BACKGROUND Although chemotherapy is effective for treating advanced gastric carcinoma(aGC),it may lead to an adverse prognosis.Establishing a highly effective and low-toxicity chemotherapy regimen is necessary for imp...BACKGROUND Although chemotherapy is effective for treating advanced gastric carcinoma(aGC),it may lead to an adverse prognosis.Establishing a highly effective and low-toxicity chemotherapy regimen is necessary for improving efficacy and outcomes in aGC patients.AIM To determine the efficacy and safety of cetuximab(CET)combined with the FOLFOX4 regimen(infusional fluorouracil,folinic acid,and oxaliplatin)as firstline therapy for patients with aGC,who received evidence-based care(EBC).METHODS A total of 117 aGC patients who received EBC from March 2019 to March 2022 were enrolled.Of these,60 in the research group(RG)received CET+FOLFOX4 as first-line therapy,whereas 57 in the control group(CG)received FOLFOX4.The efficacy[clinical response rate(RR)and disease control rate(DCR)],safety(liver and kidney dysfunction,leukopenia,thrombocytopenia,rash,and diarrhea),serum tumor marker expression[STMs;carbohydrate antigen(CA)19-9,CA72-4,and carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)],inflammatory indicators[interleukin(IL)-2 and IL-10],and quality of life(QOL)of the two groups were compared.RESULTS A markedly higher RR and DCR were observed in the RG compared with the CG,with an equivalent safety profile between the two groups.RG exhibited notably reduced CA19-9,CA72-4,CEA,and IL-2 levels following treatment,which were lower than the pre-treatment levels and those in the CG.Post-treatment IL-10 was statistically increased in RG,higher than the pre-treatment level and the CG.Moreover,a significantly improved QOL was evident in the RG.CONCLUSION The CET+FOLFOX4 regimen is highly effective as first-line treatment for aGC patients receiving EBC.It facilitates the suppression of STMs,ameliorates the serum inflammatory microenvironment,and enhances QOL,without increased adverse drug effects.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the effects and adverse reactions of Boerning capsules plus FOLFOX4 regimen in clinical treatment for colon carcinoma.Methods:Total patients with colon carcinoma were randomly divided into two gr...Objective:To evaluate the effects and adverse reactions of Boerning capsules plus FOLFOX4 regimen in clinical treatment for colon carcinoma.Methods:Total patients with colon carcinoma were randomly divided into two groups from January 2005 to May 2006:group A(45 patients)were received Boerning capsules plus FOLFOX4 regimen treatment,and group B(49 patients)were received FOLFOX4 regimen treatment only.Results:Boerning capsules could obviously improve the life quality of the colon carcinoma patients.The weight gain in group A was higher than that of group B.No significant existed in the body immune function changes(T cell subgroup).But it could ameliorate the adverse reactions which induced by the chemotherapy.Conclusion:Boerning capsules can improve the life quality of the colon carcinoma patients and ame- liorate the symptoms and sign which induced by the chemotherapy.展开更多
Objective:The aim of our study was to observe the efficiency and toxicity of oxaliplatin (L-OHP) combined with CF/5-FU in patients with advanced primary hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods:Twenty patients with advanced p...Objective:The aim of our study was to observe the efficiency and toxicity of oxaliplatin (L-OHP) combined with CF/5-FU in patients with advanced primary hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods:Twenty patients with advanced primary hepatocellular carcinoma had recurrence/metastasis after multiple courses of TACE (cisplatin and epirubicin,etc.).All patients were treated with FOLFOX4 regimen of the combination of oxaliplatin and leucovorin and 5-fluorouracil.Treatment was repeated every 2 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable adverse effects occurred.The efficiency was evaluated according to RECIST criteria,and toxicities according to American National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria (NCI CTC),respectively.Results:Twenty patients were assessable for the objective efficiency and for toxicity.No patient achieved complete response (CR),4 patients were partial response (PR),8 patients were stable disease (SD),8 patients were disease progression (PD);Time to tumor progression (TTP) of the patients ranged from 1.5 to 4.8 months,median TTP was 2.2 months;Overall survival (OS) of the patients ranged from 3 to 10.2 months,median OS was 5 months.The 2 patients' serum AFP level decreasing.Sixteen patients relieved the symptoms obviously,stabilized or raised up Karnofsky Score.The toxicities were mainly grade I-II arrest of bone marrow (50%),mild neurotoxicity (30%) and mild reaction of gastrointestinal tract (40%).Conclusion:FOLFOX4 regimen is effective and safe for patients with advanced primary hepatocellular carcinoma.It can be worthy of further clinical investigation.展开更多
