The real-world practiсe of surgery in patients with metastatic gastric cancer (mGC).

363 Background: According to recent studies the results of treatment patients with initially mGC are still not sufficient: median overall survival varies between 6.1 and 12.4 months. The triplet-chemotherapy regimens demonstrate high efficacy and allow to downstage the disease and perform surgical treatment. Conversion treatment in stage IV GC is a modern trend and still an area of ongoing research. Methods: We analyzed the efficacy of first line chemotherapy (6-9 courses) for patients with mGC (n = 55) including the following regimens: 1) mFOLFIRINOX; 2) douplet: oxaliplatin/irinotecan + fluoropyrimidine; 3) triplet variations: docetaxel, platinum and fluoropyrimidine. 27/55 patients had > 2 metastatic sites, 2/55 patient - 5 metastatic sites. The most common localizations of metastases were peritoneum (n = 34) and retroperitoneal lymph nodes (n = 11). Unlike in REGATTA trial all patients underwent surgical treatment with curative intent followed by complete response of distant metastases after chemotherapy. For patients with ovarian metastases ovariectomy was also perfomed. Results: Median progression-free survival and median overall survival were 18.5 and 33.27 months, respectively and the 3-year survival rate was 43.5%. Multivariate analysis showed that clinically determined ascites (p = 0.023), linitis plastica (p = 0.022), tumor grade 3 (p = 0.014), present of lymphovascular invasion (p = 0.037), absence of grade III-IV pathomorphosis (p = 0.037) and treatment free interval before surgery < 3.4 month (p = 0.046) were poor independent prognostic factors. Conclusions: Surgery after effective combination chemotherapy may have significant clinical efficacy for selected patients with initially unresectable gastric cancer. According to our data the optimal time for surgery is a 3.4 and more months treatment-free interval in the absence of disease progression.

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Gastric cancer with positive peritoneal cytology: survival benefit after induction chemotherapy and conversion to negative peritoneal cytology

World Journal of Surgical Oncology ◽

10.1186/s12957-021-02351-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Massimiliano Valletti ◽

Dilmurodjon Eshmuminov ◽

Nicola Gnecco ◽

Christian Alexander Gutschow ◽

Paul Magnus Schneider ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gastric Cancer ◽

Overall Survival ◽

Surgical Treatment ◽

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy ◽

Peritoneal Metastasis ◽

Median Overall Survival ◽

Peritoneal Cytology ◽

Significant Prognostic Factor ◽

Peritoneal Disease ◽

Lavage Cytology

Abstract Background The optimal treatment in patients with gastric cancer and peritoneal disease remains controversial. Some guidelines indicate palliative treatment only, while others consider surgical treatment in case of positive lavage cytology (CY+) or limited peritoneal disease. Here, we analyzed the role of peritoneal disease in patients with gastric cancer, and the prognostic relevance of response to neoadjuvant therapy. Methods In this retrospective cohort analysis, we analyzed patients with adenocarcinoma of the stomach or esophago-gastric junction from a single center operated between 2011 and 2019. According to histology and lavage cytology, patients were classified into four risk groups: (A) no peritoneal disease, (B) CY+ who converted to negative lavage cytology (CY−) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, (C) CY+ without conversion after chemotherapy, and (D) patients with visible peritoneal metastasis. Results Overall, n = 172 patients were included. At initial presentation, n = 125 (73%) had no peritoneal disease, and about a third of patients (n = 47, 27%) had microscopic or macroscopic peritoneal disease. Among them, n = 14 (8%) were CY+ without visible peritoneal metastasis, n = 9 converted to CY− after chemotherapy, and in n = 5 no conversion was observed. Median overall survival was not reached in patients who had initially no peritoneal disease and in patients who converted after chemotherapy, resulting in 3-year survival rates of 65% and 53%. In contrast, median overall survival was reduced to 13 months (95% CI 8.7–16.7) in patients without conversion and was 16 months (95% CI 12–20.5) in patients with peritoneal metastasis without difference between the two groups (p = .364). The conversion rate from CY+ to CY− was significantly higher after neoadjuvant treatment with FLOT (5-fluorouracil plus leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel) compared to ECF (epirubicin, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil) (p = 0.027). Conclusion Conversion of CY+ to CY− after neoadjuvant chemotherapy with FLOT is a significant prognostic factor for a better overall survival. Surgical treatment in well-selected patients should therefore be considered. However, peritoneal recurrence remains frequent despite conversion, urging for a better local control.

