Non-small-cell lung cancer remains a leading cause of death around the world. For most cases, the only chance of cure comes from resection for localised disease, however relapse rates remain high following surgery. Da...Non-small-cell lung cancer remains a leading cause of death around the world. For most cases, the only chance of cure comes from resection for localised disease, however relapse rates remain high following surgery. Data has emerged over recent years regarding the utility of adjuvant chemotherapy for improving disease-free and overall survival of patients following curative resection. This paper reviews the clinical trials that have been conducted in this area along with the studies integrating radiation therapy in the adjuvant setting. The role of prognostic gene signatures are reviewed as well as ongoing clinical trials including those incorporating biological or targeted therapies.展开更多
One of the most important pathways in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) is the epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR) pathway. This pathway affects several crucial processes in tumor development and progression,includ...One of the most important pathways in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) is the epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR) pathway. This pathway affects several crucial processes in tumor development and progression,including tumor cell proliferation,apoptosis regulation,angiogenesis,and metastatic invasion.Targeting EGFR is currently being intensely explored.We are witnessing the development of a number of potential molecular-inhibiting treatments for application in clinical oncology.In the last decade,the tyrosine kinase(TK) domain of the EGFR was identified in NSCLC patients,and it has responded very well with a dramatic clinical improvement to TK inhibitors such are gefitinib and erlotinib.Unfortunately,there were primary and/or secondary resistance to these treatments,as shown by clinical trials.Subsequent molecular biology studies provided some explanations for the drug resistance phenomenon.The molecular mechanisms of resistance need to be clarified.An in-depth understanding of these targeted-therapy resistance may help us explore new strategies for overcoming or reversing the resistance to these inhibitors for the future of NSCLC treatment.展开更多
Lung cancer is responsible for the most cancer deaths worldwide with an incidence that is still rising. One third of patients have unresectable stage ⅢA or stage ⅢB disease. The standard of care for locally advanced...Lung cancer is responsible for the most cancer deaths worldwide with an incidence that is still rising. One third of patients have unresectable stage ⅢA or stage ⅢB disease. The standard of care for locally advanceddisease in patients with good performance status consists of combined modality therapy in particular concurrent chemoradiotherapy. But despite a lot of efforts done in the past, local control and survival of patients with unresectable stage Ⅲ non-small-cell lung cancer(NSCLC) remains poor. Improving outcomes for patients with unresectable stage Ⅲ NSCLC has therefore been an area of ongoing research. Research has focused on improving systemic therapy, improving radiation therapy or adding a maintenance therapy to consolidate the initial therapy. Also implementation of newer targeted therapies and immunotherapy has been investigated as well as the option of prophylactic cranial irradiation. This article reviews the latest literature on improving local control and preventing distant metastases. It seems that we have reached a plateau with conventional chemotherapy. Radiotherapy dose escalation did not improve outcome although increasing radiation dose-intensity with new radiotherapy techniques and the use of newer agents, e.g., immunotherapy might be promising. In the future well-designed clinical trials are necessary to prove those promising results.展开更多
