[Combination of transarterial chemoembolization and endocrine therapy for liver metastases of breast cancer]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 1991 Aug;18(11):1977-81.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Nine patients with multiple metastases including liver from breast cancer were treated with transarterial chemoembolization through hepatic artery using 40-50 mg of 4'-epi-adriamycin and Lipiodol, followed by 800-1,200 mg/day of medroxyprogesterone acetate. Of 9 patients thus treated, there were 4 partial response (44%), 2 no change and 3 progressive disease. Duration of disease control ranged from 4 to 46 months (mean 24.5 months). Seven out of 9 patients died within 6 to 37 months (mean 15.3 months) after diagnosis of liver metastases. The 3- and 5-year survival rates were 45% and 11%, respectively. We conclude that this therapy is a useful treatment modality for controlling liver metastases of breast cancer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Doxorubicin / administration & dosage*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial
  • Iodized Oil / administration & dosage*
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Medroxyprogesterone / administration & dosage
  • Medroxyprogesterone / analogs & derivatives*
  • Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Iodized Oil
  • Doxorubicin
  • Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
  • Medroxyprogesterone