First-line therapy for ovarian cancer with carboplatin followed by paclitaxel-gemcitabine (SCOTROC5): A feasibility study and comparative analysis of the SCOTROC series

Agarwal, R. et al. (2010) First-line therapy for ovarian cancer with carboplatin followed by paclitaxel-gemcitabine (SCOTROC5): A feasibility study and comparative analysis of the SCOTROC series. European Journal of Cancer, 46(11), pp. 2020-2026. (doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2010.03.006)

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Abstract

Background: We have conducted a series of four feasibility studies in stage Ic–IV ovarian cancer exploring six sequential first-line schedules with the same entry criteria in a total of 339 patients. Here we present the results of the sixth study, and an analysis of the overall series. Methods: In this trial patients received 4 cycles of carboplatin AUC 7 every 3 weeks, followed by 4 cycles of concurrent paclitaxel 175 mg/m2 (day 1) and gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 (days 1 and 8) every 3 weeks. The primary end-point of the trial was feasibility of administering all cycles of planned chemotherapy to >60% of patients. Results: Fifty-four patients were recruited to the trial between June 05 and June 06. A total of 40 (74.1%) patients received all 8 cycles of treatment. Reasons for early discontinuation included toxicity (n = 8) and disease progression (n = 4). The overall response rate was 73.7%, and the median progression free survival (PFS) was 14.2 months with a median follow-up of 24 months. A comparative analysis of all six regimens from the SCOTROC series suggests that the sequential schedule in which paclitaxel was given weekly (median PFS 19.5 m) is most effective.1 Conclusion: The sequential schedule explored in this trial is feasible, but comparative efficacy analysis suggests that trials involving weekly paclitaxel should be prioritised for further study.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Paul, Mr James
Authors: Agarwal, R., Gourley, C., Perren, T.J., Reed, N., Parkin, D.E., Carty, K., Rustin, G.J.S., Gabra, H., Paul, J., Gore, M.E., and Kaye, S.B.
Subjects:R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cancer Sciences
Journal Name:European Journal of Cancer
ISSN:0959-8049
ISSN (Online):Eur. J. Cancer
Published Online:13 April 2010

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