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Contents
Chapter 3: Gastrointestinal Cancer ............................................................................. 4
Oesophageal Carcinoma .............................................................................................. 4
Adjuvant .................................................................................................................. 4
Neoadjuvant ............................................................................................................ 4
Cisplatin/Fluorouracil (5FU) .................................................................................. 4
Cisplatin/capecitabine .......................................................................................... 4
Locally advanced - Chemo-radiation protocol ......................................................... 5
Cisplatin/5FU ........................................................................................................ 5
Cisplatin/Fluorouracil (5FU) .................................................................................. 5
Cisplatin/capecitabine (see alternative SCOPE regimen also) ............................. 5
Cisplatin/Capecitabine + XRT (SCOPE trial protocol) .......................................... 6
Metastatic ................................................................................................................ 7
Cisplatin/5FU ........................................................................................................ 7
Cisplatin/capecitabine .......................................................................................... 7
Gastric / Adenocarcinomas of Gastro-oesophageal junction Carcinoma ................ 8
Neoadjuvant / Adjuvant ........................................................................................... 8
ECF/X................................................................................................................... 8
Adjuvant .................................................................................................................. 9
EOF/X .................................................................................................................. 9
Locally advanced / metastatic ............................................................................... 10
ECF/X................................................................................................................. 10
EOF/X ................................................................................................................ 11
Cisplatin/fluoropyrimidine/Herceptin (HCF/X) ..................................................... 12
Second line ........................................................................................................... 13
Irinotecan ........................................................................................................... 13
Docetaxel ........................................................................................................... 13
Weekly Paclitaxel ............................................................................................... 14
Pancreatic cancer........................................................................................................ 15
Adjuvant ................................................................................................................ 15
Fluorouracil/Folinic Acid ..................................................................................... 15
Gemcitabine ....................................................................................................... 15
Advanced .............................................................................................................. 16
First line .............................................................................................................. 16
Gemcitabine + Capecitabine .............................................................................. 16
Gemcitabine ....................................................................................................... 17
Second line ........................................................................................................... 17
Ox-Cap ............................................................................................................... 17
OxMdG ............................................................................................................... 18
Folfirinox............................................................................................................. 18
Cholangiocarcinoma / Gall Bladder Carcinoma ....................................................... 19
Advanced .............................................................................................................. 19
Gemcitabine + Cisplatin ..................................................................................... 19
Gemcitabine ....................................................................................................... 20
ECF/ECX/EOF/EOX ........................................................................................... 20
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Hepatocellular carcinoma ........................................................................................... 22
*Sorafenib .......................................................................................................... 22
Neuroendocrine tumours ........................................................................................... 23
High mitotic rate, anaplastic histology, clinically aggressive .................................. 23
Etoposide / cisplatin ........................................................................................... 23
Low mitotic rate, well differentiated histology, clinically indolent ........................... 23
Somatostatin ...................................................................................................... 23
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours...................................................................... 24
*Everolimus (Afinitor®) ....................................................................................... 24
*Sunitinib ............................................................................................................ 24
Progression on first line therapy ............................................................................ 25
Streptozocin/Doxorubicin ................................................................................... 25
Octreotide ........................................................................................................... 25
Colorectal..................................................................................................................... 26
Adjuvant ................................................................................................................ 26
5FU/FA ............................................................................................................... 26
Capecitabine ...................................................................................................... 26
XELOX ............................................................................................................... 27
OxMdG ............................................................................................................... 27
Rectal cancer - Chemoradiation ............................................................................ 28
Capecitabine + XRT ........................................................................................... 28
5FU + XRT ......................................................................................................... 28
Downstaging of liver metastases prior to surgery .................................................. 29
Cetuximab OxMdG ............................................................................................. 29
Cetuximab Folfiri ................................................................................................ 29
Advanced Colorectal Cancer ................................................................................. 30
First line .............................................................................................................. 30
MdG ................................................................................................................... 30
Capecitabine ...................................................................................................... 30
FOLFIRI ............................................................................................................. 31
I-Cap .................................................................................................................. 31
OxMdG ............................................................................................................... 32
