title: Combination of high-dose cyclophosphamide, BCNU, and VP-16-213 followed by autologous marrow rescue in the treatment of relapsed leukemia.
abstract: The combination of high-dose cyclophosphamide, BCNU, and VP-16-213 followed by autologous marrow rescue was evaluated in the treatment of relapsed leukemia refractory to normal-dose chemotherapy. Cyclophosphamide was given at a total dose of 4.5 g/m2, BCNU at a dose of 300 mg/m2, and VP-16-213 at a dose of 600 mg/m2. Seven high-dose treatments followed by marrow rescue were administered to six patients. Two patients achieved complete remissions, three had partial remissions, and one achieved a minimal response. The toxicity of this regimen was moderate.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation; D002330:Carmustine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005047:Etoposide / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007938:Leukemia / Q000628:therapy*; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000628:therapy; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011034:Podophyllotoxin / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D012008:Recurrence; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
chemical_list: D005047:Etoposide; D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D011034:Podophyllotoxin; D002330:Carmustine