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Race Influences Stage-specific Survival in Gastric Cancer

The American Surgeon ◽

10.1177/000313481508100327 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 81 (3) ◽

pp. 259-267 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

J. Harrison Howard ◽

Jason M. Hiles ◽

Anna M. Leung ◽

Stacey L. Stern ◽

Anton J. Bilchik

Keyword(s):

Gastric Cancer ◽

Overall Survival ◽

Surgical Treatment ◽

Lymph Nodes ◽

Gastric Adenocarcinoma ◽

Surgical Patients ◽

Disease Specific Survival ◽

Stage Number ◽

Survival Differences ◽

Disease Specific

Gastric adenocarcinoma studies show improved survival for Asians but have not reported stage-specific overall survival (OS) or disease-specific survival (DSS) by race. The Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results database was queried for cases of gastric adenocarcinoma between 1998 and 2008. We evaluated OS and DSS by race and stage. Number of assessed lymph nodes was compared among surgical patients. Of 49,058 patients with complete staging data, 35,300 were white, 7709 were Asian, and 6049 were black. Asians had significantly better OS for all stages ( P < 0.001) and significantly better DSS for Stages I ( P < 0.0001) and II ( P = 0.0006). As compared with blacks, whites had significantly better DSS for Stages I ( P < 0.0001), II ( P = 0.0055), III ( P = 0.0165), and IV ( P < 0.0001). Among the 28,133 (57%) surgical patients, average number of evaluated lymph nodes was highest for Asians ( P < 0.0001). Among surgical patients with 15 or more nodes evaluated, DSS was worse in blacks with Stage I disease ( P < 0.05). Blacks with gastric adenocarcinoma have a worse DSS, which disappears when surgical treatment includes adequate lymphadenectomy. Race-associated survival differences for gastric adenocarcinoma might simply reflect variations in surgical staging techniques and socioeconomic factors.

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Second Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) as Salvage Therapy in Patients with Relapsed Multiple Myeloma.

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v114.22.1217.1217 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 114 (22) ◽

pp. 1217-1217

Author(s):

Joseph R. Mikhael ◽

Sahar Zadeh ◽

A. Keith Stewart ◽

Christine Chen ◽

Suzanne Trudel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Overall Survival ◽

Salvage Therapy ◽

Median Overall Survival ◽

Stem Cell Transplant ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Autologous Stem Cell Transplant ◽

