Abstract
PURPOSE: Antihypertensive therapy may improve bevacizumab efficacy in cancer patients. We examined efficacy and toxicity of angiotensin system inhibitors (ASI) and other antihypertensive drugs in bevacizumab treated recurrent glioblastoma patients.
METHODS: We retrospectively combined a national prescription registry with a clinical database with recurrent glioblastoma patients (n = 243).
RESULTS: Patients who initiated ASI after bevacizumab (n = 26) showed a tendency towards improved progression-free survival and overall survival (OS) with hazard rate (HR) reductions (HR = 0.70 and HR = 0.79, respectively). Calcium antagonists during bevacizumab therapy significantly improved OS (HR = 0.57).
CONCLUSIONS: Overall the study supports a potential beneficial effect of antihypertensive treatment on prognosis of bevacizumab treated glioblastoma patients.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Cancer Investigation |
Vol/bind | 36 |
Udgave nummer | 9-10 |
Sider (fra-til) | 512-519 |
Antal sider | 8 |
ISSN | 0735-7907 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 26 nov. 2018 |