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Mesothelioma treatment details. Chemotherapy.

St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.

Survival: monthsCountry:United Kingdom
Toxiciy Grade:4City/State/Province:London
Treatments:ChemotherapyHospital:St Bartholomew's Hospital
Drugs:Journal:Link
Date:Dec 2000

Description:

Patients: This Phase II study involved 29 patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Treatment: The treatment consisted of administration of the chemotherapy drug, vinorelbine (navelbine).

Toxicity: Grade 3-4 toxicities included neutropenia, leucopenia, constipation, and phlebitis

Results: The median overall survival from the time of first treatment was 10.6 months.

Support: The authors of the study acknowledged the support of Pierre-Fabre Oncology for subsidized drug costs.

Correspondence: Jeremy P.C. Steele, MD




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