Cell Transplant ◽

Free Survival ◽

Free Interval ◽

Ortho Biotech

Abstract Abstract 1217 Poster Board I-239 Background Single autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) is considered the standard of care after induction therapy for younger multiple myeloma (MM) patients (pts). However, it is not curative and virtually all patients will ultimately relapse. As more options are available to treat relapsed disease, the role of a second ASCT as salvage therapy is unclear. Method Retrospective review of all MM pts who received a 2nd ASCT as salvage therapy at Princess Margaret Hospital. Results Between February 1997 and July 2009, 79 MM pts received a second ASCT for relapsed MM at our institution. Median age was 60 yrs (range 39-72) at second transplant. 48 pts (61%) were male. Immunoglobulin subtype included IgG (42), IgA (21), light chain (11), nonsecretory (3), IgM(1) and IgD (1). Transplant conditioning regimen for first transplant was high dose melphalan (MEL) 140-200 mg/m2 in 67, busulphan and cyclophosphamide in 1, and combinations of MEL with etoposide (E) or TBI in the rest. 2nd ASCT conditioning consisted of MEL alone in 76, the remaining 3 had MEL with either TBI or E. The median time to relapse after the first transplant was 2.72 years (0.81-8.26), with a median interval between transplants of 3.61 years (1.63-9.59). Response to first transplant in 78 evaluable patients was 13 CR/nCR (17%), 56 PR/VGPR (72%), 9 MR/SD (12%). Nineteen pts received maintenance therapy between transplants. Two transplant-related deaths occurred following 2nd ASCT. In 73 evaluable patients, response to second transplant was 11 CR/nCR (15%), 57 PR (78%), 6 MR/SD (8%). After 2nd ASCT, with median follow up 5.92 years (71 months), median progression-free survival (PFS) was 18.5 months and median overall survival (OS) was 4.4 years. Long term progression-free status based on the progression-free interval after 1st ASCT is summarized Table 1. PFS based on progression free interval after 1st ASCT is outlined in Figure 1. Conclusions 2nd ASCT is a feasible and safe salvage therapy in relapsed MM patients. It is effective in providing a median progression free survival of 18.5 months and median overall survival of 4.4 years (52.8 months) after 2nd ASCT. This is comparable if not better than modern salvage chemotherapies. The longer the disease free interval after 1st ASCT the more effective 2nd ASCT is at extending both progression free survival and overall survival. It is reasonable, therefore, to consider a 2nd ASCT if the time to progression is greater than 2 years after first ASCT. Disclosures Chen: Celgene: Honoraria, Research Funding; Ortho Biotech: Honoraria. Trudel:Celgene: Honoraria, Speakers Bureau; Ortho Biotech: Honoraria. Kukreti:Celgene: Honoraria.

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Preoperative radiotherapy and docetaxel in resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma: A phase II trial

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.4099 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽

pp. 4099-4099 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

F. Viret ◽

M. Ychou ◽

V. Moutardier ◽

V. Magnin ◽

P. Rouanet ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Overall Survival ◽

Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma ◽

Median Overall Survival ◽

Locally Advanced ◽

Disease Free Survival ◽

Pathological Response ◽

Phase Iii ◽

Additional Patient ◽

Curative Intent ◽

Grade 3

4099 Background: We previously reported results a phase I trial of weekly docetaxel concurrently with radiation therapy in patients (pts) with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma (Pancreas, Vol 27, N°3, 2003). We prospectively explored this regimen in 34 pts with biopsy proven potentially resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Methods: Treatment consisted of concomitant radiotherapy (45 Gy within 5 weeks directed at the pancreatic tumor and regional lymphatics) with 5 weekly doses of docetaxel (30 mg/m2/week) by 1-hour infusion, followed by a complete staging evaluation 3–4 weeks after chemo-radiation. Pts without disease progression underwent surgery. Results: From May, 2003 to July, 2005, this study enrolled 34 pts (59% men) with median age 62 years (range 45–72). Median tumor size was 3 cm. Pretreatment Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) staging was uT1 (7 pts), uT2 (25 pts), uT3 (2pts), uN0 (26 pts) and uN1 (8 pts). Median pretreatment CA 19.9 levels was 114 (range 1–9432). All pts (97%) but one completed radiation and 91% (31 pts) received the 5 weekly doses of docetaxel. Adverse events included grade 3/4 asthenia (28%), grade 3/4 nausea/vomiting (10%), grade 3/4 anemia (7%) and grade 3/4 neutropenia (7%). Median time between diagnosis and surgery was 3.7 months (range 2.8–8.7). Ten pts (29%) presented progressive disease after chemo-radiation and one additional patient (pt) voluntary stopped treatment procedure. Twenty three pts (68%) underwent surgical procedure, which was with curative intent in 17 pts (50%). One pt died within the 30-day post operative period. Pathological response was observed in 7 pts (30%), including 2 complete response. The median Disease Free Survival (DFS) was 11 months and the 2-year DFS was 21%. The median overall survival (OS) was 14 months. The 2-year DFS for the 17 pts resected with a curative intent was 50.4%. In this subgroup, median overall survival was not reached. Conclusions: Pre-operative combination of radiotherapy and docetaxel is feasible with tolerable toxicity and with promising pathological response. A randomized phase III study comparing this regimen (radiotherapy and docetaxel) and surgery versus surgery alone is starting. Supported in part by Sanofi Aventis, France. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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A phase II multicenter trial of paclitaxel and carboplatin in women with advanced or recurrent malignant mixed müllerian tumors (MMMT) of the uterus

