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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
Topotecan
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
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Topotecan
by Terrin2, Oct 29, 2007 12:54PM
Can you tell me if there is a standard treatment for Topotecan? I am on once a week for three weeks and off one. For eg. the carbo/taxol is 6 to 8 rounds. How many cycles or rounds would Topotecan be? I know some people get treatment 5days on and than 3 weeks off.
Also, I understand there is a trial for Topotecan in pill form for OVCA. It has already been approved for Lung cancer. Any word that you may have heard on the status of this?
Also, I understand there is a trial for Topotecan in pill form for OVCA. It has already been approved for Lung cancer. Any word that you may have heard on the status of this?
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Nov 12, 2007 04:11PM
, Nov 12, 2007 04:11PM
Hi There,
I believe I answered this in another post. I would add here that there is no standard number of cycles of chemo. What we do is re-evaluate after 2 to 3 cycles with a CA 125, or exam, or xray to assess the response to the chemo therapy. If things are shrinking, one would usually then give another 2 to 3 cycles and re-evalaute again. Sometimes side effects can limit treatment as well.
take care
I believe I answered this in another post. I would add here that there is no standard number of cycles of chemo. What we do is re-evaluate after 2 to 3 cycles with a CA 125, or exam, or xray to assess the response to the chemo therapy. If things are shrinking, one would usually then give another 2 to 3 cycles and re-evalaute again. Sometimes side effects can limit treatment as well.
take care
