Successful treatment with chemotherapy of vinorelbine and gemcitabine for an elderly patient with advanced non-small cell lung cancer

摘要

A 74-year-old man with non-small cell lung cancer was referred to our hospital for chemotherapy. On admission, he suffered from high fever and left upper back pain. Laboratory data showed marked leukocytosis and increased CRP. He was treated with chemotherapy of weekly vinorelbine and gemcitabine. After the second cycle, the levels of leukocytes and CRP were remarkably decreased, and the severe back pain was also alleviated. He has been given an additional 4 cycles as an outpatient. He is now doing well. This regimen seems to be effective in alleviating symptoms and improving QOL.