47 senile non-parvicellular lung cancer patients at stage Ⅲ or Ⅳ were randomly divided into a treatment group (26 cases) treated by radiotherapy plus traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and a control group (21 cases)...47 senile non-parvicellular lung cancer patients at stage Ⅲ or Ⅳ were randomly divided into a treatment group (26 cases) treated by radiotherapy plus traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and a control group (21 cases) treated only by radiotherapy for observation of the therapeutic effects.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of Tongguanteng(Radix seu Herba Marsdeniae Tenacissimae) extract combined with chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced non-small celllung cancer(NCSLC) comp...OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of Tongguanteng(Radix seu Herba Marsdeniae Tenacissimae) extract combined with chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced non-small celllung cancer(NCSLC) compared with chemotherapy alone.METHODS: Databases including Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Biology Medicine Disc, Wanfang, and MEDLINE were searched until April 1, 2014. Two assessors independently reviewed each trial. The primary outcome was the effective rate(ER) of Tongguanteng(Radix seu Herba Marsdeniae Tenacissimae) extract combined with chemotherapy. The secondary outcomes included quality of life improvement rate(QOLIR) and adverse reactions. Statistical calculations were performed by using Cochrane Collaboration Review Manager 5.2.RESULTS: A total of 888 patients from 15 studies,13 randomized controlled trials(RCT) and two controlled clinical trials, were included. Compared with chemotherapy alone, Tongguanteng(Radix seu Herba Marsdeniae Tenacissimae) extract plus chemotherapy significantly improved ER [Risk ratio(RR) =1.32, 95% CI,(1.14, 1.54)](based on 15 studies) and QOLIR [RR = 2.04, 95% CI,(1.69, 2.47)](based on 13studies). Compared with chemotherapy alone,Tongguanteng(Radix seu Herba Marsdeniae Tenacissimae) extract plus chemotherapy significantly inhibited chemotherapy-induced white blood cell decline [RR = 0.79, 95% CI,(0.70, 0.90)(based on 10 studies), chemotherapy-induced platelet decline[RR = 0.77, 95% CI,(0.60, 0.98)](based on 8 studies),and significantly alleviated nausea and vomiting(NV) [RR = 0.83, 95% CI,(0.71, 0.97)](based on 7studies). There was no significant difference in hemoglobin decline between the two therapies [RR =0.88, 95% CI,(0.70, 1.09)](based on 6 studies).CONCLUSION: This Meta-analysis suggests that Tongguanteng(Radix seu Herba Marsdeniae Tenacissimae) extract combined with chemotherapy may be more efficacious in the treatment of advanced NSCLC than chemotherapy alone. This effect includes enhancing ER and QOLIR, and weakening chemotherapy toxicity. However, large-scale RCTs are required to further investigate the short- and long-term effects of Tongguanteng(Radix seu Herba Marsdeniae Tenacissimae) extract.展开更多
Background The prognosis of R1-resection at the bronchial stump in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unclear.This study intends to identify the prognostic factors and to optimize treatments fo...Background The prognosis of R1-resection at the bronchial stump in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unclear.This study intends to identify the prognostic factors and to optimize treatments for these patients under update conditions.Methods The data of 124 NSCLC patients who underwent R1-resection at the bronchial stump was reviewed.There were 41 patients in the surgery group (S),21 in the postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) group (S+R),30 in the postoperative chemotherapy (POCT) group (S+C),and 32 in the PORT plus POCT group (S+R+C).The constitute proportion in different groups was tested using the X2 method,univariate analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier and log-rank method,and multivariate analysis was done using the Cox hazard regression with entry factors including age,sex,pathological type and stage,classification of the residual disease,and treatment procedure.The process was performed stepwise backward with a maximum iteration of 20 and an entry possibility of 0.05 as well as an excluded possibility of 0.10 at each step.Results In univariate analysis,survival was more favorable for patients with squamous cell carcinoma,early pathological T