[Efficacy of Combination Chemotherapy of Gemcitabine and Nedaplatin for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Urinary Tract : Experience of Four Cases]

Hinyokika Kiyo. 2022 Jun;68(6):191-196. doi: 10.14989/ActaUrolJap_68_6_191.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We report the use of combination chemotherapy of gemcitabine (800 mg/m² on day1 and 8) and nedaplatin (60 mg/m² on day 1), including neoadjuvant therapy in four cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the urinary tract. In each case, the dose was reduced after assessing the performance status and renal function of the patient. Among the four cases, the best overall outcome was complete response in one case, partial response in two cases, and stable disease in one case. The main adverse event observed was thrombocytopenia; however, no serious adverse events were observed, and this regimen was safely administered. Therefore, we believe that this regimen could be an effective treatment option for progressive squamous cell carcinoma originating from the urinary tract.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell* / drug therapy
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell* / pathology
  • Deoxycytidine / analogs & derivatives
  • Gemcitabine
  • Humans
  • Organoplatinum Compounds
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Tract*

Substances

  • Organoplatinum Compounds
  • Deoxycytidine
  • nedaplatin
  • Gemcitabine