[A case of advanced pancreatic cancer with multiple liver metastasis that improved remarkably with use of low-dose cisplatin and TS-1]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2003 Feb;30(2):293-6.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

The prognosis and QOL of unresectable pancreatic cancer are very poor. A symptomless 60-year-old male was admitted for examination of a high serum CA19-9 level. Following ultrasound and abdominal CT, we diagnosed unresectable advanced pancreatic cancer with multiple liver metastasis. After we obtained his informed consent, we administered continuous infusion of 5-FU and low-dose cisplatin (CDDP) infusion (low-dose FP therapy) for 3 weeks. He then underwent combination chemotherapy with low-dose CDDP and TS-1 on an outpatient basis. During the chemotherapy, he did not experience any major adverse event and his QOL was relatively good. On follow-up CT 3 months later, the primary tumor in the pancreas was found to be stable. However, the size and number of liver tumors were remarkably reduced. The serum CA19-9 level had also remarkably decreased from 48,300 U/ml to 1,480 U/ml. In conclusion, the combination chemotherapy using low-dose CDDP and TS-1 can be effective in cases of unresectable pancreatic cancer with multiple liver metastasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / drug therapy*
  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Cisplatin / administration & dosage
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Drug Combinations
  • Fluorouracil / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Oxonic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Pyridines / administration & dosage
  • Quality of Life
  • Tegafur / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Drug Combinations
  • Pyridines
  • S 1 (combination)
  • Tegafur
  • Oxonic Acid
  • Cisplatin
  • Fluorouracil