ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of gemcitabine, paclitaxel plus cisplatin (GTP) chemotherapy for advanced urothelial carcinoma in China.
MethodsTen patients with advanced urothelial carcinoma who underwent GTP chemotherapy regimens were collected from February to July 2014 in our hospital. According to solid tumor curative effect evaluation standard 1.1, we evaluated the clinical effcacy and collected the adverse reactions.
ResultsTen patients with advanced urothelial carcinoma accepted first-line chemotherapy using GTP chemotherapy regimens. There was 1 case of complete remission, 4 cases of partial response, 3 stable cases, and 2 progressive cases. Adverse reactions of degree Ⅲ were mainly of hematology toxicity, including 5 cases of leukocytes and neutrophils reduction, and 1 case of anemia. The remaining adverse reactions included gastrointestinal reaction, hair loss, and abnormal renal function.
ConclusionGTP chemotherapy regimen is a promising treatment for advanced urothelial carcinoma.
