scholarly journals Abstract 454: Uniform TIM 3 and galectin 9 positivity on immunohistochemistry staining of tumor specimen at diagnosis in pediatric patients with Ewing sarcoma

Author(s):  
Stephanie J. Si ◽  
David Barrett ◽  
Gerald Wertheim
2011 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 332-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillip A. Letourneau ◽  
Brett Shackett ◽  
Lianchun Xiao ◽  
Jonathan Trent ◽  
Kuo Jen Tsao ◽  
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Blood ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. 2919-2919
Author(s):  
Gerald Wendelin ◽  
Herwig Lackner ◽  
Wolfgang Schwinger ◽  
Petra Sovinz ◽  
Christian Urban

Abstract The administration of the recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (rhG-CSF) Filgrastim for reducing the duration of severe neutropenia after cytotoxic chemotherapy has become an important part of oncologic supportive care. Due to the short serum half-life Filgrastim has to be administrated daily by subcutaneous injections. Frequent injections however mark a problem in pediatric patients. Studies in adult patients have shown a comparable effect of the new long lasting rhG-CSF Pegfilgrastim which has to be administrated only once per cycle. In the current study the effects of Pegfilgrastim in pediatric patients were analysed. Five patients (10–16 years) with Ewing sarcoma were treated in a cross over study design alternately with Pegfilgrastim and Filgrastim following the EURO E.W.I.N.G. 99 protocol. Starting on day 4 after chemotherapy patients received Filgrastim 10μg/kg daily by subcutaneous injection until an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >1000/μl after the expected nadir. Pegfilgrastim 100μg/kg was administrated on day 4 once per cycle subcutaneously. In 3 patients the stimulation with rhG-CSF was performed after each of the 6 preoperative VIDE-(Vincristin, Ifosfamide, Doxorubicin, Etoposide) cycles, in 2 patients after 8 postoperative VAI-(Vincristin, Actinomycin D, Ifosfamide), and in 2 patients after 7 postoperative VAC-(Vincristin, Actinomycin D, Cyclophosphamide) cycles of the EURO-E.W.I.N.G. 99 protocol. The duration of grade 4 neutropenia after single administration of Pegfilgrastim was 2,8 ±3,1 (0–10) days, after daily administration of Filgrastim 3,1 ± 2,7 (0–8) days. The number of days with a body temperature over 38 degrees and grade 4 neutropenia at the same time was 0,9 ±1,5 (0–6) after Pegfilgrastim and 0,9± 1,4 (0–4) after Filgrastim. Filgrastim had to be injected 6,7 ± 1,8 (3–10) times per cycle. Bone pain associated with Pegfilgrastim was noted in only one patient. Costs for Pegfilgrastim were 16% lower than for Filgrastim. We conclude that in pediatric patients with Ewing sarcoma the duration of severe neutropenia and number of days with febrile neutropenia after once per cycle Pegfilgrastim and daily Filgrastim are comparable. By using Pegfilgrastim the number of subcutaneous injections can be reduced to one single injection and costs can be lowered.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10507-10507
Author(s):  
Michela Casanova ◽  
Francisco Bautista ◽  
Quentin Campbell Hewson ◽  
Guy Makin ◽  
Lynley V. Marshall ◽  
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10507 Background: In pediatric patients with solid tumors, regorafenib demonstrated acceptable tolerability and preliminary anti-tumor activity. This phase 1 study evaluated regorafenib in combination with vincristine/irinotecan in pediatric patients with rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) and other solid tumors. Methods: Patients with relapsed/refractory tumors received intravenous vincristine (1.5 mg/m2, Days 1 and 8) and irinotecan (50 mg/m2/day, Days 1–5) plus once-daily oral regorafenib (patients 6– < 24 months: 60 mg/m2 escalating to 65 mg/m2; patients 2– < 18 years: 72 mg/m2 escalating to 82 mg/m2) on either Days 1–14 (concomitant dosing) or Days 8–21 (sequential dosing) during each 21-day cycle. As per protocol, at least 50% of patients were required to have RMS. Results: At the time of the cut-off, of 21 treated patients (RMS, n = 12; Ewing sarcoma, n = 5; neuroblastoma, n = 3; Wilms tumor, n = 1), two had concomitant (72 mg/m2) and 19 had sequential (72 mg/m2, n = 6; 82 mg/m2, n = 13) dosing. Median age was 10 years (1.5–17.0). Patients received a median of 3 cycles (1–17); dose reductions of irinotecan occurred in 62% of patients. Grade 3 dose-limiting toxicities were reported in both patients receiving concomitant dosing (peripheral neuropathy and liver injury; pain, vomiting, febrile aplasia) and one patient each in the sequential groups (rash and elevated AST; thrombocytopenia). Concomitant dosing was discontinued. The maximum tolerated dose and recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of regorafenib in the sequential combination was 82 mg/m2. The most common grade ≥3 treatment-emergent adverse events were neutropenia (71%), thrombocytopenia (33%), leukopenia (29%), anemia (24%), and ALT increased (24%). The response rate was 38%, including 1 complete (RMS) and 7 partial responders (5 RMS, 2 Ewing sarcoma); 3 of whom had prior irinotecan. Six (4 with alveolar subtype) of 12 patients with RMS had a response. Nine patients (43%) had stable disease (maximum duration 17 cycles). After the cut-off, partial response was reported for two additional patients (1 RMS, 1 Ewing sarcoma). Conclusions: Regorafenib can be combined at its single agent RP2D of 82 mg/m2 with standard-dose vincristine/irinotecan (with appropriate dose modifications) in pediatric patients with refractory/relapsed solid tumors in a sequential dosing schedule. Clinical activity was observed in patients with sarcoma. Clinical trial information: NCT02085148.


