scholarly journals Maintenance Metronomic Chemotherapy in Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
О. V. Streltsova ◽  
А. V. Prokharau ◽  
А. S. Portyanko ◽  
Е. I. Suboch ◽  
Y. V. Baranau
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Induction Chemotherapy ◽  
Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase ◽  
Metronomic Chemotherapy ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Results Of Treatment ◽  
Genes Encoding ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Patients

Treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) is one of the most challenging and important problems in oncology at present moment. This article presents the interim results of treatment of patients with colorectal cancer, who were enrolled from 2016 till 2019 (n=60) with the use of maintenance metronomic chemotherapy. Metronomic regimen consisted of oral capecitabine 500 mg 3 times a day and oral cyclophosphane 50 mg daily. The control arm consisted of mCRC patients who received the same induction chemotherapy without maintenance from 2011 till 2015 (n=70). Median follow-up time was 18.5 months. Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 9.0 and 7.4 months in the maintenance and control arms respectively. Median overall survival (OS), counted from the beginning of induction chemotherapy, is currently 22.9 months in the maintenance arm, and 14.7 months in control. High expression levels of genes, encoding enzymes TS (thymidylate synthetase), DPD (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase) and receptor VEGFR1, low expression level of gene TP (thymidylate phosphorylase), as well as low levels of tumor markers CEA and СА 19-9 are the prognostic factors of sensitivity to metronomic chemotherapy given to colorectal cancer patients. Based on these data, we identified a group of patients who are recommended to use this method of treatment.

A study of Capecitabine Metronomic Chemotherapy is noninferior to Conventional Chemotherapy as Maintenance Strategy in Responders After Induction Therapy in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Shi ◽  
Tao Ma ◽  
Wenqi Xi ◽  
Jingling Jiang ◽  
Junwei Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Maintenance Treatment ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Metronomic Chemotherapy ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Conventional Chemotherapy ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Standard Dosage

Abstract Background: The aim of this study is to demonstrate that capecitabine metronomic chemotherapy is non-inferior to capecitabine conventional chemotherapy as maintenance treatment, who have responded to 16-18 weeks first-line chemotherapy in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Methods: The study design is a prospective, randomized, open label, phase II clinical trial. Those mCRC patients who respond well after 16-18 weeks of standard doublet chemotherapy as induction may enrolled into this study, randomly divided into capecitabine metronomic group or standard dosage group. The duration of disease control after randomization and progression free survival from enrollment are primary endpoints. Meanwhile, the overall survival, safety and quality of life are secondary endpoints. The sample size required to achieve the research objectives of this project is 79 cases in each group. The study recently started on 29-01-2018, and will last for 36 months. Discussion: This project intends to study the efficacy and safety of capecitabine metronomic chemotherapy in the maintenance treatment of advanced colorectal cancer, and to explore the strategy of "low toxicity, high efficiency, economy and individualization" which is suitable for China's national conditions and pharmacoeconomics. It has great clinical application prospects and clear socio-economic value.

Bevacizumab Pharmacokinetics Influence Overall and Progression-Free Survival in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (11) ◽  
pp. 1381-1394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morgane Caulet ◽  
Thierry Lecomte ◽  
Olivier Bouché ◽  
Jérôme Rollin ◽  
Valérie Gouilleux-Gruart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Patients

scholarly journals Metastatic colorectal cancer patients who achieved long progression-free survival by regorafenib or TAS-102 therapy

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. vii78
Author(s):  
Yosuke Kito ◽  
Satoshi Hamauchi ◽  
Kentaro Yamazaki ◽  
Azusa Komori ◽  
Toshiki Masuishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Patients

Predictive significance of VEGF and HIF-1α expression in metastatic colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy combined with bevacizumab.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e14672-e14672
Author(s):  
Veli Berk ◽  
Kemal Deniz ◽  
Halit Karaca ◽  
Mevlude Inanc ◽  
Oktay Bozkurt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Clinical Benefit ◽  
Hypoxia Inducible Factor ◽  
Therapy Response ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Vegf Expression ◽  
Primary Tumors ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Patients ◽  
Low Expression

