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Limaye S, Patil D, Akolkar D, Srivastava N, Patil R, Apurwa S, Patil S, John J, Gosavi R, Nesargikar P, Kumar P, Datta V, Bose C, Raazi Z, Srinivasan A, Datar R. Response to pazopanib-based combination regimen in a case of FGFR3 amplified gastric adenocarcinoma. Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:e04986. [PMID: 34765202 PMCID: PMC8572349 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Angiogenesis inhibitors (AGI) are not presently used for the treatment of gastric cancers. This report demonstrates that angiogenesis inhibitor can be safely and effectively used in combination with cytotoxic anti-cancer agents for treatment of Gastric cancers.
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- Sewanti Limaye
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research InstituteMumbaiMaharashtraIndia
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- Institute of BioinformaticsBengaluruKarnatakaIndia
- Manipal Academy of Higher EducationManipalKarnatakaIndia
- Somaiya Institute of Research and ConsultancySomaiya Vidyavihar UniversityMumbaiMaharashtraIndia
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A redox probe screens MTHFD1 as a determinant of gemcitabine chemoresistance in cholangiocarcinoma. Cell Death Discov 2021; 7:89. [PMID: 33934113 PMCID: PMC8088434 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-021-00476-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a type of solid tumor derived from the bile duct epithelium that features universal gemcitabine resistance. Here, we utilized a gene-encoded ROS biosensor probe (HyPer3 probe) to sort subpopulations with different redox statuses from CCA cells. The isolated HyPer-low subpopulation CCA cells, which exhibited relatively lower cellular ROS levels, exhibited higher chemoresistance to gemcitabine than HyPer-high subpopulation CCA cells in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, increased expression of MTHFD1 was found in HyPer-low cells. Knocking down MTHFD1 in HyPer-low cells enhanced cellular ROS and restored sensitivity to gemcitabine. Furthermore, the MTHFD1 inhibitor antifolate compound methotrexate (MTX) increased cellular ROS, and combining gemcitabine with MTX effectively suppressed cholangiocarcinoma cell growth. In summary, the MTHFD1 level mediated the heterogeneous cellular redox status in CCA, which resulted in chemoresistance to gemcitabine. Our data suggest a novel strategy for CCA chemotherapy.
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Perri F, Lazzari G, Della Vittoria Scarpati G, Silvano G. Oral vinorelbine: a feasible and safe partner for radiotherapy in the treatment of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Onco Targets Ther 2016; 9:2359-64. [PMID: 27143931 PMCID: PMC4846070 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s103645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) using cisplatin-based doublets represents the standard of care for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), having shown good efficacy and activity in clinical trials. Locally advanced NSCLC occurs frequently in the elderly population, which is often excluded by platinum-based CCRT administration, due to severe associated toxicities. This limitation has been overcome using new-generation drugs such as gemcitabine, docetaxel, paclitaxel, and vinorelbine, which have shown not only to be efficacious but also to have a favorable toxicity spectrum, both in association with cisplatin and as single agents. Vinorelbine is a vinca alkaloid that binds to tubulin, thus inhibiting mitotic microtubule polymerization. Previous studies have clearly demonstrated that vinorelbine acts as a radiosensitizing agent when administered intravenously or orally. Moreover, oral administration of vinorelbine has shown a good clinical safety profile in both elderly and younger patients. Methods A comprehensive review of the literature data regarding use of oral vinorelbine concurrently with radiotherapy in NSCLC was done. Conclusion Single-agent oral vinorelbine may represent an effective therapy option for elderly patients with locally advanced lung cancer. This review has described the use of oral vinorelbine both as a monochemotherapy and in combination with cisplatin in the context of CCRT.
