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A combination of mitomycin C and vinblastine was administered as salvage treatment in 44 patients with heavily pretreated refractory breast cancer. Response rate was 23% (10 of 44) including one complete response of lung metastases. The highest response rate was seen in intrathoracic localizations (45%). Median duration of response was 6.5 months (range, 3+-17+). Treatment was generally well tolerated, and only 25% of patients developed nausea and vomiting. Neurologic toxicity was represented by paresthesia (8 patients) and constipation (one patient). Mild leukopenia was observed in 30 of 172 treatment cycles, but it exceeded grade 2 in only 5 patients. Considering the good compliance of this regimen and the poor prognosis of patients with advanced refractory disease, the combination of mitomycin C plus vinblastine appears to be useful as salvage treatment for metastatic breast cancer.
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