Ox-Cap ............................................................................................................... 32
XELOX ............................................................................................................... 33
Cetuximab Folfiri ................................................................................................ 33
Cetuximab OxMdG ............................................................................................. 34
Panitumumab OxMdG ........................................................................................ 37
Raltitrexed .......................................................................................................... 38
TomOx ............................................................................................................... 38
Second / third line chemotherapy .......................................................................... 39
Irinotecan + MdG (see above) ............................................................................ 39
Oxaliplatin + MdG ............................................................................................... 39
I-Cap .................................................................................................................. 39
Ox-Cap ............................................................................................................... 39
Irinotecan ........................................................................................................... 39
*Bevacizumab .................................................................................................... 40
*Irinotecan + Cetuximab ..................................................................................... 41
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MMC + MdG ....................................................................................................... 43
MMC + Capecitabine .......................................................................................... 44
Anal Carcinoma ........................................................................................................... 44
Localised squamous carcinoma of the anus ......................................................... 44
Combined XRT + chemotherapy ........................................................................ 44
Palliative / Metastatic............................................................................................. 45
Cisplatin/5FU ...................................................................................................... 45
Mitomycin C / Fluoropyrimidine .......................................................................... 46
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Chapter 3: Gastrointestinal Cancer
Oesophageal Carcinoma
Adjuvant
Not currently recommended as standard therapy
Neoadjuvant
Cisplatin/Fluorouracil (5FU)
Cisplatin/fluorouracil
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
2 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
80mg/m
Days 1 to 4
Fluorouracil
1000mg/m daily
IV infusion over 90 minutes
2
IV infusion over 24 hours
OR
Cisplatin/capecitabine
Cisplatin/capecitabine
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
2 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
80mg/m
Days 1 to 14
Capecitabine
1000mg/m BD
Criteria
IV infusion over 90 minutes
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, for 14
days followed by 7 days off
2
PS 0-1
Cr Cl > 50ml/min
Operable oesophageal cancer
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations in chapter one
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Calculate creatinine clearance prior to each cycle and administer cisplatin according to guidelines
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Treatment to continue providing neutrophils > 1.0 x 10 /L and platelets > 100 x 10 /L
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Locally advanced - Chemo-radiation protocol
Cisplatin/5FU
Cisplatin/Fluorouracil (5FU)
Cisplatin/fluorouracil
Frequency
Course length
One treatment course
5 week course
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
60 to 80mg/m
Days 1 to 4
Fluorouracil
1000mg/m daily
Day 29
Cisplatin
60 to 80mg/m
Days 29 to 32
Fluorouracil
1000mg/m daily
IV infusion over 90 minutes
2
IV infusion over 24 hours
2
IV infusion over 90 minutes
2
IV infusion over 24 hours
Followed by two additional cycles after completion of XRT as below
Cisplatin/fluorouracil
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
2 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
60 to 80mg/m
Days 1 to 4
Fluorouracil
1000mg/m daily
IV infusion over 90 minutes
2
IV infusion over 24 hours
OR
Cisplatin/capecitabine (see alternative SCOPE regimen also)
Cisplatin/capecitabine
Frequency
Course length
One treatment course
5 week course
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
60 to 80mg/m
Days 1 to 35
Capecitabine
825mg/m BD
Day 29
Cisplatin
60 to 80mg/m
2
2
IV infusion over 90 minutes
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, on
radiotherapy days only
IV infusion over 90 minutes
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Followed by two additional cycles after completion of XRT as below
Cisplatin/capecitabine
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
2 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Cisplatin
60 to 80mg/m
Days 1 to 14
Capecitabine
1000mg/m BD
2
IV infusion over 90 minutes
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, for 14
days followed by 7 days off
2
Laboratory investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Calculate creatinine clearance prior to each cycle and administer cisplatin according to guidelines
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Treatment to continue providing neutrophils > 1.0 x 10 /L and platelets > 100 x 10 /L
9
9
Cisplatin/Capecitabine + XRT (SCOPE trial protocol)
Cisplatin/capecitabine
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
Drug
4 cycles
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
60 to 80mg/m
Days 1 to 21
Capecitabine
625mg/m BD
IV infusion over 90 minutes
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally
continuously
2
Radiotherapy given concurrently with cycles 3 and 4
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations and cisplatin hydration details in chapter one
Laboratory investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Calculate creatinine clearance prior to each cycle and administer cisplatin according to guidelines
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Treatment to continue providing neutrophils > 1.0 x 10 /L and platelets > 100 x 10 /L
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Metastatic
Cisplatin/5FU
Cisplatin/fluorouracil
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
Drug
4 to 6 cycles
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
80mg/m
Days 1 to 4
Fluorouracil
1000mg/m daily
2
IV infusion over 90 minutes
IV infusion over 24 hours
OR
Cisplatin/capecitabine
Cisplatin/capecitabine
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
Drug
4 to 6 cycles
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
80mg/m
Days 1 to 14
Capecitabine
1000mg/m BD
2
IV infusion over 90 minutes
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, for 14
days followed by 7 days off
Laboratory investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Calculate creatinine clearance prior to each cycle and administer cisplatin according to guidelines
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations and cisplatin hydration details in chapter one
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Gastric / Adenocarcinomas of Gastro-oesophageal junction Carcinoma
Neoadjuvant / Adjuvant
For patients with operable cancers after initial staging
ECF/X x 3 cycles  Surgery -- ECF/X x 3 cycles
ECF/X
ECF
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
3 + 3 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Epirubicin
50mg/m
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
60mg/m
2
Days 1 to 7
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
Days 8 to 14
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
Days 15 to 21
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
IV bolus
IV infusion over 90 minutes
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
OR
ECX
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
3 + 3 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Epirubicin
50mg/m
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
60mg/m
2
Days 1 to 21
Capecitabine
IV bolus
IV infusion over 90 minutes
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally
continuously
2
625mg/m BD
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations and cisplatin hydration regimens in chapter one
Laboratory investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Calculate creatinine clearance prior to each cycle and administer cisplatin according to guidelines
