scholarly journals Slingshot homolog-1 expression is a poor prognostic factor of pT1 bladder urothelial carcinoma after transurethral resection

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (11) ◽  
pp. 2849-2856
Author(s):  
Qiang Luo ◽  
Yanxia Liu ◽  
Hu Zhao ◽  
Peng Guo ◽  
Qianwen Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urothelial Carcinoma ◽  
Transurethral Resection ◽  
Lymphovascular Invasion ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Cancer Specific Survival ◽  
Poor Prognostic Factor ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma

Abstract Objective Slingshot homolog-1 (SSH-1) shows an important role in the occurrence and development in various tumors. While, the expression and prognostic implications of SSH-1 in bladder urothelial carcinoma (UC) remain unclear and thus were addressed in this study. Methods Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was performed on tissue microarrays composed of 624 bladder UC specimens after transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TUR-BT) to detect SSH-1 expression. The clinic-pathological features were compared between SSH-1( +) and SSH-1(−) subgroups. The Kaplan–Meier curve with log-rank test and univariate/multivariate Cox regression model with stepwise backward elimination methods were performed for survival analyses. Results In this study, 359 (57.53%) specimens were detected with SSH-1 expression. SSH-1 positivity was significantly associated with higher pathological grade (p = 0.020), lymphovascular invasion (p = 0.006), tumor recurrence (p < 0.001) and progression (p < 0.001) in bladder UC. Besides, SSH-1 positivity predicted a shorter overall survival (OS, p = 0.024), recurrence-free survival (RFS, p < 0.001), progression-free survival (PFS, p = 0.002) and cancer-specific survival (CSS, p = 0.047). Multivariate Cox proportional hazard analysis showed that tumor size (p = 0.007), lymphovascular invasion (p = 0.003), recurrence (p < 0.001), progression (p < 0.001) and SSH-1 expression (p = 0.015) were predictors of poor prognosis in bladder UC patients. Conclusions SSH-1 expression was associated with undesirable clinic-pathological characteristics and poor post-operative prognosis in bladder UC patients. SSH-1 might play an important role in bladder UC and serve as a promising predictor of oncological outcomes in patients with bladder UC.

Oncological outcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced upper tract urothelial carcinoma: A multicenter study.

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 429-429
Author(s):  
Shingo Hatakeyama ◽  
Yuka Kubota ◽  
Hayato Yamamoto ◽  
Takahiro Yoneyama ◽  
Yasuhiro Hashimoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy ◽  
Urothelial Carcinoma ◽  
Lymphovascular Invasion ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Locally Advanced ◽  
Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma ◽  
Cancer Specific Survival ◽  
Cox Regression Analysis ◽  
Oncological Outcomes

429 Background: The clinical impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) on oncological outcomes in patients with locally advanced upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) remains unclear. We investigated the oncological outcomes of platinum-based NAC for locally advanced UTUC. Methods: A total of 426 patients who underwent radical nephroureterectomy at five medical centers between January 1995 and April 2017 were examined retrospectively. Of the 426 patients, 234 were treated for a high-risk disease (stages cT3–4 or locally advanced [cN+] disease) with or without NAC. NAC regimens were selected based on eligibility of cisplatin. We retrospectively evaluated post-therapy pathological downstaging, lymphovascular invasion, and prognosis stratified by NAC use. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was performed for independent factors for prognosis. Results: Of 234 patients, 101 received NAC (NAC group) and 133 did not (Control [Ctrl] group). The regimens in the NAC group included gemcitabine and carboplatin (75%), and gemcitabine and cisplatin (21%). Pathological downstagings of the primary tumor and lymphovascular invasion were significantly improved in the NAC than in the Ctrl groups. NAC for locally advanced UTUC significantly prolonged recurrence-free and cancer-specific survival. Multivariate Cox regression analysis using an inverse probability of treatment weighted (IPTW) method showed that NAC was selected as an independent predictor for prolonged recurrence-free and cancer-specific survival. However, the influence of NAC on overall survival was not statistically significant. Conclusions: Platinum-based NAC for locally advanced UTUC potentially improves oncological outcomes. Further prospective studies are needed to clarify the clinical benefit of NAC for locally advanced UTUC.

