title: [Does CDDP have radiosensitizing properties in the treatment of solid tumors in advanced stage?].
abstract: Various experimental and clinical studies have signalled the radiosensitizing properties of CDDP (Cis-dichloro diammine platinum). Twenty eight patients with advanced solid tumours were included in a pilot study incorporating classic fraction (2.00 Gy X 5 weeks) radiotherapy and weekly doses of 30 g/sq.m CDDP. A complete response was obtained in 21 patients with 11 of them NED at a mean follow-up period of 4-16 months. The toxicity of the treatment was low and no kidney damage or ototoxicity was encountered. The results obtained by the combined treatment are encouraging but a correct assessment will require a randomised trial on a bigger patient sample.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D002945:Cisplatin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011838:Radiation-Sensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D011838:Radiation-Sensitizing Agents; D002945:Cisplatin
vernacular_title: Ha il CDDP proprietà radiosensibilizzanti nel trattamento di tumori solidi in stadio avanzato?