title: Phase II evaluation of dianhydrogalactitol in the treatment of advanced non-squamous cervical carcinoma. A Gynecologic Oncology Group study.
abstract: In an on-going Phase II evaluation, dianhydrogalactitol (NSC 132313) was administered intravenously to 28 patients with advanced or recurrent non-squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix. The initial dosage was 60 mg/m2/wk with escalation to 75 mg/m2/wk if there were no adverse effects. Twenty-seven patients were evaluable for toxicity and response. There was one complete response and one partial response. Adverse effects were not infrequent but tolerable.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003961:Dianhydrogalactitol / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013402:Sugar Alcohols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D013402:Sugar Alcohols; D003961:Dianhydrogalactitol