The dose-limiting toxicity of VP was moderate to severe leukopenia.

After administration of etoposide, she failed to recover from severe leukopenia and suffered from meningitis.

Combined modality toxicities were acceptable with the predominant toxicity being moderate to severe leukopenia and mild radiation esophagitis.

The toxic effects included moderate to severe leukopenia and thrombocytopenia, which recovered by the 21st day of a treatment cycle.