scholarly journals Clinical outcome and quality of life in octogenarian patients with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma of the bladder treated with radical cystectomy or transurethral resection of the bladder tumor: a retrospective analysis of 143 patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Rehme ◽  
Beatrix Fritsch ◽  
Luca Thomas ◽  
Stefan Istin ◽  
Carolin Burchert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Urothelial Carcinoma ◽  
Radical Cystectomy ◽  
Transurethral Resection ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Cancer Specific Survival ◽  
Muscle Invasive

Abstract Purpose To compare clinical outcome and quality of life (QoL) in octogenarian patients with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma (MIBC) either treated by radical cystectomy (RC) or transurethral resection of the tumor (TURBT). Methods We identified octogenarian patients with MIBC in our institutions since 2005. Clinical treatment outcomes and QoL were analyzed. Uni- and multivariable Cox regression analyses, two-tailed Wilcoxon test, Mann–Whitney test and Fisher’s exact test were assessed as appropriate. QoL was evaluated using FACT-G (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General) questionnaire. Results 143 patients were identified (RC: 51 cases, TURBT: 92 cases). Mean follow-up was 14 months (0–100 months). Median overall survival (OS) was 12 months in the RC group and 7 months in the TURBT group. TURBT and low preoperative hemoglobin were independent risk factors for reduced cancer-specific survival (CSS) (TURBT: p = 0.019, Hb: p = 0.008) and OS (TURBT: p = 0.026, Hb: p = 0.013) in multivariable analyses. Baseline QoL was low throughout the whole cohort. There was no difference in baseline FACT-G scoring comparing RC and TURBT (FACT-G total score (median): RC 43.7/108 vs. TURBT 44.0/108, p = 0.7144). Increased FACT-G questionnaire scoring was assessed for RC patients (median percentage score change RC 22.9%, TURBT 2.3%, p < 0.0001). Conclusion RC and TURBT are feasible treatment options for MIBC in octogenarian patients. In our cohort, RC was associated with increased CSS, OS and QoL. QoL in general was low throughout the whole cohort. Interdisciplinary decision-making has to be improved for these critically ill patients.

NCOG-28. THE IMPACT OF MULTIPLE MENINGIOMAS ON PROGRESSION-FREE SURVIVAL: A 10-YEAR MULTI-CENTER STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_6) ◽  
pp. vi158-vi158
Author(s):  
Andres Ramos-Fresnedo ◽  
Ricardo Domingo ◽  
Jesus Sanchez-Garavito ◽  
Carlos Perez-Vega ◽  
Oluwaseun Akinduro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cox Regression ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Continuous Variable ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Who Grade ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Multiple Lesions ◽  
Multiple Meningiomas ◽  
The Impact

Abstract INTRODUCTION Multiple meningiomas (MM) occurs in up to 18% of meningioma patients and progression data are scarce. The objective of this study is to explore the influence of number of lesions and clinical characteristics on progression-free survival (PFS) and time to a second intervention (TTSI) in patients with WHO grade 1 meningiomas. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed records of all adults diagnosed with a meningioma at our three main sites from January 2009 to May 2020. Progression was considered as time from diagnosis until radiographic progression of the originally resected meningioma. A secondary analysis was carried to evaluate the time from diagnosis to time of a second intervention. Univariable and multivariable analyses were conducted to assess whether number of lesions or any associated variables (age, sex, race, radiation, location, and extent of resection) had a significant impact on PFS and TTSI. RESULTS 838 patients were included. Log-rank test evaluating PFS and TTSI between single and multiple lesions showed significantly shorter progression for MM (p&lt; 0.001 and p&lt; 0.001, respectively). Multivariable Cox regression showed significantly inferior PFS on MM vs. single lesion (HR 2.262 [CI 95%, 1.392-3.677], p=0.001) and a significantly inferior TTSI for patients with MM vs. single meningioma (HR 2.377 [CI 95%, 1.617 – 3.494], p=0.001). When input as a continuous variable, PFS was significantly inferior for each additional meningioma (HR 1.350 [CI 95% 1.074-1.698], p=0.010) and TTSI is significantly inferior as well (HR 1.428 [CI 95% 1.189 – 1.716], p&lt; 0.001). African-Americans had an inferior PFS when compared to Non-Hispanic White patients (HR 3.472 [CI 95% 1.083-11.129], p=0.036). CONCLUSION The PFS of meningiomas is influenced by the number of lesions present. Patients with MM are more prone to undergo a second intervention for progressive disease. Hence, a closer follow-up may be warranted in patients who present with multiple lesions.

