The Effects of Docetaxel Combined with Loplatin Synchronous Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy on the Short-term and Long-term Efficacy,Tumor Markers,and Quality of Life in Advanced Esophageal Cancer
Objective:To evaluate the effects of docetaxel(DTX)combined with loplatin(LBP)synchronous intensity modulated radiotherapy(IMRT)on the short-term and long-term efficacy,tumor markers,and quality of life in advanced esophageal cancer(EC).Methods:276 patients with advanced EC admitted to our hospital from January 2018 to June 2022 were selected and divided into a con-trol group(IMRT treatment)and an observation group(DTX combined with LBP synchronous IMRT treatment)based on different treat-ment methods,with 138 cases in each group.Compare the recent efficacy,tumor markers,quality of life,and toxic side effects between two groups.Follow up until November 2023,record the survival status of two groups of patients and draw Kaplan-Meier survival curves.Results:The ORR,PFS,OS,and post treatment EORTC QLQ-C30 scores of the observation group were 89.86%,10.100(95%CI:9.552~10.648)months,14.300(95%CI:13.940~14.660)months,and(75.52±9.35)points,respectively,while those of the control group were 68.84%,7.800(95%CI:7.307~8.293)months,12.500(95%CI:11.643~13.357)months,and(64.71±9.81)points,respectively,the observation group was higher than the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the serum levels of CEA,CA1 99,and CYFRA21-1 in the observation group were(14.94±3.25)ng/mL,(14.36±3.74)U/mL,and(9.29±1.34)ng/mL,respectively,while those in the control group were(22.37±3.86)ng/mL,(14.36±3.74)U/mL,(9.29±1.34)ng/mL,respectively,the observation group was lower than the con-trol group(P<0.05).The severity of gastrointestinal reactions in the observation group was higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Compared with IMRT alone,DTX combined with LBP synchronous IMRT has a short-term therapeutic effect in the treat-ment of advanced EC,which can effectively reduce serum tumor marker levels,prolong survival,improve quality of life,and tolerate tox-ic side effects.
Middle-late stage esophageal cancerDocetaxelLobaplatinSynchronous radiotherapy and chemotherapyShort-and long-term therapeutic effectsTumor markersQuality of Life