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- Francesco Perri
- Radiation Oncology Department, San Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Taranto, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, San Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Taranto, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, San Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Taranto, Italy; Medical Oncology Unit, San Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Taranto, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, San Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Taranto, Italy
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Morfouace M, Shelat A, Jacus M, Freeman BB, Turner D, Robinson S, Zindy F, Wang YD, Finkelstein D, Ayrault O, Bihannic L, Puget S, Li XN, Olson JM, Robinson GW, Guy RK, Stewart CF, Gajjar A, Roussel MF. Pemetrexed and gemcitabine as combination therapy for the treatment of Group3 medulloblastoma. Cancer Cell 2014; 25:516-29. [PMID: 24684846 PMCID: PMC3994669 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2014.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2013] [Revised: 10/29/2013] [Accepted: 02/18/2014] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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We devised a high-throughput, cell-based assay to identify compounds to treat Group3 medulloblastoma (G3 MB). Mouse G3 MBs neurospheres were screened against a library of approximately 7,000 compounds including US Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs. We found that pemetrexed and gemcitabine preferentially inhibited G3 MB proliferation in vitro compared to control neurospheres and substantially inhibited G3 MB proliferation in vivo. When combined, these two drugs significantly increased survival of mice bearing cortical implants of mouse and human G3 MBs that overexpress MYC compared to each agent alone, while having little effect on mouse MBs of the sonic hedgehog subgroup. Our findings strongly suggest that combination therapy with pemetrexed and gemcitabine is a promising treatment for G3 MBs.
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- Marie Morfouace
- Department of Tumor Cell Biology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Department of Chemical Biology and Therapeutics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Department of Preclinical Pharmacokinetics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Department of Tumor Cell Biology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Department of Tumor Cell Biology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Department of Computational Biology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Department of Computational Biology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Institut Curie/CNRS UMR 3306/INSERM U1005 Building 110, Centre Universitaire, 91405 Orsay, Cedex, France
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- Institut Curie/CNRS UMR 3306/INSERM U1005 Building 110, Centre Universitaire, 91405 Orsay, Cedex, France
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- AP-HP, Department of Neurosurgery, Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital, Université Rene Descartes, 75015 Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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- Department of NeuroOncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Department of Chemical Biology and Therapeutics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Department of NeuroOncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Department of Tumor Cell Biology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA.
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Efficacy of pemetrexed as second-line therapy in advanced NSCLC after either treatment-free interval or maintenance therapy with gemcitabine or erlotinib in IFCT-GFPC 05-02 phase III study. J Thorac Oncol 2014; 8:906-14. [PMID: 23591160 DOI: 10.1097/jto.0b013e31828cb505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Maintenance therapy in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) might lead to resistance to subsequent treatments. IFCT-GFPC 0502 study showed a progression-free survival (PFS) benefit with gemcitabine or erlotinib maintenance compared with observation after cisplatin-gemcitabine chemotherapy. The trial included a pre-defined pemetrexed second-line therapy, allowing post-hoc assessment of its efficacy according to previous maintenance treatment or treatment-free interval. METHODS Stage IIIB/IV NSCLC patients were randomized after four cycles of cisplatin-gemcitabine chemotherapy to either observation or to receive maintenance therapy with gemcitabine or erlotinib. Pemetrexed was given as second-line treatment on disease progression in all arms. PFS and overall survival (OS) were assessed from the beginning of pemetrexed therapy according to randomization arm. RESULTS Of the 464 randomized patients, 360 (78 %) received second-line pemetrexed (130 [84%], 114 [74%], and 116 [75%] in observation, gemcitabine, and erlotinib arm, respectively). Median number of pemetrexed cycles was 3 (1-40) in all arms. Median PFS did not differ between gemcitabine and observation arms (4.2 versus 3.9 months, hazard ratio [HR] [95% confidence interval [CI] 0.81 [0.62-1.06]) or between erlotinib and observation arms (4.2 versus 3.9 months, HR 0.83 [0.64-1.09]). OS data showed a non-significant improvement with gemcitabine arm versus observation arm (8.3 versus 7.5 months, HR 0.81 [0.61-1.07]) or erlotinib arm versus observation arm (9.1 versus 7.5 months, HR 0.80 [0.61-1.05]). Results were similar for non-squamous patients. Grade 3 to 4 treatment-related adverse events (AEs) were comparable in all arms. CONCLUSIONS Maintenance therapy with gemcitabine continuation or erlotinib does not seem to impair efficacy of second-line pemetrexed comparatively to administration after a treatment-free interval.
