A Phase II Study of Paclitaxel Plus Carboplatin as First-Line Chemotherapy for Women with Metastatic Breast Carcinoma.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2000
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This Phase II multicenter study evaluated the efficacy and toxicity of paclitaxel (200 mg/m(2) by 3-hour infusion) with carboplatin (area under the curve 6 mg/mL per minute) administered every 3 weeks as first-line therapy for women with metastatic breast carcinoma.
METHODS: Eligible patients had measurable metastatic disease and an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0-2. Prior adjuvant chemotherapy, including anthracycline-based therapy, was allowed, as was prior hormonal therapy as part of either adjuvant treatment or treatment for metastasis. Prior therapy with taxanes or platinum was not allowed.
RESULTS: A total of 53 patients were enrolled in this study, with 50 patients evaluable for response and toxicity. The overall response rate was 62% (95% confidence interval ¿CI, 48-75%); 16% of patients had complete responses and 46% had partial responses. The median time to progression was 7.3 months (95% CI, 5.9-12.9), and the 12-month survival estimate was 72% (95% CI, 61-86%). Therapy was generally well tolerated. Grade 3-4 neutropenia was the predominant toxicity, observed in 82% of patients, but there were no episodes of febrile neutropenia or sepsis. Hematopoietic growth factors were not routinely necessary. Grade 3 peripheral neuropathy occurred in 16% of patients.
CONCLUSIONS: Paclitaxel (200 mg/m(2)) with carboplatin (area under the curve 6 mg/mL per minute) demonstrated substantial efficacy in patients with metastatic breast carcinoma, and the 12-month survival rate of 72% was encouraging. This therapy represents a viable option for patients with metastatic disease.
Volume
88
Issue
1
First Page
124
Last Page
131
ISSN
0008-543X
Published In/Presented At
Perez, E. A., Hillman, D. W., Stella, P. J., Krook, J. E., Hartmann, L. C., Fitch, T. R., & ... Ingle, J. N. (2000). A phase II study of paclitaxel plus carboplatin as first-line chemotherapy for women with metastatic breast carcinoma. Cancer, 88(1), 124-131.
Disciplines
Medical Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
10618614
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Peer Reviewed for front end display
Peer-Reviewed
Department(s)
Department of Medicine, Hematology-Medical Oncology Division, Department of Medicine Faculty
Document Type
Article