or N stage,and chemotherapy or radiotherapy.There was no significant difference in the survival for patients with different types of the residual disease,except for the difference between patients with carcinoma in situ and lymphangiosis carcinomatosa (P=0.030).The survival for patients receiving chemoradiotherapy was superior to that for those undergoing surgery alone (P=0.016).In multivariate analysis,the pathological type (HR 2.51,95% CI 1.59 to 3.96,P=0.000),pathological T (HR 1.29,95% CI 1.04 to 1.60,P=-0.021) or N stage (HR 2.04,95% CI 1.40 to 2.98,P=0.000),and chemotherapy (HR 0.24,95% CI 0.13 to 0.43,P=0.000) were independent prognostic factors.Conclusion Patients with squamous cell carcinoma,early pathological T or N stage,or receiving chemotherapy had a more favorable prognosis.展开更多
Background The combination of cisplatin and vinorelbine is an evidence-supported regimen for adjuvant chemotherapy for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). But this doublet has considerable toxicity and unfa...Background The combination of cisplatin and vinorelbine is an evidence-supported regimen for adjuvant chemotherapy for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). But this doublet has considerable toxicity and unfavorable tolerability, and results in poor compliance. The cisplatin and gemcitabine regimen is one of the most active and well-tolerated regimens against advanced NSCLC, but its toxicity and tolerability has not been adequately evaluated in the adjuvant setting. Methods From a lung cancer database we retrospectively reviewed NSCLC patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy of cisplatin (75 mg/m2) and gemcitabine (1250 mg/m2) between January 2005 and December 2011. Postoperative demographics, compliance to adjuvant therapy and toxicity were retrieved from medical records. Results A total of 132 patients met the criteria and were included in the study, 96 were male (72.7%) and 36 were female (27.3%). Median age was 60.5 years old, range 29-75 years, and 41.7% of patients were 〉65 years old. Overall, 68.2% patients received all four planned cycles, and the cumulative dose delivered for gemcitabine was 8333 mg (83.3% of the planned dose) and cisplatin 248 mg (82.7% of the planned dose). There were no treatment-related deaths. Grade 3/4 neutropenia developed in 47 patients (35.6%) and was the predominant hematologic toxicity. Common grade 3/4 non- hematologic toxicities were nausea/vomiting (22.0%), infection (12.3%), and febrile neutropenia (11.4%). Conclusion Cisplatin and gemcitabine are feasible for use in the adjuvant setting with a favorable toxicity profile and superior tolerabilitv compared with Dublished data on cisDlatin and vinorelbine.展开更多
To observe the effects of Yifei Kangliu Yin(YFKLY) in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods:Two hundred and seventy-one patients with NSCLC were randomly divided into three groups, Group A treated only ...To observe the effects of Yifei Kangliu Yin(YFKLY) in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods:Two hundred and seventy-one patients with NSCLC were randomly divided into three groups, Group A treated only by YFKLY, Group B treated by the combination of YFKLY and chemotherapy, and Group C treated only by chemotherapy as the control group for control. Results: (1) Of the 127 cases in Group A, 1 case got complete remission (CR), 13 got partial remission (PR), 89 had no change (NC), and 24 had progression of disease (PD), thus CR+PR+NC accounting for 81.10%; of the 80 patients in Group B, 17 got PR , 53 got NC, 10 got PD, PR+NC accounting for 87.50%; of the 64 cases of chemotherapy group, 7 cases got PR, 39 cases got NC, 18 cases got PD, PR+NC accounting for 71.88% (P<0.01). (2) The metastasis rate was 23.52% in Group A, 20.00% in Group B and 35.71% in Group C respectively after treatment. (3) The 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-year survival rate were 73.09%, 32.01%, 13.18% and 13.18% in Group A, 71.85%, 46.35%, 29.19% and 23.35% in Group B and 37.61%, 13.67%, 9.7% and 0% in Group C. The symptoms were improved, and Karnofsky score was elevated in Group A and B. Conclusion: YFKLY could increase survival rate and quality of life, decrease metastasis rate, and enhance the immune function in NSCLC patients.展开更多
