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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2023

Evaluation of Pathological Response Rate and Complications of FOLFOX versus FLOT Regimen in Perioperative Chemotherapy for Resectable Gastric Cancer: A Prospective Study.

Amir Mohammad Arefpour, Saeed Hosseini, Ali Basi, Kambiz Novin, Ahmad Foroughi, Maryam Garousi

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Article in Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Amir Mohammad ArefpourDepartment of Radiotherapy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-3164-758X
Saeed HosseiniSchool of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-3389-9414
Ali BasiDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Kambiz NovinDepartment of Radiotherapy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ahmad ForoughiSchool of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-1068-8593
Maryam GarousiSchool of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-8460-305X
Iran University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Abstract

backgroundPrevious studies have shown that the perioperative and postoperative chemotherapy can lead to an improvement in the prognosis of patients with resectable gastric cancer (GC). There is no preference for postoperative chemotherapy with the two common treatment regimens, FLOT and FOLFOX, in these patients. The aim of this study was to compare FOLFOX and FLOT regimens in perioperative chemotherapy in resectable GC based on pathological response and complications.

methodsThis prospective cohort study was conducted on 112 patients with resectable GC who were admitted to Firozgar Hospital affiliated with Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran between 2021 to 2022. Given the inclusion criteria, 80 patients were enrolled in the present study. Patients were divided into 2 groups based on the type of treatment regimen, FOLFOX (40 patients) and FLOT (40 patients). Tumor response was classified using Mandard Tumor regression grading system criteria into five categories of TRG1 to 5. Also, the side effects were classified according to the National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0.

resultsThe rate of complete pathological response in FOLT group was significantly higher than FOLFOX group (35.0% vs 2.5%, p: 0.001). The frequency of neurological complications and hair loss in the FOLT group was significantly higher than the FOLFOX group (P<0.05). While no significant difference was observed in the frequency of hematological, Gastroenterological, hepatic, renal and stomatitis complications in the both groups (p>0.05).

conclusionOur study showed that perioperative FLOT regimen has a better pathological response than FOLFOX regimen. The frequency of neurological complications and hair loss was significantly higher in patients treated with FLOT regimen. Thus, perioperative FLOT regimen may be recommended for treating GC patients.

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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsStomach NeoplasmsAlopeciaHumansIranProspective StudiesFLOT regimenFOLFOX regimenGastric cancerPerioperative chemotherapy

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