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Mesothelioma treatment details. Chemotherapy.

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States.

Survival: monthsCountry:United States
Toxiciy Grade:5City/State/Province:Columbus, Ohio
Treatments:ChemotherapyHospital:Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Drugs:Journal:Link
Date:May 2004

Description:

Patients: This Phase II study involved 27 patients with malignant mesothelioma.

Treatment: The treatment consisted of the administration of the chemotherapy drug, capecitabine (xeloda),

Toxicity: One patient died of treatment related diarrhea, dehydration, fever and neutropenia. Other grade 3-4 toxicities included hematologic, hypertension, fatigue, dermatological, anorexia, dehydration, diarrhea, nausea, stomatitis/pharyngitis, infection, and pain.

Results: Median survival was 4.9 months.

Correspondence: Gregory A. Otterson, MD





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