Phase II evaluation of thalidomide in patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Baidas S, Winer E, Fleming G, Harris L, Pluda J, Crawford J, Yamauchi H, Isaacs C, Hanfelt J, Tefft M, Flockhart D, Johnson M, Hawkins M, Lippman M, Hayes D. Phase II evaluation of thalidomide in patients with metastatic breast cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2000, 18: 2710-7. PMID: 10894870, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2000.18.14.2710.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAngiogenesis InhibitorsBreast NeoplasmsDrug Administration ScheduleEndothelial Growth FactorsFemaleFibroblast Growth Factor 2Growth SubstancesHumansLymphokinesMatrix MetalloproteinasesMiddle AgedNeoplasm MetastasisProspective StudiesThalidomideTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth FactorsConceptsMetastatic breast cancerWeeks of treatmentProgressive diseaseBreast cancerDose levelsProgressive metastatic breast cancerGrowth factor serum levelsSingle-agent thalidomideFactor serum levelsPhase II evaluationLack of efficacyDifferent patient populationsLow dose levelsAngiogenic growth factorsStable diseaseDry mouthAdverse eventsSkin rashComplete responseSerum levelsPatient populationWeek 16II evaluationGrade 3Patients