Randomized comparison of vinorelbine and melphalan in anthracycline-refractory advanced breast cancer.
Jones S, Winer E, Vogel C, Laufman L, Hutchins L, O'Rourke M, Lembersky B, Budman D, Bigley J, Hohneker J. Randomized comparison of vinorelbine and melphalan in anthracycline-refractory advanced breast cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1995, 13: 2567-74. PMID: 7595708, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1995.13.10.2567.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibiotics, AntineoplasticAntineoplastic AgentsBreast NeoplasmsDisease ProgressionDrug Administration ScheduleDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleHematologic DiseasesHumansInjections, IntravenousMelphalanMiddle AgedProportional Hazards ModelsProspective StudiesQuality of LifeSurvival RateVinblastineVinorelbineConceptsQuality of lifeAdvanced breast cancerCancer-related symptomsTreatment failureBreast cancerALK patientsSurvival rateStabilization of diseaseEfficacy end pointTumor response ratePopulation of patientsMedian survival rateCommon toxicitiesProspective multicenterObjective responseSeptic deathSurvival benefitRandomized comparisonPatient populationPatientsIntergroup differencesTreatment centersResponse rateEnd pointVinorelbine tartrate