[Safety and Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy(UDON: 5-FU, Docetaxel, and Nedaplatin)for Esophageal Cancer]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2023 Dec;50(13):1381-1383.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We investigated the safety and efficacy of UDON(5-FU, docetaxel and nedaplatin), a similar DCF therapy, as neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer. Twelve patients who underwent radical esophagectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for esophageal cancer at our department from June 2021 to December 2022 were retrospectively evaluated. One patient had Grade Ⅲ or higher neutropenia(8%)and 2 patients had anorexia(15%)as adverse events, but they could be safely treated. Nutritional status and ADL were maintained in all patients, and surgery was performed after 2-3 courses of neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The median postoperative hospital stay was 14 days, and no severe postoperative complications were observed. The histological effect to chemotherapy was Grade 3 in 3 patients(23%). UDON therapy is a safe and effective treatment.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / adverse effects
  • Cisplatin
  • Docetaxel
  • Esophageal Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Esophageal Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Fluorouracil
  • Humans
  • Neoadjuvant Therapy
  • Neutropenia* / chemically induced
  • Organoplatinum Compounds*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Docetaxel
  • nedaplatin
  • Fluorouracil
  • Cisplatin
  • Organoplatinum Compounds