title: Phase II study of high-dose paclitaxel in platinum-refractory epithelial ovarian cancer.
abstract: The purposes of this study were to determine the efficacy of paclitaxel, using a dose of 200 mg/m2 intravenous continuous infusion over 24 hours every three weeks in the treatement of platinum-refractory epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) and to evaluate the toxicities. Eligibility criteria included: histologically proven EOC, platinum resistance, measurable disease, Zubrod performance status grade 0-2, expected survival of > 3 months and adequate hematological function. Response was assessed at three-cycle intervals or earlier if required. Twenty-one patients were recruited in this study. The response rate was 52% (2 CR, 9 PR) with a median duration of response of six months. The median progression-free interval was eight months and the median survival was 12 months. Leukopenia was the predominant toxic effect. Eighty-six percent of patients required granulocyte-colony stimulation factor (G-CSF). All patients had alopecia grade 3. In conclusion, high-dose paclitaxel is active in platinum-refractory EOC with manageable toxicities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wilailak
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tresukosol
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Linasmita
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Termrungruanglert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000972:Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D002945:Cisplatin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018572:Disease-Free Survival; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D019008:Drug Resistance, Neoplasm; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D017239:Paclitaxel / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016019:Survival Analysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000972:Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic; D017239:Paclitaxel; D002945:Cisplatin