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Treatment to continue providing neutrophils > 1.0 x 10 /L and platelets > 100 x 10 /L
9
9
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Adjuvant
EOF/X
EOF
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Epirubicin
50mg/m
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
130mg/m
Days 1 to 7
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
Days 8 to 14
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
Days 15 to 21
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
IV bolus
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
OR
EOX
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Epirubicin
50mg/m
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
130mg/m
Days 1 to 21
Capecitabine
625mg/m BD
IV bolus
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally
continuously
2
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations and cisplatin hydration details in chapter one
Laboratory investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Treatment to continue providing neutrophils > 1.0 x 10 /L and platelets > 100 x 10 /L
9
9
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Locally advanced / metastatic
ECF/X
ECF
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
4 to 6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Epirubicin
50mg/m
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
60mg/m
2
Days 1 to 7
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
Days 8 to 14
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
Days 15 to 21
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
IV bolus
IV infusion over 90 minutes
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
OR
ECX
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
4 to 6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Epirubicin
50mg/m
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
60mg/m
2
Days 1 to 21
Capecitabine
625mg/m BD
2
IV bolus
IV infusion over 90 minutes
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally
continuously
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations and cisplatin hydration details in chapter one
Laboratory investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Calculate creatinine clearance prior to each cycle and administer cisplatin according to guidelines
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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EOF/X
EOF
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Epirubicin
50mg/m
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
130mg/m
Days 1 to 7
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
Days 8 to 14
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
Days 15 to 21
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
IV bolus
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
OR
EOX
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Epirubicin
50mg/m
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
130mg/m
Days 1 to 21
Capecitabine
625mg/m BD
2
IV bolus
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally
continuously
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations in chapter one
Laboratory investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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Cisplatin/fluoropyrimidine/Herceptin (HCF/X)
HCF/X
HCF
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1 Cycle 1
Trastuzumab
8mg/kg
IV infusion over 90 minutes
Day 1
subsequent
cycles
Trastuzumab
6mg/kg
IV infusion over 30 to 60 minutes
Day 1
Cisplatin
80mg/m
Days 1 to 4
Fluorouracil
1000mg/m daily
2
2
IV infusion over 90 minutes
IV infusion over 24 hours
OR
HCX
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1 Cycle 1
Trastuzumab
8mg/kg
IV infusion over 90 minutes
Day 1
subsequent
cycles
Trastuzumab
6mg/kg
IV infusion over 30 to 60 minutes
Day 1
Cisplatin
80mg/m
Days 1 to 14
Capecitabine
1000mg/m BD
2
2
IV infusion over 90 minutes
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally for 7
days, following by 7 days off
Continue with single agent trastuzumab from cycle 7
Trastuzumab
Cycle 7
onwards
Criteria
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
Until disease progression
Drug
Dose
Admin
Trastuzumab
6mg/kg
IV infusion over 30 mins
PS 0-1
Cr Cl > 50ml/min
HER 2 status IHC 3+ or FISH positive
LVEF: baseline ECHO/MUGA + 3 monthly repeat advised for patients receiving treatment with
trastuzumab
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Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Calculate creatinine clearance prior to each cycle and administer cisplatin according to guidelines
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations and cisplatin hydration details in chapter one
Second line
Irinotecan
Irinotecan
Day 1
Day 1
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
4 cycles
Drug
Dose
Atropine
600 micrograms
Irinotecan
Admin
250mg/m
2
Subcutaneous injection prior to irinotecan
IV infusion over 30 to 90 minutes as tolerated
2
Option to increase to 350mg/m if well tolerated
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
Docetaxel
Docetaxel
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
Upto 6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Dexamethasone
8mg BD
Docetaxel
75mg/m
Day 1
2
Admin
Orally for 3 days, commencing 24 hours before
docetaxel
IV infusion over 60 minutes
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
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 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
Weekly Paclitaxel
Weely paclitaxel
Frequency
Course length
Every 7 days
Until disease progression
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Chlorphenamine
10mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Dexamethasone
8mg
IV bolus
Reducing to 4mg from week 2
Day 1
Ranitidine
50mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Paclitaxel
80mg/m
2
IV infusion over 60 minutes
Criteria:
Alternative regimen to docetaxel for patients unable to tolerate
PS 2
Laboratory investigations
 Patients with abnormal hepatic function should be treated cautiously
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle.
 Normal limits for administration apply with the exception that for patients with marrow infiltration
treatment may be continued at lower platelet and neutrophil counts at treating physician discretion.
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Pancreatic cancer
Adjuvant
Fluorouracil/Folinic Acid
Fluorouracil/Folinic Acid
Frequency
Course length
Every 28 Days
6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Days 1 to 5
Fluorouracil
425mg/m
Day 1 to 5
Folinic Acid
50mg
Admin
2
IV bolus, daily
IV bolus, daily
NB: For patients over 70 years and those with borderline performance status the dose of fluorouracil
2
should be reduced to 370mg/m per day.
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if
clinically indicated
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
Gemcitabine
Gemcitabine
Frequency
Course length
Every 28 Days
6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
2
Day 8
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
2
IV infusion over 30 minutes
Day 15
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
2
IV infusion over 30 minutes
Criteria
IV infusion over 30 minutes
PS 0-2
R0, R1 resection M0
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if
clinically indicated
 NB: transaminases may rise during gemcitabine therapy
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
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 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
Advanced
First line
Gemcitabine + Capecitabine
Gemcitabine + Capecitabine
Frequency
Course length
Every 28 Days
Upto 6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
Days 1 to 21
Capecitabine
825mg/m BD
Day 8
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
2
IV infusion over 30 minutes
Day 15
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
2
IV infusion over 30 minutes
2
IV infusion over 30 minutes
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally
continuously
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations see chapter one
Criteria
PS 0-1
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 NB: transaminases may rise during gemcitabine therapy
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 CA19-9 every 4 weeks
 Day 8 or 15
9
Platelets 75 – 99 x10 /L  continue at full dose
9
Platelets < 75x10 /L  omit gemcitabine
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Gemcitabine
Gemcitabine
Frequency
Course length
Every 28 Days
6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
2
Day 8
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
2
IV infusion over 30 minutes
Day 15
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
2
IV infusion over 30 minutes
IV infusion over 30 minutes
Or IV weekly for seven weeks followed by one week break for first cycle then 3 weeks on, one off as
above.
