Capecitabine in Treating Patients With Recurrent Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cavity Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Fallopian Tube Cancer focused on measuring recurrent ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, primary peritoneal cavity cancer
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed recurrent ovarian epithelial carcinoma, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer previously treated with at least one cisplatin based chemotherapy regimen Prior repeat treatment with a taxane and/or platinum agent allowed Prior repeat treatment with other chemotherapy agent allowed once Recurrent disease defined as: At least one site of measurable disease by radiograph and/or a rise of CA-125 over a minimum of 3 samples to a level of at least 50% of upper limit of normal PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Not specified Performance status: Karnofsky 70-100% Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Absolute neutrophil count at least 1,000/mm3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 Hepatic: Bilirubin less than 2.0 times upper limit of normal (ULN) SGOT less than 2.0 times ULN Alkaline phosphatase less than 2.0 times ULN Renal: Creatinine no greater than 1.5 mg/dL Other: Must be able to take oral medication PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: See Disease Characteristics No prior fluorouracil based chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: Not specified Surgery: Not specified
Sites / Locations
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center