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Manegold C, Schmid-Bindert G, Pilz LR. Pemetrexed for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2014; 9:1195-209. [DOI: 10.1586/era.09.97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Reber J, Haller S, Leamon CP, Müller C. 177Lu-EC0800 combined with the antifolate pemetrexed: preclinical pilot study of folate receptor targeted radionuclide tumor therapy. Mol Cancer Ther 2013; 12:2436-45. [PMID: 24030631 DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-13-0422-t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Targeted radionuclide therapy has shown impressive results for the palliative treatment of several types of cancer diseases. The folate receptor has been identified as specifically associated with a variety of frequent tumor types. Therefore, it is an attractive target for the development of new radionuclide therapies using folate-based radioconjugates. Previously, we found that pemetrexed (PMX) has a favorable effect in reducing undesired renal uptake of radiofolates. Moreover, PMX also acts as a chemotherapeutic and radiosensitizing agent on tumors. Thus, the aim of our study was to investigate the combined application of PMX and the therapeutic radiofolate (177)Lu-EC0800. Determination of the combination index (CI) revealed a synergistic inhibitory effect of (177)Lu-EC0800 and PMX on the viability of folate receptor-positive cervical (KB) and ovarian (IGROV-1) cancer cells in vitro (CI < 0.8). In an in vivo study, tumor-bearing mice were treated with (177)Lu-EC0800 (20 MBq) and a subtherapeutic (0.4 mg) or therapeutic amount (1.6 mg) of PMX. Application of (177)Lu-EC0800 with PMXther resulted in a two- to four-fold enhanced tumor growth delay and a prolonged survival of KB and IGROV-1 tumor-bearing mice, as compared to the combination with PMXsubther or untreated control mice. PMXsubther protected the kidneys from undesired side effects of (177)Lu-EC0800 (20 MBq) by reducing the absorbed radiation dose. Intact kidney function was shown by determination of plasma parameters and quantitative single-photon emission computed tomography using (99m)Tc-DMSA. Our results confirmed the anticipated dual role of PMX. Its unique features resulted in an improved antitumor effect of folate-based radionuclide therapy and prevented undesired radio-nephrotoxicity.
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- Josefine Reber
- Corresponding Author: Cristina Müller, Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences ETH-PSI-USZ, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232 Villigen-PSI, Switzerland.
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Zhang GZ, Jiao SC, Meng ZT. Pemetrexed plus cisplatin/carboplatin in previously treated locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer patients. J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2010; 29:38. [PMID: 20423465 PMCID: PMC2876099 DOI: 10.1186/1756-9966-29-38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2010] [Accepted: 04/27/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pemetrexed plus cisplatin/carboplatin in locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. Methods Fifty-three locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer patients previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy received pemetrexed 500 mg/m2 plus cisplatin 75 mg/m2 or carboplatin area under the curve (AUC) 5 every 21 days, with dexamethasone, folic acid and vitamin B12 being administered. Results Median age was 52 years. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status was 0-2. Thirty-eight patients had stage IV tumors. Thirty-seven patients had adenocarcinoma (including 6 alveolar carcinoma patients), and fourteen patients had squamous cell carcinoma. Thirty-four patients were treated in second line, 15 in third line, and 4 in fourth line. Seven patients (13.2%) showed partial response; Thirty-six (67.9%) had stable disease. The median progression free survival time was 6.0 months and the median overall survival time was 10.0 months. The 1-year survival rate was 40.9%. Five (9.4%) and four (7.5%) patients experienced grade 3 or 4 leukopenia and thrombocytopenia, respectively. Nonhematological toxicities included grade 3 nausea/vomiting in 1 patient (1.9%), grade 3 rash in 1 patient, grade 4 diarrhea in 1 patient (1.9%) and grade 4 creatinine increase in 1 patient (1.9%). Conclusion Locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy could benefit from pemetrexed plus cisplatin/carboplatin chemotherapy with tolerable adverse events.
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- Guan-Zhong Zhang
- Department of Oncology Medicine, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28# Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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Blakely LJ, Schwartzberg L, Keaton M, Schnell F, Henry D, Epperson A, Walker MS. A phase II trial of pemetrexed and gemcitabine as first line therapy for poor performance status and/or elderly patients with stage IIIB/IV non-small cell lung cancer. Lung Cancer 2009; 66:97-102. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2008.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2008] [Revised: 12/05/2008] [Accepted: 12/13/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Bosch-Barrera J, Montero A, López-Picazo JM, García-Foncillas J, Ferrer M, Yuste JR, Gil-Bazo I. Adult onset Still's disease after first cycle of pemetrexed and gemcitabine for non-small cell lung cancer. Lung Cancer 2008; 64:124-6. [PMID: 19008012 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2008.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2008] [Revised: 09/17/2008] [Accepted: 09/20/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Pemetrexed is a multitargeted antifolate approved for the second-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The combination of pemetrexed with gemcitabine has been studied in several clinical trials showing a promising antitumor activity with a mild toxicity profile. We present the case of a patient who experienced fever, arthralgia, skin rash and high serum ferritin levels after first cycle of this chemotherapy combination, compatible with an adult onset Still's disease. This adverse event has not been previously reported.
