Table 3 Information about given NAC and hemoglobin values in the 87 patients who received NAC
Variable | Total (n = 87) |
|---|---|
NAC treatment | |
MVAC | 53 (60.9) |
HD-MVAC | 21 (24.1) |
Cisplatin-Gemzar | 6 (6.9) |
MVEC | 5 (5.7) |
Carboplatin-Gemzar | 1 (1.1) |
MVAC + Taxotere | 1 (1.1) |
Hemoglobin level (g/L) | |
Prior to NAC | 127 (117–127) |
Prior to surgery | 115 (107–123) |
Anemic prior to NAC | 48 (55.2) |
Anemic prior to surgery | 70 (80.5) |
Number of days from last NAC to surgery | 35 (29–42) |