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.5589 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽

pp. 5589-5589 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

L. M. Ramondetta ◽

R. A. Lacour ◽

E. D. Euscher ◽

R. B. Iyer ◽

E. N. Atkinson ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Overall Survival ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Median Overall Survival ◽

Treatment Initiation ◽

Response Rate ◽

Multicenter Trial ◽

Study Entry ◽

Free Interval ◽

Grade 3

5589 Background: Systemic therapy for advanced malignant mixed müllerian tumor of the uterus (MMMT) after surgery has been disappointing. Currently, the most common treatment regimen is ifosfamide and platinum. Moderate success has been documented using paclitaxel in MMMT of the ovary. The purpose of this study is to evaluate carboplatin and paclitaxel in patients with advanced (IIIb-IVb) and recurrent MMMT of the uterus. Methods: A single arm, prospective, non-randomized phase II trial opened in October 2001. The planned sample size is 37 evaluable patients, with time to progression and response rate as the primary endpoints. Patients receive carboplatin (AUC 5) and paclitaxel (175 mg/m2) every 21 days. Patients treated adjuvantly receive a total of 6 cycles or until progression or toxicity. Patients with disease present at study entry are treated until progression or toxicity. Results: To date, 18 patients have been enrolled. Seven patients received adjuvant treatment and 11 patients had documented disease at study entry. In the adjuvant group, the median progression-free interval was 15.8 months and median overall survival from treatment initiation was 20.2 months. Four of these 7 patients (57%) continue to be followed with a median follow-up of 19.2 months. In the patients with documented disease, the median progression- free interval was 7.8 months and the median overall survival from treatment initiation was 12.4 months. In this group, there were 3 complete and 4 partial responses (63.6% response rate). Over 45% of patients with disease at study entry are alive with a median follow-up of 14.0 months. Four patients experienced grade 4 granulocytopenia. Only two (11%) had treatment-limiting toxicity, one with grade 3 neuropathy and one with grade 3 fatigue. Conclusions: Carboplatin and paclitaxel appear to have improved tolerability and response rate (63.6%) compared to previous reports of ifosfamide and cisplatin (33% RR) in treating MMMT of the uterus. This regimen seems extremely promising and we are awaiting the final results of this trial. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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The relationship between HER-2 and TOPO-2A gene expression and clinicopathologic results in gastric cancer.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.e14670 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e14670-e14670

Author(s):

Metin Ozkan ◽

Esra Ermis Turak ◽

Halit Karaca ◽

Mevlude Inanc ◽

Veli Berk ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gastric Cancer ◽

Overall Survival ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Median Overall Survival ◽

Intestinal Type ◽

Negative Group ◽

Diffuse Type ◽

Her 2 ◽

Gastric Cancer Patients

e14670 Background: HER-2 and Topo-2A genes are settled on a chromosome 17 and their co-amplification rates are high. In this study, early gastric cancer patients who received adjuvant chemo-radiotherapy and chemotherapy were evaluated with HER-2 and Topo-2A expression in association with clinical and histopathologic findings. Methods: A total of 103 gastric cancer patients were included the study. The HER-2 and Topo-2A levels were measured by immunohistochemistry in postoperative tumor materials. A standard evaluation method was admitted for HER-2 positivity, while Topo-2A nuclear staining 3+ and 4+ were considered as overexpression. Those with level 2+ or 3+ of HER-2, the FISH test were attempted. Results: The median follow-up was 19 months (ranges 2–70 months). Forty-six patients (44%) relapsed during follow-up whereas 60 patients (58%) had died. The median overall survival (mOS) was 23 months. Histopathologies of HER-2 positive patients were intestinal type in 7 (87.5%) and diffuse type in one (12.5%) patient. In the follow-up period 4 patients (50%) were died (mOS was 17 months in this group). Median overall survival was 23 months in HER-2 negative group (p=0.6). Histopathologies of Topo-2A positive patients were intestinal type in 9 (64.2%) and diffuse type in 5 (35.8%) patient. In the follow-up period 8 patients (57%) were died (mOS was 22 months in this group). Median overall survival was 23 months in Topo-2A negative group (p=0.8). Three patients (37.5%) who had HER-2 positive histopathologies also had Topo-2A positivity. Conclusions: Overexpression rates of HER-2 in gastric cancer were reported 6.8-34%. Racial differences and different scoring techniques thought to be impact the results. Co-amplification rate of HER-2 and Topo-2A was reported 34% in gastric cancer. In our study HER-2 and Topo-2A overexpression rates were 7.7% and 13.6% respectively and co-amplification of HER-2 with Topo-2A rate was 37.5% is also similar to the other studies. Stages of patients with HER-2 and Topo-2A overexpression were similar to the distribution of the overall patients. While intestinal subtypes showed a higher rate of HER-2 overexpression, the median survival times tend to be shorter in HER-2 positive patients.

