Mucinous colorectal carcinoma: A single center experience.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15116-e15116
Author(s):  
Berna Oksuzoglu ◽  
Guliz Zengin ◽  
Ibrahim Turker ◽  
Umut Demirci
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rates ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Performance Score ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Single Center Experience ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Colon And Rectum ◽  
Metastatic Sites

e15116 Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical features and treatment outcomes of mucinous colorectal adenocarcinoma (MCA) followed in a single institution. Methods: Seventy-nine patients diagnosed with MCA admitted to our center between January 2003 and August 2016 included in this study. Demographic and clinico-pathologic characterictics of patients were analysed using patient medical records retrospectively. Results: Median age of the patients was 57 (24-83) with a male to female ratio of 1/3. Common symptoms were abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, abdominal distention, tenesmus and constipation in 44 (55.7%), 17 (21.5%), 7 (8.9%), 6 (7.6%), 5 (6.3%) of patients respectively. At the time of the diagnosis ECOG performance score was 0 or 1 in 74 (93.7%) of the patients. One (1.3%), 26 (32.9%), 37 (46.8%) and 15 (19%) of the patients had stage 1,2,3 and 4 disease respectively. Neoadjuvant chemo-radiotherapy with 5 FU and leucovorin (FUFA) was the treatment of choice in 11 (13.9%) of rectal MUC patients. The type of surgery was curative, palliative and emergent in 60 (76%), 9 (12.4%) and 9 (12.4%) respectively. Localisation of the primary tumor was right colon, left colon and rectum in 31 (39.2%), 30 (38%) and 18 (24.8) patients respectively. In the adjuvant setting, 59 (74.7%) of patients were received adjuvant chemotherapy. Only 6 patients had MSI, 26 patients had k-RAS, n-RAS and b-RAF mutation results. Metastatic sites were mostly visceral organ, intra-abdominal and local recurrence in 13 (16.5%), 12 (15.2%) and 6 (7.6%) of patients respectively. The median disease free survival, progression free survival and overall survival (OS), were 15.5 months, 17.5 months and 44.1 months, respectively. Conclusions: Survival rates were higher than literature in this study. This may be partly explained by better ECOG performance score of our patient group. We also found that better ECOG score, left sided tumor, younger age, were associated with better OS.

Bronchial neuroendocrine tumors: A retrospective review of management and outcomes in 116 patients.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e17543-e17543
Author(s):  
Marinos Pericleous ◽  
Heather Lumgair ◽  
Johnathan Reiner ◽  
Laura Marelli ◽  
Martyn Caplin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neuroendocrine Tumours ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Treatment Algorithm ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Large Cell ◽  
Diagnostic Features ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Histopathological Classification

e17543 Background: Bronchial neuroendocrine tumours, represent 1–3% of all primary lung tumours and 25% of all neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). They are classified into: typical carcinoids (TC), atypical carcinoids (AC), large cell neuroendocrine carcinomas (LCNEC) and small cell lung carcinomas (SCLC). The aim of our study was to assess diagnostic features, management and outcome, focusing on the differences between TC and AC. Methods: 116 patients were identified from our NET database. WHO histopathological classification was used. Follow-up was complete in all patients (mean follow-up 59.8 months). Disease-free survival (DFS), and progression-free survival (PFS) were evaluated for each therapy. Results: The average age of presentation was 55.30 years (range 16-85 years, M:F ratio=1:1.5). The commonest presenting symptom was cough (19%) followed by haemoptysis (18%). 36% were TC, 45% AC, and 19% LCNEC/SCLC. 16% TC and 28% AC patients had metastases at diagnosis. Octreoscan was positive in 76% TC and 66% AC. In 2 patients with TC and negative Octreoscan, Ga-68 Octreotate PET showed avid uptake in lung lesions. 46 patients had surgery. In 35 of AC, the disease relapsed (DFS=29.8 months) compared to 24% TC (DFS=48months). 12 patients received somatostatin analogues (SSTA) with PFS for TC 60 months and AC 21 months. 16 patients received systemic chemotherapy with PFS for TC 72 months and AC 21 months. 4/5 patients achieved disease stability with 90Yttrium-DOTAoctreotate. 5-years survival after surgery, chemotherapy or SSTA, was 91%, 86% and 81% respectively. Overall five year survival was 91% (100 % TC, 75% AC). Conclusions: AC and SCLC/LCLC more often present with metastatic disease with shorter DFS and PFS compared to TC. Molecular imaging is helpful for staging and predicting appropriateness for SSTA or radionuclide targeted therapy. Surgery confers the best survival rates. AC have higher relapse rates and metastatic potential. Further clinical trials are required to define the best treatment algorithm.

