scholarly journals Modern aspects of antiangiogenic therapy in ovarian cancer

2018 ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
A. A. Rumyantsev ◽  
I. A. Pokataev ◽  
S. A. Tyulyandin

The process of angiogenesis is essential for the growth and spread of malignant tumours. Antiangiogenic therapy is deeply embedded in the standard treatment of disseminated ovarian cancer (OC). The numerous studies have demonstrated its efficacy in various stages of the therapy of this disease; bevacizumab is the best-investigated anti-angiogenic drug for OC. This article presents a review and analysis of the most significant studies of the efficacy of anti-angiogenic therapy in ovarian cancer, and describes various aspects of its use in this disease.

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. e041463
Author(s):  
Anita Mansouri ◽  
Naomi McGregor ◽  
Rachel Dunn ◽  
Sam Dobbie ◽  
Jane Holmes ◽  
...  

IntroductionPatients relapsing within 12 months of platinum-based chemotherapy usually have a poorer response to subsequent treatments. To date, extensive research into the mechanism of resistance to platinum agents in the treatment of ovarian cancer has not resulted in improved responses or longer survival. Further experimental work and clinical trials with novel agents are therefore justified to address this unmet need.Patients with ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer that has relapsed within 12 months of platinum-based chemotherapy will be randomised with stratification for BReast CAncer gene (BRCA) status, prior poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) exposure and prior antiangiogenic therapy into weekly paclitaxel (chemotherapy), olaparib or the combination of cediranib and olaparib. They will be followed until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity develops. Our trial design permits two investigations. We will compare the efficacy and tolerability of single-agent olaparib with weekly paclitaxel. We will also compare the efficacy and tolerability of olaparib with the combination of olaparib and cediranib. The required sample size of 138 participants (46 per arm) was calculated using a 20% one-sided type I error, 80% power and 15% dropout rate. Recruitment will last 34 months with a follow-up of 18 months.Methods and analysisEthics and disseminationThis study will be conducted under a UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Clinical Trials Authorisation. Approval to conduct the study was obtained from the responsible authority before beginning the study. The sponsor will retain ownership of all data arising from the trial. We aim to publish this research in a specialist peer-reviewed scientific journal on study completion. EudraCT number: 2016-000559-28, ethics reference number: 16/LO/2150.Trial registration numberISRCTN: ISRCTN14784018, clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03117933; Pre-results.


BMC Surgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shangqing Ren ◽  
Hualin Feng ◽  
Yige Bao ◽  
Yi Wei ◽  
Yong Ou ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) with multiple pathological types is extremely rare in the clinic, but the recurrence rate and mortality these patients are high. At present, there is no standard treatment for such cases. Case presentation We reported a case of ureteral urothelial carcinoma with squamous cell carcinoma and sarcomatoid carcinoma differentiation and rapid ileal metastasis and reviewed the literature related to different pathological types of upper urinary tract tumours to explore the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis characteristics of the disease, enhance our understanding of its clinical manifestations and history of evolution and provide guidance for avoiding missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis. Conclusion There is no standard treatment for urinary malignant tumours with multiple pathological types; radical surgery is considered a suitable choice. Chemotherapy, targeted drug therapy and immunotherapy may be beneficial to the survival of patients. In short, these patients have a high risk of recurrence and metastasis and a poor prognosis.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS5599-TPS5599
Author(s):  
Rebecca Christian Arend ◽  
Bradley J. Monk ◽  
Thomas J. Herzog ◽  
Jonathan A. Ledermann ◽  
Kathleen N. Moore ◽  
...  