Background Platinum-based chemotherapy has been proved effective in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of first-line chemotherapy with gemcit...Background Platinum-based chemotherapy has been proved effective in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of first-line chemotherapy with gemcitabine plus cisplatin (GEM-Cis) 3-week regimen in routine care of Chinese patients with advanced NSCLC. Methods Two hundred and twenty-one patients with NSCLC stage IIIb or IV were enrolled and 209 were eligible for effectiveness and safety analysis. The median age was 58 (range 29 to 79) years. The percents of cases in stage Ⅳ and stage Ⅲb were 52.2% and 47.8%; of Karnofsky performance score (KPS) less than 80 and 80-100 were 37.3% and 62.7% and of adeno-cancer and non-adeno-cancer were 59.8% and 40.2%. The average number of completed chemotherapy cycles was three. Measures of effectiveness included clinical benefit, significant clinical response (SCR) and adverse effects of GEM-Cis in the treatment of NSCLC at stages Ⅲb/Ⅳ.Results KPS increased from 79±9 at baseline to 86±10 after chemotherapy (P<0.01). Lung cancer symptom scale (LCSS) score of pain, dyspnea and cough increased from 77±24, 74±22 and 63±19 to 92±15, 90±14 and 86± 15, respectively (P<0.01). The clinical benefit rate was 85.2% [95% confidence interval (CI) 80.3%-90.0%]. The SCR was 89.5% (95% CI 85.3%-93.7%). Median survival time was 7.8 months (95% CI 7.1 months-9.1 months). Sixty-four patients (30.6%) experienced an adverse effect that was deemed clinically significant. Only one patient (0.5%) was hospitalized due to chemotherapy related adverse effects. Life-threatening toxicity was observed in two patients (1.0%).Conclusion First-line chemotherapy with GEM-Cis in the routine care of Chinese patients with advanced NSCLC is effective and safe.展开更多
In recent years, lung cancer has been the most commonly diagnosed cancer globally; 1.6 million people died of lung cancer in 2012 globally, making lung cancer the leading cause of cancer-related deaths.1,2 Lung cancer...In recent years, lung cancer has been the most commonly diagnosed cancer globally; 1.6 million people died of lung cancer in 2012 globally, making lung cancer the leading cause of cancer-related deaths.1,2 Lung cancer can be mainly histologically classified into two types: non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), ac-counting for approximately 85% and 15% of cases, respectively.3 NSCLC can be further classified as squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large-cell lung carcinoma, among which lung adenocarci-noma is the most common primary malignant tumor. Unfortunately, most NSCLC cases are diagnosed at a late stage when the survival rate is low; the 5-year survival rate is approximately 16%.展开更多
文摘Jin Fu 坑口头的液体([标志:看见文本]) 用为补充 qi 和有营养的 yin 的繁体中文药做的,与 qi 和 yin 的缺乏在肺癌根据普通症状被开发。在 Jin Fu 坑组的 96 个盒子, 1 个盒子变得完全宽恕(CR ) 术后疗法, 8 个盒子部分宽恕(PR ) , 52 个盒子不变化(NC ) ,盖住 63.5% 的 PR + NC。在 Jin Fu 坑正化疗的组的 52 个盒子, 11 个盒子得到了 PR 术后疗法, 26 盒子 NC,盖住 71.2% 的 PR + NC。在化疗组的 25 个盒子, 4 个盒子得到了 PR 术后疗法, 11 盒子 NC,盖住 60.0% 的 PR + NC。在 Jin Fu 坑的治疗学的有效性组织的结果表演和 Jin Fu 坑正化疗的组在化疗组比那好。在 Jin Fu 坑组的一个年幸存率和二年的幸存率术后疗法分别地是 67.3% 和 67.3% ;66.7% 和 66.7% 在 Jin Fu 坑正化疗的组;并且 40.3% 和 0.0% 在化疗组织。临床的症状的改进,体重的增加和健康状况(KPS 标记) 的改进 Jin Fu 坑组织的在两个的术后疗法和 Jin Fu 坑正化疗的组在化疗组比那好。免疫学和血克术后疗法的一些指示物极大地在 Jin Fu 坑组,被改进在化疗组,而是在 Jin Fu 坑正化疗的组的没有明显的改进更坏。
文摘Non-small-cell lung cancer remains a leading cause of death around the world. For most cases, the only chance of cure comes from resection for localised disease, however relapse rates remain high following surgery. Data has emerged over recent years regarding the utility of adjuvant chemotherapy for improving disease-free and overall survival of patients following curative resection. This paper reviews the clinical trials that have been conducted in this area along with the studies integrating radiation therapy in the adjuvant setting. The role of prognostic gene signatures are reviewed as well as ongoing clinical trials including those incorporating biological or targeted therapies.
