Preoperative Therapy With Oxaliplatin/Docetaxel/Capecitabine and Radiation in Resectable Esophagus Cancer
Esophagus Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Esophagus Cancer focused on measuring Esophagus Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: To be included in this study, you must meet the following criteria: Adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus or G/E junction. Must be surgical candidates No previous treatment for esophageal cancer Must have measurable or evaluable disease Able to perform activities of daily living with minimal to no assistance Adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney function Provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you: Tumor location in the proximal esophagus Metastatic disease or locally advanced cancer Moderate to severe peripheral neuropathy Serious pre-existing medical illnesses Significant heart disease Treated for an invasive cancer within the previous 5 years Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding Age < 18 years Please note: There are additional inclusion/exclusion criteria. The study center will determine if you meet all of the criteria. If you do not qualify for the trial, study personnel will explain the reasons. If you do qualify, study personnel will explain the trial in detail and answer any questions you may have.
Sites / Locations
- Tower Oncology
- Integrated Community Oncology Network
- Atlanta Cancer Care
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center
- Wellstar Cancer Research
- Consultants in Blood Disorders and Cancer
- Tennessee Oncology
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Cohort 1
Cohort 2
Oxaliplatin 40 mg/m2 intravenously (IV) over 2 hours and docetaxel 20 mg/m2 IV over 30 minutes on days 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Radiation therapy began concurrently with day 1 of chemotherapy at a dose of 1.8 Gy/d Monday through Friday to a total of 45 Gy (25 fractions). Patients were to have esophageal resection after completion of preoperative therapy during weeks 9 to 12 and after all treatment-related side effects were resolved.
Oxaliplatin 40 mg/m2 intravenously (IV) over 2 hours and docetaxel 20 mg/m2 IV over 30 minutes on days 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Capecitabine was administered 1000 mg/m2 orally twice daily on days 1 to 7, 15 to 21, and 29 to 35. Radiation therapy began concurrently with day 1 of chemotherapy at a dose of 1.8 Gy/d Monday through Friday to a total of 45 Gy (25 fractions). Patients were to have esophageal resection after completion of preoperative therapy during weeks 9 to 12 and after all treatment-related side effects were resolved.