[Chemotherapy of small cell bronchogenic carcinoma in a patient on hemodialysis for chronic renal failure. Apropos of a case]. / Chimiothérapie d'un carcinome bronchique à petites cellules chez un insuffisant rénal chronique hémodialysé. A propos d'un cas.

ABSTRACT

Optimal dosage for chemotherapy administered to patients on chronic hemodialysis remains a difficult question. We report the case of a patient with chronic renal failure on hemodialysis for 9 years who was treated for small-cell lung cancer. The chemotherapy protocol combined carboplatin and etoposide at doses adapted to creatinine clearance. Tumor regression was observed after 6 cycles without major intolerance.