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Table 4 Comparison of adverse events

From: Neoadjuvant rh-endostatin, docetaxel and epirubicin for breast cancer: efficacy and safety in a prospective, randomized, phase II study

   Adverse event

DE + rh-endostatin (n = 35)

DE (n = 33)

 

Grade 1-4

Grade 3-4

Grade 1-4

Grade 3-4

 

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

Anemia

9 (25.7)

1 (2.9)

8 (24.2)

2 (6.1)

Leukopenia

18 (51.4)

7 (20.0)

17 (51.5)

9 (27.3)

Neutropenia

19 (54.3)

7 (20.0)

16 (48.5)

8 (24.2)

Thrombocytopenia

3 (8.6)

0 (0)

4 (12.1)

0 (0)

Bilirubin elevation

4 (11.4)

1 (2.9)

1 (3.0)

0 (0)

Transaminase elevation

1 (2.9)

0 (0)

2 (6.1)

0 (0)

Stomatitis

0 (0)

0 (0)

2 (6.1)

0 (0)

Nausea/vomiting

20 (57.1)

10 (28.6)

23 (69.7)

13 (39.4)

Diarrhea

1 (2.9)

0 (0)

0 (0)

0 (0)

Astriction

0 (0)

0 (0)

1 (3.0)

0 (0)

Proteinuria

3 (8.6)

0 (0)

1 (3.0)

0 (0)

Alopecia

23 (65.7)

 

22 (66.7)

 

Arhythmia

2 (5.7)

0 (0)

2 (6.1)

0 (0)

Cardiovascular dysfunction

3 (8.6)

0 (0)

2 (6.1)

0 (0)

Peripheral neuropathy

2 (5.7)

0 (0)

1 (3.0)

0 (0)

Hand-foot syndrome

4 (11.4)

3 (8.6)

5 (15.2)

1 (3.0)

Fatigue

26 (74.3)

1 (2.9)

25 (75.8)

2 (6.1)

  1. Abbreviation: DE, docetaxel and epirubicin.