Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Regimen Library
SAR Rhabdomyosarcoma - vinCRISTine, daCTINomycin and CYCLOPHOSPHamide [ARST0331] [low risk]
Treatment Overview
Exact scheduling of cycles is dependent on type of local therapy (e.g. radiation therapy) and when it is given.
The general Treatment schema is below, refer to the individual patient's individual treatment plan for details.
As a 3-week cycle for cycles 1, 2 and 3 (refer Treatment Schema above), or as per patient's individual treatment plan.
As a 3-week cycle for cycle 4 (refer Treatment Schema above), or as per patient's individual treatment plan.
This regimen is for patients NOT receiving radiotherapy. Use regimen appropriate for patient.
As a 3-week cycle for cycles 5, 6, and 7 (refer Treatment Schema above), or as per patient's individual treatment plan.
This regimen is for patients who ARE receiving radiotherapy. Use regimen appropriate for patient.
As a 3-week cycle for cycles 5, 6, and 7 (refer Treatment Schema above), or as per patient's individual treatment plan. Cycle 6 (week 16) does not have daCTINomycin for those receiving radiotherapy.
Commence regimen in relation to radiation therapy as per institutional policy.
As cycle 8 (refer Treatment Schema above), or as per patient's individual treatment plan.
Supportive Care Factors
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Constipation risk: | Variable |
| Emetogenicity: | Variable |
| Growth factor support: | Variable |
| Hydration: | Variable |
| Mesna uroprotection: | Variable |
* The medicines, doses, combinations, and schedule in this treatment regimen have been carefully reviewed against international best practice guidelines by specialists in medical oncology around New Zealand and this advice has been accepted for publication by Te Aho o Te Kahu (the Cancer Control Agency). Sometimes medicines that are used in routine clinical practice have not been through a formal review process by the NZ Medicines Regulator Medsafe and are therefore considered unapproved or off-label. These medicines are legally able to be prescribed through sections 25 and 29 of the Medicines Act and by obtaining informed consent from patients. All treatment regimens listed on this website have been through robust peer review and are considered an accepted standard of care, whether prescribed through sections 25 or 29 or carrying formal Medsafe Approval.
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