Rhabdomyosarcoma and Malignant Soft Tissue Tumours of Childhood

Summary

Objective of the study objectives was to explore survival advantage for an intensified chemotherapy strategy in a randomised trial. IVA (ifosfamide, vincristine, actinomycin D) or a 6 drug combination (IVA + carboplatin, epirubicin, etoposide) both delivered over 27 weeks. Cumulative dose / m2 = ifosfamide 54g (both arms), epirubicin 450 mg, etoposide 1350 mg (6 drug). Delivery of radiotherapy was determined according to site and / or response to chemotherapy ± surgery. The study was powered to detect 10% difference in 3 year OS.

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Start

1995-07

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