Whole lung irradiation for completely responding pulmonary metastases in pediatric Ewing sarcoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (15) ◽  
pp. 1043-1051
Author(s):  
Hagar Elghazawy ◽  
Azza Nasr ◽  
Iman Zaky ◽  
Manal Zamzam ◽  
Ahmed Elgammal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Metastases ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Event Free Survival ◽  
Relapse Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Real Value ◽  
Lung Irradiation ◽  
Whole Lung Irradiation ◽  
The Impact

Aim: Scarce data assessing the real value of whole lung irradiation (WLI) in Ewing’s sarcoma (ES) with lung-only metastasis, with published conflicting results. We studied the impact of WLI in a homogenous pediatric population. Materials & methods: Retrospective study evaluating the survival outcomes of WLI in these patients. Results: Out of 163 metastatic ES; 41 patients were eligible for WLI. 30 patients (73.1%) received WLI (+ve) while 11 patients (26.8%) did not receive WLI (-ve). Five-year event-free survival was statistically significant in WLI (+ve). Five-year pulmonary relapse-free survival showed trend for improvement with WLI (+ve), while 5-year overall survival was not statistically significant between the two arms. Conclusion: WLI added significantly to the long term clinical outcome of metastatic ES patients, with no irreversible toxicity.

scholarly journals L-Asparaginase Toxicity in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 4419
Author(s):  
Madalina-Petronela Schmidt ◽  
Anca-Viorica Ivanov ◽  
Daniel Coriu ◽  
Ingrith-Crenguta Miron
Keyword(s):  
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Event Free Survival ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
The Impact

Asparaginase is a basic component of chemotherapy in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and has played a crucial role in improving the long-term survival of this disease. The objectives of this retrospective study were to elucidate the toxicity profile associated with asparaginase in children and adolescents with ALL, to analyze the impact of each type of toxicity on long-term outcomes, and to identify risk factors. We analyzed the medical charts of 165 patients diagnosed with ALL at Sf. Maria Iasi Children’s Hospital from 2010 to 2019 and treated according to a chemotherapeutic protocol containing asparaginase. The median duration of follow-up was 5 years (0.1–11.5 years). Groups of patients with specific types of toxicity were compared to groups of patients without toxicity. We found the following incidence of asparaginase-associated toxicity: 24.1% clinical hypersensitivity, 19.4% hepatotoxicity, 6.7% hypertriglyceridemia, 4.2% hyperglycemia, 3.7% osteonecrosis, 3% pancreatitis, 2.4% thrombosis, and 1.2% cerebral thrombosis. Overall, 82 patients (49.7%) had at least one type of toxicity related to asparaginase. No type of toxicity had a significant impact on overall survival or event-free survival. Being older than 14 years was associated with a higher risk of osteonecrosis (p = 0.015) and hypertriglyceridemia (p = 0.043) and a lower risk of clinical hypersensitivity (p = 0.04). Asparaginase-related toxicity is common and has a varied profile, and its early detection is important for realizing efficient and appropriate management.

Long-Term Outcomes of Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treated with Salvage High-Dose Etoposide and Cyclophosphamide

