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The Safety and Efficacy of Second-line Single Docetaxel (75 mg/m2) Therapy in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients who were Previously Treated with Platinum-based Chemotherapy
Byoung Yong Shim, Chi Hong Kim, So Hyang Song, Meyung Im Ahn, Eun Jung Hong, Sung Whan Kim, Suzy Kim, Min Seop Jo, Deog Gon Cho, Kyu Do Cho, Jinyoung Yoo, Hoon-Kyo Kim
Cancer Res Treat. 2005;37(6):339-343.   Published online December 31, 2005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4143/crt.2005.37.6.339
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Purpose

When used in the second-line setting, single-agent chemotherapy has produced response rates of more than 10% or median survival times greater than 4 months. We studied the safety and efficacy of using second-line single docetaxel (75 mg/m2) for advanced NSCLC patients who were previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy in Korea.

Materials and Methods

Thirty-three patients with advanced NSCLC received chemotherapy from May 2002 to January 2005. We retrospectively reviewed the charts of these patients. The patients received 75 mg/m2 of doxetaxel on day 1 and this was repeated at 3-week intervals.

Results

The median age was 63 years (range: 42~77 years); 16 patients had adenocarcinoma and 8 patients had squamous cell carcinoma. The median number of cycles was 4 (range: 1~7 cycles). Of the 33 patients, 6 patients had partial responses, 13 patients had stable disease and 14 patients had progressive disease. The response rate was 18.2%. The median overall survival was 11 months (range: 7~15 months), and the median progression free survival was 5 months (range: 3~7 months). The median response duration was 5 months (range: 4~9 months). A total of 137 cycles were evaluated for toxicity. We observed grade 3 or 4 neutropenia in 79 cycles (57.6%), grade 3 or 4 leukopenia in 46 cycles (33.6%), and grade 3 febrile neutropenia in 2 cycles (1.5%). The median nadir day was day 9 (range: day 5~19), and the median number of G-CSF injections was 2 (range: 0~6). The most common non-hematologic toxicities were myalgia/arthralgia and neurotoxicity, but any grade 3 or 4 non-hematologic toxicity was not observed. The major toxicity of this therapy was neutropenia. The absolute neutrophil count decreased relatively rapidly, but neutropenic fever or related infection was rare. There were no treatment-related deaths.

Conclusion

These results revealed a satisfactory response rate (18.2%) with using docetaxel as the second-line chemotherapy for NSCLC. The second-line docetaxel was an active and well-tolerated regimen in patients with advanced NSCLC pretreated with platinum-based chemotherapy.

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  • Randomized phase II study comparing weekly docetaxel-cisplatin vs. gemcitabine-cisplatin in elderly or poor performance status patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer
    JoungSoon Jang, Hoon-Kyo Kim, Byoung Chul Cho, Kyung Hee Lee, Hwan-Jung Yun, In Sook Woo, Hong Suk Song, Hun-Mo Ryoo, Chi-Hong Kim, Der-Sheng Sun, Jong Wook Shin
    Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology.2017; 79(5): 873.     CrossRef
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    Supportive Care in Cancer.2016; 24(4): 1583.     CrossRef
  • Weekly Low-Dose Docetaxel for Salvage Chemotherapy in Pretreated Elderly or Poor Performance Status Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
    Keun-Wook Lee, Joo Han Lim, Jee Hyun Kim, Choon-Taek Lee, Jong Seok Lee
    Journal of Korean Medical Science.2008; 23(6): 992.     CrossRef
  • Docetaxel Monotherapy as Second-Line Treatment for Pretreated Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
    Yoon Ho Ko, Myung Ah Lee, Yeong Seon Hong, Kyung Shik Lee, Hyun Jin Park, Ie Ryung Yoo, Yeon Sil Kim, Young Kyoon Kim, Keon Hyun Jo, Young Pil Wang, Kyo Young Lee, Jin Hyoung Kang
    The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine.2007; 22(3): 178.     CrossRef
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Expression of Caspase-3 and c-myc in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Jin young Yoo, Chi Hong Kim, So Hyang Song, Byoung Yong Shim, Youn Ju Jeong, Meyung Im Ahn, Suji Kim, Deog Gon Cho, Min Seop Jo, Kyu Do Cho, Hong Joo Cho, Seok Jin Kang, Hoon Kyo Kim
Cancer Res Treat. 2004;36(5):303-307.   Published online October 31, 2004
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4143/crt.2004.36.5.303
AbstractAbstract PDFPubReaderePub
Purpose

Caspase-3 is a cysteine protease that plays an important role in the process of apoptotic cell death, but little has been studied clinically on caspase-3 in lung cancer. Increased c-myc expression can result in mitosis or apoptosis, and its contribution to the pathogenesis and prognosis of lung cancer has gained interest. In the present study, the expressions of caspase-3 and c-myc, along with their possible correlations with prognostic variables, were analyzed in resected non-small cell lung carcinomas (NSCLC).

Materials and Methods

Archival tumor tissues from 147 previously untreated NSCLC patients were examined by immunohistochemistry for the expressions of caspase-3 and c-myc proteins. Clinical information was obtained through the computerized retrospective database from the tumor registry.

