Associer les thérapies ciblées et la chimiothérapie cytotoxique constitue un axe thérapeutique extrêmement prometteur en oncologie clinique. La combinaison des fluoropyridines orales de dernière génération (capécitabine) aux inhibiteurs de tyrosine kinase (erlotinib, lapatinib)a ainsi été proposée dans divers contextes cliniques, avec une efficacité variable, allant de l'échec (pancréas) à la réponse thérapeutique (sein). L'objectif de ce travail de recherche est de dégager, sur des modèles expérimentaux non-cliniques, un rationnel pharmacologique d'utilisation de la capécitabine avec divers TKI. Ce travail se focalise notamment sur l'étude de la modulation des déterminants de réponse aux drogues dans les modèles pancréatiques(association capecitabine + erlotinib) et mammaires (capecitabine + lapatinib). Nous avons ainsi pu montrer les effets délétères de l'association erlotinib-capecitabine dans les modèles pancréatiques chimio-résistants, liés d'une part à un effet represseur de l'expression du récepteur à l'EGF par la capécitabine, combiné à une sécrétion exocrine de VEGF en réponse aux diverses séquences d'association testées. Ces effets se sont soldés par l'obtention de réponses antagonistes aux drogues combinées, comparativement aux monothérapies respectives. Nos données suggèrent que quelle que soit la séquence d'utilisation envisagée,capecitabine et erlotinib ne devraient jamais faire l'objet d'association. A contrario, l'étude de l'association lapatinib-capecitabine sur diverses lignées mammaires a permis de mettre en évidence un effet positif allant de la supra-additivité à la synergie. Nos données suggèrent que c'est d'une part par une dérégulation de la thymidylate syntahse par le lapatinib qu'une plus grande efficacité anti-proliférative est obtenue. Par ailleurs, une meilleure inhibition de la voie p-AKT après exposition à la capécitabine des cellules traitées par le lapatinib pourraitde surcroît expliquer la synergie observée. Nos données suggèrent qu'une utilisation concomitante de ces deux molécules devrait garantir un gain d'efficacité optimal. La synergie de l'association a été conservée sur un modèle de souris porteuses de tumeurs mammaires ectotopiques et traitées de façon concomitante, avec un net ralentissement de la croissance tumorale comparativement aux animaux traités par monothérapie, sans augmentation de la toxicité médicamenteuse.En conclusion, nos données illustrent le fait que les associations thérapiesciblées/antimétabolites doivent faire l'objet systématiquement d'un travail préalable de recherche des déterminants oncopharmacologiques d'efficacité afin d'anticiper le gain d'efficacité qu'on est en droit d'en tirer, et d'identifier au mieux les modalités d'association de ces drogues. / Optimizing cancer treatments remains an on going task. The rise over the last decade of a new class of anticancer agents (the so-called “targeted therapies”) has fuelled agreat hope in the search for achieving better response with lower toxicities. To date,the actual efficacy of targeted therapies used alone looks in some respect below the initial expectations, and associating them with classic cytotoxic drugs represents therefore a new promising combinational strategy in clinical oncology. However, littleis known on the pharmacologic rationale for combing these drugs, and identifying molecular determinants could help to rationalize the way the drugs should beassociated. Anti-EGFR erlotinib (Tarceva®) has been approved for the treatment of patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer, in combination with a standard chemotherapy, gemcitabine, both in the USA and in Europe. Its combination with capecitabine has recently been tested in patients with gemcitabine-refractorypancreatic tumours, with limited success. Lapatinib (Tykerb®) is an innovative small molecule with unique dual-TK inhibitory action against both HER1 and HER2.Lapatinib showed clinical efficacy in various models and has heightened the expectation for new breast cancer therapies. Associating lapatinib with capecitabine(Xeloda®) has been recently approved for the treatment of patients with HER2+metastatic breast cancer, after failure of trastuzumab treatment, both in the USA andin Europe as well. The aim of our work was to study, either in vitro or in tumor bearing animals, the effects of these drugs used either alone or in combination. In this preclinical study, we studied the molecular determinants of this new targeted therapies + antimetabolite association on various, representative human pancreatic and breast cancer cell lines. Efficacy and apoptosis experiments were performed after concomitant and various sequential combinations, along with study ofresponse/resistance determinants such as dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD),thymidylate synthase (TS), thymidine phosphorylase (TP), Bax, Bcl-2, P21 andHER1/2 signaling pathway. Determination of Chou & Talalay combination indices (CI)allowed us to determine whether the tested associations led to synergism, additivity or antagonism. The best sequences found were transposed to tumor-bearing animal model for in vivo confirmation of the efficacy observed in vitro. Lapatinib andcapecitabine showed additive to moderate synergistic effects in our breast cancer celllines. Further experiments were performed to identify the mechanisms underlyingthis efficacy. We