文摘One of the most important pathways in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) is the epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR) pathway. This pathway affects several crucial processes in tumor development and progression,including tumor cell proliferation,apoptosis regulation,angiogenesis,and metastatic invasion.Targeting EGFR is currently being intensely explored.We are witnessing the development of a number of potential molecular-inhibiting treatments for application in clinical oncology.In the last decade,the tyrosine kinase(TK) domain of the EGFR was identified in NSCLC patients,and it has responded very well with a dramatic clinical improvement to TK inhibitors such are gefitinib and erlotinib.Unfortunately,there were primary and/or secondary resistance to these treatments,as shown by clinical trials.Subsequent molecular biology studies provided some explanations for the drug resistance phenomenon.The molecular mechanisms of resistance need to be clarified.An in-depth understanding of these targeted-therapy resistance may help us explore new strategies for overcoming or reversing the resistance to these inhibitors for the future of NSCLC treatment.
文摘Lung cancer is responsible for the most cancer deaths worldwide with an incidence that is still rising. One third of patients have unresectable stage ⅢA or stage ⅢB disease. The standard of care for locally advanceddisease in patients with good performance status consists of combined modality therapy in particular concurrent chemoradiotherapy. But despite a lot of efforts done in the past, local control and survival of patients with unresectable stage Ⅲ non-small-cell lung cancer(NSCLC) remains poor. Improving outcomes for patients with unresectable stage Ⅲ NSCLC has therefore been an area of ongoing research. Research has focused on improving systemic therapy, improving radiation therapy or adding a maintenance therapy to consolidate the initial therapy. Also implementation of newer targeted therapies and immunotherapy has been investigated as well as the option of prophylactic cranial irradiation. This article reviews the latest literature on improving local control and preventing distant metastases. It seems that we have reached a plateau with conventional chemotherapy. Radiotherapy dose escalation did not improve outcome although increasing radiation dose-intensity with new radiotherapy techniques and the use of newer agents, e.g., immunotherapy might be promising. In the future well-designed clinical trials are necessary to prove those promising results.
文摘47 senile non-parvicellular lung cancer patients at stage Ⅲ or Ⅳ were randomly divided into a treatment group (26 cases) treated by radiotherapy plus traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and a control group (21 cases) treated only by radiotherapy for observation of the therapeutic effects.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Mechanism of Acupuncture in Treating Insulin Resistance Obese Through Modulating Hypothalamic SIRT1/Fox O1,No.81473787,and No.81574065)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of Tongguanteng(Radix seu Herba Marsdeniae Tenacissimae) extract combined with chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced non-small celllung cancer(NCSLC) compared with chemotherapy alone.METHODS: Databases including Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Biology Medicine Disc, Wanfang, and MEDLINE were searched until April 1, 2014. Two assessors independently reviewed each trial. The primary outcome was the effective rate(ER) of Tongguanteng(Radix seu Herba Marsdeniae Tenacissimae) extract combined with chemotherapy. The secondary outcomes included quality of life improvement rate(QOLIR) and adverse reactions. Statistical calculations were performed by using Cochrane Collaboration Review Manager 5.2.RESULTS: A total of 888 patients from 15 studies,13 randomized controlled trials(RCT) and two controlled clinical trials, were included. Compared with chemotherapy alone, Tongguanteng(Radix seu Herba Marsdeniae Tenacissimae) extract plus chemotherapy significantly improved ER [Risk ratio(RR) =1.32, 95% CI,(1.14, 1.54)](based on 15 studies) and QOLIR [RR = 2.04, 95% CI,(1.69, 2.47)](based on 13studies). Compared with chemotherapy alone,Tongguanteng(Radix seu Herba Marsdeniae Tenacissimae) extract plus chemotherapy significantly inhibited chemotherapy-induced white blood cell decline [RR = 0.79, 95% CI,(0.70, 0.90)(based on 10 studies), chemotherapy-induced platelet decline[RR = 0.77, 95% CI,(0.60, 0.98)](based on 8 studies),and significantly alleviated nausea and vomiting(NV) [RR = 0.83, 95% CI,(0.71, 0.97)](based on 7studies). There was no significant difference in hemoglobin decline between the two therapies [RR =0.88, 95% CI,(0.70, 1.09)](based on 6 studies).CONCLUSION: This Meta-analysis suggests that Tongguanteng(Radix seu Herba Marsdeniae Tenacissimae) extract combined with chemotherapy may be more efficacious in the treatment of advanced NSCLC than chemotherapy alone. This effect includes enhancing ER and QOLIR, and weakening chemotherapy toxicity. However, large-scale RCTs are required to further investigate the short- and long-term effects of Tongguanteng(Radix seu Herba Marsdeniae Tenacissimae) extract.