Blood ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 128 (22) ◽  
pp. 2814-2814
Author(s):  
Amir Siddiqui ◽  
Donna E. Hogge ◽  
Thomas J. Nevill ◽  
Stephen H. Nantel ◽  
Michael J Barnett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Funding ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Relapse Free Survival ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Long Term Survival ◽  
Baseline Characteristics ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Salvage chemotherapy using high-dose etoposide and cyclophosphamide (VP-Cy) was developed for acute leukemia and myeloid malignancies resistant to cytarabine-based induction regimens. The Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant (L/BMT) program of British Columbia has a 25-year experience using VP-Cy for patients with relapsed and refractory (R/R) acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We report on a retrospective analysis to evaluate the efficacy and early toxicity of this regimen. Methods The L/BMT database was searched to identify R/R AML patients treated with VP-Cy. Patients were treated with etoposide 2.4 g/m2 given as continuous infusion over 34 hours on days 1-2 followed by cyclophosphamide 2 g/m2/day on days 3-5. The primary aims of this analysis were to determine response rate, long-term survival outcomes, and early toxicity. Secondary aims were to determine the impact of initial induction chemotherapy, using either standard-dose cytarabine and daunorubicin (7+3) or high-dose cytarabine and daunorubicin (HiDAC-D), on response rate to salvage as well as to assess the impact of cytogenetics and FLT3-ITD mutations on outcome. Survival curves were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method, and comparisons between curves were made using the log-rank test. Chi-squared test was used to compare differences in categorical variables. Results 169 patients diagnosed with R/R AML treated with VP-Cy from 1991-2015 were identified. Baseline characteristics are shown in Table 1. CR rate was 45% and 5-year OS was 20% (95% CI 14-26%) for the entire cohort. Rate of CR (p=0.98) and median OS (p=0.8) were not different between cohorts receiving standard-dose cytarabine vs. high-dose cytarabine during initial induction. 74% (56/76) of responding patients received allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant. 42% (32/76) of patients relapsed after initially responding to VP-Cy and the median CR duration was 221 days (range: 36 to 2561 days). In responding patients (n=76), 5-year relapse-free survival (RFS) and OS were 33% (95% CI 24-46%) and 35% (95% CI 25-47%) respectively. Initial disease status did not significantly influence response rate [52% (refractory day 14) vs. 42% (refractory day 28) vs. 47% (relapsed), p=0.46] although median OS was longer in patients with refractory disease [422 days (refractory day 14) vs. 281 days (refractory day 28) vs. 122 days (relapsed), p=0.03)]. Patients with FLT3-ITD mutation (30/78) had lower CR rate (23% vs. 53%; p=0.01) and worse OS (median OS 135 days vs. 357 days; p<0.0001) compared to those without. Patients with adverse risk cytogenetics (34/169) had a trend towards lower CR rate (38% vs. 50%; p=0.2) and a significantly worse OS (median OS 155 days vs. 304 days; p<0.0001) compared to patients with favourable/intermediate cytogenetics. Rate of early death (<60 days) was 12% (20/171) and causes included: bacterial infection (n=4), fungal infection (n=3), intracranial hemorrhage (n=1), and progressive AML (n=9). Conclusion VP-Cy is an effective salvage regimen with response rates, long-term survival and rates of early death comparable to reported outcomes using cytarabine-based salvage regimens. Initial dose of cytarabine given during induction did not influence response rate or survival. The probability of long-term survival for the entire cohort was low (20%) and outcomes were significantly worse in patients with FLT3-ITD mutation and adverse risk cytogenetics, emphasizing the need for investigation of novel treatments in these groups. Figure (a) Overall Survival. (b) Relapse-Free Survival in Patients Achieving CR Status After VP-Cy. Figure. (a) Overall Survival. (b) Relapse-Free Survival in Patients Achieving CR Status After VP-Cy. Figure Baseline Characteristics of Cohort. Figure. Baseline Characteristics of Cohort. Table 1 Table 1. Disclosures Song: Celgene: Honoraria, Research Funding; Janssen: Honoraria; Otsuka: Honoraria. Toze:Roche Canada: Research Funding. Gerrie:Roche Canada: Research Funding.

scholarly journals Vliyanie na prognoz estrogenovykh retseptorov a v opukholevykh kletkakh u patsientov, radikal'no operirovannykh po povodu nemelkokletochnogo raka legkogo

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
D V Novikov ◽  
B E Polotskiy ◽  
T A Bogush ◽  
M M Davidov ◽  
B B Ahmedov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Expression Level ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Relapse Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Disease Prognosis ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
The Impact

Aim. Evaluation of prognostic role of estrogen receptors a (ERa) expression level at patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSLC) after surgical treatment. Methods and materials. 115 clinical cases of patients who underwent treatment in N.N.Blokhin Russian Cancer Research Center fr om 2009 to 2016 were studied. There were 95 males and 20 females. All patients had NSLC confirmed by histological analysis and followed-up for long term results. Results. There was no statistical evidence that the level of estrogen a expression in tumor cells has an impact on relapse free survival among men with both adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the lung. Similar results were obtained for women group. Also, no correlations between overall survival and the level of estrogen a expression were noticed among men and women. Thus ERa can’t be used as a predictor marker for patients with NSLC. Conclusion. The level of ERa expression in tumor cells among male patients does not influence on disease prognosis regardless stage of the disease and tumor morphology and can’t be used as a prognostic factor. The impact of the ERa expression level in tumor cells among female patients on disease prognosis is questionable.