first found that lapatinib down-regulates thymidylate synthase (-30%) but did not have any effect on dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase levels, thussuggesting theoretically a better cytotoxic effect of capecitabine within tumor cellspreliminary exposed to Lapatinib. Besides, capecitabine, when added to lapatinib,strongly down-regulates P-AKT and p-P42/44, thus allowing a deeper inhibition of the downstream signaling pathway after inhibition of HER1 and HER2. Muchinterestingly, we showed as well an increase of the Bax/Bcl2 ratio in cells exposed toboth drugs, leading to the enhancement of apoptosis induction and cell death. Thisfinding is fully consistent with the fact that the association of lapatinib andcapecitabine led to an increase of the P21 protein expression and consequently tothe arrest of cell cycle indeed. Besides, in pancreatic cancer cell lines, wedemonstrated that erlotinib up-regulated thymidine phosphorylase (+50%) anddown-regulated dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (-55%), thus suggestingtheoretically a better activation of capecitabine within tumor cells preliminaryexposed to erlotinib. We checked as well that Bax, P27, p-AKT were fully functionalin our models. Nevertheless, when not antagonist, only moderate additive effectswere achieved. To understand these rather surprising results, further experimentswere performed to identify the putative causes of this lack of efficacy. We first foundthat capecitabine down-regulates EGFR (-35%) in capan-1 cells with no effect on itsdownstream signalisation pathway nor antiproliferative related effects, thussuggesting a possible loss of efficacy when cells were subsequently treated witherlotinib due to the diminution of its target. Much interestingly, we showed as well adramatic overexpression of both cytosolic (+100 up to +1900%) and extra-cellular(+100 up to 3500%) VEGF secretion in response to our treatments, leading possibly to a boost in cell proliferation. Taken together, this in vitro study suggests that themore-than-additive efficacy observed when associating lapatinib and capecitabine inbreast cancer is based upon TS modulation and down-regulation of HER1/2 signalingpathways, resulting in apoptosis and cell death eventually. In vivo experiments are ongoing to fully confirm these data. Concerning the erlotinib/capecitabineassociation in pancreatic cancers, we suggest that VEGF secretion could be a new,major mechanism of resistance to the erlotinib + capecitabine association inpancreatic cancers, and, possibly, to other targeted therapy + antimetabolitescombinations. To test this hypothesis, further experiments including the use of anti-VEGF bevacizumab will be undertaken.

El texto completo de este trabajo no está disponible en el Repositorio Académico UPC por restricciones de la casa editorial donde ha sido publicado. / The incidence of multiple primary neoplasms has been increasing over the years. Within this group, the coexistence of primary prostate cancer and primary colorectal cancer is one of the most frequent. The objective of this case report is to present the case of a 76-year-old male patient who presented the diagnosis of prostate cancer and synchronous rectal cancer. To this end, his clinical history in the oncological service of the Hospital Militar Central del Perú (tertiary hospital) has been reviewed. / Revisión por pares

Background: Previous literature showed contradictory evidence on the subject of predictors of chemotherapy-induced Palmar Plantar Erythrodysesthesia (PPE). While there is evidence to suggest that dose and schedule of the drugs play a large role, the fact that many still go on to develop severe PPE following dose reduction would indicate that there are other factors involved. Since the incidence of PPE is more prevalent during the first three cycles of treatment this would also indicate that there are factors other than a cumulative effect. The contradictory evidence in the literature relates to biographical factors, performance status, co-morbidities and renal function. There is a lack of empirical evidence to support the theory that PPE is caused by damage to the microcapillaries due to everyday activities that cause friction or pressure to the hands or feet. Purpose: The aim of this exploratory study was to identify pre-treatment risk factors for the development of PPE prior to cycle four. Patients and methods: The study was made up of two phases, a retrospective phase and a prospective phase, using mixed strategies to collect data. Thus providing two independent samples to compare and validate or refute results. Phase I: A retrospective notes review of patients who had received Infusional 5FU or capecitabine containing regimes over a 1 year period (n=392). Phase II Prospective data collection from participants receiving capecitabine monotherapy (n = 125). Data was collected during semi-structured interviews, from participant's diaries, physical examination of the hands and feet and notes review. Data relating to activities that cause friction, pressure or heat were collected during this phase. Data from both samples were analysed independently using bivariate (chi-square and t-test) tests where each independent variable was analysed against PPE. The variables which achieved statistical significance were entered into a multivariate (binary logistic regression) model. The