Neuroprotective effect of neurotropin on chronic oxaliplatin-induced neurotoxicity in stage II and stage III colorectal cancer patients: results from a prospective, randomised, single-centre, pilot clinical trial

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 1645-1650 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. X. Zhang ◽  
Z. H. Lu ◽  
D. S. Wan ◽  
X. J. Wu ◽  
P. R. Ding ◽  
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2022 ◽  
pp. 000313482110547
Author(s):  
Chelsea Knotts ◽  
Alexandra Van Horn ◽  
Krysta Orminski ◽  
Stephanie Thompson ◽  
Jacob Minor ◽  
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Background Previous literature demonstrates correlations between comorbidities and failure to complete adjuvant chemotherapy. Frailty and socioeconomic disparities have also been implicated in affecting cancer treatment outcomes. This study examines the effect of demographics, comorbidities, frailty, and socioeconomic status on chemotherapy completion rates in colorectal cancer patients. Methods This was an observational case-control study using retrospective data from Stage II and III colorectal cancer patients offered chemotherapy between January 01, 2013 and January 01, 2018. Data was obtained using the cancer registry, supplemented with chart review. Patients were divided based on treatment completion and compared with respect to comorbidities, age, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score, and insurance status using univariate and multivariate analyses. Results 228 patients were identified: 53 Stage II and 175 Stage III. Of these, 24.5% of Stage II and 30.3% of Stage III patients did not complete chemotherapy. Neither ECOG status nor any comorbidity predicted failure to complete treatment. Those failing to complete chemotherapy were older (64.4 vs 60.8 years, P = .043). Additionally, those with public assistance or self-pay were less likely to complete chemotherapy than those with private insurance ( P = .049). Both factors (older age/insurance status) remained significant on multivariate analysis (increasing age at diagnosis: OR 1.03, P =.034; public insurance: OR 1.84, P = .07; and self-pay status: OR 4.49, P = .03). Conclusions No comorbidity was associated with failure to complete therapy, nor was frailty, as assessed by ECOG score. Though frailty was not significant, increasing age was, possibly reflecting negative attitudes toward chemotherapy in older populations. Insurance status also predicted failure to complete treatment, suggesting disparities in access to treatment, affected by socioeconomic factors.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 784-784
Author(s):  
Marta Llopis Cuquerella ◽  
Maria del Carmen Ors Castaño ◽  
María Ballester Espinosa ◽  
Alejandra Magdaleno Cremades ◽  
Vicente Boix Aracil ◽  
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784 Background: Surgical and adjuvant treatment in extreme elderly ( > 80 years) patients with localized colorectal cancer is an unresolved issue. Owing to the lack of available neither clinical practice nor investigational data in this field we present our experience in this scenario. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed data regarding surgical and complementary treatment for colorectal cancer patients aged more than 80 consecutively attended by General Surgery Department in Vega Baja Hospital between 2008 and 2013. Results: A total number of 115 colorectal cancer patients were registered. 95 patients diagnosed of localized disease were selected for analysis. Colon vs rectal cancer ratio was 4:1. Median age was 83.6 years (80-94). Male sex was predominant (60 patients, 63.2%). Emergency surgery was performed in 15 patients (15.8%). Complementary treatment to surgery was advised, according to international guidelines, in 53 patients (55.8%). 10 patients (18.9%) with an advise of adjuvant treatment finally received it. More patients with rectal cancer received recommended treatment (41.7% rectal vs 12.2% colon cancer). Patients with stage III disease were more frequently finally treated according to guidelines (22.2 % stage III vs 11.8% stage II). More patients with stage II rectal cancer were advised and received treatment (recommendation: 66.7% rectal vs 36.1% colon cancer; administration: 25% rectal vs 7.7% colon cancer). Treatment was also more frequently administered to stage III rectal cancer (50% rectal vs 14.3% rectal cancer) (Table). Conclusions: Our experience in localized colorectal cancer in extreme elderly patients ( > 80 years) showed that, although advised according to guidelines, most of them did not receive adjuvant treatment to surgery. Complementary treatment administration was more common in rectal cancer patients and with more advanced disease. [Table: see text]