Új lehetőségek a refrakter és relabált Hodgkin-lymphomás betegek kezelésében

2015 ◽  
Vol 156 (45) ◽  
pp. 1824-1833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Árpád Illés ◽  
Ádám Jóna ◽  
Zsófia Simon ◽  
Miklós Udvardy ◽  
Zsófia Miltényi
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hodgkin Lymphoma ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Relapse Free Survival ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Novel Treatment ◽  
Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma

Introduction: Hodgkin lymphoma is a curable lymphoma with an 80–90% long-term survival, however, 30% of the patients develop relapse. Only half of relapsed patients can be cured with autologous stem cell transplantation. Aim: The aim of the authors was to analyze survival rates and incidence of relapses among Hodgkin lymphoma patients who were treated between January 1, 1980 and December 31, 2014. Novel therapeutic options are also summarized. Method: Retrospective analysis of data was performed. Results: A total of 715 patients were treated (382 men and 333 women; median age at the time of diagnosis was 38 years). During the studied period the frequency of relapsed patients was reduced from 24.87% to 8.04%. The numbers of autologous stem cell transplantations was increased among refracter/relapsed patients, and 75% of the patients underwent transplantation since 2000. The 5-year overall survival improved significantly (between 1980 and 1989 64.4%, between 1990 and 1999 82.4%, between 2000 and 2009 88.4%, and between 2010 and 2014 87.1%). Relapse-free survival did not change significantly. Conclusions: During the study period treatment outcomes improved. For relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma patients novel treatment options may offer better chance for cure. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(45), 1824–1833.

Sex Differences in Perioperative and Long-term Cardiac Event–Free Survival in Vascular Surgery Patients

Circulation ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 1044-1051 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert C. Hendel ◽  
Ming Hui Chen ◽  
Gilbert J. L’Italien ◽  
John B. Newell ◽  
Sumita D. Paul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Vascular Surgery ◽  
Cardiac Event ◽  
Event Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival

scholarly journals OP0146 LONG TERM OUTCOME AND PROGNOSIS FACTORS OF ISOLATED AORTITIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 93.1-93
Author(s):  
Y. Ferfar ◽  
S. Morinet ◽  
O. Espitia ◽  
C. Agard ◽  
M. Vautier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Giant Cell Arteritis ◽  
Takayasu Arteritis ◽  
Vascular Complications ◽  
Event Free Survival ◽  
Prognosis Factors ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Free Survival

Background:Aortitis is a group of disorders characterized by the inflammation of the aorta. The most common causes of aortitis are the large-vessel vasculitis i.e. giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu arteritis (TA). However, aortitis may be isolated. Because of the wide variation in the course of aortitis, predicting outcome is challenging. The optimal management strategy of isolated aortitis (IA) is still unclear as IA is poorly defined, with data consisting of small retrospective and case control studies.Objectives:To assess the long-term outcome and prognosis factors for vascular complications in patients with isolated aortitis.Methods:Retrospective multicenter study of 353 patients with non-infectious aortitis including 136 giant cell arteritis (GCA), 96 Takayasu arteritis (TA) and 73 isolated aortitis (IA). Factors associated with event-free survival, vascular event-free survival and revascularization-free survival were assessed. Risk factors for vascular complications were identified in multivariate analysis.Results:After a median follow up of 52 months, vascular complications were observed in 32.3 %, revascularization in 30 % and death in 7.6%. The 5-year cumulative incidence of vascular complications was 58% (41; 71), 20% (13; 29), and 19 % (11; 28) in IA, GCA and TA, respectively. In multivariate analysis, IA [HR, 1.85 (1.19 to 2.88), p=0.017] and male gender [1.77 (1.26 to 2.49), p<0.0001] were independently associated with vascular events. The 5-year surgery-free survival was 45% (31; 65), 71% (62; 81) and 76% (68; 86) in IA, TA and GCA, respectively.Conclusion:IA has a worse vascular prognosis than GCA and TA. Sixty percent of IA patients will experience a vascular complication within 5 years from diagnosis.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

scholarly journals AB0509 SUSPENSIVE EFFICACY OF TOCILIZUMAB IN TREATMENT-NAÏVE PATIENTS WITH TAKAYASU ARTERITIS: TOCITAKA FRENCH PROSPECTIVE MULTICENTER OPEN-LABELLED TRIAL.

