scholarly journals Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Patients With Unresectable Locally Advanced Sigmoid Colon Cancer: Clinical Feasibility and Outcome

Author(s):  
Shao-Qing Niu ◽  
Rong-Zhen Li ◽  
Yan Yuan ◽  
Wei-Hao Xie ◽  
Qiao-Xuan Wang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Patients with locally advanced sigmoid colon cancer (LASCC) have limited treatment options and a dismal prognosis with poor quality of life. This prospective study aimed to further evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NACRT) followed by surgery as treatment for select patients with unresectable LASCC.Methods: We studied patients with unresectable LASCC who received NACRT between November 2010 and April 2019. The NACRT regimen consisted of intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) of 50 Gy to the gross tumor and positive lymphoma nodes and 45 Gy to the clinical target volume. Capecitabine‑based chemotherapy was administered every 3 weeks. Surgery was scheduled 6–8 weeks after radiotherapy.Results: Seventy‑two patients were enrolled in this study. Patients had a regular follow-up (median, 41.1 months; range, 8.3–116.5 months). Seventy‑one patients completed NACRT, and sixty-five completed surgery. Resection with microscopically negative margins (R0 resection) was achieved in 64 patients (88.9%). Pathologic complete response was observed in 15 patients (23.1%), and multivisceral resection was necessary in 38 patients (58.3%). The cumulative probability of 3-year overall survival and disease‑free survival were 75.8% and 70.7%, respectively.Conclusion: For patients with unresectable LASCC, neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy is feasible, surgery can be performed safely and may result in increased survival and organ preservation rates.

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shao-Qing Niu ◽  
Rong-Zhen Li ◽  
Yan Yuan ◽  
Wei-Hao Xie ◽  
Qiao-Xuan Wang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Patients with locally advanced sigmoid colon cancer (LASCC) have limited treatment options and a dismal prognosis with poor quality of life. This retrospective study aimed to further evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NACRT) followed by surgery as treatment for select patients with unresectable LASCC. Methods We studied patients with unresectable LASCC who received NACRT between November 2010 and April 2019. The NACRT regimen consisted of intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) of 50 Gy to the gross tumor and positive lymphoma node and 45 Gy to the clinical target volume. Capecitabine‑based chemotherapy was administered every 2 (mFOLFOX6) or 3 weeks (CAPEOX). Surgery was scheduled 6–8 weeks after radiotherapy. Results Seventy‑two patients were enrolled in this study. Patients had a regular follow-up (median, 41.1 months; range, 8.3–116.5 months). Seventy‑one patients completed NACRT, and sixty-five completed surgery. Resection with microscopically negative margins (R0 resection) was achieved in 64 patients (88.9%). Pathologic complete response was observed in 15 patients (23.1%), and multivisceral resection was necessary in 38 patients (58.3%). The cumulative probability of 3-year overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were 75.8 and 70.7%, respectively. Conclusions For patients with unresectable LASCC, neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy is feasible, surgery can be performed safely and may result in increased survival and organ preservation rates.


2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Zheng ◽  
Jiangong Zhang ◽  
Wenqun Xing

Abstract   In recent years, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have shown promising results in the treatment of ESCC. More than 20 phase II clinical trials have been launched to explore combinations of ICIs in the neoadjuvant setting for ESCC. Based on our phase II clinical trial, a two-arm phase III trial was launched in our Hospital. Methods A two-arm phase III trial was launched in April 2020 in our Hospital. Patient recruitment will be completed within 18 months. The primary endpoint is event-free survival (EFS). The secondary endpoints include pathologic complete response (pCR), disease-free survival (DFS) rate, overall response rate (ORR), R0 resection rate, major pathologic response (MPR), adverse events (AEs), complication rate and quality of life (QOL). A biobank of pretreatment, resected tumor tissue and paired blood samples will be built for translational research in the future. Results Until Dec. 2021, one hundred and twenty ESCC patients recruited in the trial. The trial is ongoing. Conclusion This RCT directly compares NAC with neoadjuvant toripalimab plus chemotherapy in terms of EFS for locally advanced ESCC. The results may usher in a new era of resectable ESCC treatment.


2015 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Yusuke Yagihashi ◽  
Yoshitaka Arakaki

Urethral recurrence arising from a primary colorectal adenocarcinoma is rare. Here, we report a case of urethral recurrence of sigmoid colon cancer, which developed after cysto-prostato-sigmoidectomy for sigmoid colon cancer invading the bladder. The patient underwent urethrectomy successfully and is currently tumor-free. Surgeons who follow patients with colorectal cancer invading the bladder should be aware of this case. The early detection of recurrence improves the chances for disease-free survival.