Predicting Cancer Progression in Patients With Stage T1 Bladder Carcinoma

1999 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3182-3187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Cheng ◽  
Roxann M. Neumann ◽  
Amy L. Weaver ◽  
Bruce E. Spotts ◽  
David G. Bostwick
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Bladder Carcinoma ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Depth Of Invasion ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Stage T1

PURPOSE: A significant number of patients with stage T1 bladder carcinoma are at risk for cancer progression. We sought to identify factors associated with cancer progression in a series of patients with stage T1 bladder carcinoma treated with a contemporary therapeutic approach. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study population consisted of 83 consecutive patients in whom stage T1 bladder carcinoma was diagnosed at the Mayo Clinic between 1987 and 1992. All patients underwent transurethral resection of the bladder (TURB) and had histologic confirmation of the diagnosis. The mean age was 71 years (range, 47 to 94 years). The male-to-female ratio was 3.9:1. The mean length of follow-up was 5.2 years (range, 1 day to 10.4 years). The depth of lamina propria invasion in the TURB specimens was measured with an ocular micrometer. Cancer progression was defined as the development of muscle-invasive or more advanced stage carcinoma, distant metastasis, or death from bladder cancer. RESULTS: The overall 5- and 7-year progression-free survival rates were 82% and 80%, respectively. The depth of invasion in the TURB specimens was associated with cancer progression (hazards ratio, 1.6 for doubling of depth of invasion; 95% confidence interval, 1.03 to 2.4; P = .037). The 5-year progression-free survival rate for patients with depth of invasion of ≥ 1.5 mm was 67%, compared with 93% for those with depth of invasion of less than 1.5 mm (P = .009). No other variable, including age, sex, tobacco use, alcohol use, the presence of carcinoma-in-situ, histologic grade, lymphocytic infiltration, or muscularis mucosae invasion, was associated with cancer progression. CONCLUSION: The depth of invasion in the TURB specimens, measured with a micrometer, is predictive of cancer progression in patients with stage T1 bladder carcinoma.

scholarly journals Systemic Therapy of Neuroendocrine Neoplasia: Single Center Experience from a Cohort of 110 Consecutive Cases

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin Mayer ◽  
Selina Kiry ◽  
Anna Yordanova ◽  
Hojjat Ahmadzadehfar ◽  
Florian C. Gaertner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Control ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Proliferation Index ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
University Center ◽  
Single Center Experience ◽  
Best Response ◽  
Therapeutic Sequence

Objective. Neuroendocrine neoplasias (NENs) represent a rare and biologically heterogeneous group of malignancies. Treatment of NEN patients remains challenging due to lack of prospective evidence on the choice of ideal therapeutic sequence and therapeutic efficacy in specific individual scenarios. Methods. Clinical data on 110 consecutive patients suffering from NEN treated at a single German university center were analyzed, therapeutic regimens applied were assessed, and the outcome was evaluated. Results. Histological grading, Ki67 proliferation index, functional activity, and presence of metastases were identified as prognostic markers. 10-year overall survival rates were 92%, 44%, and 0% for G1, G2, and G3 tumors, and 60%, 39%, 69%, 53%, and 0% for Ki67 <2%, 3–5%, 6–20%, 21–49%, and >50%, respectively. Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) and cytostatic chemotherapy were the second most common options, with PRRT being used more frequently in NET G1 and G2 and chemotherapy in NEC G3. Combination chemotherapy with etoposide plus cisplatin or carboplatin showed disease control rates (DCRs) of overall 74%, with a short median progression-free survival (PFS) of 7 or 5 months, respectively. DCR and PFS for PRRT were 89% and 22 months when administered as monotherapy, versus 100% and 27 months upon combination with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy. Of note, PRRT also achieved disease control as best response in 5/5 (100%) selected cases of NEC G3. Conclusion. Further prospective studies are warranted to help stratify available options for therapeutic intervention in NEN patients.

