Capecitabine Plus Oxaliplatin Combination Therapy for Basal Cell Carcinoma

Ann Dermatol. 2019 Apr;31(2):201-203. doi: 10.5021/ad.2019.31.2.201. Epub 2019 Feb 28.

Abstract

No effective systemic chemotherapy is well-established in basal cell carcinoma. We report a case with three simultaneous malignancies: colon cancer, basal cell carcinoma, and smoldering multiple myeloma. The patient was treated with capecitabine and oxaliplatin after surgery for colon cancer. Surprisingly, he achieved a complete response for basal cell carcinoma. This is the first report of this chemotherapy regimen in basal cell carcinoma. This finding suggests that combination capecitabine and oxaliplatin can be a treatment option for patients unable to receive local therapy.

Keywords: Basal cell carcinoma; Capecitabine; Chemotherapy; Oxaliplatin.

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  • Case Reports