Abstract
Both irinotecan (CPT-11, Camptosar) and paclitaxel have been shown to have single-agent activity in adenocarcinomas of the esophagus and gastric cardia. A phase I trial of the combination at UCLA established the dose as irinotecan at 225 mg/m2 and paclitaxel at 100 mg/m2 every 3 weeks. Preliminary data from a phase II trial of this regimen in adenocarcinomas of the gastroesophageal junction show good tolerability and promising activity (response rate of 27%), even in previously treated patients.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 13-15 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.) |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 9 Suppl 8 |
State | Published - Sep 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Cancer Research