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AC(DD)

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Regimen Monograph References: 

BC Cancer Protocol Summary for NEOAdjuvant Therapy for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Using Carboplatin and Weekly PACLitaxel Followed by DOXOrubicin and Cyclophosphamide. June 14, 2021.

Loibl S, O’Shaughnessy J, Untch M et al. Addition of the PARP inhibitor veliparib plus carboplatin or carboplatin alone to standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer (BrighTNess): a randomised, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2018; 19(4): 497–509.

Schmid J, Cortes L, Pusztai L, et al. Pembrolizumab for early triple-negative breast cancer. N Engl J Med 2020;382:810-21.

Sikov WM, Berry DA, Perou CM et al. Impact of the addition of carboplatin and/or bevacizumab to neoadjuvant once-per-week paclitaxel followed by dose-dense doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide on pathologic complete response rates in stage II to III triple-negative breast cancer: cALGB 40603 (Alliance). J Clin Oncol 2015; 33(1): 13–21.

Cancer Type:  Breast Type of Content:  Regimen Regimen Code: 

AC(DD)

Intent:  Neoadjuvant Regimen Category: 

Evidence-informed

Drugs Used:  DOXOrubicin cyclophosphamide Regimen Monograph Name: 

AC(DD)_BR_NEO

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A - Regimen Name

AC(DD) Regimen
ADRIAMYCIN ® (DOXOrubicin)-Cyclophosphamide (Dose Dense)


Disease Site
Breast


Intent
Neoadjuvant

Regimen Category
Evidence-informed :

Regimen is considered appropriate as part of the standard care of patients; meaningfully  improves outcomes (survival, quality of life), tolerability or costs compared to alternatives (recommended by the Disease Site Team and national consensus body e.g. pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review, pCODR).  Recommendation is based on an appropriately conducted phase III clinical trial relevant to the Canadian context OR (where phase III trials are not feasible) an appropriately sized phase II trial. Regimens where one or more drugs are not approved by Health Canada for any indication will be identified under Rationale and Use.

This Regimen Abstract is an abbreviated version of a Regimen Monograph and contains only top level information on usage, dosing, schedule, cycle length and special notes (if available). Information in regimen abstracts is accurate to the extent of the ST-QBP regimen master listings, and has not undergone the full review process of a regimen monograph. Full regimen monographs will be published for each ST-QBP regimen as they are developed.


Rationale and Uses

For treatment of high-risk triple negative breast cancer, after 4 cycles of CRBPPACL(W)

 
B - Drug Regimen

After 4 cycles of CRBPPACL(W), give 4 cycles of AC(DD) (start at week 13):

DOXOrubicin
60 mg /m² IV Day 1
cyclophosphamide
600 mg /m² IV Day 1
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C - Cycle Frequency

REPEAT EVERY 14 DAYS

For 4 cycles unless disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs

 
D - Premedication and Supportive Measures

Antiemetic Regimen:

High


Febrile Neutropenia Risk:

High

G-CSF primary prophylaxis is indicated.


Other Supportive Care:

Also refer to CCO Antiemetic Recommendations.

G-CSF prophylaxis is recommended for regimens with high risk of febrile neutropenia. Refer to the G-CSF recommendations report.

 
J - Administrative Information

Approximate Patient Visit
1 to 1.5 hours
Pharmacy Workload (average time per visit)
30.567 minutes
Nursing Workload (average time per visit)
56.667 minutes
 
K - References

BC Cancer Protocol Summary for NEOAdjuvant Therapy for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Using Carboplatin and Weekly PACLitaxel Followed by DOXOrubicin and Cyclophosphamide. June 14, 2021.

Loibl S, O’Shaughnessy J, Untch M et al. Addition of the PARP inhibitor veliparib plus carboplatin or carboplatin alone to standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer (BrighTNess): a randomised, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2018; 19(4): 497–509.

Schmid J, Cortes L, Pusztai L, et al. Pembrolizumab for early triple-negative breast cancer. N Engl J Med 2020;382:810-21.

Sikov WM, Berry DA, Perou CM et al. Impact of the addition of carboplatin and/or bevacizumab to neoadjuvant once-per-week paclitaxel followed by dose-dense doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide on pathologic complete response rates in stage II to III triple-negative breast cancer: cALGB 40603 (Alliance). J Clin Oncol 2015; 33(1): 13–21.

November 2021 new ST-QBP regimen


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M - Disclaimer

Regimen Abstracts
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Information in regimen abstracts is accurate to the extent of the ST-QBP regimen master listings, and has not undergone the full review process of a regimen monograph.  Full regimen monographs will be published for each ST-QBP regimen as they are developed.
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Regimen Monograph (English):  pdf download ACDD_BR_NEO.pdf Global Date:  Monday, November 8, 2021 AddThis:  Universal Date:  2021-11-08 00:00:00 Monograph Status:  Null QBP Drug Name:  NULL NULL QBP Type:  NULL NULL QBP Description:  NULL NULL Revision Summary: 

Regimen Monograph: new ST-QBP regimen