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[Home anti-cancer therapy with a venous port].

A Muto1, Y Ashino, M Miyazawa

  • 1Dept. of Surgery, Fukushima Rosai Hospital.

Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer & Chemotherapy
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Continuous chemotherapy with a venous port showed a 17.9% tumor response rate in advanced digestive cancers. This method offers effective palliation with minimal side effects, improving patient quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Palliative Care

Context:

  • Advanced digestive system cancers present significant treatment challenges, particularly in the terminal stage.
  • Effective chemotherapy delivery and symptom management are crucial for improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
  • The use of implanted venous ports facilitates continuous infusion chemotherapy and palliative care.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of continuous intravenous infusion chemotherapy using a venous port in patients with advanced digestive system cancers.
  • To assess the response rate and side effects of a 5-fluorouracil and cisplatin regimen delivered via a venous port.
  • To explore the role of venous ports in facilitating palliative care and symptom management in terminal cancer patients.

Summary:

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  • A study treated 75 patients under 75 with advanced digestive cancers (gastric, colorectal, etc.) using continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil and cisplatin via a venous port for 6 weeks.
  • The treatment achieved a 17.9% tumor response rate and a 26.1% effect on tumor markers, with no severe side effects like renal dysfunction or bone marrow suppression.
  • The venous port system enabled prolonged treatment and facilitated the switch to home parenteral nutrition (HPN) and symptom amelioration.

Impact:

  • This approach provides a viable option for long-term chemotherapy and palliation in advanced digestive cancers, improving patient tolerance and quality of life.
  • The use of venous ports simplifies treatment delivery and enhances the management of terminal cancer symptoms, offering a comprehensive care strategy.
  • The findings support the integration of venous port-based chemotherapy and palliative care into the multidisciplinary management of digestive system malignancies.