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Table 2 Treatment exposure, described by randomized arm, as well as within the subgroup aged ≥ 75. Reported as n (%) unless otherwise stated

From: EFFECT: a randomized phase II study of efficacy and impact on function of two doses of nab-paclitaxel as first-line treatment in older women with advanced breast cancer

Regimen received

Arm A, 100 mg/m2

Arm B, 125 mg/m2

All (N = 79)

Pts aged 75+ (N = 33)

All (N = 79)

Pts aged 75+ (N = 33)

Total n of cycles

594

214

443

180

Median n cycles (range)

6 (1–28)

6 (1–19)

6 (1–22)

5 (1–11)

Dose delays

N of patients

52 (66)

19 (58)

50 (63)

18 (55)

N of cycles

127 (21)

43 (20)

100 (23)

35 (19)

Dose reductions

N of patients

57 (72)

22 (68)

63 (80)

23 (70)

N of cycles

234 (39)

78 (36)

257 (58)

101 (56)