2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (15) ◽  
pp. 2359-2367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Lanza ◽  
Roberta Gafà ◽  
Alessandra Santini ◽  
Iva Maestri ◽  
Laura Guerzoni ◽  
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Purpose To evaluate the prognostic significance of DNA mismatch repair (MMR) status in a large series of stage II and III colorectal cancer patients. The relationship among MMR status, adjuvant chemotherapy, and clinical outcome was also investigated. Patients and Methods The study included 718 patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma (393 stage II and 325 stage III) who underwent curative surgical resection. MMR status was determined by immunohistochemical analysis of MLH1 and MSH2 expression. Microsatellite instability (MSI) was assessed in 363 patients using mononucleotide and dinucleotide markers. Results One hundred fourteen (15.9%) carcinomas showed abnormal MMR protein (MMRP) expression (96 MLH1 negative and 18 MSH2 negative) and were classified as MMRP negative, whereas 604 tumors demonstrated normal MLH1/MSH2 immunoreactivity (MMRP positive). MLH1/MSH2 expression was closely related to MSI status (P < .001) and several clinicopathologic features. Patients with MMRP-negative carcinomas demonstrated a marked reduction in the risk of cancer-related death with respect to patients with MMRP-positive tumors (hazard ratio, 0.2579; 95% CI, 0.1289 to 0.5159). A better clinical outcome for patients with MMRP-negative tumors was observed in both stage II (P = .0006) and stage III (P = .0052) disease. In stage III disease, the survival advantage conferred by MMRP-negative tumors was more evident among patients treated with surgery alone than among patients who received adjuvant chemotherapy. A nonsignificant trend for survival benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy was observed among patients with MMRP-positive carcinomas but not among those with MMRP-negative carcinomas. Conclusion Immunohistochemical testing for MLH1/MSH2 expression provides useful prognostic information for the management of stage II and III colorectal cancer patients.


2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3612-3612
Author(s):  
Y. Chen ◽  
W. Xu ◽  
S. Zheng ◽  
S. Zhang

3612 Background: The objectives of this are to detect the serum proteomic patterns by using SELDI-TOF-MS technology and CM10 ProteinChip in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, and to evaluate the significance of the proteomic patterns in the tumor staging of colorectal cancer. Methods: SELDI-TOF-MS and CM10 ProteinChip were used to detect the serum proteomic patterns of 76 colorectal cancer patients which including 10 Stage I, 19 Stage II, 16 Stage III and 31 Stage IV patients. Models for various stages were developed and validated by using Support Vector Machine, Discriminant Analysis and time-series analysis methods. Results: The first model, formed by 6 protein peaks (M/Z: 2759.58, 2964.66, 2048.01, 4795.90, 4139.77 and 37761.60 Da), could be used to distinguish local CRC patients (StageIand Stage II) from regional CRC patients (Stage III) with an accuracy of 86.67% (39/45). The second model, formed by 3 protein peaks (M/Z: 6885.30, 2058.32 and 8567.75 Da), could be used to distinguish locoregional CRC patients (Stage I,Stage II and Stage III) from systematic CRC patients (Stage IV) with an accuracy of 75.00% (57/76). The third model could distinguish Stage I from Stage II with an accuracy of 86.21% (25/29). The fourth model could distinguish Stage I from Stage III with an accuracy of 84.62% (22/26). The fifth model could distinguish Stage II from Stage III with an accuracy of 85.71% (30/35). The sixth model could distinguish Stage II from Stage IV with an accuracy of 80.00% (40/50). The seventh model could distinguish Stage III from Stage IV with an accuracy of 78.72% (37/47). All four stages could be distinguished by using a two-dimensional scattered spots figure. Conclusion: We conclude that this method is promising in the staging of colorectal cancer patients before surgery. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


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