Abstract
Objective To research the therapeutic effect and toxicity of capecitabine in elderly malignant tumor patients.Methods The data of 28 elderly malignant tumor patients were retrospectively analyzed,and RECIST standard was used to evaluate therapeutic effect as CR、PR、SD and PD.In the same time,the toxicity of capecitabine was observed.Results 28 elderly malignant tumor patients who have been treated by capecitabine were completed 2cycles therapy.The effective percentage ofthese patients Was 60.7%(CR 0 pemon,PR 11 persons,SD 6 persons,PD 11 persons).The toxicity and side effect was controlled.Incidence of vomit Was 39.3%(11 persons),marrow inhibition was 25%(7 persons),angular stomatitis was 35.7%(10 persons),and hand-foot syndrome Was 21.4%(6 persons).Conclusion The therapeutic effect of capecitabine in elderly malignant tumor patients Was favourable,and the tolerance Was well. Key words: Neoplasms; Capecitabine; Aged
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