Abstract
In advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the reported incidence of febrile neutropenia (FN) caused by docetaxel (DTX) is 10–20% in clinical trial data. However, FN incidence caused by DTX in real-world setting remains unclear. We evaluated FN incidence caused by DTX and identify risk factors of FN in real-world setting. One hundred and seventy-one NSCLC patients treated with DTX were retrospectively analyzed and 44 (26%) developed FN. Multivariate analysis identified higher age (≥65 years) and prior history of FN as independent risk factors for FN. Primary prophylaxis for FN might be recommended in elderly patients with/without prior history of FN.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 424-430 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Cancer Investigation |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 08-08-2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Oncology
- Cancer Research