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Clinical outcomes of patients enrolled in clinical trial compared with patients outside clinical trial in advanced gastric cancer.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2016.34.4_suppl.21 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 34 (4_suppl) ◽

pp. 21-21

Author(s):

Jaejoon Han ◽

Jin Won Kim ◽

Se Hyun Kim ◽

Jeong-Ok Lee ◽

Yu Jung Kim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gastric Cancer ◽

Clinical Trial ◽

Overall Survival ◽

Clinical Trials ◽

Metastatic Disease ◽

Median Overall Survival ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Second Line ◽

First Line ◽

Better Than

21 Background: Participation in clinical trials gives patients with cancer a chance to receive potential benefits, such as experimental treatment, meticulous follow-up and toxicity managements. We aimed to assess the evidence that such an effect exists in patients with gastric cancer. Methods: Clinical characteristics and overall survival of patients with metastatic or recurrent gastric cancer who received fluoropyrimidine and platinum combination palliative chemotherapy within or outside clinical trials at tertiary referral hospital from January 2010 to December 2012 were retrospectively analyzed. Results: Of the 244 patients, 84 patients (34%) were enrolled in clinical trials. During the study period, 20 patients in four phase 3 trials, 54 patients in eight phase 2 trials and ten patients in two phase 1 trials were participated in clinical trials. Twenty patients (8%) at first-line and 64 patients (38%) at second-line or later were enrolled in clinical trials. Younger age (P = 0.014), metastatic disease (P = 0.015) and HER2 IHC status (P = 0.005) were correlated with participation in clinical trials. The median overall survival of patients who participated in clinical trials at first-line was better than those who did not participated in clinical trials, although it was not statistically significant (16 months and 11 months, respectively, P = 0.407). Number of participation in clinical trials was not associated with survival outcome (1 versus ≥ 2 trials: 15 months and 18 months, respectively, P = 0.545). Second-line chemotherapy was administered in 167 patients. The median overall survival of patients who participated in clinical trials at second-line or later was also better than those who did not participated in clinical trials, however, it was not statistically significant (9 months and 6 months, respectively, P = 0.101). Conclusions: Younger patients, metastatic disease, positive HER2 IHC status, and clinical setting of second-line or later were associated with more participation in clinical trials. The median overall survival was numerically longer in patients who were enrolled in the clinical trials although it was not statistically significant.

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The Significance of Metastasectomy in Patients with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma in the Era of Targeted Therapy

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2015/176373 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Xiaoteng Yu ◽

Bing Wang ◽

Xuesong Li ◽

Gang Lin ◽

Cuijian Zhang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Renal Cell Carcinoma ◽

