Abstract:Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of zoledronic acid combined with taxotere in treatment of breast cancer patients with multiple bone metastases and negative hormone receptors.
Methods:Thirty-six breast cancer patients with multiple bone metastases were randomized devided into two groups: Group A(zoledronic acid plus taxotere) and Group B(zoledronic acid alone).The effect in the two groups was compared.
Results:Relief of bone pain, improvement in quality of life, and toxic side effects between the two groups showed no significant difference. The effect on bone metastases was 66.7%(12/18)in group A, which was significantly higher than that in group B(11.1%,2/18) (P<0.05).
Conclusions:Zoledronic acid combined with taxotere for breast cancer patients with bone metastases has favorable therapeatic efficacy.