[Modified FOLFOX6(mFOLFOX6)in metastatic colorectal carcinoma patients with poor performance status]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2012 Dec;39(13):2557-60.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Because mFOLFOX6 has few contraindications, it is useful for poor performance status(PS)cases. However, in Japan, there are some reports that the dose is reduced easily. We retrospectively examined the safety/usefulness of the full dose mFOLFOX6(first-line)for advanced colon cancer patients with poor PS. Four of five cases had improved PS. The response rate was 60%. Grade 3/4 adverse events were infection, leukopenia, and neutropenia. Treatment-related deaths within 60 days of starting treatment were absent. Full-dose mFOLFOX6 for poor PS may be beneficial. However, we must consider the increased risk of adverse events.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Female
  • Fluorouracil / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Leucovorin / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Organoplatinum Compounds / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Organoplatinum Compounds
  • Leucovorin
  • Fluorouracil

Supplementary concepts

  • Folfox protocol