In:
Future Oncology, Future Medicine Ltd, Vol. 12, No. 4 ( 2016-02), p. 493-502
Abstract:
Aim: To assess clinical outcomes in octogenarians treated with docetaxel (DOC) for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Patients & methods: The multicenter retrospective study was based on a review of the pre- and post-DOC clinical history, DOC treatment and outcomes. Results: We reviewed the records of 123 patients (median age: 82 years) who received DOC every 3 weeks or weekly, without significant grade 3–4 toxicities. Median progression-free survival was 7 months; median overall survival from the start of DOC was 20 months, but post-progression treatments significantly prolonged overall survival. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that toxicity is acceptable, survival is independent of patient's age and survival can be significantly prolonged by the use of new agents.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1479-6694
,
1744-8301
Language:
English
Publisher:
Future Medicine Ltd
Publication Date:
2016