multivariate analysis employed a specific modelling algorithm using a relaxed alpha value applied to various entry methods to produce multiple models. The outcomes from these models were entered into a ROC curve test to establish which model was the best predictor of PPE. Results: Phase I The bivariate analysis demonstrated that those at most risk of developing PPE prior to cycle 4 of capecitabine monotherapy were males with non-metastatic colorectal cancer, who had either developed PPE with previous chemotherapy regimes or not had previous chemotherapy and who started their treatment during the winter months. When variables were combined in a multivariate logistic regression model, those that were associated with an increased risk of PPE were male, no metastatic spread, no inflammatory condition as co morbidity, smoked, did not drink, had weight loss prior to treatment, a low/normal pre treatment ALP level and started their treatment during the winter. Phase II: The bivariate analysis demonstrated that those at most risk of developing PPE prior to cycle 4 of capecitabine monotherapy were those with no metastatic disease, had an inflammatory condition as co morbidity, were receiving capecitabine as adjuvant treatment, had a good performance status (0-1) and had a tendency to have warm hands. When variables were combined in a multivariate logistic regression model, those that were associated with an increased risk of PPE were younger (< 65) had no metastatic disease, an inflammatory condition as co morbidity, drank alcohol regularly, had a good performance status, had not received previous radiotherapy, were overweight or obese, had a pre treatment creatinine clearance of 30-50mls/min and had a tendency to have warm hands. Conclusions: Similarly to the literature, contradictory findings were seen between the two samples within this study. There was only one variable that was associated with the development of PPE prior to cycle 4, which was the absence of metastatic disease. Limitations of retrospective data may explain variation in some variables which may have been underreported; however it is likely that it is not possible to identify specific factors that increase the risk of PPE. This is the first study to have collected and analysed data related to friction, pressure and heat causing activities. These activities have been suggested as increasing the risk of developing PPE and form the basis of patient education to avoid these activities. Data from this study indicates that only a tendency to have warm hands is associated with an increased risk of PPE. Whilst this finding would need validating in larger studies, it is a unique contribution to the body of knowledge of PPE. This finding indicates that avoidance of activities that cause friction and pressure has no evidence base. Patients may therefore be avoiding activities that add to their enjoyment which at this stressful time in their lives may add to any psychological distress. Despite limitations of this study, the importance of the findings presented here lie in its usefulness in shaping future research to investigate identified variables, where before no direction was available.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, 2009. / Title from screen (viewed on August 28, 2009). Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Advisor(s): William Bosron. Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 102-111).

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Today's medical treatments are becoming more expensive, in view of this plan and control costs are mechanisms that can ensure the survival of hospitals. The present study analyzed the cost of medications relevant financial, between January 2003 and November 2010, at University Hospital of Santa Maria. Since not all items have the same degree of importance, the drugs were classified by the ABC method which provided work with capecitabine and imatinib, the total cost of these drugs in 2010, representing about 18% compared to total expenditure on drugs and materials. The models found for the series of the cost of capecitabine and imatinib were ARIMA (0,1,1)-ARCH (1) and ARIMA (1,1,0)-ARCH (1), respectively. These models were used to analyze the behavior of the series under study and make predictions in order to assist hospital managers in decision making in hospital inventory management. / Atualmente os tratamentos médicos estão cada vez mais caros, em vista disso planejar e controlar custos são mecanismos que podem garantir a sobrevivência das instituições hospitalares. O presente estudo analisou o custo com medicamentos de relevância financeira, entre janeiro de 2003 e novembro de 2010, no Hospital Universitário de Santa Maria. Como nem todos os itens têm o mesmo grau de importância, os medicamentos foram classificados pelo método ABC o que proporcionou trabalhar com a Imatinibe e Capecitabina, cujo custo total em 2010 destes medicamentos, representou cerca de 18% em relação ao gasto total com medicamentos e materiais. Os modelos encontrados para as séries do custo de Imatinibe e Capecitabina foram, ARIMA(0,1,1)-ARCH(1) e ARIMA(1,1,0)-ARCH(1), respectivamente. Tais modelos foram utilizados para analisar o comportamento das séries em estudo e realizar previsões com o objetivo de auxiliar os gestores hospitalares nas tomadas de decisões no gerenciamento de estoque hospitalar.

