Articles by Matti S. Aapro, MD

Drs. Lichtman and Skirvin have written an excellent review on the pharmacology of antineoplastic agents in older cancer patients. However, as in any text (often due to space limitations), one can find shortcomings, some of which will be covered in this commentary.

Docetaxel (Taxotere) and vinorelbine (Navelbine) have both demonstrated activity as single agents for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer and non-small-cell lung

Docetaxel vs Mitomycin Plus Vinblastine in Anthracycline-Resistant Metastatic Breast Cancer
ByJean-marc A. Nabholtz, MD,B. Thuerlimann, MD,W. R. Bezwoda, MD,D. Melnychuk, MD,L. Deschênes, MD,J. Douma, MD,T. A. Vandenberg, MD,B. Rapoport, MD,R. Rosso, MD,V. Trillet-lenoir, MD,J. Drbal, MD,Matti S. Aapro, MD,M. Alaki, MD,M. Murawsky, MD,Allesandro Riva, MD This nonblinded, multicenter, randomized phase III study compares the median time to progression (primary endpoint), response rate, and quality of life, safety, and survival of