Criteria
PS 0-2
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if
clinically indicated
 NB: transaminases may rise during gemcitabine therapy
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 CA19-9 every 4 weeks
 Day 8 or 15
9
Platelets 75 – 99 x10 /L  continue at full dose
9
Platelets < 75x10 /L  omit gemcitabine
Second line
Ox-Cap
Ox-Cap
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
85mg/m
Days 1 to 9
Capecitabine
900mg/m BD
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally for 9 days,
followed by 5 days off
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations see chapter one
Criteria
PS 0-2
Relapse < 6 months post adjuvant chemotherapy
Progression free interval > 3 months following first line therapy
Laboratory Investigations
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 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC and creatinine prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply with the exception that the lower limit for platelets for
9
administration of Ox-Cap is 75 x 10 /L
OxMdG
OxMdG
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
85mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
IV infusion over 2 hours
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
Avoid in patients with pre-existing neuropathy
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if
clinically indicated
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply with the exception that the lower limit for platelets for
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administration of OxMdG is 75 x 10 /L
Folfirinox
Folfirinox
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
85mg/m
Day 1
Atropine
600 micrograms
Day 1
Irinotecan
180mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
Subcutaneous injection prior to irinotecan
IV infusion over 30 to 90 minutes
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
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Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
Cholangiocarcinoma / Gall Bladder Carcinoma
Advanced
Gemcitabine + Cisplatin
Gem/Cis
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
Upto 6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
Day 1
Cisplatin
25mg/m
Day 8
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
Day 8
Cisplatin
25mg/m
Criteria
2
2
2
IV infusion over 30 minutes
IV infusion over 60 minutes
2
IV infusion over 30 minutes
IV infusion over 60 minutes
PS 0-1
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 CA19-9 every 4 weeks
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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Gemcitabine
Gemcitabine
Frequency
Course length
Every 28 Days
6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
2
Day 8
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
2
IV infusion over 30 minutes
Day 15
Gemcitabine
1000mg/m
2
IV infusion over 30 minutes
Criteria
IV infusion over 30 minutes
PS 0-2
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if
clinically indicated
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 CA19-9 every 4 weeks
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
ECF/ECX/EOF/EOX
ECF
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
Upto 6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Epirubicin
50mg/m
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
60mg/m
2
Days 1 to 7
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
Days 8 to 14
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
Days 15 to 21
Fluorouracil
200mg/m /day
IV bolus
IV infusion over 90 minutes
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
OR
ECX
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
Upto 6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Epirubicin
50mg/m
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
60mg/m
2
Days 1 to 21
Capecitabine
625mg/m BD
2
IV bolus
IV infusion over 90 minutes
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally
continuously
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OR
EOF
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
Upto 6 cycles
Drug
Day 1
Day 1
Days 1 to 7
Days 8 to 14
Days 15 to 21
Dose
Epirubicin
50mg/m
Oxaliplatin
Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil
Admin
2
130mg/m
2
IV bolus
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
2
Continuous IV infusion over 7 days
200mg/m /day
200mg/m /day
200mg/m /day
OR
EOX
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
Upto 6 cycles
Drug
Day 1
Dose
Epirubicin
50mg/m
Admin
2
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
130mg/m
Days 1 to 21
Capecitabine
625mg/m BD
2
IV bolus
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally
continuously
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations and cisplatin hydration details see chapter one
Laboratory investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Calculate creatinine clearance prior to each cycle and administer cisplatin according to guidelines
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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Hepatocellular carcinoma
*Sorafenib
Sorafenib
Frequency
Course length
Continuous, supply every 4 weeks
Until disease progression
Daily
Drug
Dose
Admin
Sorafenib
400mg BD
Orally, daily
Commence at 200mg BD initially, and increase as tolerated
*NB available via the Cancer Drugs fund
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CDF Criteria (as at 13 February 2014)
The first line treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma where all the following criteria are met:
1. Application made by and first cycle of systemic anti-cancer therapy to be prescribed by a consultant
specialist specifically trained and accredited in the use of systemic anti-cancer therapy
2. Hepatocellular carcinoma
3. a) Child-Pugh grade A liver impairment OR
b) Child-Pugh grade B liver impairment with low disease burden
4. No previous systemic therapy
5. No role for surgery or after failure of surgery or after failure of locoregional therapy
Laboratory investigations
 FBC, U/Es, LFTs prior to each cycle
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 Discontinue if deteriorating renal or liver function
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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Neuroendocrine tumours
High mitotic rate, anaplastic histology, clinically aggressive
Etoposide / cisplatin
Etoposide/cisplatin
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
Upto 6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Etoposide
120mg/m
Day 1
Cisplatin
70mg/m
Day 2
Etoposide
120mg/m
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
Day 3
Etoposide
120mg/m
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
Criteria
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
IV infusion over 90 minutes
PS 0-1
Cr Cl > 50ml/min
Patients with rapidly progressive disease
NB see cisplatin hydration details see chapter one
Laboratory investigations
 Ensure normal hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if clinically
indicated
 Calculate creatinine clearance prior to each cycle and administer cisplatin according to guidelines
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
Low mitotic rate, well differentiated histology, clinically indolent
Somatostatin

short acting analogue titrated to achieve maximum benefit then switch to long acting preparation
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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours
*Everolimus (Afinitor®)
Everolimus
Frequency
Course length
Continuous, supplied every 28 days
Until disease progression / toxicity
Daily
Drug
Dose
Admin
Everolimus
10mg
Orally, daily
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to each cycle 1
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
 Baseline blood glucose and triglycerides, repeat as indicated
*NB available via the Cancer Drugs fund
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CDF Criteria (as at 13 February 2014)
The treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinomas where all the following criteria are met:
1. Application made by and first cycle of systemic anti-cancer therapy to be prescribed by a consultant
specialist specifically trained and accredited in the use of systemic anti-cancer therapy
2. Pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinomas
3. a) 1st line indication, OR,
b) 2nd line indication
*Sunitinib
Sunitinib
Frequency
Course length
Continuous, supplied every 28 days
Until disease progression / toxicity
Daily
Drug
Dose
Admin
Sunitinib
37.5mg
Orally, daily
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to each cycle 1
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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*NB available via the Cancer Drugs fund
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CDF Criteria (as at 13 February 2014)
The treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinomas where all the following criteria are met:
1. Application made by and first cycle of systemic anti-cancer therapy to be prescribed by a consultant
specialist specifically trained and accredited in the use of systemic anti-cancer therapy
2. Biopsy proven well differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour
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3. a) 1 line indication, OR,
nd
b) 2 line indication, OR,
rd
c) 3 line indication
4. No previous VEGF targeted therapy
Progression on first line therapy
Streptozocin/Doxorubicin
Streptozocin/Doxorubicin
Frequency
Course length
Every 42 Days
Until disease progression or toxicity
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Days 1 to 5
Streptozocin
500mg/m
Day 1
Doxorubicin
50mg/m
2
IV bolus
Day 22
Doxorubicin
50mg/m
2
IV bolus
IV infusion, daily for 5 days
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if
clinically indicated
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
Octreotide

Octreotide LAR 20-30mg IM monthly
Criteria
Non-functioning neuroendocrine tumour of mid gut or uncertain primary origin
Locally inoperable or metastatic disease
Well differentiated histology
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Adjuvant
5FU/FA
5FU/FA
Frequency
Course length
weekly
For 24 weeks
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Folinic acid
50mg
IV bolus, weekly
Day 1
Fluorouracil
370mg/m
2
IV bolus, weekly
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if
clinically indicated
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to every fourth week
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
Capecitabine
Capecitabine
Days 1 to 14
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 days
8 cycles
Drug
Dose
Capecitabine
1250mg/m BD
2
Admin
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, for
14 days followed by 7 days off
2
Consider 1000mg/m for patients over 70yrs
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations in chapter 1
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Repeat creatinine if clinically indicated
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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XELOX
Oxaliplatin/Capecitabine
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 days
8 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
130 mg/m
Days 1 to 14
Capecitabine
1000mg/m BD
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, for
14 days followed by 7 days off
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations in chapter 1
Consider carefully in patients with pre-existing neuropathy
Consider omitting oxaliplatin if persistent neuropathy develops.