2019 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. E633-E634
Author(s):  
A.S. Grewal ◽  
Y. Li ◽  
S.K. Grewal ◽  
R. Bagatell ◽  
N. Balamuth ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. e305-e309
Author(s):  
Amardeep S. Grewal ◽  
Yimei Li ◽  
Sharonjit K. Grewal ◽  
Rochelle Bagatell ◽  
Naomi Balamuth ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 325-329
Author(s):  
Deema Al-Momani ◽  
Wiam Al-Qasem ◽  
Rawan Kasht ◽  
Iyad Sultan

BackgroundThe optimal timing of initiating granulocyte-colony stimulating factor following chemotherapy in pediatric patients has not been clearly defined. This study aimed to compare the administration of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor on day 1 versus day 3 postchemotherapy in pediatric patients with Ewing sarcoma.MethodA retrospective study of pediatric patients with Ewing sarcoma who received granulocyte-colony stimulating factor following chemotherapy between January 2016 and September 2018 at a comprehensive cancer center. The institution’s chemotherapy protocol for Ewing sarcoma was modified in April 2017 to include granulocyte-colony stimulating factor initiation on day 3 instead of day 1 post-chemotherapy. Febrile neutropenia requiring hospitalization, duration of hospital stay, and chemotherapy delay were compared for patients before and after the protocol change.ResultsOver the study period, 250 cycles were evaluated with day 1 granulocyte-colony stimulating factor and 221 cycles with day 3 granulocyte-colony stimulating factor. There were no differences between the day 1 and day 3 groups in the number of cycles associated with Febrile neutropenia requiring hospitalization (34 vs. 19, p = 0.086), and the length of Febrile neutropenia-related hospitalization (mean 4 ± 2.1 vs. 4.6 ± 1.8, p = 0.123). However, delay in chemotherapy due to neutropenia was reported in significantly more cycles in the day 1 group, compared to the day 3 group (37 vs. 16, p = 0.01).ConclusionsFebrile neutropenia resulting in hospital admission and the length of hospital stay was not different between pediatric patients with Ewing sarcoma who received granulocyte-colony stimulating factor on day 1 or day 3 post-chemotherapy. Chemotherapy delay due to neutropenia was higher in patients who received granulocyte-colony stimulating factor on day 1. Larger studies are required to fully determine the impact of delayed initiation of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan M Cross ◽  
A Luana Stanescu ◽  
Erin R Rudzinski ◽  
Douglas S Hawkins ◽  
Marguerite T Parisi

Ewing sarcoma, including classical Ewing sarcoma of the bone and primitive neuroectodermal tumors arising in bone or extraosseous primary sites, is a highly aggressive childhood neoplasm. We present two cases of Ewing sarcoma arising from the vagina in young girls. Previously reported cases in literature focused on their pathologic rather than radiographic features. We describe the spectrum of multimodality imaging appearances of Ewing sarcoma at this unusual primary site. Awareness of vaginal Ewing tumors may facilitate prompt diagnosis and lead to a different surgical approach than the more commonly encountered vaginal rhabdomyosarcoma.


2004 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 830-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Krasin ◽  
Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo ◽  
Catherine A. Billups ◽  
Andrew M. Davidoff ◽  
Michael D. Neel ◽  
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