Cisplatin, doxorubicin, and cyclophosphamide chemotherapy for advanced endometrial carcinoma

Cancer Treat Rep. 1985 May;69(5):465-7.

Abstract

Nine of 19 patients (47%) with widespread or recurrent endometrial carcinoma responded to chemotherapy with cisplatin, doxorubicin, and cyclophosphamide. Two complete clinical responses and seven partial responses were achieved. A "second-look" laparotomy documented the complete response in one patient. The addition of cisplatin to doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide increased toxicity without increasing the antitumor activity previously reported for the two-drug combination. Performance status had a marked influence on response, while sites of metastases, amount of residual disease, and histologic grade did not affect the response rate. A schema for the treatment of patients with endometrial carcinoma with progestins and/or cytotoxic chemotherapy is suggested.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / adverse effects
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Cisplatin / administration & dosage
  • Cyclophosphamide / administration & dosage
  • Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Receptors, Progesterone / analysis
  • Uterine Neoplasms / analysis
  • Uterine Neoplasms / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Receptors, Progesterone
  • Doxorubicin
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Cisplatin