Overall Survival ◽

Prognostic Factors ◽

Targeted Therapy ◽

Renal Cell ◽

Complete Resection ◽

Disease Free Interval ◽

Free Interval ◽

Metastatic Sites ◽

Disease Free

Objective. To investigate the efficacy of surgery in the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) and to identify prognostic factors. Methods. A single center retrospective study of 96 patients with mRCC from December 2004 to August 2013. Results. The median follow-up time was 45 months. Thirty-one (32.3%) of the patients received complete resection of metastatic sites, 11 (11.5%) of the patients underwent incomplete resection of metastatic sites, and 54 (56.3%) of the patients received no surgery. In the univariate Kaplan-Meier analysis, the median overall survival times of the three groups were 52 months, 16 months, and 22 months, respectively (p<0.001). The difference in the overall survival time was statistically significant between complete resection and no surgery groups (HR = 0.43, p=0.009), while there was no significant difference between the incomplete metastasectomy and no surgery groups (HR = 1.80, p=0.102). According to the multivariate Cox regression analysis, complete metastasectomy (HR = 0.49, p=0.033), T stage > 3 (HR = 1.88, p=0.015), disease free interval <12 months (HR = 2.34, p=0.003), and multiorgan involvement (HR = 2.00, p=0.011) were significant prognostic factors. Conclusion. In the era of targeted therapy, complete metastasectomy can improve overall survival. Complete metastasectomy, T stage > 3, disease free interval <12 months, and multiorgan involvement are independent prognostic factors.

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Immunotherapy in Advanced Gastric Cancer: An Overview of the Emerging Strategies

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology ◽

10.1155/2018/2732408 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Helena Magalhães ◽

Mário Fontes-Sousa ◽

Manuela Machado

Keyword(s):

Gastric Cancer ◽

Advanced Gastric Cancer ◽

Median Overall Survival ◽

Systemic Disease ◽

Treatment Strategies ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Molecular Classification ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Curative Intent

Gastric cancer (GC) remains a public health problem, being the fifth most common cancer worldwide. In the western countries, the majority of patients present with advanced disease. Additionally, 65 to 75% of patients treated with curative intent will relapse and develop systemic disease. In metastatic disease, systemic treatment still represents the state of the art, with less than a year of median overall survival. The new molecular classification of GC was published in 2014, identifying four distinct major subtypes of gastric cancer, and has encouraged the investigation of new and more personalized treatment strategies. This paper will review the current evidence of immunotherapy in advanced gastric cancer.

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Analysis of the Chemotherapy-Free Interval following Image-Guided Ablation in Sarcoma Patients

Sarcoma ◽

10.1155/2020/3852420 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Charles Sutton ◽

Yachao Zhang ◽

DaeHee Kim ◽

Hooman Yarmohammadi ◽

Etay Ziv ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Overall Survival ◽

Systemic Chemotherapy ◽

Median Overall Survival ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Histologic Subtype ◽

Free Survival ◽

Image Guided ◽

Free Interval

One way to enhance quality of life for patients with metastatic sarcoma is to maximize time off chemotherapy—a chemotherapy-free interval. While image-guided ablation of sarcoma metastases may reduce the need for chemotherapy, it remains unknown how long ablation could extend the chemotherapy-free interval. The purpose of our study was to determine the chemotherapy-free interval in comparison to overall survival and progression-free survival in sarcoma patients who undergo ablation procedures. An IRB-approved, single institution, HIPAA compliant database was queried for sarcoma patients who underwent image-guided ablation procedures between 2007 and 2018. Patient demographics, histologic subtype, and other clinical characteristics were recorded. Kaplan-Meier analysis was performed to compute median overall survival, median progression-free survival (local and distant), and the median chemotherapy-free interval (systemic and cytotoxic) after ablation. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using the log-rank test and Cox proportional-hazards model, respectively. A total of 100 sarcoma patients were included in the analysis. The most common histologic subtype was leiomyosarcoma (38%). Median overall survival after ablation of sarcoma metastases was 52.4 months (95% CI: 46.9–64.0 months). The median systemic chemotherapy-free interval following ablation of sarcoma metastases was 14.7 months (95% CI: 8.6–34.3 months). The median cytotoxic chemotherapy-free interval following ablation of sarcoma metastases was 81.3 months (95% CI: 34.3-median not reached). In conclusion, ablation of sarcoma metastases can provide an extended systemic chemotherapy-free interval of greater than 1 year. Ablation of sarcoma metastases may improve patient quality of life by extending the chemotherapy-free interval.

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