ISSN:
1569-8041
Keywords:
monotherapy
;
non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
;
oxaliplatin
;
salvage therapy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Background: Many patients with advanced NHL ultimately relapse and require salvage treatment. Oxaliplatin, a diaminocyclohexane (DACH) platinum, has shown a differential spectrum of cytotoxicity with cisplatin, with activity in primary or secondary cisplatin-resistant solid tumors (colon and ovarian cancer). We report the tolerance/activity of this platinum derivate in previously-treated NHL patients. Patients and methods: From July 1988 to February 1994, 22 patients (11 men, 11 women) with recurrent NHL received single-agent oxaliplatin (100–130 mg /m2 i.v. over two hours with antiemetic premedication, q three weeks). All had been previously treated (median number of prior chemotherapy regimens 2, range 1–7) ≥1 alkylating agent: 22 patients, anthracyclines: 18 patients, cisplatin: four patients, and radiation: 11 patients. Fourteen patients (63%) had progessive disease as best response to their last chemotherapy, and were considered treatment-refractory. All histologies were centrally reviewed in accord with the R.E.A.L. Classification; they were: eight follicular, five MCL, three diffuse large cell, two MALT, one lymphoplasmocytoid, and three other. Results: A total of 144 cycles were administered for a median number of 6 (range 1–30) per patient. The objective response rate was 40% (95% CI: 21–64), including one CR (MCL) and eight PRs (four follicular, two MCL, two MALT). The median response duration was 27 months (range 5–44). Treatment-related toxicity was limited to grade 1–2 nausea/vomiting and reversible grade 1–2 peripheral neuropathy in most of the patients. Conclusion: Oxaliplatin is an active agent in relapsed/refractory NHL, including the MCL type. Its safety profile makes this agent a good candidate for the development of combined salvage regimens. Further phase II studies are needed to confirm these preliminary results.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008310708853
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