5-Fluorouracil and mitomycin C in advanced breast cancer

Radiother Oncol. 1986 Jun;6(2):121-6. doi: 10.1016/s0167-8140(86)80018-4.

Abstract

Fifty-seven patients with advanced breast cancer were treated with a combination of 5-fluorouracil and mitomycin C (FuMi). Fifty-three were previously treated with hormones and/or cytotoxic drugs. Complete and partial remissions (CR, PR) were seen in 16%, stationary disease in 46%, and progressive disease in 38%. The mean time to remission was 4.5 (CR) to 4.0 (PR) months. The toxicity was mild and consisted mainly of thrombocytopenia. The FuMi-regimen may be a useful alternative in advanced breast cancer, at least in progression after previous systemic therapy, and if a moderate toxicity is considered important.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Breast Neoplasms / blood
  • Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Breast Neoplasms / mortality
  • Female
  • Fluorouracil / administration & dosage*
  • Fluorouracil / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Parenteral
  • Leukocyte Count
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitomycin
  • Mitomycins / administration & dosage*
  • Mitomycins / adverse effects
  • Platelet Count
  • Thrombocytopenia / chemically induced

Substances

  • Mitomycins
  • Mitomycin
  • Fluorouracil