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A phase 1b trial of the combination of an all-oral regimen of capecitabine and erlotinib in advanced non-small cell lung cancer in Caucasian patients.
Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology - 1 Feb 2016
Kumar Rajiv, Lu Shir Kiong, Minchom Anna, Sharp Adam, Davidson Michael, Gunapala Ranga, Yap Timothy A, Bhosle Jaishree, Popat Sanjay, O'Brien Mary E R
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PURPOSE: Erlotinib is active in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (aNSCLC) particularly in patients with EGFR-sensitizing mutations. The thymidylate synthase inhibitors are active in NSCLC, but capecitabine is not well studied. This study explored the safety and activity of this oral combination. METHODS: This phase Ib trial used a 3 + 3 escalation design with a combination of erlotinib (100 mg daily) with...
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