2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 727-727
Author(s):  
Xin Yu ◽  
WeiWei Xiao ◽  
Rong Zhang ◽  
LuNing Zhang ◽  
Bo Qiu ◽  
...  

727 Background: To analyze the outcomes of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (neoCRT) in the management of unresectable locally advanced adherent colon cancer (LAACC). Methods: 40 unresectable LAACC patients were identified from Sun Yat-Sen university cancer-center Database from October 2010 to December 2014. Unresectability was determined by multidisciplinary consultation (MDT) according to image examination or confirmed by exploratory laparotomy. NeoCRT followed by surgery and postoperative chemotherapy were given to these patients. There were 27 males and 13 females. Median age was 56 years old. The location of primary tumors were as sigmoid 31, descending colon 3, ascending colon 5, and cecum1, respectively. All the patients were treated with 45-50Gy/25F using 3D-CRT or IMRT, and concomitantly with capecitabine-based chemotherapy every 3 weeks. Surgery was scheduled 6-8 weeks after completion of radiotherapy. Results: A total of 40 patients completed neoCRT and 33 patients (82.5%) received radical resection for the locally diseases, with R0 and R2 resection in 30 and 3 patients, respectively. Seven patients were assessed as unresectable after neoCRT and 3 of them received only colostomy while the other 4 continued chemotherapy. Pathological complete response was documented in 8 patients (20.0%). Multivisceral resection was necessary in 15 patients (36.6%). Among the 33 patients underwent curative surgery, bladder invasion was noticed at diagnosis in 17 patient and bladder function was preserved in all these patients, with full bladder preserving approach in 6 and partial cystectomy in 11 patients. Grade-2 post-operative complications were observed in 4 patients (10.0%) with no 30-day mortality. Median follow-up was 26 months. For all the patients, the 3-year overall survival, local progression-free survival and progression-free survival were 70.8%, 88.2%, 74.5%, respectively. Conclusions: NeoCRT is an effective strategy for the treatment of unresectable LAACC, with high R0 resection rate, satisfactory organ preservation, good local control and acceptable treatment toxicity. NeoCRT in LAACC is worthy of further clinical research.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16021-e16021
Author(s):  
Huilai Lv ◽  
Yang Tian ◽  
Chao Huang ◽  
Zhenhua Li ◽  
Ziqiang Tian

e16021 Background: The pathologic complete response (pCR) rate is improved by neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced ESCC, but occurs less than 10% of patients(pts) with neoadjuvant chemotherapy agents. Immunotherapy has become a new promising treatment. Camrelizumab (anti-PD-1) is standard of care as second-line therapy for advanced ESCC in China. Therefore, we intended to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Camrelizumab combined with albumin paclitaxel and cisplatin as neoadjuvant therapy for pts with locally advanced ESCC. Methods: We retrospectively analysed locally advanced ESCC pts with clinical stage Ⅱ-ⅣA. Eligible pts were aged 18–75 years with no prior any therapy. Pts received 2-4 cycles neoadjuvant therapy which including Camrelizumab (200mg IV q3w), albumin paclitaxel (260 mg/m2 IV q3w) and cisplatin (75 mg/m2 IV q3w). Surgery was performed 4-6 weeks after neoadjuvant therapy. The primary endpoint was pCR, the secondary endpoints were major pathologic response (MPR), R0 resection rate, objective response rate (ORR), disease-free survival (DFS) and safety. Results: From Jul 27 2019 to Sep 26 2020,16 pts were enrolled and available evaluated. 8 pts (50%) had clinical complete response (cCR), and the ORR was 87.5% (14/16). All pts underwent surgery and surgical treatment was not delayed. The pCR was 43.8% (7/16), MPR was 75% (12/16). Notably, R0 resection rate was 100% (16/16). None of 16 pts progressed, the DFS was not yet achieved. The average intraoperative blood loss was 131ml (100-200ml) and the average hospitalization time after operation was 14 days (11-21 days). No patient developed anastomotic leak and other surgical treatment-related toxicity. The grade 1-2 treatment-related AEs were reactive cutaneous capillary endothelial proliferation (RCCEP) (n = 3,18.8%), weakness (n = 2, 12.5%), Myelosuppression (n = 1, 6.2%) and hypothyroidism (n = 1, 6.2%). No serious AEs resulted in termination of treatment, and treatment-related death was not observed. Conclusions: The addition of camrelizumab to albumin paclitaxel and carboplatin was demonstrated encouraging clinical efficacy and acceptable safety as neoadjuvant therapy, and might be a favorable option for pts with locally advanced ESCC. Further registered clinical trials are expected.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4005-4005
Author(s):  
Manish A. Shah ◽  
Khaldoun Almhanna ◽  
Syma Iqbal ◽  
Prashant Thakkar ◽  
Bryan J. Schneider ◽  
...  

