Sequential continuous infusion with doxorubicin and vinblastine: an effective chemotherapy combination for patients with advanced breast cancer previously treated with cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, 5-FU, vincristine, and prednisone.
Forty-two patients with metastatic breast carcinoma previously treated with a combination of cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and 5-FU, with or without vincristine or prednisone, were treated at relapse with a sequential combination of doxorubicin and vinblastine given by continuous infusion. Two patients achieved complete remission and 16 achieved partial remission for a total response rate of 43%. The median time to progression for responders and patients with stable disease was 10 and 4 months, respectively. Neutropenia was the major toxic effect but did not lead to any fatality.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004317:Doxorubicin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D005472:Fluorouracil / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014747:Vinblastine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014750:Vincristine / Q000008:administration & dosage
D014750:Vincristine; D014747:Vinblastine; D004317:Doxorubicin; D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D005472:Fluorouracil; D011241:Prednisone; D008727:Methotrexate