title: Cis-platinum, doxorubicin, and methotrexate treatment for recurrent cervical cancer.
abstract: A combination of cis-platinum, doxorubicin (Adriamycin), and methotrexate was used to treat 28 patients with recurrent cervical cancer. Seven patients achieved a partial response with a median duration of ten months. Two patients achieved a complete response with a median duration of 14 months. The overall response rate was 32%. Ten patients with stable disease had a median progression-free interval of 4.5 months. Toxicity was acceptable.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000188:drug therapy; D002945:Cisplatin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004317:Doxorubicin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011379:Prognosis; D011446:Prospective Studies; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D004317:Doxorubicin; D002945:Cisplatin; D008727:Methotrexate