TPS5599 Background: Ofranergene obadenovec (VB-111) is a targeted anti-cancer gene therapy with a dual mechanism of action that includes a broad antiangiogenic effect and induction of a tumor directed immune response. A phase II trial in patients with platinum resistant ovarian cancer showed that VB-111 in combination with weekly paclitaxel was well tolerated and associated with a CA-125 Objective Response Rate (ORR) of 58% with a trend for improved survival. The favorable outcomes were associated with induction of an immunotherapeutic effect of tumor infiltration with CD-8 T cells. Based on these observations, a phase III study was initiated in collaboration with the GOG Foundation, Inc. Methods: Study NCT03398655 is an international, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase III study. Eligible patients have recurrent platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer with measurable disease (RECIST 1.1), and may have been previously treated with up to 5 prior lines of therapy. Patient are randomized 1:1 to receive VB-111 (1x1013 VPs) with weekly paclitaxel (80mg/m2), or weekly paclitaxel with placebo. Randomization is stratified by number of prior treatment lines, prior antiangiogenic therapy and platinum refractory disease status. The efficacy endpoints are OS, PFS and ORR by RECIST 1.1 and by CA-125 (GCIG criteria). A pre-planned interim analysis was performed by the DSMC in the first 60 patients evaluable for CA-125 response. The analysis met the pre-defined criteria of a CA-125 ORR (GCIG) in the treatment arm at least 10% higher than in the control arm. Study enrolment is ongoing and over 220 patients were enrolled in the US, EU, and Israel. Enrolment of the full sample size of 400 patients is expected to complete by the end of 2021. Clinical trial information: NCT03398655.


2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-168
Author(s):  
Andrey A. Meshcheryakov

The review analyzed data from the literature and personal experience of the application of anti-angiogenic therapy in metastatic colorectal cancer. There are presented practical advices on prevention and treatment of the most common side effects of anti-angiogenic therapy.


1997 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. S138 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Bertelsen ◽  
J. Kaem ◽  
E. Simonsen ◽  
M.J. Piccart ◽  
G. Hoctin Boas ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Webber ◽  
Francesca Fiorentino ◽  
Jonathan Krell ◽  
Consuelo Nohpal de la Rosa

Abstract Background:The standard initial treatment for ovarian cancer is surgery and platinum-based chemotherapy and potentially maintenance therapy with avastin or inhibitors of poly-ADP ribose polymerase (PARP). While a proportion of women are cured by this approach, the vast majority will relapse and become resistant to platinum chemotherapy either initially or on subsequent treatment. There is an unmet need to improve response to treatment and quality of life in these women. TAK228 is a novel therapy that can be added to standard treatment in the participant population and the aim of the DICE trial is to assess its effectiveness. Laboratory and clinical research has shown that these ovarian cancers may respond to the molecular target of a drug such as TAK228, and there have been studies using it in other advanced solid tumours including endometrial cancer. Methods: 124 eligible women will be recruited from participating research sites in the United Kingdom (UK) and Germany. Randomised participants will receive either weekly paclitaxel alone (standard treatment, n=62) or TAK228 plus weekly paclitaxel (n=62) until the cancer significantly worsens, there are significant adverse events or any other protocol-defined stopping criteria. Participants will be monitored for response to treatment (using radiological imaging), adverse events and quality of life during both randomised treatment and subsequent follow up.Discussion:The primary objective/endpoint of the study is to compare the two treatments in terms of progression free survival, or the length of time that each participant is alive without the cancer significantly worsening according to defined assessment criteria. If the addition of TAK228 to weekly paclitaxel chemotherapy is shown to significantly improve this statistically, and adverse events and quality of life are not significantly worse than standard treatment, then TAK228 plus weekly paclitaxel could potentially be taken forward within the context of a larger phase III trial.Trial registration:ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03648489. Registered 27th August 2018.https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03648489


2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 349-353
Author(s):  
JUHUN LEE ◽  
JONG MI KIM ◽  
YOON HEE LEE ◽  
GUN OH CHONG ◽  
DAE GY HONG

2003 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimo Libra ◽  
Roberto Sorio ◽  
Angela Buonadonna ◽  
Massimiliano Berretta ◽  
Peter Stefanovski ◽  
...  

Platinum-based therapy is considered the standard treatment for patients with advanced ovarian cancer. Carboplatin has a more favorable toxicity profile than cisplatin; however, hypersensitivity reactions to carboplatin have been reported occasionally. We reviewed 112 cases of ovarian cancer treated with carboplatin at our institute to identify the hypersensitivity reactions to this chemotherapeutic agent. Hypersensitivity reactions were documented in nine cases (8%). No deaths occurred, but the reactions were judged severe in three of the 112 patients (2.6%). In our own experience with patients showing idiosyncrasy to carboplatin we observed successful resolution after retreatment with cisplatin. Since patients who relapse after initial treatment with carboplatin often respond to it a second time, it is important to continue this treatment.


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