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There is high variability in response to cancer chemotherapies among patients. Its sources are diverse: genetic, physiologic, comorbidities, concomitant medications, environment, compliance, etc. As the therapeutic window of anticancer drugs is usually narrow, such variability may have serious consequences: severe (even life-threatening) toxicities or lack of therapeutic effect. Therefore, various approaches to individually tailor treatments and dosing regimens have been developed: a priori (based on genetic information, body size, drug elimination functions, etc.) and a posteriori (that is using information of measurements of drug exposure and/or effects). Mixed-effects modelling of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK-PD), combined with Bayesian maximum a posteriori probability estimation of individual effects, is the method of choice for a posteriori adjustments of dosing regimens. In this thesis, a novel approach to adjust the doses on the basis of predictions, given by a model for ordered categorical observations of toxicity, was developed and investigated by computer simulations. More technical aspects concerning the estimation of individual parameters were analysed to determine the factors of good performance of the method. These works were based on the example of capecitabine-induced hand-and-foot syndrome in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Moreover, a review of pharmacodynamic models for discrete data (categorical, count, time-to-event) was performed. Finally, PK-PD analyses of hydroxyurea in the treatment of sickle cell anemia were performed and used to compare different dosing regimens and determine the optimal measures for monitoring the treatment

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Carboxylesterases (CES) are enzymes that metabolize a wide variety of compounds including esters, thioesters, carbamates, and amides. In humans there are three known carboxylesterase genes CES1, CES2, and CES3. Irinotecan (CPT-11) and capecitabine are important chemotherapeutic prodrugs that are used for the treatment of colorectal cancer. Of the three CES isoenzymes, CES2 has the highest catalytic efficiency for irinotecan activation. There is large inter-individual variation in response to treatment with irinotecan. Life-threatening late-onset diarrhea has been reported in approximately 13% of patients receiving irinotecan. Several studies have reported single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for the CES2 gene. However, there has been no consensus on the effect of different CES2 SNPs and their relationship to CES2 RNA expression or irinotecan hydrolase activity. Three CES2 mRNA transcripts of approximately 2kb,3kb, and 4kb have been identified by multi-tissue northern analysis. The expressed sequence tag (EST) database indicates that CES2 undergoes several splicing events that could generate up to six potential proteins. Four of the proteins CES2, CES2458-473, CES2+64, CES21-93 were studied to characterize their expression and activity. Multi-tissue northern analysis revealed that CES2+64 corresponds to the 4kb and 3kb transcripts while CES21-93 is located only in the 4 kb transcript. CES2458-473 is an inactive splice variant that accounts for approximately 6% of the CES2 transcripts in normal and tumor colon tissue. There is large inter-individual variation in CES2 expression in both tumor and normal colon samples. Characterization of CES2+64 identified the protein as normal CES2 indicating that the signal peptide is recognized in spite of the additional 64 amino acids at the N-terminus. Sub-cellular localization studies revealed that CES2 and CES2+64 localize to the ER, and CES21-93 localizes to the cytoplasm. To date CES2 SNP data has not provided any explanation for the high inter-individual variability in response to irinotecan treatment. Multi-tissue northern blots indicate that CES2 is expressed in a tissue specific manner. We have identified the CES2 variants which correspond to each mRNA transcript. This information will be critical to defining the role of CES2 variants in the different tissues.

