Phase II trial of weekly docetaxel for patients with relapsed ovarian cancer who have previously received paclitaxel-ANZGOG 02-01

A. V. Tinker, V. Gebski, B. Fitzharris, M. Buck, R. Stuart-Harris, P. Beale, A. Goldrick, D. Rischin*

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Abstract

Objective: To determine the response rate of weekly docetaxel in women with relapsed epithelial ovarian cancer previously treated with paclitaxel and at least one line of platinum-based chemotherapy. Methods: In this multi-center phase II trial, 37 patients with relapsed disease were enrolled and treated with weekly docetaxel at 35 mg/m for 5 out of 6 consecutive weeks. Two patient cohorts were considered, those who progressed or relapsed within 4 months (N = 7) or at greater than 4 months (N = 30) from the time of completing their last course of paclitaxel. Results: Patients in both cohorts received a median of 2 cycles of treatment (range; 1-4). In evaluable patients, the combined overall response rate, using both CA125 and RECIST response criteria was 18.9% (7/37; 95% CI; 10-34%). The combined overall progression-free survival was 3.1 months (95% CI; 2.5-3.8), and the combined overall survival was 12.3 months (95% CI; 8.2-16.4). Treatment was generally well tolerated with the only grade 4 toxicity being skin toxicity (3%). The most common grade 3 toxicities were fatigue (14%) and watery eyes (8%) with grade 3 neutropenia observed in only 5% of patients. Conclusion: Weekly docetaxel is well tolerated and has activity in patients with relapsed ovarian cancer previously treated with platinum and paclitaxel.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)647-653
Number of pages7
JournalGynecologic Oncology
Volume104
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2007
Externally publishedYes

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