Abstract:
Objective This study aims to explore the curative effect and side reaction of Jinlong capsule combined with chemotherapy for liver metastases of gastric cancer.
Methods A total of 37 cases of gastric cancer patients with liver metastases under went the"TF" scheme chemotherapy, including: TXT 60 mg/m2, iv 1h, d1; CF - Ca: 200 mg/m2, ivgtt 2 h, d1~ d2, 5-Fu: 400 mg/m2, iv, d1 ~ d2, or 5-Fu: 600 g/m2, civ 22 h, d1 ~ d2. The cycle of the chemotherapy was 21 days was given for 3 cycles. From the first cycle of chemotherapy, Jinlong capsule(4 grains) was started to be taken by patients three times a day. The curative effect was evaluated at 4 weeks after the completion of chemotherapy.
Results The total effective rate (CR + PR) was 59.5%. In the survival patients, the quality of life was improved, and the adverse reaction of chemotherapy was reduced.
Conclusion Jinlong capsule combined with chemotherapy for liver metastases of gastric cancer can improve the curative effect, reduce the chemotherapy reaction, and improve the quality of life.