title: Phase I-II study of vinorelbine (Navelbine) plus cisplatin in advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
abstract: 32 patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer previously untreated by chemotherapy were included in a phase I-II study in order to determine the feasibility of the combination of vinorelbine and cisplatin, each administered at its optimal dose, i.e. 30 mg/m2 weekly and 120 mg/m2 every 4-6 weeks, respectively. There were 27 males and 5 females with a mean age of 55 years and a median performance status of 80%. 13 had locally advanced disease and 19 had distant metastases at the time of inclusion. Our study demonstrated the feasibility of this protocol. Dose intensities could be maximised by adapting vinorelbine doses rather than by postponing treatment in the event of neutropenia. Both response rate (33%) and overall survival of the population (median 11 months) justify further studies.
authors.affiliation: Institut Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Berthaud
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Le Chevalier
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ruffie
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Baldeyrou
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Arriagada
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Besson
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tursz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002289:Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002945:Cisplatin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009503:Neutropenia / Q000139:chemically induced; D014747:Vinblastine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D000077235:Vinorelbine
chemical_list: D014747:Vinblastine; D002945:Cisplatin; D000077235:Vinorelbine