Table 3.
Toxicity/statistical differences.
| Toxicity grade 1–4 | Arm A | Arm B | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | P value* | |
| Anemia | 50 (43.9) | 62 (54.9) | 0.112 |
| Leucopenia (neutropenia) | 38 (33.3) | 52 (45.2) | 0.017 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 2 (1.8) | 3 (2.6) | 1.000† |
| Nephrotoxicity (renal) | 7 (6.1) | 46 (40.0) | <0.001 |
| Neurotoxicity | 52 (45.6) | 63 (54.8) | 0.145 |
| GI toxic nausea/vomiting | 37 (32.5) | 52 (45.2) | 0.042 |
| GI diarrhea | 2 (1.8) | 3 (2.6) | 1.000† |
| Asthenia | 65 (57.0) | 82 (71.3) | 0.019 |
| Alopecia | 96 (84.2) | 87 (75.7) | 0.134 |
GI, gastrointestinal.
*Pearson's chi-square test.
†Fisher's exact test.