scholarly journals Definitive radiotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity: a single-institution experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-473
Author(s):  
Kristin Lang ◽  
Melissa Baur ◽  
Thomas Held ◽  
Rami El Shafie ◽  
Julius Moratin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Systemic Therapy ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Single Institution ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Definitive Radiotherapy

Abstract Background Surgery is standard of care for oral cavity cancer (OCC). We provide a single-institution experience using definitive radiotherapy (RT) with or without concurrent systemic therapy for primary unresectable OCC. Patients and methods We retrospectively examined 49 patients with non-metastatic primary unresectable OCC treated with definitive RT between 2000 and 2019. The majority of patients (63.3%) were treated with definitive chemoradiotherapy while 26.5% were given single-agent cetuximab weekly simultaneous to definitive RT. Five patients were treated with definitive RT alone because of limited disease and no nodal involvement. Results Median follow-up was 73 months (range, 6–236 months), median progression free survival (PFS) was 42 months (range, 2–157 months), median local disease-free survival (LDFS) was 44 months (range, 2–157 months) and median overall survival (OS) from the time of RT initiation was 52 months (range, 5–236 months). There were 65.3% locoregional failures, 84.4% local and 15.6% distant metastasis. The majority of patients with local failure presented with American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Stage III–IV disease (59.2%). The 5-year Kaplan-Meier estimates for OS (III–IV vs. I–II) was 22.8% vs. 54.2 % (p = 0.03, HR 2.090, 1.1–4.2). Patients who were treated with systemic therapy had a significant better 5-year overall survival compared to those with RT alone (43.9% vs. 23.1%, p = 0.05, 1.0–4.1). RT with doses less than 70 Gy (p = 0.046, HR 2.1 (1.0–4.5) was associated with worse overall survival. Mucositis was the most common ≥ grade 3 acute toxicity and occurred in 19 patients (39%). Incidences of chronic toxicities were loss of taste, trismus, osteoradionecrosis and xerostomia. Conclusions Definitive RT with or without concurrent systemic agents in patients with unresectable OCC resulted in an eloquent rate of locoregional control and good overall survival rates and is currently the best available treatment option in this patient collective.

Radiofrequency ablation of colorectal liver metastases

2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (10) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Liver Resection ◽  
Liver Metastases ◽  
Colorectal Liver Metastases ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Postoperative Mortality ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Liver Resections ◽  
Multi Stage

Introduction: Radical liver resection is the only method for the treatment of patients with colorectal liver metastases (CLM); however, only 20–30% of patients with CLMs can be radically treated. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is one of the possible methods of palliative treatment in such patients. Methods: RFA was performed in 381 patients with CLMs between 01 Jan 2001 and 31 Dec 2018. The mean age of the patients was 65.2±8.7 years. The male to female ratio was 2:1. Open laparotomy was done in 238 (62.5%) patients and the CT-navigated transcutaneous approach was used in 143 (37.5%) patients. CLMs <5 cm (usually <3 cm) in diameter were the indication for RFA. We used RFA as the only method in 334 (87.6%) patients; RFA in combination with resection was used in 36 (9.4%), and with multi-stage resection in 11 (3%) patients. We performed RFA in a solitary CLM in 170 (44.6%) patients, and in 2−5 CLMs in 211 (55.6%) patients. We performed computed tomography in each patient 48 hours after procedure. Results: The 30-day postoperative mortality was zero. Complications were present in 4.8% of transcutaneous and in 14.2% of open procedures, respectively, in the 30-day postoperative period. One-, 3-, 5- and 10-year overall survival rates were 94.8, 66.8, 43.9 and 16.6%, respectively, in patients undergoing RFA, and 90.6, 69.1, 52.8 and 39.2%, respectively, in patients with liver resections. Disease free survival was 63.2, 30.1, 18.4 and 13.1%, respectively, in the same patients after RFA, and 71.1, 33.3, 22.8 and 15.5%, respectively, after liver resections. Conclusion: RFA is a palliative thermal ablation method, which is one of therapeutic options in patients with radically non-resectable CLMs. RFA is useful especially in a non-resectable, or resectable (but for the price of large liver resection) solitary CLM <3 cm in diameter and in CLM relapses. RFA is also part of multi-stage liver procedures.

