PURPOSE: A phase II trial was performed to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of vinorelbine (VNB) as first-line chemotherapy for metastatic breast carcinoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between August 1991 and February 1993, 45 patients with metastatic breast cancer were entered onto the study. Therapy consisted of VNB 30 mg/m2 diluted in 500 mL of normal saline administered as a 1-hour intravenous infusion. Injections were repeated weekly until evidence of progressive disease (PD) or severe toxicity developed. RESULTS: One patient was considered not assessable for response. An objective response (OR) was observed in 18 of 44 patients (41%; 95% confidence interval, 26% to 56%). Three patients (7%) had a complete response (CR) and 15 (34%) had a partial response (PR). The median time to treatment failure for the entire group was 6 months (range, 1 to 15), and the median duration of response was 9 months (range, 1 to 15). The median survival duration has not been reached yet. There were no treatment-related deaths. The dose-limiting toxicity was myelosuppression. Leukopenia occurred in 35 patients (78%) and was grade 3 or 4 in 16 (36%). Phlebitis was observed in 19 of 29 patients (66%) who did not have central implantable venous systems. Fifteen patients (33%) developed peripheral neurotoxicity. Myalgia occurred in 20 patients (44%). CONCLUSION: VNB is an active drug against metastatic breast cancer with moderate toxicity, which justifies further evaluation in association with other agents.
PURPOSE: A phase II trial was performed to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of vinorelbine (VNB) as first-line chemotherapy for metastatic breast carcinoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between August 1991 and February 1993, 45 patients with metastatic breast cancer were entered onto the study. Therapy consisted of VNB 30 mg/m2 diluted in 500 mL of normal saline administered as a 1-hour intravenous infusion. Injections were repeated weekly until evidence of progressive disease (PD) or severe toxicity developed. RESULTS: One patient was considered not assessable for response. An objective response (OR) was observed in 18 of 44 patients (41%; 95% confidence interval, 26% to 56%). Three patients (7%) had a complete response (CR) and 15 (34%) had a partial response (PR). The median time to treatment failure for the entire group was 6 months (range, 1 to 15), and the median duration of response was 9 months (range, 1 to 15). The median survival duration has not been reached yet. There were no treatment-related deaths. The dose-limiting toxicity was myelosuppression. Leukopenia occurred in 35 patients (78%) and was grade 3 or 4 in 16 (36%). Phlebitis was observed in 19 of 29 patients (66%) who did not have central implantable venous systems. Fifteen patients (33%) developed peripheral neurotoxicity. Myalgia occurred in 20 patients (44%). CONCLUSION:VNB is an active drug against metastatic breast cancer with moderate toxicity, which justifies further evaluation in association with other agents.
Authors: M Terenziani; R Demicheli; C Brambilla; L Ferrari; A Moliterni; M Zambetti; A Caraceni; C Martini; G Bonadonna Journal: Breast Cancer Res Treat Date: 1996 Impact factor: 4.872
Authors: Hee Yeon Seo; Hyun Joo Lee; Ok Hee Woo; Kyong Hwa Park; Sang Uk Woo; Dae Sik Yang; Ae-Ree Kim; Jae-Bok Lee; Eun Sook Lee; Yeul Hong Kim; Jun Suk Kim; Jae Hong Seo Journal: Invest New Drugs Date: 2009-11-27 Impact factor: 3.850