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle.
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply.
OxMdG
OxMdG
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
12 cycles
Drug
Dose
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
85mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Admin
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
Consider carefully in patients with pre-existing neuropathy
Consider omitting oxaliplatin if persistent neuropathy develops.
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply with the exception that the lower limit for platelets for
9
administration of OxMdG is 75 x 10 /L
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Rectal cancer - Chemoradiation
Capecitabine + XRT
Capecitabine
Days 1 to 25 of
radiotherapy
Frequency
Course length
One course
5 weeks with radiotherapy
Drug
Dose
Capecitabine
825mg/m BD
2
Admin
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally
Monday to Friday only during radiotherapy
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations in chapter 1
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
5FU + XRT
Fluorouracil infusion
Frequency
Course length
One course
Drug
5 weeks
Dose
Admin
2
IV infusion over 24 hours
2
IV infusion over 24 hours
Day 1 to 4
Fluorouracil
1000mg/m daily
Days 22 to 26
Fluorouracil
1000mg/m daily
OR
5FU/FA
Frequency
Course length
weekly
5 weeks
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Folinic acid
50mg
IV bolus, weekly
Day 1
Fluorouracil
300mg/m
2
IV bolus, weekly
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each 5FU infusion, or with week 1 and week 4 of bolus 5FU
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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Downstaging of liver metastases prior to surgery
Criteria
KRAS wild type cancer
PS 0-1
Metastatic disease confined to the liver and potentially resectable if downsized
Primary resected or resectable
Cetuximab OxMdG
Cetuximab OxMdG
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
Total 16 weeks
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Dexamethasone
8mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Chlorphenamine
10mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Cetuximab
500mg/m
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
85mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
IV infusion, over 2 hours for first dose, then reduce to
1 hour as tolerated
2
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
2
46 hour continuous IV infusion
Cetuximab Folfiri
Cetuximab Folfiri
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
Total 16 weeks
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Dexamethasone
8mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Chlorphenamine
10mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Cetuximab
500mg/m
Day 1
Atropine
600 micrograms
Day 1
Irinotecan
180mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
2
2
IV infusion, over 2 hours for first dose, then reduce
to 1 hour as tolerated
Subcutaneous injection prior to irinotecan
IV infusion
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC and biochemistry prior to each cycle
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administration is 75 x 10 /L
Advanced Colorectal Cancer
First line
MdG
MdG
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles, then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
IV infusion over 2 hours
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2800mg/m
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
2
46 hour continuous IV infusion
2
Fluorouracil dose can be reduced to 2400mg/m in patients with poorer PS
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if
clinically indicated
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
Capecitabine
Capecitabine
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 days
6 cycles and then reassess
Drug
Days 1 to 14
Capecitabine
Dose
2
1250mg/m BD
Admin
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, for
14 days followed by 7 days off
2
Consider 1000mg/m for patients over 70yrs
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations in chapter 1
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC and creatinine prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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FOLFIRI (IrMdG)
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Atropine
600 micrograms
Subcutaneous injection prior to irinotecan
Day 1
Irinotecan
180mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
2
IV infusion
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
2
46 hour continuous IV infusion
Review after 12 weeks and consider continuing to 24 weeks if:

SD / response.

Acceptable toxicity
Criteria: PS 0-2
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
I-Cap
I-Cap
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Atropine
600 micrograms
Subcutaneous injection prior to irinotecan
Day 1
Irinotecan
180mg/m
2
IV infusion
Days 1 to 9
Capecitabine
900mg/m
2
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, for 9 days
followed by 5 days off
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations see chapter 1
Review after 12 weeks and consider continuing to 24 weeks if response and acceptable toxicity
Criteria: PS 0-1
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC and creatinine prior to each cycle
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 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
OxMdG
OxMdG
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
85mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
IV infusion over 2 hours
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
Avoid in patients with pre-existing neuropathy
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply with the exception that the lower limit for platelets for
9
administration of OxMdG is 75 x 10 /L
Ox-Cap
Ox-Cap
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
85mg/m
Days 1 to 9
Capecitabine
900mg/m
2
IV infusion
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, for 9 days
followed by 5 days off
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations see chapter 1
Avoid in patients with pre-existing neuropathy
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC and creatinine prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply with the exception that the lower limit for platelets for
9
administration of Ox-Cap is 75 x 10 /L
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Xelox
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
4 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
130mg/m
Days 1 to 14
Capecitabine
1000mg/m
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, for 14
days followed by 7 days off
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations see chapter 1
Avoid in patients with pre-existing neuropathy
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply.
Cetuximab Folfiri
Cetuximab Folfiri
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Dexamethasone
8mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Chlorphenamine
10mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Cetuximab
500mg/m
Day 1
Atropine
600 micrograms
Day 1
Irinotecan
180mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
2
2
IV infusion, over 2 hours for first dose, then reduce
to 1 hour as tolerated
Subcutaneous injection prior to irinotecan
IV infusion over 90 minutes
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC and biochemistry prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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*NB available via the Cancer Drugs fund - Cetuximab (in combination with irinotecan based
chemotherapy)
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CDF Criteria (as at 13 February 2014)
The first line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer where all the following criteria are met:
1. Application made by and first cycle of systemic anti-cancer therapy to be prescribed by a consultant
specialist specifically trained and accredited in the use of systemic anti-cancer therapy.
