Abstract
4624 Background: Docetaxel monotherapy is active in hormone refractory metastatic prostate cancer. Pre-clinical models indicate a synergistic cytotoxicity between capecitabine and docetaxel. Recently, this association has proven survival benefits in advanced breast cancer. This multicenter phase II study reports on preliminary efficacy and safety data of docetaxel-capecitabine combination in hormone-refractory prostate cancer with metastases (HRPC). Methods: Eligible pts had histologically and biologically confirmed HRPC. Other requirements included a Karnofsky index of more than 50% and no prior chemotherapy except estramustine. Treatment consisted of 4 cycles of docetaxel 35mg/m2 on day 1, day 8, day 15 and capecitabine 1250mg/m2/day in 2 divided doses from day 5 to day 18 of each 28 days cycle. A minimum of 2 treatment cycles were required for response assessment. Biological efficacy was defined as a decline of >50% from baseline PSA levels. Clinical response was evaluated using RECIST criteria. Result...
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