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Primary Prophylaxis Indication for Docetaxel Induced Febrile Neutropenia in Elderly Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

  • Akira Matsui
  • , Masahiro Morise
  • , Ichidai Tanaka
  • , Sachiko Ozone
  • , Reiko Matsuzawa
  • , Junji Koyama
  • , Tetsunari Hase
  • , Naozumi Hashimoto
  • , Mitsuo Sato
  • , Yoshinori Hasegawa

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)424-430
Number of pages7
JournalCancer Investigation
Volume38
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 08-08-2020
Externally publishedYes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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