Percentage of positive biopsy cores to predict distant metastasis of prostate cancer after definitive radiation therapy.

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 80-80
Author(s):  
J. Huang ◽  
L. L. Kestin ◽  
F. A. Vicini ◽  
S. G. Williams ◽  
H. Ye ◽  
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80 Background: To assess the prognostic value of percentage of positive biopsy cores (PPC) and perineural invasion (PNI) in predicting clinical outcome following radiotherapy (RT) for prostate cancer. Methods: One thousand and fifty-six patients with clinical stage T1-T3 N0 M0 prostate cancer, who had ≥ 4 biopsy cores sampled and complete biopsy core data available, were treated with either adaptive image-guided RT (median 75.6 Gy, n=387), low-dose EBRT (median 66.6 Gy, n=393), or EBRT and high-dose rate brachytherapy boost (n=276) at William Beaumont Hospital (1993-2004). Neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant androgen deprivation (AD) were given to 253 patients (24%). Multivariate cox regression analysis included PPC, gleason score, PSA, T stage, PNI, RT dose, androgen deprivation, and age. Biochemical failure (BF) was scored according to the Phoenix definition. Clinical failure (CF) was defined as any locoregional recurrence (LRR) or distant metastasis (DM). Median follow-up was 7.6 years. Results: Median cores sampled was 7, median PPC was 33%, and 18% had PNI. On univariate Cox regression, both PPC and PNI were predicators of biochemical failure and clinical failure (all P<0.05). On multivariate Cox regression, PPC, either as continuous or categorical variable, remained an independent predicator of BF, CF, DM, cause-specific survival, and overall survival (all P<0.05). PPC of >50% was associated with significantly higher DM (HR 4.01, 95% CI 1.86-8.61), and its independent predicative value remained significant whether AD was given or not (all P<0.05). Combining ≤50% vs ≥50% PPC with NCCN risk group stratification demonstrated added prognostic value of DM for intermediate-risk (HR 5.44, 95% CI 1.78-16.6) and high-risk groups (HR 4.39, 95% CI 1.70-2.84), with or without AD (all P<0.05). On multivariate Cox regression, PNI was an independent predicator of LRR only (HR 2.51, 95% CI 1.18-5.33). Conclusions: PPC is an independent and powerful predicator of DM for intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer, regardless the use of AD. It should be considered for risk stratification and when designing for future trials testing adjuvant treatment after definitive RT for prostate cancer. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianzhi Zhao ◽  
Yusheng Ye ◽  
Haiyan Yu ◽  
Lingong Jiang ◽  
Chao Cheng ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of SBRT for localized prostate cancer (PCa). Moreover, it is the largest-to-date pilot study to report 5-year outcomes of SBRT for localized PCa from China. Methods In this retrospective study, 133 PCa patients in our center were treated by SBRT with CyberKnife (Accuray) from October 2012 to July 2019. Follow-up was performed every 3 months for evaluations of efficacy and toxicity. Biochemical progression-free survival (bPFS) and toxicities were assessed using the Phoenix definition and the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v.5.0 respectively. Factors predictive of bPFS were identified with COX regression analysis. Results 133 patients (10 low-, 21 favorable intermediate-, 31 unfavorable intermediate-, 45 high-, and 26 very high risk cases on the basis of the NCCN risk classification) with a median age of 76 years (range: 54–87 years) received SBRT. The median dose was 36.25Gy (range: 34-37.5Gy) in 5 fractions. Median follow-up time was 57.7 months (3.5–97.2 months). The overall 5-year bPFS rate was 83.6% for all patients. The 5-year bPFS rate of patients with low-, favorable intermediate-, unfavorable intermediate-, high-, and very high risk PCa was 87.5%, 95.2%, 90.5%, 86.3%, and 61.6% respectively. Urinary symptoms were all alleviated after SBRT. All the patients tolerated SBRT with only 1 (0.8%) and 1 (0.8%) patient reporting grade-3 acute and late genitourinary (GU) toxicity, respectively. There were no grade 4 toxicities. Gleason score (P < 0.001, HR = 7.483, 95%CI: 2.686–20.846) was the independent predictor of bPFS rate after multivariate analysis Conclusion SBRT is an efficient and safe treatment modality for localized PCa with high 5-year bPFS rates and acceptable toxicities.


