Long-term survival and complete response to adriamycin and etoposide in a case of hepatocellular carcinoma

Tumori. 1986 Aug 31;72(4):409-11. doi: 10.1177/030089168607200412.

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma has a poor prognosis and is poorly responsive to systemic chemotherapy. Here we describe a case with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma who achieved a complete response and has survived for more than 2 years, following treatment with a combination of adriamycin and etoposide (VP 16-213).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / drug therapy*
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / mortality
  • Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
  • Etoposide / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Liver Neoplasms / mortality
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Etoposide
  • Doxorubicin