High-dose methotrexate therapy.
Eighty-six adults with malignant disease were given high doses of methotrexate with folinic acid rescue, with acceptable toxicity. Protocal violations in two cases led to death. The results of therapy in some diagnostic groups are encouraging.
D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000188:drug therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D002955:Leucovorin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000188:drug therapy; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*
D002955:Leucovorin; D008727:Methotrexate