scholarly journals PD-L1 expression is a promising predictor of survival in patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma undergoing pemetrexed maintenance therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Qin ◽  
Lili Jiang ◽  
Min Yu ◽  
Yanying Li ◽  
Xiaojuan Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maintenance Therapy ◽  
Lung Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
Alk Positive ◽  
Ecog Ps

Abstract This study aimed to identify potential predictive factors for the survival of advanced lung adenocarcinoma patients undergoing pemetrexed maintenance therapy. 122 advanced lung adenocarcinoma patients who received pemetrexed maintenance therapy were retrospectively analyzed. Kaplan–Meier method with Log-rank test was used for survival analysis. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression were performed to evaluate prognostic factors for overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Bivariate correlation analysis was used for exploratory purpose. For the whole cohort of 122 patients, median PFS was 11.97 months (95% CI 10.611–13.329) and estimated median OS was 45.07 months (95% CI 31.690–58.450). The mPFS of ALK-positive patients was superior to negative patients (18.27 vs. 11.90 months; P  = 0.039). Patients with ECOG PS 0 (14.4 vs. 11.1 months; p = 0.040) and patients with single-organ metastasis (19.0 vs. 11.0 months; p = 0.014) had prolonged median PFS. Compared with the low PD-L1 expression group, PFS of high PD-L1 expression group were improved (13.6 vs. 11.1 months, p = 0.104, at 1% cut-off; 17.5 vs. 11.1 months, p = 0.009, at 10% cut-off; and 27.5 vs. 11.4 months, p = 0.005, at 50% cut-off). No differences were found between EGFR positive and negative patients. PD-L1 expression was an independent prognostic factor for both PFS and OS times (PFS: HR, 0.175; P  = 0.001; OS: HR, 0.107; P  = 0.036). Bivariate correlation showed a significant positive correlation between PD-L1 expression and PFS (correlation coefficient R = 0.485, P  < 0.001). High PD-L1 expression could be a potential effective predictor for favorable survival of advanced lung adenocarcinoma patients undergoing pemetrexed maintenance therapy.

LAPTM4B Overexpression is a Novel Independent Prognostic Marker for Metastatic Ovarian Tumors

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingzhu Yin ◽  
Chun Lou ◽  
Wang Zhang ◽  
Fanling Meng ◽  
Haiyu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Prognostic Marker ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Ovarian Tumors ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Independent Prognostic Marker ◽  
Worse Prognosis

ObjectiveMetastatic ovarian tumors are a series of lethal carcinomas that almost always have bad prognosis. Their prognoses, however, vary depending on the primary tumor malignancies of each. It has been reported that LAPTM4B, a novel tumor-associated gene, might indicate a worse prognosis when it was overexpressed in other carcinomas. Therefore, the authors expected to investigate whether LAPTM4B overexpression is an independent prognostic marker in metastatic ovarian tumors.MethodsImmunohistochemistry was used to assess LAPTM4B expression in metastatic ovarian tumors from 102 patients. Subsequently, univariate and multivariate survival analyses with Cox regression were performed to determine the association between LAPTM4B expression and prognosis. To identify any differences in prognosis between the 2 groups of patients with differing primary malignancies, the log-rank test was used.ResultsThe median overall and progression-free survival rates of patients with tumors of gastrointestinal tract origin were 0.97 and 0.51 years, respectively, and both were statistically significantly lower than those of patients with tumors of breast origin (P < 0.0001), which were 2.68 and 1.96 years, accordingly. Of 102 patients, 77 were classified as having a high expression of LAPTM4B, and LAPTM4B expression had a significant association with the prognosis of metastatic ovarian tumors (P < 0.01); no statistically significant interaction between LAPTM4B expression and primary malignancies was detected (P > 0.1). On the other hand, medians of overall survival and progression-free survival of patients with tumors of gastrointestinal tract origin were significantly lower than those of patients with tumors of breast origin (P < 0.0001).ConclusionsPatients with metastatic ovarian tumors of breast origin had significantly better prognosis than those with the disease from gastrointestinal tract primary malignancies. LAPTM4B overexpression might be an independent prognostic marker of metastatic ovarian tumors.

