Abstract
A pegylated interferon, peginterferon alfa-2a (PEG-IFNalpha-2a; 40 kd), has the potential for improved tumor response and survival with lower toxicity than IFNalpha. This open-label, randomized study evaluated the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of subcutaneous PEG-IFNalpha-2a in patients with metastatic malignant melanoma (stage IV American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system). PEG-IFNalpha-2a was administered subcutaneously at 180 (n = 48), 360 (n = 53), or 450 mug (n = 49) once weekly for 24 weeks, with maintenance therapy for responders. Efficacy was assessed by the proportion of patients with complete response (CR) or partial response (PR). The major response rate (CR or PR) was 6% in the 180-mug group (CR, 2%; PR, 4%), 8% in the 360-mug group (CR, 2%; PR, 6%), and 12% in the 450-mug group (CR, 6%; PR, 6%). The times to achieve a major response, duration of major response, rate of disease progression, and 12-month survival were similar between groups, although overall median survival was significantly different among the three groups (P = .0136). More patients required dose adjustment for safety reasons in the higher dose groups, but PEG-IFNalpha-2a was generally well tolerated, with few withdrawals because of adve...Continue Reading
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