title: Oxaliplatin in tumors other than colorectal cancer.
abstract: Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) has demonstrated significant activity in a variety of tumor types in addition to colorectal cancer. Several studies have reported on the effectiveness of oxaliplatin as single-agent treatment or in combination with cisplatin (Platinol) or paclitaxel (Taxol) in pretreated advanced ovarian cancer patients, with promising data reported for the combination of oxaliplatin and cisplatin as first-line therapy. Other small studies have shown the activity of single-agent oxaliplatin in anthracycline-resistant metastatic breast cancer and refractory non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Data have also demonstrated the activity of oxaliplatin in combination with gemcitabine (Gemzar) in advanced pancreatic cancer. In recurrent germ-cell cancer, a "biplatin" regimen of oxaliplatin plus cisplatin was found to be effective salvage therapy. Data from these studies indicate that oxaliplatin is active in both platinum-resistant disease and in tumor types that have previously been unresponsive to platinum treatment. Moreover, it enhances the effect of cisplatin or carboplatin, which is a striking demonstration of differing mechanisms of action. Ongoing and planned trials will evaluate the efficacy of oxaliplatin in other disease settings and combinations.
authors.affiliation: Wayne State University/Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, Michigan, USA. lorussop@karmanos.org
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Lorusso
mesh_terms: D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002945:Cisplatin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017322:Clinical Trials, Phase II as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009944:Organoplatinum Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000077150:Oxaliplatin; D017239:Paclitaxel / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D009944:Organoplatinum Compounds; D000077150:Oxaliplatin; D017239:Paclitaxel; D002945:Cisplatin