Could a salvage lymphadenectomy after chemotherapy have clinical impact on cancer survival in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma?

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (5_suppl) ◽  
pp. 321-321
Author(s):  
Takashi Saika ◽  
Kensuke Bekku ◽  
Ryo Kishimoto ◽  
Shin Ebara ◽  
Kohei Edamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urothelial Carcinoma ◽  
Cancer Survival ◽  
Salvage Surgery ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Clinical Impact ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Clinical Role ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Salvage Lymphadenectomy

321 Background: A clinical impact of salvage lymphadenectomy after chemotherapy in urothelial carcinoma patients with metastatic lymphnodes swelling is controversial. We verified a clinical role of salvage lymphadenectomy with analyzing long-term outcome after salvage surgery in the patients treated with cisplatin/gemcitabine-based chemotherapy. Methods: From 2003 to 2011, 20 of 28 (71%) urothelial carcinoma patients with metastatic lymphnodes showed objective responses (CR in 2, PR in 18) after multiple courses of the chemotherapy. Thirteen of the PR patients underwent salvage lymphadenectomy after the chemotherapy (9 male and 4 female, median 64.0 years old). Seven of the patients underwent radical surgeries for primary lesions as well. Remaining 5 patients denied salvage surgery. Progression free survival and overall survival of the patients were analyzed retrospectively in comparison with those of patients without salvage surgery. Results: All 13 patients could achieve surgical CR. Pathological findings showed pathological CR in 9 patients. In median follow-up 26.9 months (range: 4.5-74.6), progression free survival and cause specific survival in patients with salvage lymphadenectomy showed better trends in comparison with those in 5 PR patients without the surgery (63.5% vs 20.0%, and 85.7% vs 40.0% at 2 years, p=0.0907 and 0.0229; log-rank test). Conclusions: Although this study was retrospective and nonrandomized, salvage lymphadenectomy in patients with residual tumor after GCP chemotherapy could have an impact on cancer survival. Surgical CR should be achieved in an affordable patient who is responder of GCP therapy.

Lymphopenia and clinical significance associated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors in metastatic renal cell cancer in Guatemalan cohort.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16117-e16117
Author(s):  
Rixci Ramirez ◽  
Daniel Estuardo Rosales Lopez ◽  
Francisco Godinez Jerez ◽  
Alfredo Mansilla ◽  
Carolina Camey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tyrosine Kinase ◽  
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors ◽  
Renal Cell ◽  
Kinase Inhibitors ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Cell Cancer ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Free Survival

e16117 Background: Lymphopenia is associated with toxicity and clinical outcomes in several types of cancer. Decrease in absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) has been observed in the treatment with sunitinib. Objective: characterize lymphopenia ( < 1000/µL) associated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) and its relation to progression free survival (PFS). Methods: A retrospective review of the charts was performed in patients with sunitinib and/or sorafenib between April 2000 and May 2017 in Guatemalan Social Security Institute (IGSS). The Kaplan-Meier models, the Cox regression and the log-rank test are within the groups for progression-free survival. Results: Eighty-nine patients were analyzed, 56 men and 33 women. The age groups < 50 from 51 to 75 and > 75 being these 19, 34 and 34 respectively. Regarding treatment received 56 patients received sunitinib and 47 sorafenib. Lymphopenia was found in 55% and 8% of the treated with sunitinib and sorafenib, respectively (p < 0.001). Focusing on patients treated with sunitinib for all subsequent analyzes, the median PFS was 11 months (95% CI, 6-19). The median PFS was 21 months (95% CI, 11-25) for patients who will not develop lymphopenia compared to 4 months (95% CI, 3-8) in patients with lymphopenia (p = 0, 0001). Conclusions: Lymphopenia related to sunitinib is associated with a decrease in PFS in mRCC. The decrease in lymphocytes can be used as a prognostic biomarker for patients treated with sunitinib in this context. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Oncologic Outcomes of Surgery in T3 Prostate Cancer: Experience of a Single Tertiary Center