2. Metastatic colorectal cancer
3. 1st line indication
4. Patients with wild-type RAS
5. Given in combination with irinotecan-based combination chemotherapy
2
6. Cetuximab given as a 2 weekly regimen at a dose of 500mg/m
7. Not eligible for NICE TA176 approved indications (including patients who have not progressed despite
receiving the NICE approved 16 weeks treatment)
8. No previous treatment with cetuximab or panitumumab
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NOTE: Cetuximab is not approved for use as 1 line treatment with any oxaliplatin-based combination other
than FOLFOX4 or with upfront single agent fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy
Note: No treatment breaks of more than 4 weeks beyond the expected cycle length are allowed (to allow any
toxicity of current therapy to settle or in the case of intercurrent co-morbidities)
Note: If excessive toxicity with irinotecan, cetuximab can be continued with a fluoropyrimidine alone until
disease progression only.
Cetuximab OxMdG
Cetuximab OxMdG
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles and reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Dexamethasone
8mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Chlorphenamine
10mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Cetuximab
500mg/m
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
85mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Day 1
Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil
2
2
400mg/m
IV infusion, over 2 hours for first dose, then reduce to 1
hour as tolerated
IV infusion over 2 hours
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
2400mg/m
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC and biochemistry prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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CDF Criteria (as at 13 February 2014)
The first line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer where all the following criteria are met:
1. Application made by and first cycle of systemic anti-cancer therapy to be prescribed by a consultant
specialist specifically trained and accredited in the use of systemic anti-cancer therapy.
2. Metastatic colorectal cancer
3. 1st line indication
4. Patients with wild-type RAS
5. Given in combination with FOLFOX4 or FOLFOX6 or OxMdG chemotherapy regimens
2
6. Cetuximab given as a 2 weekly regimen at a dose of 500mg/m
7. Not eligible for NICE TA176 approved indications (including patients who have not progressed despite
receiving the NICE approved 16 weeks treatment)
8. No previous treatment with cetuximab or panitumumab
st
NOTE: Cetuximab is not approved for use as 1 line treatment with any other oxaliplatin-based regimens or
with upfront single agent fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy
Note: No treatment breaks of more than 4 weeks beyond the expected cycle length are allowed (to allow any
toxicity of current therapy to settle or in the case of intercurrent co-morbidities)
Note: If excessive toxicity with irinotecan, cetuximab can be continued with a fluoropyrimidine alone until
disease progression only.
*Bevacizumab (In combination with a single agent fluoropyrimidine)
14 day schedules:
Bevacizumab 5mg/kg IV infusion
21 day schedules
Bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg IV infusion
Bev-Cap
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Bevacizumab
7.5mg/kg
IV infusion over 90 minutes for first infusion, then
30 to 60 minutes as tolerated
Days 1 to 14
Capecitabine
1000mg/mg BD
2
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, for 14
days followed by 7 days off
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 Proteinuria monitoring
 BP at each cycle
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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CDF Criteria (as at 13 February 2014)
The first line treatment of advanced colorectal cancer with a single agent fluoropyrimidine where all the
following criteria are met:
1. Application made by and first cycle of systemic anti-cancer therapy to be prescribed by a consultant
specialist specifically trained and accredited in the use of systemic anti-cancer therapy
2. Advanced colorectal cancer
3. PS 0-2
4. Given in combination with a single agent fluoropyrimidine as 1st line treatment
5. Patient assessed as unfit to receive combination oxaliplatin- or irinotecan-based combination
chemotherapy
6. No previous treatment with bevacizumab
Note: Bevacizumab is not approved for use as a single agent maintenance therapy on its own.
Note: No treatment breaks of more than 4 weeks beyond the expected cycle length are allowed (to allow
any toxicity of current therapy to settle or in the case of intercurrent co-morbidities)
*Bevacizumab (With irinotecan or oxaliplatin based chemotherapy)
14 day schedules:
Bevacizumab 5mg/kg IV infusion
21 day schedules
Bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg IV infusion
BevFolFox
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
IV infusion over 90 minutes for first infusion, then 30
to 60 minutes as tolerated
Day 1
Bevacizumab
5mg/kg
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
85mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
OR
BevFolFiri
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Day 1
Bevacizumab
5mg/kg
Day 1
Atropine
600
micrograms
Day 1
Irinotecan
180mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Day 1
Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Admin
IV infusion over 90 minutes for first infusion, then 30
to 60 minutes as tolerated
2
Subcutaneous injection prior to irinotecan
IV infusion over 90 minutes
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
2400mg/m
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
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Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 Proteinuria monitoring and BP at each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
*NB available via the Cancer Drugs fund
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CDF Criteria (as at 13 February 2014)
The first line treatment of advanced colorectal cancer with combination chemotherapy where all the
following criteria are met:
1. Application made by and first cycle of systemic anti-cancer therapy to be prescribed by a consultant
specialist specifically trained and accredited in the use of systemic anti-cancer therapy
2. Advanced Colorectal Cancer
3. 1st line indication
4. a) Given in combination with oxaliplatin-based combination chemotherapy OR
b) Given in combination with irinotecan-based combination chemotherapy
5. No previous treatment with bevacizumab
Note: If excessive toxicity with oxaliplatin or irinotecan, bevacizumab can be continued with a
fluoropyrimidine alone until disease progression only.
Note: Bevacizumab is ONLY approved for use in combination with chemotherapy and is not
approved for use as a single agent maintenance therapy
Note: No treatment breaks of more than 4 weeks beyond the expected cycle length are allowed (to allow
any toxicity of current therapy to settle or in the case of intercurrent co-morbidities)
Panitumumab OxMdG
Panitumumab OxMdG
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
Drug
Dose
Admin
IV infusion over 60 minutes for first infusion, then 30
to 60 minutes as tolerated
Day 1
Panitumumab
6mg/kg
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
85mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat prior to subsequent cycles
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC and biochemistry prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
*NB available via the Cancer Drugs fund
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The first line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer where all the following criteria are met:
1. Application made by and first cycle of systemic anti-cancer therapy to be prescribed by a consultant
specialist specifically trained and accredited in the use of systemic anti-cancer therapy
2. Metastatic colorectal cancer
3. 1st line indication
4. Patients with wild-type RAS
5. Given in combination with the FOLFOX4 or FOLFOX6 or OxMdG chemotherapy regimen
6. No previous treatment with panitumumab or cetuximab
st
Note: Panitumumab is not approved for use as 1 line treatment with other oxaliplatin-based regimens,
irinotecan based combinations, or upfront single agent fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy and is not
st
approved for use in any line of therapy after 1 line treatment
Note: No treatment breaks of more than 4 weeks beyond the expected cycle length are allowed (to allow
any toxicity of current therapy to settle or in the case of intercurrent co-morbidities)
Note: If excessive toxicity with oxaliplatin, panitumumab can be continued with a fluoropyrimidine alone
until disease progression only.
