TABLE 2

Clinical Toxicity

ComplaintGrade 1/2Grade 3
Fatigue27 (87%)1 (3%)
Pain9 (29%)0 (0%)
Nausea vomiting21 (68%)0 (0%)
Xerostomia1 (3%)0 (0%)
Anorexia7 (23%)0 (0%)
Stomach complaints4 (13%)0 (0%)
Abdominal discomfort3 (10%)0 (0%)
Diarrhea5 (16%)0 (0%)
Flushing1 (3%)0 (0%)
Other22 (71%)1 (3%)*
Injection site1 (3%)0 (0%)
  • * One patient experienced a carcinoid crisis shortly after his first treatment cycle. The carcinoid crisis was treated adequately with continuous infusion of short-acting octreotide, with no residual side effects.