Introdução: O carcinoma de células escamosas (CEC) do canal anal é uma neoplasia pouco frequente, correspondendo a 1-5% dos tumores intestinais. Entretanto, o risco de CEC do canal anal vem crescendo. O tratamento padrão do CEC de canal anal nos estádios II-III consiste em 5-fluorouracil infusional associado a mitomicina-C e radioterapia, desde 1974. Estudos clínicos com o objetivo de identificar novos esquemas terapêuticos mais convenientes para câncer do canal anal devem continuar. Métodos: Pacientes com CEC de canal anal T2-4N0M0 ou T (qualquer) N1-3M0, com bom performance clínico, função renal e hematológica normais foram tratados com capecitabina 825 mg/m2 12/12 horas durante a radioterapia associada a dose única de mitomicina-C 15 mg/m2 no Dia 1. O objetivo primário do estudo foi determinar a taxa de controle local em 6 meses da associação de capecitabina, mitomicina-C e radioterapia em pacientes com câncer do canal anal. Os objetivos secundários foram determinar a taxa de toxicidade aguda graus 3-4, conforme os critérios da CTCaev4.0, taxa de resposta completa 6 semanas após término da quimio-radioterapia, sobrevida global e livre de progressão e taxa de colostomia em 1 ano. O tamanho da amostra foi calculado usando a ferramenta \"estágio único de Fleming\". Considerando 85% de eventos esperados (taxa de controle local em 6 meses), 1 desvio padrão e 5% de erro alfa, o tamanho ideal da amostra foi de 51 pacientes. Resultados: De novembro/2010 a fevereiro/2014, 51 pacientes foram incluídos, sendo avaliados 43 pacientes. Dezessete pacientes (39,5%) tinham estádio II, 11 (25,6%) estádio IIIA e 15 (34,9%) estádio IIIB. O seguimento mediano foi de 23,1 meses. Entre os pacientes que foram avaliados em 6 meses, 3 (7%) apresentaram resposta clínica parcial, 37 (86%) tiveram resposta clínica completa e 3 (7%) apresentaram progressão de doença. O controle loco-regional em 6 meses foi de 86%. Em relação às toxicidades graus 3-4, observaram-se diarreia grau 3, em 4,6% dos pacientes, radiodermite grau 3, em 23,2%, vômitos grau 3, em 2,3%, plaquetopenia graus 3-4, em 6,9%, leucopenia grau 3, em 6,9%, e linfopenia grau 3, em 11,6%. Um paciente HIV positivo (2,3%) apresentou choque séptico grau 4, pneumonia grau 4, meningoencefalite herpética grau 4 e síndrome de ativação macrofágica grau 4. A taxa de colostomia foi de 18,6%. Conclusão: Capecitabina e mitomicina-C são um tratamento bem tolerado em pacientes com carcinoma de canal anal, com controle loco-regional em 6 meses em 86% dos pacientes. Palavras-chave: carcinoma de células escamosas, câncer anal, capecitabina, radioterapia, mitomicina-c / Background: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the anal canal is an uncommon malignancy accounting for 1-5% of intestinal tumors; however, its incidence has been increasing. Treatment for stage II and III anal canal SCC is infusional 5-fluorouracil associated with mitomycin and radiotherapy, since 1974. More convenient treatments for patients are needed. Methods: Patients with SCC of anal cancer T2-4N0M0 or T (any) N1-3M0, with good performance status, normal blood, and renal function were treated with capecitabine 825 mg/m2 bid during radiotherapy associated with a single dose of mitomycin 15 mg/m2 on day 1. Primary objective was local control rate at 6 months determined by clinical examination and radiological assessment. Sample size was calculated using Fleming single stage design. Results: From november/2010 to february/2014 51 patients were initially included, however 43 patients were assessed. Seventeen patients (39.5%) were stage II, 11 patients (25.6%) stage IIIA, and 15 patients (34.9%) stage IIIB. Four patients (9.3%) were HIV-positive, while 39 (90.7%) were HIV-negative. Median follow-up was 23.1 months. Among patients who finished the treatment and were reevaluated at 6 months 3 patients (7%) presented partial response, 37 patients (86%) had complete response, and 3 patients developed progression of the disease (7%). Regarding grade 3-4 toxicities, 10 patients (23.2%) had grade 3 radiodermitis, 3 patients (6.9%) had grade 3-4 thrombocytopenia, 5 (11.6%) had grade 3 lymphopenia, 1 patient (2.3%) had grade 3 vomiting, 2 patients (4.6%) had grade 3 diarrhea and 3 patients (6.9%) had grade 3 leukopenia. One HIV+ patient had septic shock, pneumonia, herpetic encephalitis and macrophage activation syndrome. Colostomy rate was 18.6%. Conclusions: Capecitabine and mitomycin with radiotherapy seem to be a safe treatment for SCC of the anal cancer, with a complete response rate in 6 months of 86%