2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hideki Enokida ◽  
Yasutoshi Yamada ◽  
Shuichi Tatarano ◽  
Hirofumi Yoshino ◽  
Masaya Yonemori ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Patients with advanced high-risk prostate cancer (PCa) are prone to have worse pathological diagnoses of positive surgical margins and/or lymph node invasion, resulting in early biochemical recurrence (BCR) despite having undergone radical prostatectomy (RP). Therefore, it is controversial whether patients with high-risk PCa should undergo RP. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemohormonal therapy (NAC) followed by “extended” RP. Methods A total of 87 patients with high-risk PCa prospectively underwent extended RP after NAC; most of the patients underwent 6 months of estramustine phosphate (EMP) 140 mg twice daily, along with a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist/antagonist. We developed our surgical technique to reduce the rate of positive surgical margins. We aimed to approach the muscle layer of the rectum by dissecting the mesorectal fascia and continuing the dissection through the mesorectum until the muscle layer of the rectum was exposed. Results More than 1 year had elapsed after surgery in all 86 patients, with a median follow-up period of 37.7 months. The 3-year BCR-free survival was 74.9%. Multivariate Cox-regression analysis revealed that a positive core ratio of 50% or greater and pathological stage of pT3 or greater were independent predictors for BCR. About 17 of 23 cases received salvage androgen deprivation therapy and concurrent external beam radiotherapy, and showed no progression after the salvage therapies. Conclusions NAC concordant with extended RP is feasible and might provide good cancer control for patients with high-risk PCa.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5008-5008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdenour Nabid ◽  
Marie-Pierre Garant ◽  
André-Guy Martin ◽  
Jean-Paul Bahary ◽  
Celine Lemaire ◽  
...  

5008 Background: Long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) combined with radiotherapy (RT) is a standard treatment for patients with high-risk prostate cancer (HRPC). However, the optimal duration of ADT is not yet defined. The aim of this randomized trial (Clinical Trials.gov, #NCT00223171) was to compare outcomes of RT combined with either 36 or 18 months of ADT. Methods: Patients with HRPC were randomized to pelvic and prostate RT combined with 36 (arm 1) or 18 months (arm 2) of ADT. Overall survival (OS) and quality of life (QoL) were primary end points. OS rates were compared with Cox Regression model and QoL data were analyzed through mixed linear model. Results: 630 patients were randomized, 310 to arm 1 and 320 to arm 2. With a median follow-up of 9.4 years, 290 patients had died (147 arm 1 vs. 143 arm 2). The 10-year OS rate was 62.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] 56.4%, 67.8%) for arm 1 and 62.0% (95% CI 56.1%, 67.3%) for arm 2 (p = 0.8412) with a global hazard ratio (HR) of 1.024 (95% CI 0.813-1.289, p = 0.8411). QoL analysis showed a significant difference (p < 0.001) in 6 scales and 13 items favoring 18 months ADT with two of them presenting a clinically relevant difference in mean scores of ≥10 points. Conclusions: In HRPC, ADT combined with RT can be safely reduced from 36 to 18 months without compromising outcomes or QoL. 18 months of ADT represents a new standard of care in HRPC. Funded by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Clinical trial information: NCT00223171.


