Capecitabine and temozolomide for metastatic intermediate to high-grade pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm: a single center experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

The combination of capecitabine and temozolomide (CAPTEM) is one of the treatment options for metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (pNENs). This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of CAPTEM in patients with metastatic intermediate to high-grade pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (pNET) or carcinoma (pNEC).

Methods

This study was conducted retrospectively in a single center. Patients were treated for intermediate to high-grade tumor with 750 mg/m² of capecitabine twice daily from day 1 to 14 and 200 mg/m² of temozolomide once daily from day 10 to 14, repeating twice in a cycle of 28 days. The primary outcomes were durations of overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). The secondary outcomes consisted of objective response rate and dise

SUBMITTER: Douangprachanh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9666252 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature