Clinical Study

Gemcitabine Plus Carboplatin in Patients with Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Results of a Phase II Study

Table 3

Number of patients with treatment-related toxicity in the safety population ( 𝑛 = 4 0 ).

Toxicity (NCI-CTCAE), no. (%)Grade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Any

Neutropenia5 (12.5%)10 (25%)15 (37.5%)1 (2.5%)31 (77.5%)
Thrombocytopenia4 (10%)15 (37.5%)6 (15%)1 (2.5%)26 (65%)
Anemia13 (32.5%)15 (37.5%)10 (25%)038 (95%)
Alopecia6 (15%)1 (2.5%)007 (17.5%)
Diarrhea10 (25%)10 (25%)0020 (50%)
Nausea/vomiting15 (37.5%)5 (12.5%)1 (2.5%)021 (52.5%)
Neurotoxicity14 (35%)2 (5%)8 (20%)024 (60%)
Nephrotoxicity10 (25%)4 (10%)6 (15%)020 (50%)
Hepatotoxicity10 (25%)5 (12.5%)6 (15%)021 (52.5%)

NCI-CTCAE indicates National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events.