Objective:The aim of this study was to observe the effects and adverse reactions of elemene emulsion added to the chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced gastric carcinoma (AGC).Methods:Forty-nine patients were divi...Objective:The aim of this study was to observe the effects and adverse reactions of elemene emulsion added to the chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced gastric carcinoma (AGC).Methods:Forty-nine patients were divided randomly into two groups,elemene emulsion group (25 cases,treated with chemotherapy and elemene emulsion) and chemotherapy group (24 cases,treated with chemotherapy only).All patients received chemotherapy.The clinical effects and adverse reactions were evaluated after four cycles.Results:The response rate (RR) were 60% in elemene emulsion group and 41.7% in chemotherapy group respectively (P < 0.05).The median time to progression and overall survival in elemene emulsion group and in chemotherapy group were 7.1 months and 11.0 months vs 5.2 months and 9.3 months (P < 0.05).A lower rate of neutropenia,nausea,vomiting and diarrhea occurred in elemene emulsion group compared with chemotherapy group (P < 0.05),and there was significant difference in the elevation of life quality as well (48% vs 25%;P < 0.05).Conclusion:Elemene emulsion in combination with FOLFOX4 regimen can improve the efficacy,decrease the incidence of side effects of chemotherapy and elevate the life quality and prolong the survival time in AGC.展开更多
Objective:The aim of the study was to observe the therapeutic effect of FOLFOX4 regimen plus Fufangchangtai decoction on postoperative colorectal cancers.Methods:Thirty postoperative colorectal cancer patients were al...Objective:The aim of the study was to observe the therapeutic effect of FOLFOX4 regimen plus Fufangchangtai decoction on postoperative colorectal cancers.Methods:Thirty postoperative colorectal cancer patients were allocated into control and experiment groups respectively.Patients in experiment group were given Fufangchangtai decoction combined with FOLFOX4 regimen.Patients in control group were given FOLFOX4 regimen alone.Efficacy was evaluated after 2 periods of treatment.Results:The improvement rate of symptoms were 86.6% in experiment group compared to 53.3% in control group.KPS was stable in experiment group,and decreased in control group.QOL was increased in experiment group,and stable in control group after the treatment.For impact of immunity parameters,there were enhancements of CD3+ and CD4+ in experiment group,while they did not change in control group.In experiment group,WBC reduction was slighter than that of control group.The differences were not remarkable in PLT reduction,alimentary response,and toxicity of liver and kidney and nervous system.Conclusion:The clinical observation showed that Fufangchangtai decoction plus FOLFOX4 regimen could effectively enhance KPS,improve the symptoms,the quality of life and the immunity state,and down-regulate the side effects.In conclusion,Fufangchangtai decoction can decrease the toxicity so as to increase the treatment effect.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Although chemotherapy is effective for treating advanced gastric carcinoma(aGC),it may lead to an adverse prognosis.Establishing a highly effective and low-toxicity chemotherapy regimen is necessary for improving efficacy and outcomes in aGC patients.AIM To determine the efficacy and safety of cetuximab(CET)combined with the FOLFOX4 regimen(infusional fluorouracil,folinic acid,and oxaliplatin)as firstline therapy for patients with aGC,who received evidence-based care(EBC).METHODS A total of 117 aGC patients who received EBC from March 2019 to March 2022 were enrolled.Of these,60 in the research group(RG)received CET+FOLFOX4 as first-line therapy,whereas 57 in the control group(CG)received FOLFOX4.The efficacy[clinical response rate(RR)and disease control rate(DCR)],safety(liver and kidney dysfunction,leukopenia,thrombocytopenia,rash,and diarrhea),serum tumor marker expression[STMs;carbohydrate antigen(CA)19-9,CA72-4,and carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)],inflammatory indicators[interleukin(IL)-2 and IL-10],and quality of life(QOL)of the two groups were compared.RESULTS A markedly higher RR and DCR were observed in the RG compared with the CG,with an equivalent safety profile between the two groups.RG exhibited notably reduced CA19-9,CA72-4,CEA,and IL-2 levels following treatment,which were lower than the pre-treatment levels and those in the CG.Post-treatment IL-10 was statistically increased in RG,higher than the pre-treatment level and the CG.Moreover,a significantly improved QOL was evident in the RG.CONCLUSION The CET+FOLFOX4 regimen is highly effective as first-line treatment for aGC patients receiving EBC.It facilitates the suppression of STMs,ameliorates the serum inflammatory microenvironment,and enhances QOL,without increased adverse drug effects.