2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle S. Ludwig ◽  
Deborah A. Kuban ◽  
Sara S. Strom ◽  
Xianglin L. Du ◽  
David S. Lopez ◽  
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The optimum use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in high-risk prostate cancer patients has not been defined in the setting of dose-escalated external beam radiation therapy. A retrospective analysis of 1,290 patients with high-risk prostate cancer from June 1987 through March 2010 treated with external beam radiation therapy was performed. Median follow-up was 7.2 years, and 797 patients received ADT, with 384 patients experiencing a biochemical failure and 145 with distant metastasis. ADT was associated with lower risk of biochemical failure and distant metastasis than no ADT after adjusting for age, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), Gleason score, year of diagnosis, tumor stage, and radiation dose. ADT was associated with a greater reduction in biochemical failure in the low-dose radiation group than in the high-dose group. Patients with >24 months of ADT had a lower risk of PSA failures than those with <24 months. ADT was associated with decreased risk of biochemical failure and distant metastasis in all patients. The effect of ADT on reducing risk of biochemical failure was greater among men with low-dose radiation. There was a benefit in PSA and distant metastasis-free survival with >24 months of ADT in all patients who received ADT.


Author(s):  
Xianzhi Zhao ◽  
Yusheng Ye ◽  
Haiyan Yu ◽  
Lingong Jiang ◽  
Chao Cheng ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of SBRT for localized prostate cancer (PCa) with CyberKnife in China. Moreover, it is the largest-to-date pilot study to report 5-year outcomes of SBRT for localized PCa from China. Methods In this retrospective study, 133 PCa patients in our center were treated by SBRT with CyberKnife (Accuray Inc., Sunnyvale, USA) from October 2012 to July 2019. Follow-up was performed every 3 months for efficacy and toxicity evaluation. Biochemical progression-free survival (bPFS) and toxicities were assessed using the Phoenix definition and the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v.5.0, respectively. Factors predictive of bPFS were identified with COX regression analysis. Results 133 patients (10 low-, 21 favorable intermediate-, 31 unfavorable intermediate-, 45 high-, and 26 very high risk cases on the basis of NCCN risk classification) with a median age of 76 years (range 54–87 years) received SBRT. The median dose was 36.25 Gy (range 34–37.5 Gy) in 5 fractions. Median follow-up time was 57.7 months (3.5–97.2 months). The overall 5-year bPFS rate was 83.6% for all patients. The 5-year bPFS rate of patients with low-, favorable intermediate-, unfavorable intermediate-, high-, and very high risk PCa was 87.5%, 95.2%, 90.5%, 86.3%, and 61.6%, respectively. Urinary symptoms were all alleviated after SBRT. All patients tolerated SBRT with 1 (0.8%) patient reporting grade-3 acute and 1 (0.8%) patient reporting grade-3 late genitourinary (GU) toxicity, respectively. There were no grade 4 toxicities. Gleason score (P < 0.001, HR = 7.483, 95%CI: 2.686–20.846) was the independent predictor of bPFS rate after multivariate analysis. Conclusion SBRT is an efficient and safe treatment modality for localized PCa with high 5-year bPFS rates and acceptable toxicities.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Huang ◽  
Chun-Yip Yeung ◽  
Ka Kui Lee ◽  
Jianxiong Liu ◽  
Kwan Lun Ho ◽  
...  

Background. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in nonmetastatic prostate cancer is unclear. Recent data suggests possible increase in the cardiovascular risks receiving ADT. The aim of the study was to investigate the cardiovascular outcomes in a cohort of Chinese nonmetastatic prostate cancer patients with no previously documented cardiovascular disease.Methods and Results. 745 patients with no previously documented cardiovascular disease and/or diabetes mellitus diagnosed to have nonmetastatic prostate cancer were recruited. Of these, 517 patients received ADT and the remaining 228 did not. After a mean follow-up of 5.3 years, 60 patients developed primary composite endpoint including (1) coronary artery disease, (2) congestive heart failure, and (3) ischemic stroke. Higher proportion of patients on ADT (51 patients, 9.9%) developed composite endpoint compared with those not on ADT (9 patients, 3.9%) with hazard ratio (HR) of 2.06 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.03–3.24,P=0.04). Furthermore, Cox regression analysis revealed that only the use of ADT (HR: 2.1, 95% CI: 1.03–4.25,P=0.04) and hypertension (HR: 2.0, 95% CI: 1.21–3.33,P<0.01) were independent predictors for primary composite endpoint.Conclusion. ADT in Chinese patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer with no previously documented cardiovascular disease was associated with subsequent development of cardiovascular events.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (14) ◽  
pp. 1748-1757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Castro ◽  
Chee Goh ◽  
David Olmos ◽  
Ed Saunders ◽  
Daniel Leongamornlert ◽  
...  

