1999
Phase II study of mitoxantrone by 14-day continuous infusion with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF) support in patients with metastatic breast cancer and limited prior therapy
Pusztai L, Holmes F, Fraschini G, Hortobagyi G. Phase II study of mitoxantrone by 14-day continuous infusion with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF) support in patients with metastatic breast cancer and limited prior therapy. Cancer Chemotherapy And Pharmacology 1999, 43: 86-91. PMID: 9923546, DOI: 10.1007/s002800050867.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetastatic breast cancerGranulocyte colony-stimulating factor supportColony-stimulating factor supportObjective response ratePhase II studyContinuous infusionBreast cancerII studyFactor supportSide effectsResponse rateMajor dose-limiting side effectDose-limiting side effectDiscontinuation of therapySecond-line chemotherapySecond-line regimensPhase II evaluationComplete tumor responseContinuous intravenous infusionMaximal cytotoxic effectLimited antitumor activityAsymptomatic cardiotoxicityPrevious therapyStable diseaseMetastatic disease
1998
Daily Oral Etoposide in Patients With Heavily Pretreated Metastatic Breast Cancer
Pusztai L, Walters R, Valero V, Theriault R, Hortobagyi G. Daily Oral Etoposide in Patients With Heavily Pretreated Metastatic Breast Cancer. American Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1998, 21: 442-446. PMID: 9781596, DOI: 10.1097/00000421-199810000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGrade 4 toxicityMetastatic breast cancerSignificant hematologic toxicityOral etoposideBreast cancerGrade 2Hematologic toxicityDaily oral etoposideFourth-line agentZubrod performance statusPercent of patientsPhase II studyMajority of patientsGreater thrombocytopeniaNeutropenic feverStable diseasePrevious therapyRadiologic evidenceII studyMedian durationPartial responsePerformance statusMedian ageMore regimensSevere anemia