title: Phase II trial of cisplatin for adenocarcinoma of unknown primary site. IKZ/IKO Clinical Research Group.
abstract: The activity of cisplatin against advanced metastatic adenocarcinoma of unknown primary site (ACUP) was evaluated in 21 patients. Cisplatin (100 mg/m2) was given as a 4-h continuous infusion every 3 weeks, with appropriate fluids and diuretics. The overall response rate was 19% with 1 complete remission for 12 months and 3 partial remissions lasting from 4 to 7 months. 7 patients achieved stable disease and in 9 patients the disease was progressive. The median duration of response was 6.5 months. The median survival 7.5 months. The median survival of the total patient group was 5 months (range 1-18 months). Toxicity comprised mainly nausea and vomiting, mild creatinine elevation and leukocytopenia. Slight ototoxicity was observed in 6 patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Wagener
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: de Mulder
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Burghouts
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Croles
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000556:secondary*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002945:Cisplatin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009382:Neoplasms, Unknown Primary / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012074:Remission Induction
chemical_list: D002945:Cisplatin