Purpose To analyze the baseline clinicopathologic characteristics of prostate tumors with germline BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) mutations and the prognostic value of those mutations on prostate cancer (PCa) outcomes. Patients and Methods This study analyzed the tumor features and outcomes of 2,019 patients with PCa (18 BRCA1 carriers, 61 BRCA2 carriers, and 1,940 noncarriers). The Kaplan-Meier method and Cox regression analysis were used to evaluate the associations between BRCA1/2 status and other PCa prognostic factors with overall survival (OS), cause-specific OS (CSS), CSS in localized PCa (CSS_M0), metastasis-free survival (MFS), and CSS from metastasis (CSS_M1). Results PCa with germline BRCA1/2 mutations were more frequently associated with Gleason ≥ 8 (P = .00003), T3/T4 stage (P = .003), nodal involvement (P = .00005), and metastases at diagnosis (P = .005) than PCa in noncarriers. CSS was significantly longer in noncarriers than in carriers (15.7 v 8.6 years, multivariable analyses [MVA] P = .015; hazard ratio [HR] = 1.8). For localized PCa, 5-year CSS and MFS were significantly higher in noncarriers (96% v 82%; MVA P = .01; HR = 2.6%; and 93% v 77%; MVA P = .009; HR = 2.7, respectively). Subgroup analyses confirmed the poor outcomes in BRCA2 patients, whereas the role of BRCA1 was not well defined due to the limited size and follow-up in this subgroup. Conclusion Our results confirm that BRCA1/2 mutations confer a more aggressive PCa phenotype with a higher probability of nodal involvement and distant metastasis. BRCA mutations are associated with poor survival outcomes and this should be considered for tailoring clinical management of these patients.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaiming Zhang ◽  
Liqin Ping ◽  
Tian Du ◽  
Gehao Liang ◽  
Yun Huang ◽  
...  

Background: Ferroptosis, a regulated cell death which is driven by the iron-dependent peroxidation of lipids, plays an important role in cancer. However, studies about ferroptosis-related Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in breast cancer (BC) are limited. Besides, the prognostic role of ferroptosis-related lncRNAs and their relationship to immune microenvironment in breast cancer remain unclear. This study aimed to explore the potential prognostic value of ferroptosis-related lncRNAs and their relationship to immune microenvironment in breast cancer.Methods: RNA-sequencing data of female breast cancer patients were downloaded from TCGA database. 937 patients were randomly separated into training or validation cohort in 2:1 ratio. Ferroptosis-related lncRNAs were screened by Pearson correlation analysis with 239 reported ferroptosis-related genes. A ferroptosis-related lncRNAs signature was constructed with univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses in the training cohort, and its prognostic value was further tested in the validation cohort.Results: An 8-ferroptosis-related-lncRNAs signature was developed by multivariate Cox regression analysis to divide patients into two risk groups. Patients in the high-risk group had worse prognosis than patients in the low-risk group. Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed the risk score was an independent prognostic indicator. Receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis proved the predictive accuracy of the signature. The area under time-dependent ROC curve (AUC) reached 0.853 at 1 year, 0.802 at 2 years, 0.740 at 5 years in the training cohort and 0.791 at 1 year, 0.778 at 2 years, 0.722 at 5 years in the validation cohort. Further analysis demonstrated that immune-related pathways were significantly enriched in the high-risk group. Analysis of the immune cell infiltration landscape showed that breast cancer in the high-risk group tended be immunologically “cold”.Conclusion: We identified a novel ferroptosis-related lncRNA signature which could precisely predict the prognosis of breast cancer patients. Ferroptosis-related lncRNAs may have a potential role in the process of anti-tumor immunity and serve as therapeutic targets for breast cancer.


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