Comparison Between and Analysis of DMP Protocol & DVP Regimen In Curative Effects on 54 Cases or Cancer of the Esophagus

From Jan. 1986 to June 1992, the DMP protocol (DDP, MMC,PYM) and the DVP regimen (DDP, VCR, PYM) were used by us in the management of 54 cases of cancer of the esophagus.of them, 19 cases were treated with the DMP protocol, achieving a 57. 7N RR and a 84.2% RRR; and 35 cases were treated with the DVP regimen, ending in a 45. 7% RR and a 60% RRR. Both of the two regimens were of no statistical significance in terms of complete remission, effective rate and toxic and side effects (P0. 05).There was remarkable difference seen in the total rate of effectiveness from the two methods. The DMP way was superior to the DVP way (P0.05 ). The curative effect of DMP is slightly better than that of DVP, and it is the same in the cases first treated and in those who had relapse and/or metastasis post operation.