文摘Background The prognosis of R1-resection at the bronchial stump in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unclear.This study intends to identify the prognostic factors and to optimize treatments for these patients under update conditions.Methods The data of 124 NSCLC patients who underwent R1-resection at the bronchial stump was reviewed.There were 41 patients in the surgery group (S),21 in the postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) group (S+R),30 in the postoperative chemotherapy (POCT) group (S+C),and 32 in the PORT plus POCT group (S+R+C).The constitute proportion in different groups was tested using the X2 method,univariate analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier and log-rank method,and multivariate analysis was done using the Cox hazard regression with entry factors including age,sex,pathological type and stage,classification of the residual disease,and treatment procedure.The process was performed stepwise backward with a maximum iteration of 20 and an entry possibility of 0.05 as well as an excluded possibility of 0.10 at each step.Results In univariate analysis,survival was more favorable for patients with squamous cell carcinoma,early pathological T or N stage,and chemotherapy or radiotherapy.There was no significant difference in the survival for patients with different types of the residual disease,except for the difference between patients with carcinoma in situ and lymphangiosis carcinomatosa (P=0.030).The survival for patients receiving chemoradiotherapy was superior to that for those undergoing surgery alone (P=0.016).In multivariate analysis,the pathological type (HR 2.51,95% CI 1.59 to 3.96,P=0.000),pathological T (HR 1.29,95% CI 1.04 to 1.60,P=-0.021) or N stage (HR 2.04,95% CI 1.40 to 2.98,P=0.000),and chemotherapy (HR 0.24,95% CI 0.13 to 0.43,P=0.000) were independent prognostic factors.Conclusion Patients with squamous cell carcinoma,early pathological T or N stage,or receiving chemotherapy had a more favorable prognosis.
文摘Background The combination of cisplatin and vinorelbine is an evidence-supported regimen for adjuvant chemotherapy for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). But this doublet has considerable toxicity and unfavorable tolerability, and results in poor compliance. The cisplatin and gemcitabine regimen is one of the most active and well-tolerated regimens against advanced NSCLC, but its toxicity and tolerability has not been adequately evaluated in the adjuvant setting. Methods From a lung cancer database we retrospectively reviewed NSCLC patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy of cisplatin (75 mg/m2) and gemcitabine (1250 mg/m2) between January 2005 and December 2011. Postoperative demographics, compliance to adjuvant therapy and toxicity were retrieved from medical records. Results A total of 132 patients met the criteria and were included in the study, 96 were male (72.7%) and 36 were female (27.3%). Median age was 60.5 years old, range 29-75 years, and 41.7% of patients were 〉65 years old. Overall, 68.2% patients received all four planned cycles, and the cumulative dose delivered for gemcitabine was 8333 mg (83.3% of the planned dose) and cisplatin 248 mg (82.7% of the planned dose). There were no treatment-related deaths. Grade 3/4 neutropenia developed in 47 patients (35.6%) and was the predominant hematologic toxicity. Common grade 3/4 non- hematologic toxicities were nausea/vomiting (22.0%), infection (12.3%), and febrile neutropenia (11.4%). Conclusion Cisplatin and gemcitabine are feasible for use in the adjuvant setting with a favorable toxicity profile and superior tolerabilitv compared with Dublished data on cisDlatin and vinorelbine.