4005 Background: Recent transformative studies in the treatment of EAC support adjuvant nivolumab for patients with residual disease following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) (Checkmate 577) and pembrolizumab (P) with chemotherapy in untreated metastatic disease (Keynote 590). We hypothesized that pre-operative P combined with CRT can further improve outcomes in patients with locally advanced EAC. Methods: Patients with cT3-4Nx or T2N1 M0 EAC or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma eligible for curative surgery were randomized (1:1) to receive either full-dose paclitaxel (T)/ carboplatin (C) or T/C + P induction therapy. All patients then received CRT with weekly T/C, RT 41.4Gy in 23 fractions, and P every 3 weeks. Following resection, patients received P for one year. The primary endpoint is rate of major pathologic response (MPR), defined as pathologic complete response or near complete response ( < 10% residual cancer), with 80% power and 0.1 one-sided significance level to detect the difference between a MPR proportion of 30% (historical control) and an alternative hypothesis of 47% (with preoperative P). Tissue was collected for tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) analysis including bulk and single cell RNA(scRNA) expression analysis, DNA sequencing, and flow cytometry. Results: From 8/4/17 to 10/26/20, 40 patients were enrolled: median age 68 [38-81], male 32, esophagus/GEJ type I (n = 16), GEJ II/III (n = 24). CRT was well tolerated, with no grade 3-4 adverse events attributed to P. Notable toxicity included grade 3-4 pneumonitis (13%), anastomotic leak (13%), infection (35%). In 31 evaluable patients to date, the MPR rate was 50.0% (95% CI, 32.7%-67.3%). 1-yr disease free survival was 100% for patients with MPR vs. 31.8% without MPR, p = 0.002. Esophageal/GEJ type I cancers had a significantly higher MPR rate when compared with GEJ type II/III (76.9% vs 37.5%, p = 0.03). scRNA seq on > 100,000 tumor cells revealed EAC/GEJ type I had higher infiltration of activated dendritic cells (p = 0.12), whereas GEJ tumors have significantly higher infiltration of activated B cells (p = 0.02). Conclusions: The addition of P to preoperative CRT for EAC is safe and associated with a significantly higher MPR rate compared to historical data. We found MPR to be significantly enriched in EAC/GEJ type I tumors compared with GEJ II/III, associated with important differences in the baseline tumor immune microenvironment. Clinical trial information: NCT02998268.


Author(s):  
A. V. Zavaruev ◽  
A. A. Mazurenko ◽  
E. Yu. Bregadze ◽  
S. V. Shumsky ◽  
I. A. Achkasov ◽  
...  

Gut ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 64 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A526.1-A526
Author(s):  
T Yamanashi ◽  
T Sato ◽  
A Tsutsui ◽  
H Miura ◽  
N Ogura ◽  
...  

BMC Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Yuan ◽  
Wei-Wei Xiao ◽  
Wei-Hao Xie ◽  
Pei-Qiang Cai ◽  
Qiao-Xuan Wang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The management of unresectable locally advanced colon cancer (LACC) remains controversial, as resection is not feasible. The goal of this study was to evaluate the treatment outcomes and toxicity of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NACRT) followed with surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with unresectable radically LACC. Methods We included patients who were diagnosed at our institution, 2010–2018. The neoadjuvant regimen consisted of radiotherapy and capecitabine/ 5-fluorouracil-based chemotherapy. Results One hundred patients were identified. The median follow-up time was 32 months. The R0 resection rate, adjusted nonmultivisceral resection rate and bladder preservation rate were 83.0, 43.0 and 83.3%, respectively. The pCR and clinical-downstaging rates were 18, and 81.0%%, respectively. The 3-year PFS and OS rates for all patients were 68.6 and 82.1%, respectively. Seventeen patients developed grade 3–4 myelosuppression, which was the most common adverse event observed after NACRT. Tumor perforation occurred in 3 patients during NACRT. The incidence of grade 3–4 surgery-related complications was 7.0%. Postoperative anastomotic leakage was observed in 3 patients. Conclusions NACRT followed by surgery was feasible and safe for selected patients with LACC, and can be used as a conversion treatment to achieve satisfactory downstaging, long-term survival and quality of life, with acceptable toxicities.


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