Gynecol Oncol 2006 May 17; (Read article online)

Fracasso PM, Blessing JA, Molpus KL, Adler LM, Sorosky JI, Rose PG

OBJECTIVE.: A phase II study was conducted to determine the efficacy of oxaliplatin therapy in patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer who had received one prior platinum therapy. METHODS.: Eligible patients were to have measurable disease and one prior chemotherapy regimen which could include cisplatin or carboplatin. Oxaliplatin 130 mg/m(2) was administered intravenously over 2 h. This treatment was repeated every 21 days until progression of disease or adverse effects prohibited further therapy. RESULTS.: Fifty-four patients were entered on study, of which 52 were eligible and 50 had had prior platinum therapy. The overall response rate was 13.5%, with three patients (5.8%) achieving a complete response and four patients (7.7%) achieving a partial response. Median duration of response was 10.9+ (range: 4.1-50.3+) months. Stable disease was reported in 15 (28.8%) patients, with an associated median duration of 5.4 (range: 2.2-19.6) months. Drug-related toxicities consisted of anemia, nausea and vomiting, and neurotoxicity. CONCLUSIONS.: Oxaliplatin at the dose and schedule employed has limited activity in patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma who have had previous platinum therapy.