文摘To observe the effects of Yifei Kangliu Yin(YFKLY) in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods:Two hundred and seventy-one patients with NSCLC were randomly divided into three groups, Group A treated only by YFKLY, Group B treated by the combination of YFKLY and chemotherapy, and Group C treated only by chemotherapy as the control group for control. Results: (1) Of the 127 cases in Group A, 1 case got complete remission (CR), 13 got partial remission (PR), 89 had no change (NC), and 24 had progression of disease (PD), thus CR+PR+NC accounting for 81.10%; of the 80 patients in Group B, 17 got PR , 53 got NC, 10 got PD, PR+NC accounting for 87.50%; of the 64 cases of chemotherapy group, 7 cases got PR, 39 cases got NC, 18 cases got PD, PR+NC accounting for 71.88% (P<0.01). (2) The metastasis rate was 23.52% in Group A, 20.00% in Group B and 35.71% in Group C respectively after treatment. (3) The 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-year survival rate were 73.09%, 32.01%, 13.18% and 13.18% in Group A, 71.85%, 46.35%, 29.19% and 23.35% in Group B and 37.61%, 13.67%, 9.7% and 0% in Group C. The symptoms were improved, and Karnofsky score was elevated in Group A and B. Conclusion: YFKLY could increase survival rate and quality of life, decrease metastasis rate, and enhance the immune function in NSCLC patients.
文摘Background Platinum-based chemotherapy has been proved effective in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of first-line chemotherapy with gemcitabine plus cisplatin (GEM-Cis) 3-week regimen in routine care of Chinese patients with advanced NSCLC. Methods Two hundred and twenty-one patients with NSCLC stage IIIb or IV were enrolled and 209 were eligible for effectiveness and safety analysis. The median age was 58 (range 29 to 79) years. The percents of cases in stage Ⅳ and stage Ⅲb were 52.2% and 47.8%; of Karnofsky performance score (KPS) less than 80 and 80-100 were 37.3% and 62.7% and of adeno-cancer and non-adeno-cancer were 59.8% and 40.2%. The average number of completed chemotherapy cycles was three. Measures of effectiveness included clinical benefit, significant clinical response (SCR) and adverse effects of GEM-Cis in the treatment of NSCLC at stages Ⅲb/Ⅳ.Results KPS increased from 79±9 at baseline to 86±10 after chemotherapy (P<0.01). Lung cancer symptom scale (LCSS) score of pain, dyspnea and cough increased from 77±24, 74±22 and 63±19 to 92±15, 90±14 and 86± 15, respectively (P<0.01). The clinical benefit rate was 85.2% [95% confidence interval (CI) 80.3%-90.0%]. The SCR was 89.5% (95% CI 85.3%-93.7%). Median survival time was 7.8 months (95% CI 7.1 months-9.1 months). Sixty-four patients (30.6%) experienced an adverse effect that was deemed clinically significant. Only one patient (0.5%) was hospitalized due to chemotherapy related adverse effects. Life-threatening toxicity was observed in two patients (1.0%).Conclusion First-line chemotherapy with GEM-Cis in the routine care of Chinese patients with advanced NSCLC is effective and safe.
文摘In recent years, lung cancer has been the most commonly diagnosed cancer globally; 1.6 million people died of lung cancer in 2012 globally, making lung cancer the leading cause of cancer-related deaths.1,2 Lung cancer can be mainly histologically classified into two types: non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), ac-counting for approximately 85% and 15% of cases, respectively.3 NSCLC can be further classified as squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large-cell lung carcinoma, among which lung adenocarci-noma is the most common primary malignant tumor. Unfortunately, most NSCLC cases are diagnosed at a late stage when the survival rate is low; the 5-year survival rate is approximately 16%.