title: Docetaxel-carboplatin as first line chemotherapy for epithelial ovarian cancer.
abstract: A prospective, non-randomized, multicentre, open, dose-finding study of a carboplatin-docetaxel (C-D) combination as first-line chemotherapy in FIGO stage Ic-IV epithelial ovarian cancer. C-D was given 3-weekly for 6 planned cycles, with a 3-day prophylactic dexamethasone regimen (8 mg b.i.d.). 139 eligible patients (Pts) (median age 56 years, range 28-85) were given a total of 750 cycles of chemotherapy in 5 cohorts: Co1, 32 pts, 169 cycles (C at AUC 5 + D 60 mg/m(2)); Co2, 22 pts, 122 cycles (5 + 75), Co3, 29 pts, 156 cycles (6 + 75), Co4, 27 pts, 146 cycles (7 + 75), Co5, 30 pts, 157 cycles (6 + 85). 110 patients (79%) completed 6 cycles; 17 (12%) stopped due to toxicity. 104 patients (75%) had CTC grade IV neutropenia, and 5 patients (4%) had this associated with fever. There were 2 probable treatment-related deaths. Only 8 patients (6%) experienced grade II-III neurotoxicity (all sensory; no motor > grade I). The maximum tolerated dose was reached in cohorts 4 and 5, and the dose limiting toxicities were myelosuppression and diarrhoea. The overall response rate for the study was 66% (49/74); CA125 response was 75% (70/93). Median progression-free survival was 16.6 months (95% CI 13.3-19.1). Recommended doses are carboplatin AUC 5 (via(51)Cr EDTA) or AUC 6 (if calculated) plus docetaxel 75 mg/m(2). A randomized trial comparing this regimen with carboplatin-paclitaxel has just completed recruitment.
authors.affiliation: CRC Department of Medical Oncology, Beatson Oncology Centre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, G11 6NT.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Vasey
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Atkinson
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Coleman
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Crawford
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cruickshank
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Eggleton
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fleming
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Graham
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Parkin
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Paul
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Reed
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Kaye
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016190:Carboplatin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D003248:Constipation / Q000139:chemically induced; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000139:chemically induced; D000077143:Docetaxel; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005221:Fatigue / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009325:Nausea / Q000139:chemically induced; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D017239:Paclitaxel / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016019:Survival Analysis; D043823:Taxoids; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014839:Vomiting / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D043823:Taxoids; D000077143:Docetaxel; D016190:Carboplatin; D017239:Paclitaxel