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1552.3-1552
Author(s):  
A. Mekinian ◽  
D. Saadoun ◽  
J. C. N. F. [email protected] ◽  
I. Q. M. F. [email protected] ◽  
P. Jégo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Activity ◽  
Takayasu Arteritis ◽  
Immunosuppressive Drugs ◽  
Relapse Free Survival ◽  
Research Support ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Treatment Naïve ◽  
Steroid Sparing

Objectives:To assess long term efficacy of tocilizumab in treatment-naive patients with Takayasu arteritis (TAK).Methods:In this multicenter, prospective, open-labelled trial, we aim to evaluate the benefit of adding tocilizumab to steroids in treatment-naïve patients with TAK, on discontinuation of steroids after 6 months of tocilizumab treatment, and to assess relapse-free survival following tocilizumab discontinuation.Results:Thirteen patients with TAK were included, with a median age of 32 years [19-45] and 12 (92%) females. Six (54%) patients met the primary end-point. Among 11 (85%) patients which achieved remission at 6 months, 6 (54%) have reached primary endpoint.. Among the 5 remaining patients which continued steroids, 3 had a prednisone-equivalent dosage < 5mg/day. A significant decrease of disease activity was observed after 6 months of tocilizumab therapy: decrease of median NIH scale (3 [3-4] at baseline, versus 1 [0-2] after 6 months; p <0.001), ITAS-2010 score (5 [2-7] versus 3 [0-8]; p = 0.002), and ITAS-A score (7 [4-10] versus 4 [1-15]; p = 0.0001)]. All patients discontinued tocilizumab after 7 infusions, and no other immunosuppressive drugs was introduced, except for 1 patient which received methotrexate. After 9 and 12 months, respectively 7 (54%) and 6 (50%) patients achieved remission with less than 7.5 mg/day of prednisone, and 9 (69%) and 9 (75%) with doses <10 mg/day. During the 12 months follow-up after tocilizumab discontinuation, a relapse occurred among 5 patients (45%) out of 11 in which achieved remission after 6 months of tocilizumab.No severe AEs were considered related to study treatment and none required tocilizumab interruption or dose reduction. No deaths have occurred during the study period.Conclusion:Tocilizumab seems an effective steroid sparing therapy in TAK but its effect appears to be suspensive.Disclosure of Interests:Arsene Mekinian: None declared, david Saadoun: None declared, [email protected] [email protected]: None declared, [email protected] [email protected]: None declared, Patrick Jégo: None declared, [email protected] [email protected]: None declared, wxv wxv: None declared, Jacques-Eric Gottenberg Grant/research support from: BMS, Pfizer, Consultant of: BMS, Sanofi-Genzyme, UCB, Speakers bureau: Abbvie, Eli Lilly and Co., Roche, Sanofi-Genzyme, UCB, Mathieu Vautier: None declared, [email protected]>; [email protected]>;: None declared, Patrice cacoub: None declared, olivier fain: None declared

scholarly journals Teratomatous Elements in Orchiectomy Specimens Are Associated with a Reduced Relapse-Free Survival in Metastasized Testicular Germ Cell Tumors

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Pia Paffenholz ◽  
Tim Nestler ◽  
Yasmine Maatoug ◽  
Melanie von Brandenstein ◽  
Barbara Köditz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Germ Cell ◽  
Germ Cell Tumors ◽  
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection ◽  
Advanced Tumor Stage ◽  
Testicular Germ Cell Tumors ◽  
Relapse Free Survival ◽  
Testicular Germ Cell ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Advanced Tumor ◽  
The Impact