Raltitrexed
Raltitrexed
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 days
6 cycles
Drug
Day 1
Criteria:
Raltitrexed
Dose
3mg/m
Admin
2
IV infusion over 15 minutes
Patients intolerant of fluoropyrimidines
Laboratory Investigations
 Prior to the initiation and before each subsequent treatment, FBC, liver transanimases, serum
bilirubin and serum creatinine should be performed. In the event of toxicity the next scheduled dose
should be withheld until signs of toxic effects regress.
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
TomOx
TomOx
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 days
6 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Raltitrexed
3mg/m
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
100mg/m
IV infusion over 15 minutes
2
IV infusion over 2 hours
Laboratory Investigations
 Prior to the initiation and before each subsequent treatment, FBC, liver transanimases, serum
bilirubin and serum creatinine should be performed. In the event of toxicity the next scheduled dose
should be withheld until signs of toxic effects regress.
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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Second / third line chemotherapy
Irinotecan + MdG (see above)
Oxaliplatin + MdG (see above)
I-Cap (see above)
Ox-Cap (see above)
Irinotecan
Irinotecan
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Atropine
600 micrograms
Subcutaneous injection prior to irinotecan
Day 1
Irinotecan
180mg/mg
2
IV infusion
OR
Irinotecan
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Atropine
600 micrograms
Subcutaneous injection prior to irinotecan
Day 1
Irinotecan
350mg/mg
2
IV infusion
2
Consider reducing to 300mg/m for patients over the age of 70 years
Laboratory Investigations
Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if
clinically indicated
Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
FBC prior to each cycle
Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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*Aflibercept IrMdG
Aflibercept + FOLFIRI
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
Day 1
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Aflibercept
4mg/kg
Day 1
Irinotecan
180mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Fluorouracil
Admin
IV infusion over 60 minutes
2
IV infusion
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
2400mg/m
IV bolus over 15 minutes
2
46 hour continuous IV infusion
*NB available via the Cancer Drugs fund
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CDF Criteria (as at 13 February 2014)
The second line treatment of colorectal cancer where all the following criteria are met:
1. Application made by and first cycle of systemic anti-cancer therapy to be prescribed by a
consultant specialist specifically trained and accredited in the use of systemic anti-cancer therapy
2. Metastatic colorectal cancer
3. PS 0 - 2
4. Progression following first line treatment with oxaliplatin based combination chemotherapy with or
without bevacizumab
5. Given with irinotecan combination chemotherapy until unacceptable toxicity or disease
progression
NOTE: Aflibercept is ONLY approved for use in combination with irinotecan based combination
chemotherapy and is not approved as a single agent maintenance therapy
NOTE: No treatment breaks of more than 4 weeks beyond the expected cycle length are allowed (to
allow any toxicity of current therapy to settle or in the case of intercurrent co-morbidities)
*Bevacizumab
14 day schedules:
Bevacizumab 5mg/kg IV infusion
21 day schedules
Bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg IV infusion
BevFolFox
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
IV infusion over 90 minutes for first infusion, then 30
to 60 minutes as tolerated
Day 1
Bevacizumab
5mg/kg
Day 1
Oxaliplatin
85mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
2
IV infusion
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
*NB available via the Cancer Drugs fund
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The second or third line treatment of advanced colorectal cancer where all the following criteria are
met:
1. Application made by and first cycle of systemic anti-cancer therapy to be prescribed by a
consultant specialist specifically trained and accredited in the use of systemic anti-cancer therapy
2. Advanced Colorectal Cancer
3. a) 2nd line indication, OR,
b) 3rd line indication
4. No previous treatment with bevacizumab
5. Given in combination with oxaliplatin-based combination chemotherapy
Note: If excessive toxicity with oxaliplatin, bevacizumab can be continued with a fluoropyrimidine
alone until disease progression only.
Note: Bevacizumab is ONLY approved for use in combination with oxaliplatin-based combination
chemotherapy and is not approved for use as a single agent maintenance therapy
Note: No treatment breaks of more than 4 weeks beyond the expected cycle length are allowed (to
allow any toxicity of current therapy to settle or in the case of intercurrent co-morbidities)
*Irinotecan + Cetuximab
Cetux + IrMdG
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Dexamethasone
8mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Chlorphenamine
10mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Cetuximab
500mg/m
Day 1
Atropine
600 micrograms
Day 1
Irinotecan
180mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
2
2
IV infusion, over 2 hours for first dose, then reduce
to 1 hour as tolerated
Subcutaneous injection prior to irinotecan
IV infusion
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
OR
Cetux + IrMdG
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Dexamethasone
8mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Chlorphenamine
10mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Cetuximab
500mg/m
Day 1
Atropine
600 micrograms
Day 1
Irinotecan
180mg/m
2
2
IV infusion, over 2 hours for first dose, then reduce
to 1 hour as tolerated
Subcutaneous injection prior to irinotecan
IV infusion
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CDF Criteria (as at 13 February 2014)
The second or third line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer with combination chemotherapy
where all the following criteria are met:
1. Application made by and first cycle of systemic anti-cancer therapy to be prescribed by a
consultant specialist specifically trained and accredited in the use of systemic anti-cancer therapy
2. Metastatic colorectal cancer
3. a) 2nd line indication OR
b) 3rd line indication
4. Patients with wild-type RAS
5. Given in combination with irinotecan-based chemotherapy
6. Performance status of 0 or 1
7. No previous treatment with cetuximab or panitumumab
nd
rd
NOTE: Cetuximab is not approved for use as 2 or 3 line treatment with oxaliplatin-based
combination or single agent fluoropyrimidine therapy
Note: No treatment breaks of more than 4 weeks beyond the expected cycle length are allowed (to
allow any toxicity of current therapy to settle or in the case of intercurrent co-morbidities)
Note: If excessive toxicity with irinotecan, cetuximab can be continued with a fluoropyrimidine alone
until disease progression only.
