Time in hospital and grade 3 and 4 toxicities
| Responders n = 10 | Nonresponders n = 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Days in hospital* (average) | 19.0 ± 1.2 (17-21) | 20.7 ± 3.5 (16-27) |
| Chemotherapy-related toxicity | ||
| Units RBC transfusion (median) | 5 (0-8) | 5 (1-12) |
| Units platelet transfusion (median) | 30 (6-30) | 30 (0-114) |
| Febrile neutropenia | 9 | 10 |
| Opportunistic infection (H. Zoster) | 0 | 1 |
| IL-2–related toxicity | ||
| Pulmonary congestion | 4 | 3 |
| Renal failure | 4 | 1 |
| Prolonged hypotension | 2 | 1 |
| Hyperbilirubinemia | 2 | 2 |
| Diarrhea | 2 | 2 |
| Confusional state | 0 | 1 |
| Autoimmunity | 1 | 0 |
NOTE: Toxicities according to National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity criteria.
↵*Measured from the day of chemotherapy administration to discharge.