Docetaxel Followed by Doxorubicin Plus Cyclophosphamide for Node Positive or High-Risk Primary Breast Cancer
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This protocol will evaluate the feasibility and toxicity of dose-dense docetaxel followed by doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide with support given as adjuvant or neoadjuvant treatment of women with node positive and high risk breast cancer
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 2 |
Detailed Description
Upon determination of eligibility, patients will receive:
Neoadjuvant Docetaxel + Doxorubicin + Cyclophosphamide + Surgery
Adjuvant patients will enter the study after surgery and receive Docetaxel+ Doxorubicin + Cyclophosphamide. Patients treated with lumpectomy will undergo postoperative radiation therapy after completion of chemotherapy. Patients with positive estrogen and/or progesterone receptors will begin anti-estrogen therapy after the last course of chemotherapy.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Treatment-related toxicities []
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Overall response rate []
- Overall survival []
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
To be included in this study, you must meet the following criteria:
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Histologically proven breast cancer
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Females, age greater than 18 years
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Ability to perform activites of daily living with minimal assistance
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Normal cardiac function
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Adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney
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Signed informed consent prior to beginning specific protocol procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you:
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Prior systemic anticancer therapy for breast cancer
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Prior anthracycline or taxane based chemotherapy for any malignancy
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Pregnant or breast-feeding women.
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Pre-existing moderate to severe motor or sensory neurotoxicity
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Other serious illness or medical condition
Please note: There are additional inclusion/exclusion criteria. The study center will determine if you meet all of the criteria. If you do not qualify for the trial, study personnel will explain the reasons. If you do qualify, study personnel will explain the trial in detail and answer any questions you may have.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
- Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Denise A. Yardley, MD, SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
None provided.- SCRI BRE 69
- 11251