scholarly journals The Prognostic Significance of Combined Pretreatment Fibrinogen and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio in Various Cancers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Rongqiang Liu ◽  
Shiyang Zheng ◽  
Qing Yuan ◽  
Peiwen Zhu ◽  
Biao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prognostic Value ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Prognostic Significance ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio ◽  
Lymphocyte Ratio ◽  
Meta Regression

Purpose. The prognostic value of a new scoring system, termed F-NLR, that combines pretreatment fibrinogen level with neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio has been evaluated in various cancers. However, the results are controversial. The purpose of this study was to comprehensively analyze the prognostic value of F-NLR score in patients with cancers. Methods. An integrated search of relevant studies was conducted by screening the PubMed and Embase databases. Pooled hazard ratios, with 95% confidence intervals (CIs), for overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS)/progression-free survival (PFS) were calculated to estimate the prognostic significance of F-NLR score in patients with various tumors. A random effects model was used for comprehensive analysis, and subgroup and meta-regression analyses were used to explore sources of heterogeneity. Results. Thirteen articles reporting data from of 4747 patients were included in the study. Pooled analysis revealed that high F-NLR score was significantly associated with poor OS ( HR = 1.77 ; 95% CI, 1.51–2.08) and poor DFS/PFS ( HR = 1.63 ; 95% CI, 1.30–2.05). Subgroup and meta-regression analyses did not alter the prognostic role of F-NLR score in OS and DFS/PFS. Conclusions. Increased F-NLR score is significantly associated with poor prognosis in patients with cancers and can serve as an effective prognostic indicator.

scholarly journals No Impact of NRAS Mutation on Features of Primary and Metastatic Melanoma or on Outcomes of Checkpoint Inhibitor Immunotherapy: An Italian Melanoma Intergroup (IMI) Study

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 475
Author(s):  
Michele Guida ◽  
Nicola Bartolomeo ◽  
Pietro Quaglino ◽  
Gabriele Madonna ◽  
Jacopo Pigozzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metastatic Melanoma ◽  
Checkpoint Inhibitor ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Nras Mutation ◽  
Disease Free Interval ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Mutational Status ◽  
Metastatic Sites ◽  
Disease Free ◽  
Mutant Braf

Aims: It is debated whether the NRAS-mutant melanoma is more aggressive than NRAS wildtype. It is equally controversial whether NRAS-mutant metastatic melanoma (MM) is more responsive to checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy (CII). 331 patients treated with CII as first-line were retrospectively recruited: 162 NRAS-mutant/BRAF wild-type (mut/wt) and 169 wt/wt. We compared the two cohorts regarding the characteristics of primary and metastatic disease, disease-free interval (DFI) and outcome to CII. No substantial differences were observed between the two groups at melanoma onset, except for a more frequent ulceration in the wt/wt group (p = 0.03). Also, the DFI was very similar in the two cohorts. In advanced disease, we only found lung and brain progression more frequent in the wt/wt group. Regarding the outcomes to CII, no significant differences were reported in overall response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), progression free survival (PFS) or overall survival (OS) (42% versus 37%, 60% versus 59%, 12 (95% CI, 7–18) versus 9 months (95% CI, 6–16) and 32 (95% CI, 23–49) versus 27 months (95% CI, 16–35), respectively). Irrespectively of mutational status, a longer OS was significantly associated with normal LDH, <3 metastatic sites, lower white blood cell and platelet count, lower neutrophil-to-lymphocyte (N/L) ratio. Our data do not show increased aggressiveness and higher responsiveness to CII in NRAS-mutant MM.

scholarly journals Radiotherapy in nodal oligorecurrent prostate cancer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Pinkawa ◽  
Daniel M. Aebersold ◽  
Dirk Böhmer ◽  
Michael Flentje ◽  
Pirus Ghadjar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Local Treatment ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Nodal Metastasis ◽  
Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy ◽  
Current Standard ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Systemic Treatments

