Table 3.
Cyclophosphamide + topotecan | Temozolomide + irinotecan | High-dose ifosfamide | Ifosfamide + carboplatin + etoposide | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Number of patients | 66 | 58 | 37 | 22 |
Author (Ref) | Saylors et al. [13] Hunold et al. [14] |
Casey et al. [36] Wagner et al. [35] Anderson et al. [44] |
Ferrari et al. [23] | Van Winkle et al. [47] |
Primary toxicity | Myelosuppression | Gastrointestinal | Myelosuppression | Myelosuppression |
Alopecia | Yes | Uncommon | Yes | Yes |
Myeloid growth factor | Yes | Rarely | Yes | Yes |
IV access required | Generally | Optional if administered orally | Yes | Yes |
Home administration | Uncommon | Common | No | No |
Response rates (complete + partial) | 33–35% | 29–63% | 34% | 48% |