Objective:To evaluate the clinical effects and adverse reactions of Docetaxel and Thalidomide in treating advanced androgen independent prostate cancer(AIPC).Methods:12 cases of advanced AIPC were given a combined tre...Objective:To evaluate the clinical effects and adverse reactions of Docetaxel and Thalidomide in treating advanced androgen independent prostate cancer(AIPC).Methods:12 cases of advanced AIPC were given a combined treatment of Docetaxel and Thalidomide, with Docetaxel 75 mg/m2 on day 1 and Thalidomide 100 mg per day as initial dose and 300 mg as terminal dose by an increase of 50 mg every week.Results:The post-treatment values of prostate specific antigen(PSA) were normal(< 4 ng/L) in 10 patients, less than 50% of pretreatment value in one patient, and no significant change in one patient.The median survival time was 14 months and period of the median symptoms reduction was 16.3 months.Common adverse reactions were tolerable, including nausea, vomiting, leukopenia, anemia and thrombocytopenia.Conclusion:The regimen of Docetaxel combined with Thalidomide was effective and tolerable in the treatment of advanced AIPC.展开更多
文摘Objective:To evaluate the clinical effects and adverse reactions of Docetaxel and Thalidomide in treating advanced androgen independent prostate cancer(AIPC).Methods:12 cases of advanced AIPC were given a combined treatment of Docetaxel and Thalidomide, with Docetaxel 75 mg/m2 on day 1 and Thalidomide 100 mg per day as initial dose and 300 mg as terminal dose by an increase of 50 mg every week.Results:The post-treatment values of prostate specific antigen(PSA) were normal(< 4 ng/L) in 10 patients, less than 50% of pretreatment value in one patient, and no significant change in one patient.The median survival time was 14 months and period of the median symptoms reduction was 16.3 months.Common adverse reactions were tolerable, including nausea, vomiting, leukopenia, anemia and thrombocytopenia.Conclusion:The regimen of Docetaxel combined with Thalidomide was effective and tolerable in the treatment of advanced AIPC.
