Which chemotherapy regimen (if any) do you recommend for palliative concurrent chemoradiation for a symptomatic patient with metastatic cervical carcinoma and CKD stage 4 (GFR 15-29)?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
For patients who cant get cisplatin because of poor kidney function, we have used taxol at 45-50 mg/m2 weekly ( metabolized through liver) based on phase 2 data. In our experience it is tolerated well.