Sodium dithiocarb as adjuvant immunotherapy for high risk breast cancer: a randomized study

Biotherapy. 1993;6(1):9-12. doi: 10.1007/BF01877380.

Abstract

Sixty-four patients with non metastatic high risk breast cancer were randomized in a double blind trial of adjuvant immunotherapy with sodium dithiocarb (DDC) versus placebo. All patients underwent prior surgery (mammectomy according to Patey) then adjuvant FAC chemotherapy +/- DDC. With a median follow-up of 5 years we observed 6 relapses and 5 deaths in DDC group; 13 relapses and 12 deaths in control group. At 6 years, overall survival is 81% in DDC group versus 55%. Disease free survival (DFS) is 76% in DDC group versus 55%. DDC associated to chemotherapy and locoregional treatment can improve survival and probably DFS in this high risk breast cancer subgroup.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Clinical Trial, Phase III
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / adverse effects
  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / therapeutic use*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Ditiocarb / adverse effects
  • Ditiocarb / therapeutic use*
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Ditiocarb