Introdução: O carcinoma de células escamosas (CEC) do canal anal é uma neoplasia pouco frequente, correspondendo a 1-5% dos tumores intestinais. Entretanto, o risco de CEC do canal anal vem crescendo. O tratamento padrão do CEC de canal anal nos estádios II-III consiste em 5-fluorouracil infusional associado a mitomicina-C e radioterapia, desde 1974. Estudos clínicos com o objetivo de identificar novos esquemas terapêuticos mais convenientes para câncer do canal anal devem continuar. Métodos: Pacientes com CEC de canal anal T2-4N0M0 ou T (qualquer) N1-3M0, com bom performance clínico, função renal e hematológica normais foram tratados com capecitabina 825 mg/m2 12/12 horas durante a radioterapia associada a dose única de mitomicina-C 15 mg/m2 no Dia 1. O objetivo primário do estudo foi determinar a taxa de controle local em 6 meses da associação de capecitabina, mitomicina-C e radioterapia em pacientes com câncer do canal anal. Os objetivos secundários foram determinar a taxa de toxicidade aguda graus 3-4, conforme os critérios da CTCaev4.0, taxa de resposta completa 6 semanas após término da quimio-radioterapia, sobrevida global e livre de progressão e taxa de colostomia em 1 ano. O tamanho da amostra foi calculado usando a ferramenta \"estágio único de Fleming\". Considerando 85% de eventos esperados (taxa de controle local em 6 meses), 1 desvio padrão e 5% de erro alfa, o tamanho ideal da amostra foi de 51 pacientes. Resultados: De novembro/2010 a fevereiro/2014, 51 pacientes foram incluídos, sendo avaliados 43 pacientes. Dezessete pacientes (39,5%) tinham estádio II, 11 (25,6%) estádio IIIA e 15 (34,9%) estádio IIIB. O seguimento mediano foi de 23,1 meses. Entre os pacientes que foram avaliados em 6 meses, 3 (7%) apresentaram resposta clínica parcial, 37 (86%) tiveram resposta clínica completa e 3 (7%) apresentaram progressão de doença. O controle loco-regional em 6 meses foi de 86%. Em relação às toxicidades graus 3-4, observaram-se diarreia grau 3, em 4,6% dos pacientes, radiodermite grau 3, em 23,2%, vômitos grau 3, em 2,3%, plaquetopenia graus 3-4, em 6,9%, leucopenia grau 3, em 6,9%, e linfopenia grau 3, em 11,6%. Um paciente HIV positivo (2,3%) apresentou choque séptico grau 4, pneumonia grau 4, meningoencefalite herpética grau 4 e síndrome de ativação macrofágica grau 4. A taxa de colostomia foi de 18,6%. Conclusão: Capecitabina e mitomicina-C são um tratamento bem tolerado em pacientes com carcinoma de canal anal, com controle loco-regional em 6 meses em 86% dos pacientes. Palavras-chave: carcinoma de células escamosas, câncer anal, capecitabina, radioterapia, mitomicina-c / Background: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the anal canal is an uncommon malignancy accounting for 1-5% of intestinal tumors; however, its incidence has been increasing. Treatment for stage II and III anal canal SCC is infusional 5-fluorouracil associated with mitomycin and radiotherapy, since 1974. More convenient treatments for patients are needed. Methods: Patients with SCC of anal cancer T2-4N0M0 or T (any) N1-3M0, with good performance status, normal blood, and renal function were treated with capecitabine 825 mg/m2 bid during radiotherapy associated with a single dose of mitomycin 15 mg/m2 on day 1. Primary objective was local control rate at 6 months determined by clinical examination and radiological assessment. Sample size was calculated using Fleming single stage design. Results: From november/2010 to february/2014 51 patients were initially included, however 43 patients were assessed. Seventeen patients (39.5%) were stage II, 11 patients (25.6%) stage IIIA, and 15 patients (34.9%) stage IIIB. Four patients (9.3%) were HIV-positive, while 39 (90.7%) were HIV-negative. Median follow-up was 23.1 months. Among patients who finished the treatment and were reevaluated at 6 months 3 patients (7%) presented partial response, 37 patients (86%) had complete response, and 3 patients developed progression of the disease (7%). Regarding grade 3-4 toxicities, 10 patients (23.2%) had grade 3 radiodermitis, 3 patients (6.9%) had grade 3-4 thrombocytopenia, 5 (11.6%) had grade 3 lymphopenia, 1 patient (2.3%) had grade 3 vomiting, 2 patients (4.6%) had grade 3 diarrhea and 3 patients (6.9%) had grade 3 leukopenia. One HIV+ patient had septic shock, pneumonia, herpetic encephalitis and macrophage activation syndrome. Colostomy rate was 18.6%. Conclusions: Capecitabine and mitomycin with radiotherapy seem to be a safe treatment for SCC of the anal cancer, with a complete response rate in 6 months of 86%