And additionally – as above but see point 7
The second or third line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer with combination chemotherapy
where all the following criteria are met:
7. Response to previous cetuximab in the context of NICE TA176 and discontinuation at 16 weeks
for consideration of surgery (and therefore not treated to disease progression)
* Cetuximab single agent
Cetuximab
Frequency
Course length
Every 14 Days
6 cycles then reassess
Drug
Dose
Admin
Day 1
Dexamethasone
8mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Chlorphenamine
10mg
IV bolus
Day 1
Cetuximab
500mg/m
2
IV infusion, over 2 hours for first dose, then reduce
to 1 hour as tolerated
Continue until progression / unacceptable toxicity
*NB available via the Cancer Drugs fund
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CDF Criteria (as at 13 February 2014)
The third or fourth line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer as a single agent where all the
following criteria are met:
1. Application made by and first cycle of systemic anti-cancer therapy to be prescribed by a
consultant specialist specifically trained and accredited in the use of systemic anti-cancer therapy
2. Metastatic colorectal cancer
3. a) 3rd line indication
b) 4th line indication
4. Patients with wild-type RAS
5. Performance status of 0 or 1
6. No previous treatment with cetuximab or panitumumab
Note: No treatment breaks of more than 4 weeks beyond the expected cycle length are allowed (to
allow any toxicity of current therapy to settle or in the case of intercurrent co-morbidities)
And additionally – as above but see point 7
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The second or third line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer with combination chemotherapy
where all the following criteria are met:
7. Response to previous cetuximab in the context of NICE TA176 and discontinuation at 16 weeks
for consideration of surgery (and therefore not treated to disease progression)
MMC + MdG
Mitomycin + MdG
Frequency
Course length
Every 42 days
Drug
Maximum 4 cycles
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Mitomycin C
7mg/m
Day 1
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 1
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
IV bolus
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
Day 1
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
Day 15
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 15
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
Fluorouracil
2400mg/m
Day 29
Folinic acid
350mg
Day 29
Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil
400mg/m
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
Day 15
Day 29
2
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
IV infusion over 2 hours
2
2400mg/m
2
IV bolus over 15 minutes
46 hour continuous IV infusion
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if
clinically indicated
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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MMC + Capecitabine
Mitomycin C + Capecitabine
Frequency
Course length
Every 42 Days
Maximum 4 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Mitomycin C
7mg/m
Days 1 to 14
Capecitabine
1000mg/mg BD
Days 22 to 35
Capecitabine
1000mg/mg BD
IV bolus
2
2
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, for 14
days followed by 7 days off
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, for 14
days followed by 7 days off
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations see chapter one
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if
clinically indicated
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC and biochemistry prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
Anal Carcinoma
Localised squamous carcinoma of the anus
Combined XRT + chemotherapy
Mitomycin C and Fluorouracil
Frequency
Course length
Five week course
One course
Drug
Day 1
Days 1 to 4
Days 29 to 32
Dose
Admin
2
Mitomycin C
12mg/m
Fluorouracil
2
IV infusion over 24 hours
2
IV infusion over 24 hours
Fluorouracil
1000mg/m daily
1000mg/m daily
IV bolus (maximum dose 20mg)
OR
Mitomycin C and Capecitabine
Frequency
Course length
Five week course
Drug
One course
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Mitomycin C
12mg/m
Days 1 to 35
Capecitabine
825mg/m BD
2
IV bolus (maximum dose 20mg)
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally Monday
to Friday, radiotherapy days only
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NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations see chapter one
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if
clinically indicated
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
Palliative / Metastatic
Cisplatin/5FU
Cisplatin/fluorouracil
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
4 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
60mg/m
Days 1 to 4
Fluorouracil
1000mg/m daily
IV infusion over 90 minutes (maximum dose 120mg)
2
IV infusion over 24 hours
OR
Cisplatin/capecitabine
Frequency
Course length
Every 21 Days
Drug
4 cycles
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Cisplatin
60mg/m
Days 1 to 14
Capecitabine
1000mg/m BD
2
IV infusion over 90 minutes
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally, for 14
days followed by 7 days off
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations and cisplatin hydration details see chapter one
Laboratory investigations
 Ensure normal hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if clinically
indicated
 Calculate creatinine clearance prior to each cycle and administer cisplatin according to guidelines
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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Mitomycin C / Fluoropyrimidine
Mitomycin C and Fluorouracil
Frequency
Course length
Every 42 days
4 cycles
Drug
Dose
Admin
2
Day 1
Mitomycin C
7mg/m
Days 1 to 4
Fluorouracil
1000mg/m daily
Days 22 to 25
Fluorouracil
1000mg/m daily
IV bolus
2
IV infusion over 24 hours
2
IV infusion over 24 hours
OR
Mitomycin C and Capecitabine
Frequency
Course length
Five week course
Drug
One course
Dose
Admin
2
IV bolus
2
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally for 14
days followed by 7 days off
Twice daily (morning and evening) orally for 14
days followed by 7 days off
Day 1
Mitomycin C
7mg/m
Days 1 to 14
Capecitabine
1000mg/m BD
Days 22 to 35
Capecitabine
1000mg/m BD
2
NB see capecitabine renal function recommendations see chapter one
Laboratory Investigations
 Ensure normal renal and hepatic function prior to cycle 1 and repeat during subsequent cycles if
clinically indicated
 Where renal / hepatic function are abnormal treatment is at physician discretion
 FBC prior to each cycle
 Normal FBC limits for administration apply
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