Table 3.
Multivariate analysis of response rates to third-line chemotherapy
| Clinical factors | No. of patients | Response rate (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| <60 | 35 | 52.6% (30.1–75.0%) | 0.50 |
| ≥60 | 19 | 44.0% (23.7–56.2%) | |
| PS | |||
| 0.1 | 28 | 57.1% (38.8–75.4%) | 0.04 |
| 2.3 | 26 | 30.7% (13.0–48.5%) | |
| Pathology | |||
| Mucinous/clear cell | 6 | 33.3% (4.3–71.0%) | 0.22 |
| Non-mucinous/clear cell | 48 | 45.8% (31.7–59.9%) | |
| No. of target lesions | |||
| 1 | 40 | 45.0% (29.5–60.4%) | 0.37 |
| 2.3 | 14 | 42.8% (16.9–68.7%) | |
| Primary DFI | |||
| <6 months | 17 | 17.6% (0.4–35.7%) | 0.009 |
| ≥6 months | 37 | 51.3% (35.2–67.4%) | |
| Secondary DFI | |||
| <6 months | 33 | 42.4% (25.5–59.2%) | 0.70 |
| ≥6 months | 21 | 47.6% (26.2–68.9%) | |
| Response to second-line therapy | |||
| Responders | 35 | 45.7% (29.2–62.2%) | 0.09 |
| Non-responders | 19 | 31.5% (10.6–52.4%) | |
| PT regimens | |||
| PT regimens | 36 | 38.8% (22.9–54.8%) | 0.75 |
| Non-PT regimens | 18 | 44.4% (21.4–67.4%) | |
PT Platinum/taxane