SIDE-EFFECTS OF FIRST LINE PACLITAXEL – CARBOPLATIN REGIMEN FOR STAGE IV NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER IN OLDER ADULTS
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Objective: EstimateSide-effects of first line Paclitaxel – Carboplatin regimen for stage IV non-small cell lung cancer in elderly patientsat Huu Nghi Hospital. Patients and Methods: Retrospective and prospective estimated side effects of 51 patients older than 60 years with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer receiving Paclitaxel-Carboplatin asfirst line chemotherapyat Huu Nghi Hospital from January 2016 to December 2021. Results: Of our 51 patients, the rate of leukopenia,neutropeniawere 25,5% and 37,3% respectively. Leukopenia andneutropenia grade 1/2 occurred in 19,6% and 27,4%. Anaemia and thrombopenia were 29,4% and 13,7%. The rate of vomitingand nausea were 19,6% and 9,8%.Diarrhea occurred in 11,8%. The rate of peripheralneuropathy and osteoarthritis were 17,6% and 21,6%. Conclusions: Side-effects of the regimen mostly at grade 1 or 2, safely to apply on older adults.
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Paclitaxel-Carboplatin, Non-small cell lung cancer, Older adults
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