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Mesothelioma treatment details. Alternative.

University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States.

Survival: monthsCountry:United States
Toxiciy Grade:3City/State/Province:Houston, Texas
Treatments:AlternativeHospital:University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Drugs:Journal:Link
Date:Mar 2001

Description:

Patients: This Phase I trial involved 49 patients with a variety of different cancers. Three of the 49 patients had mesothelioma.

Treatment: The treatment consisted of an extract from green tea (Camellia sinensis).

Toxicity: Toxicities included grade 3 constipation, and grade 2 palpitations, fatigue, vomiting, pain, and cough.

Results: The median duration of therapy was only two months. There were no major responses and overall survival was not discussed.

Support: Ito En, Ltd provided research support. This company markets green tea extract.

Correspondence: Katherine M.W. Pisters, MD





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