-675006
ABSTRACT
Purpose:
The aim of this study is to assess the anti tumor efficacy and safety of high dose folinic acid plus 5 fluorouracil bolus and continuous infusion 48 hours combined with cisplatin in treating advanced esophageal carcinoma.Methods:
Thirty patients with advanced esophageal carcinoma were treated with high dose folinic acid plus 5 fluorouracil bolus and continuous infusion 48 hours combined with cisplatin.Results:
There were two complete responses, fourteen partial responses, thirteen no changes and one progressive disease in this series with total response rate of 53.33%. The main side effects include nausea and vomiting, mucositis, bone marrow suppression and alopecia. Other side effects were uncommon. All side effects were tolerable and mild except for nausea vomiting.Conclusions:
High dose folinic acid plus 5 fluorouracil bolus and continuous infusion 48 hours combined with cisplatin may be a safe and effective therapy for the patients with advanced esophageal carcinoma.
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Chino
Revista:
China Oncology
Año:
2001
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