Abstract Objective The current article encompasses a literature review and recommendations for radiotherapy in nodal oligorecurrent prostate cancer. Materials and methods A literature review focused on studies comparing metastasis-directed stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) vs. external elective nodal radiotherapy (ENRT) and studies analyzing recurrence patterns after local nodal treatment was performed. The DEGRO Prostate Cancer Expert Panel discussed the results and developed treatment recommendations. Results Metastasis-directed radiotherapy results in high local control (often > 90% within a follow-up of 1–2 years) and can be used to improve progression-free survival or defer androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) according to prospective randomized phase II data. Distant progression after involved-node SABR only occurs within a few months in the majority of patients. ENRT improves metastases-free survival rates with increased toxicity in comparison to SABR according to retrospective comparative studies. The majority of nodal recurrences after initial local treatment of pelvic nodal metastasis are detected within the true pelvis and common iliac vessels. Conclusion ENRT with or without a boost should be preferred to SABR in pelvic nodal recurrences. In oligometastatic prostate cancer with distant (extrapelvic) nodal recurrences, SABR alone can be performed in selected cases. Application of additional systemic treatments should be based on current guidelines, with ADT as first-line treatment for hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Only in carefully selected patients can radiotherapy be initially used without additional ADT outside of the current standard recommendations. Results of (randomized) prospective studies are needed for definitive recommendations.

scholarly journals EPEN-49. RESPONSE OF RECURRENT EPENDYMOMA TO MEMMAT BASED METRONOMIC ANTIANGIOGENIC COMBINATION THERAPY UTILIZING TAPERED BEVACIZUMAB AND MAINTENANCE THERAPY WITH CELECOXIB AND FENOFIBRATE

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii317-iii317
Author(s):  
Eileen Gillan
Keyword(s):  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Maintenance Therapy ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
Time To Progression ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Dismal Prognosis ◽  
Recurrent Ependymoma ◽  
Disease Free

Abstract Recurrent ependymomas have a dismal prognosis (2 year survival rates 29% OS and 23% EFS) and are relatively resistant to conventional chemotherapy. We previously reported five relapsed ependymoma patients treated with a MEMMAT based metronomic antiangiogenic combination therapy. All patients are currently alive, including four patients who were multiply relapsed with at least three recurrences. These four patients received between 44–52 weeks of therapy with minimal toxicity. Three had recurrent disease within an average of 44 months (median 42 months) after discontinuation of therapy. One patient who received the following tapering bevacizumab schedule: q3 weeks x 3, q4 weeks x 4 and q5 weeks x 5 followed by maintenance therapy with fenofibrate and celecoxib is in complete remission 12 months post treatment. This regimen was well tolerated with good quality of life in this patient population. Our results suggest that the chosen anti-angiogenic drug combination prolonged the time to progression in these multiply relapsed patients and thus may be particularly beneficial for patients with recurrent ependymoma. Tapered bevacizumab and maintenance therapy with celecoxib and fenofibrate may be modifications worth further investigation for prolonged disease free survival in relapsed ependymoma patients.

scholarly journals HOTAIR as a Prognostic Predictor for Diverse Human Cancers: A Meta- and Bioinformatics Analysis

Cancers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Halil Ibrahim Toy ◽  
Didem Okmen ◽  
Panagiota I. Kontou ◽  
Alexandros G. Georgakilas ◽  
Athanasia Pavlopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Bioinformatics Analysis ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Predictive Biomarker ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Human Cancers ◽  
Potential Biomarker

Several studies suggest that upregulated expression of the long non-coding RNA HOX transcript antisense RNA (HOTAIR) is a negative predictive biomarker for numerous cancers. Herein, we performed a meta-analysis to further investigate the prognostic value of HOTAIR expression in diverse human cancers. To this end, a systematic literature review was conducted in order to select scientific studies relevant to the association between HOTAIR expression and clinical outcomes, including overall survival (OS), recurrence-free survival (RFS)/disease-free survival (DFS), and progression-free survival (PFS)/metastasis-free survival (MFS) of cancer patients. Collectively, 53 eligible studies including a total of 4873 patients were enrolled in the current meta-analysis. Pooled hazard ratios (HRs) with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to assess the relationship between HOTAIR and cancer patients’ survival. Elevated HOTAIR expression was found to be significantly associated with OS, RFS/DFS and PFS/MFS in diverse types of cancers. These findings were also corroborated by the results of bioinformatics analysis on overall survival. Therefore, based on our findings, HOTAIR could serve as a potential biomarker for the prediction of cancer patient survival in many different types of human cancers.

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