Results

The expressions of caspase-3 and c-myc were detected in 60 (88/147) and 16% (24/147) of tumors, respectively. No association was found between caspase-3 and c-myc expressions. A multivariate analysis demonstrated the N status and pathologic stage to be significantly correlated with poor survival (p-value=.018 and .002, respectively), but positive expression of caspase-3 was associated with a good prognosis (p=.03).

Conclusion

Our data suggest the involvement of caspase-3 in the tumorigenesis of NSCLC. It is also noteworthy that caspase-3 expression might be a favorable prognostic indicator in these tumors.

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Expression of c-kit and p53 in Non-small Cell Lung Cancers
Jinyoung Yoo, Chi Hong Kim, So Hyang Song, Byoung Yong Shim, Youn Ju Jeong, Meyung Im Ahn, Sung Whan Kim, Deog Gon Cho, Min Seop Jo, Kyu Do Cho, Hong Joo Cho, Hoon-Kyo Kim
Cancer Res Treat. 2004;36(3):167-172.   Published online June 30, 2004
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4143/crt.2004.36.3.167
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Purpose

Increasing experimental evidence indicates that abnormal expression of c-kit may be implicated in the pathogenesis of a variety of solid tumors. It has been reported that over 70% of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) contain the c-kit receptor. In the present study, a c-kit analysis has been extended to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The expressions of p53, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and cd34, in addition to c-kit, were evaluated to investigate the correlations between these proteins and to determine their potential relationships with the clinicopathological data.

Materials and Methods

Paraffin-embedded tumor sections, obtained from 147 patients with NSCLC, were immunohistochemically investigated using anti-c-kit, anti-p53, anti-VEGF and anti-cd34 antibodies.

Results

c-kit was expressed in 40 (27%) of the tumors examined: 27% of the adenocarcinomas, 27% of the squamous cell carcinomas and 29% of the undifferentiated carcinomas. p53 and VEG F immunoreactivities were present in 107 (73%) and 110 (75%) carcinomas, respectively. Anti-cd34 was negative in all samples. No associations were established among these proteins. The c-kit, however, showed a strong correlation with the T factor: T1 (n=11), 0%; T2 (n=49), 16% and T3 (n=87), 37% (p=.006).

Conclusion

It is suggested that in NSCLC c-kit is expressed relatively frequently and may become a therapeutic target for the patients with inoperable or recurrent c-kit positive tumors. The alterations in p53 probably constitute an early event, whereas the activated c-kit may contribute to tumor progression.

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Effect of Vinorelbine, Ifosfamide and Cisplatin Combination Chemotherapy in Stage III-IV Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Young Chul Kim, So Young Lee, Hong Joo Cho, Jung A Kim, So Hyang Song, Chi Hong Kim, Hoon Kyo Kim, Meyung Im Ahn, Jin Young You, Sung Whan Kim, Deng Gon Cho, Kyu Do Cho, Jin Hyung Kang
Cancer Res Treat. 2002;34(5):352-356.   Published online October 31, 2002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4143/crt.2002.34.5.352
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PURPOSE
To evaluate the response rates, toxicitiesy, and survival rates, to vinorelbine (Navelbine(R)), cisplatin and ifosfamide combination chemotherapy, of the patients with inoperable NSCLC (stage III and IV), who received vinorelbine (Navelbine(R)), cisplatin, ifosfamide combinationthe mentioned chemotherapy every 4 weeks.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
This study included 26 patients with inoperable NSCLC (stage III and IV), who attended St. Vincent's Hospital Bbetween April 1999 and December 2001, 26 patients were included at St.Vincent's Hospital. The chemotherapy regimen consisted of vinorelbine (25 mg/m2 on days 1 and 8), ifosfamide (1,500 mg/m2 on days 1- and 2 with mesna), and cisplatin (30 mg/m2 on days 1- to 3). The cycles were administered every 4 weeks. A 25% reduction in the doses reduction was applied into subsequent courses if there werewas grade 3~4 neutropenia.
RESULTS
The median age was 63 (range, 44~73) years and the male : to female ratio was 19 : 7. One patient had stage IIIa, 6 had stage IIIb and 19 had stage IV. Twenty two patients had an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1, andwith 4 hadhave one of 2. Eighteen of the patients had adenocarcinoma, 7 had squamous cell carcinomas, and 1 had an undifferentiated NSCLC. Two patients were innot able to be evaluatedble due to follow-up loss. Among Of the 24 patients able to be evaluatedble patients, 1 patient had a complete response and 9 patients hada partial responses, and thewith an overall response rate wasof 41.7%. During a total of 104 cycles, grade 3 neutropenia occurred in 29%, grade 4 neutropenia in 12%, grade 3~4 thrombocytopenia in 4%, grade 3 anemia in 11%, and grade 3~4 mucositis in 2%. The mean time to progression was 6.4 months (range 1~13) and the median overall survival was 10 months (range 1.5~32).
CONCLUSION
The combination of vinorelbine, ifosfamide and cisplatin, in the dose and schedule employed in this study, shows an response rate of 41.7%, but, because grade 3- or 4 neutropenia occurred in 41%, a careful investigation is needed.
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