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Russo F, Bearz A, Pampaloni G. Pemetrexed single agent chemotherapy in previously treated patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. BMC Cancer 2008; 8:216. [PMID: 18667090 PMCID: PMC2529337 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-8-216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2008] [Accepted: 07/31/2008] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The main objective of this study was to evaluate the safety of second-line pemetrexed in Stage IIIB or IV NSCLC. METHODS Overall, 95 patients received pemetrexed 500 mg/m2 i.v. over Day 1 of a 21-day cycle. Patients also received oral dexamethasone, oral folic acid and i.m. vitamin B12 supplementation to reduce toxicity. NCI CTC 2.0 was used to rate toxicity. All the adverse events were graded in terms of severity and relation to study treatment. Dose was reduced in case of toxicity and treatment was delayed for up to 42 days from Day 1 of any cycle to allow recovering from study drug-related toxicities. Tumor response was measured using the RECIST criteria. RESULTS Patients received a median number of 4 cycles and 97.8% of the planned dose. Overall, 75 patients (78.9% of treated) reported at least one adverse event: 34 (35.8%) had grade 3 as worst grade and only 5 (5.2%) had grade 4. Drug-related events occurred in 57.9% of patients. Neutropenia (8.4%) and leukopenia (6.3 %) were the most common grade 3/4 hematological toxicities. Grade 3 anemia and thrombocytopenia were reported in 3.2% and 2.1% of patients, respectively. Diarrhea (6.3%), fatigue (3.2%) and dyspnea (3.2%) were the most common grade 3/4 non-hematological toxicities. The most common drug-related toxicities (any grade) were pyrexia (11.6%), vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and asthenia (9.5%) and fatigue (8.4%). Tumor Response Rate (CR/PR) in treated patients was 9.2%. The survival at 4.5 months (median follow-up) was 79% and the median PFS was 3.1 months. Twenty patients (21.1%) died mainly because of disease progression. CONCLUSION Patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC could benefit from second-line pemetrexed, with a low incidence of hematological and non-hematological toxicities.
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- Francesca Russo
- Medical Department, Eli Lilly Italia S.p.A. Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy.
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Kalykaki A, Vamvakas L, Agelaki S, Kalbakis K, Vardakis N, Sfakiotaki G, Ignatiadis M, Saridaki Z, Karampeazis A, Karabeazis A, Mavroudis D, Georgoulias V. A Dose Escalation Study of Gemcitabine plus Pemetrexed Administered Biweekly in Patients with Solid Tumors. Oncology 2007; 71:197-203. [PMID: 17641541 DOI: 10.1159/000106069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2006] [Accepted: 04/28/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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PURPOSE The study aimed to determine the maximum tolerated doses (MTDs) and identify the dose-limiting toxicities of the biweekly administration of pemetrexed plus gemcitabine in patients with solid tumors. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with advanced malignancies were treated with escalated doses of gemcitabine and pemetrexed (starting doses 1,250 and 300 mg/m(2), respectively) both given on days 1 and 15 in cycles of 4 weeks. RESULTS Forty-one patients were treated at 7 dose levels. The MTD was reached at the dose of 1,750 mg/m(2) for gemcitabine and 450 mg/m(2) for pemetrexed. Dose-limiting events were grade IV neutropenia, febrile neutropenia and treatment delay due to grade III hematological toxicities. One partial response in a pretreated patient with ovarian cancer was observed, while 4 other patients experienced stable disease. CONCLUSIONS The biweekly administration of gemcitabine plus pemetrexed at the recommended MTDs is safe, well tolerated and demonstrates antitumor activity which merits further evaluation in phase II studies.
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- A Kalykaki
- Department of Medical Oncology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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