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The impact of teratomatous elements in orchiectomy specimens of metastasized testicular germ cell tumors (TGCT) regarding oncological outcome is still unclear. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We performed a retrospective analysis including 146 patients with metastasized TGCT analysing patient characteristics. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Twenty-six (18%) of all patients showed teratomatous elements in the orchiectomy specimens. TGCT with teratomatous elements showed a significantly higher frequency of clinical-stage 2C-3 disease (73 vs. 49%, <i>p</i> = 0.031), visceral metastases (58 vs. 32%, <i>p</i> = 0.015), and poor prognosis (<i>p</i> = 0.011) than TGCT without teratomatous elements. Teratoma-containing TGCT revealed a significantly higher rate of post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (PC-RPLND, 54 vs. 32%, <i>p</i> = 0.041), with teratomatous elements being more often present in the PC-RPLND specimens (43 vs. 11%, <i>p</i> = 0.020) than nonteratoma-containing primaries. In the Kaplan-Meier estimates, the presence of teratomatous elements in orchiectomy specimens was associated with a significantly reduced relapse-free survival (RFS) (<i>p</i> = 0.049) during a median follow-up of 36 months (10–115.5). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The presence of teratomatous elements in orchiectomy specimens is associated with an advanced tumor stage, worse treatment response as well as a reduced RFS in metastasized TGCT. Consequently, the presence of teratomatous elements might act as a reliable stratification tool for treatment decision in TGCT patients.

scholarly journals CRT-720 Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty Long-Term Follow-Up of Single Balloon Versus Inoue Balloon Techniques. Independent Predictors of Survival and Event Free Survival

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. S57
Author(s):  
Edison Sandoval Peixoto Peixoto ◽  
Ivana Picone Borges ◽  
Rodrigo Trajano Sandoval Peixoto ◽  
Ricardo Trajano Sandoval Peixoto
Keyword(s):  
Balloon Valvuloplasty ◽  
Event Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Single Balloon ◽  
Inoue Balloon

Treatment of Pulmonary Metastases in Children With Stage IV Nephroblastoma With Risk-Based Use of Pulmonary Radiotherapy

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (28) ◽  
pp. 3533-3539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnauld Verschuur ◽  
Harm Van Tinteren ◽  
Norbert Graf ◽  
Christophe Bergeron ◽  
Bengt Sandstedt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Pulmonary Metastases ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Line Treatment ◽  
Event Free Survival ◽  
First Line ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
First Line Treatment

Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the outcome of children with nephroblastoma and pulmonary metastases (PM) treated according to International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) 93-01 recommendations using pulmonary radiotherapy (RT) in selected patients. Patients and Methods Patients (6 months to 18 years) were treated with preoperative chemotherapy consisting of 6 weeks of vincristine, dactinomycin, and epirubicin or doxorubicin. If pulmonary complete remission (CR) was not obtained, metastasectomy was considered. Patients in CR received three-drug postoperative chemotherapy, whereas patients not in CR were switched to a high-risk (HR) regimen with an assessment at week 11. If CR was not obtained, pulmonary RT was mandatory. Results Two hundred thirty-four of 1,770 patients had PM. Patients with PM were older (P < .001) and had larger tumor volumes compared with nonmetastatic patients (P < .001). Eighty-four percent of patients were in CR postoperatively, with 17% requiring metastasectomy. Thirty-five patients (16%) had multiple inoperable PM and required the HR protocol. Only 14% of patients received pulmonary RT during first-line treatment. For patients with PM, 5-year event-free survival rate was 73% (95% CI, 68% to 79%), and 5-year overall survival (OS) rate was 82% (95% CI, 77% to 88%). Five-year OS was similar for patients with local stage I and II disease (92% and 90%, respectively) but lower for patients with local stage III disease (68%; P < .001). Patients in CR after chemotherapy only and patients in CR after chemotherapy and metastasectomy had a better outcome than patients with multiple unresectable PM (5-year OS, 88%, 92%, and 48%, respectively; P < .001). Conclusion Following the SIOP protocol, pulmonary RT can be omitted for a majority of patients with PM and results in a relatively good outcome.

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