文摘Objective:To evaluate the effects and adverse reactions of Boerning capsules plus FOLFOX4 regimen in clinical treatment for colon carcinoma.Methods:Total patients with colon carcinoma were randomly divided into two groups from January 2005 to May 2006:group A(45 patients)were received Boerning capsules plus FOLFOX4 regimen treatment,and group B(49 patients)were received FOLFOX4 regimen treatment only.Results:Boerning capsules could obviously improve the life quality of the colon carcinoma patients.The weight gain in group A was higher than that of group B.No significant existed in the body immune function changes(T cell subgroup).But it could ameliorate the adverse reactions which induced by the chemotherapy.Conclusion:Boerning capsules can improve the life quality of the colon carcinoma patients and ame- liorate the symptoms and sign which induced by the chemotherapy.
文摘Objective:The aim of our study was to observe the efficiency and toxicity of oxaliplatin (L-OHP) combined with CF/5-FU in patients with advanced primary hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods:Twenty patients with advanced primary hepatocellular carcinoma had recurrence/metastasis after multiple courses of TACE (cisplatin and epirubicin,etc.).All patients were treated with FOLFOX4 regimen of the combination of oxaliplatin and leucovorin and 5-fluorouracil.Treatment was repeated every 2 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable adverse effects occurred.The efficiency was evaluated according to RECIST criteria,and toxicities according to American National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria (NCI CTC),respectively.Results:Twenty patients were assessable for the objective efficiency and for toxicity.No patient achieved complete response (CR),4 patients were partial response (PR),8 patients were stable disease (SD),8 patients were disease progression (PD);Time to tumor progression (TTP) of the patients ranged from 1.5 to 4.8 months,median TTP was 2.2 months;Overall survival (OS) of the patients ranged from 3 to 10.2 months,median OS was 5 months.The 2 patients' serum AFP level decreasing.Sixteen patients relieved the symptoms obviously,stabilized or raised up Karnofsky Score.The toxicities were mainly grade I-II arrest of bone marrow (50%),mild neurotoxicity (30%) and mild reaction of gastrointestinal tract (40%).Conclusion:FOLFOX4 regimen is effective and safe for patients with advanced primary hepatocellular carcinoma.It can be worthy of further clinical investigation.
文摘Objective:The aim of this study was to observe the effects and adverse reactions of elemene emulsion added to the chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced gastric carcinoma (AGC).Methods:Forty-nine patients were divided randomly into two groups,elemene emulsion group (25 cases,treated with chemotherapy and elemene emulsion) and chemotherapy group (24 cases,treated with chemotherapy only).All patients received chemotherapy.The clinical effects and adverse reactions were evaluated after four cycles.Results:The response rate (RR) were 60% in elemene emulsion group and 41.7% in chemotherapy group respectively (P < 0.05).The median time to progression and overall survival in elemene emulsion group and in chemotherapy group were 7.1 months and 11.0 months vs 5.2 months and 9.3 months (P < 0.05).A lower rate of neutropenia,nausea,vomiting and diarrhea occurred in elemene emulsion group compared with chemotherapy group (P < 0.05),and there was significant difference in the elevation of life quality as well (48% vs 25%;P < 0.05).Conclusion:Elemene emulsion in combination with FOLFOX4 regimen can improve the efficacy,decrease the incidence of side effects of chemotherapy and elevate the life quality and prolong the survival time in AGC.
基金Supported by a grant from the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, China (No. BK2006156)
文摘Objective:The aim of the study was to observe the therapeutic effect of FOLFOX4 regimen plus Fufangchangtai decoction on postoperative colorectal cancers.Methods:Thirty postoperative colorectal cancer patients were allocated into control and experiment groups respectively.Patients in experiment group were given Fufangchangtai decoction combined with FOLFOX4 regimen.Patients in control group were given FOLFOX4 regimen alone.Efficacy was evaluated after 2 periods of treatment.Results:The improvement rate of symptoms were 86.6% in experiment group compared to 53.3% in control group.KPS was stable in experiment group,and decreased in control group.QOL was increased in experiment group,and stable in control group after the treatment.For impact of immunity parameters,there were enhancements of CD3+ and CD4+ in experiment group,while they did not change in control group.In experiment group,WBC reduction was slighter than that of control group.The differences were not remarkable in PLT reduction,alimentary response,and toxicity of liver and kidney and nervous system.Conclusion:The clinical observation showed that Fufangchangtai decoction plus FOLFOX4 regimen could effectively enhance KPS,improve the symptoms,the quality of life and the immunity state,and down-regulate the side effects.In conclusion,Fufangchangtai decoction can decrease the toxicity so as to increase the treatment effect.
