199 results about "Irinotecan" patented technology

The present invention relates to therapeutic immunoconjugates comprising SN-38 attached to an anti-Trop-2 antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. In preferred embodiments, the antibody may be an hRS7 antibody. The methods and compostions are of use to treat Trop-2 expressing cancers in human patients, preferably in patients who are resistant to or relapsed from at least one prior anti-cancer therapy, more preferably in patients who are resistant to or relapsed from treatment with irinotecan. The immunoconjugate may be administered at a dosage of 3 mg / kg to 18 mg / kg, preferably 8 to 12 mg / kg, more preferably 8 to 10 mg / kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the immunoconjugate can reduce solid tumors in size and reduce or eliminate metastases. Preferred tumors to treat with the subject immunoconjugates include triple-negative breast cancer, HER+, ER+, progesterone+ breast cancer, metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer, a metastatic small-cell lung cancer and metastatic pancreatic cancer.

This invention relates to compositions comprising thalidomide and irinotecan, which can be used in the treatment or prevention of colorectal cancer. The invention also relates to methods of treating or preventing colorectal cancer which comprise the administration of thalidomide and irinotecan to a patient in need of such treatment or prevention. The invention further relates to methods of reducing or avoiding adverse side effects associated with the administration of irinotecan which comprise the administration of thalidomide to a patient in need of such reduction or avoidance.