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Milonas ◽  
G. Smailyte ◽  
M. Jievaltas
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Radical Prostatectomy ◽  
Gleason Score ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Oncologic Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Specific Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Tertiary Center

Aim. The aim of this study is to present the oncologic outcomes and to determine the prognostic factors of overall survival (OS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), disease-progression-free survival (DPFS), and biochemical-progression-free survival (BPFS) after surgery for pT3 prostate cancer (PCa).Methods. Between 2002 and 2007, a pT3 stage after radical prostatectomy was detected in 182 patients at our institution. The Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to calculate OS, CSS, DPFS, and BPFS. Cox regression was used to identify predictive factors of survival.Results. pT3a was detected in 126 (69%) and pT3b in 56 (31%) of cases. Five-year OS, CSS, DPFS, and BPFS rates were 90.7%, 94%, 91.8%, and 48.4%, respectively. Survival was significantly different when comparing pT3a to pT3b groups. The 5-year OS, CSS, DPFS, and BPFS were 96% versus 72%, 98% versus 77%, 97.3% versus 79.3%, and 60% versus 24.2%, respectively. Specimen Gleason score was the most significant predictor of OS, CSS, DPFS, and BPFS. The risk of death increased up to 3-fold when a Gleason score 8–10 was present at the final pathology.Conclusions. Radical prostatectomy may offer very good CSS, OS, DPFS, and BPFS rates in pT3a PCa. However, outcomes in patients with pT3b or specimen Gleason ≥8 were significantly worse, suggesting the need for multimodality treatment in those cases.

scholarly journals Oncological Outcomes of Adjuvant Radiotherapy for Partial Ureterectomy in Distal Ureteral Urothelial Carcinoma Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong-zhen Li ◽  
Xiaoying Li ◽  
Xian-shu Gao ◽  
Xin Qi ◽  
Ming-Wei Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urothelial Carcinoma ◽  
Adjuvant Radiotherapy ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Recurrence Free Survival ◽  
Radical Nephroureterectomy ◽  
Cancer Specific Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Oncological Outcomes ◽  
Significant Difference

PurposeWe retrospectively analyzed the oncological outcomes of T3 or G3 distal ureteral urothelial carcinoma (DUUC) underwent partial ureterectomy (PU) followed by adjuvant radiotherapy (ART).MethodsFrom January 2008 to September 2019, clinical data from a total of 221 patients with pathologic T3 or G3 who underwent PU or RNU at our hospital were analyzed. 17 patients of them were treated with PU+ART, 72 with PU alone and 132 with radical nephroureterectomy (RNU). Clinicopathologic outcomes were evaluated. Survival was assessed using the Kaplan-Meier method. Cox regression addressed recurrence-free survival (RFS), metastasis-free survival (MFS), cancer specific survival (CSS) and overall survival (OS).ResultsMedian age and follow-up time were 68 (IQR 62-76) years old and 43 (IQR 28-67) months, respectively. In univariate and multivariable analyses, no lymph node metastasis(LNM) and ART were independent prognostic factors of RFS (p=0.031 and 0.016, respectively). ART significantly improved 5-year RFS compared with the PU alone, (67.6% vs. 39.5%, HR: 2.431, 95%CI 1.210-4.883, p=0.039). There was no statistical difference in 5-year RFS between PU+ART and RNU groups (67.6% vs. 64.4%, HR=1.113, 95%CI 0.457-2.712, p=0.821). Compared with PU alone or RNU, PU+ART demonstrated no statistical difference in 5-year MFS (PU+ART 73.2%, PU 57.2%, RNU69.4%), CSS (70.7%, 55.1%, 76.6%, respectively), and OS (70.7%, 54.1%, 69.2%, respectively).ConclusionsFor distal ureteral urothelial carcinoma patients with T3 or G3, adjuvant radiotherapy could significantly improve recurrence-free survival compared with partial ureterectomy alone. There was no significant difference between survival outcomes of PU+ART and radical nephroureterectomy.

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