e14672 Background: There is no suggested molecular indicator in identifying which patients will benefit from anti-angiogenic treatment in metastatic colorectal cancer. Over expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and Hypoxia Inducible Factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) are associated with bad prognosis. In this study, VEGF and HIF-1α expression and their clinical significance are studied in tumor tissues of patients with colorectal cancer receiving treatment with bevacizumab. Methods: VEGF and HIF-1α were observed immunohistochemically in primary tumors of 53 patients. The expressions were separated by evaluating low and high of VEGF and HIF-1α expression. We evaluated whether expression of VEGF and HIF-1α can help to predict treatment response, progression free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS). Results: Fifty-three patients were enrolled in the study. Median age was 55. VEGF was strongly expressed in 30 patients (57%) whilst low expression was observed in 23 of them (43%). When VEGF expression was evaluated in association with therapy response rates; the clinical benefit rate was 38% in the low expression group whereas it was 62% in high expression group. This difference was statistically significant (p=0.01). In the group with strong VEGF expression PFS was 10 months whereas it was 8 months in the low expression group (p=0.009). When evaluated for OS, 26 months versus 15 months was in favor of highly expressed VEGF group (p=0.03). Highly expressed HIF-1α was found in 29 patients (55%), on the other hand low expressed HIF-1α was detected in 24 (%45) patients. For clinical benefit rates, PFS and OS there was no difference between high and low expressed HIF-1α groups. Conclusions: It has been demonstrated that VEGF and HIF-1α expressions are associated with poor prognosis in several tumors, mainly colorectal carcinomas. With the better understanding of carciogenesis and angiogenesis at molecular level, especially VEGF and HIF-1α became target molecules of the therapy. According to results of our study, VEGF expression is a predictive factor in designating the metastatic colorectal cancer treatment.

Cetuximab Pharmacokinetics Influences Progression-Free Survival of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (19) ◽  
pp. 6329-6337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Azzopardi ◽  
Thierry Lecomte ◽  
David Ternant ◽  
Michelle Boisdron-Celle ◽  
Friedrich Piller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Patients

scholarly journals A comparison of FOLFIRI (Folinic Acid, Fluorouracil and Irinotecan) Plus Bevacizumab and FLOLFIRI Plus Aflibercept as Second-Line Treatment for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min-Sang Lee ◽  
Yong-Pyo Lee ◽  
Hongsik Kim ◽  
Jung Yong Hong ◽  
Jeeyun Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Folinic Acid ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Line Treatment ◽  
Second Line ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Patients

Abstract Background: To date, there are few clinical studies comparing the efficacy and safety of FOLFIRI (folinic acid, fluorouracil and irinotecan) plus bevacizumab or aflibercept in metastatic colorectal cancer patients (mCRC) pretreated with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy. Methods: We analyzed the treatment outcomes of patients receiving FOLFIRI in combination with bevacizumab or aflibercept as second-line treatment for mCRC between October 2017 and March 2020. This analysis included 67 patients receiving FOLFIRI plus aflibercept and 83 receiving FOLFIRI plus bevacizumab. Results: The overall response rate (ORR) was 13.6% (95% CI: 4.85-22.34) in the FOLFIRI-aflibercept group and 14.7% (95% CI: 6.68-22.71) in the FOLFIRI-bevacizumab group. This difference in ORR was not statistically significant. The median progression free survival (PFS) was 8.6 months in the FOLFIRI-bevacizumab group and 8.5 months in the FOLFIRI-aflibercept group (P = 0.752) (Fig. 1). Patients in the FOLFIRI-bevacizumab group showed a median overall survival (OS) of 12.4 months, while patients in the FOLFIRI-aflibercept group had a median OS of 13.7 months (P = 0.276). There were no significant differences in survival between the two treatment groups. The adverse events were also largely similar between the two groups. However, hypertension of grade 3 or more was more frequent in the FOLFIRI-aflibercept group. Conclusion: FOLFIRI plus bevacizumab and FOLFIRI plus aflibercept had similar anti-tumor activities and toxicity profiles when used as second-line therapy in mCRC patients. Based on these data, both aflibercept and bevacizumab are suitable anti-angiogenic agents when used in combination with FOLFIRI for mCRC.

scholarly journals Prognosis for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients Achieving Complete Response After Systemic Chemotherapy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahiro Manabe ◽  
Yasumasa Takii ◽  
Hidehito Oyanagi ◽  
Hitoshi Nogami ◽  
Satoshi Maruyama
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Systemic Chemotherapy ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Maintenance Chemotherapy ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Patients

Abstract Background: Despite marked recent advances in chemotherapy, few reports have focused on the prognosis for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) achieving complete response (CR) after systemic chemotherapy. This study investigated the clinical course of mCRC patients achieving CR and evaluated the role of CR in chemotherapy.Methods: This retrospective study searched a prospectively maintained database at the author’s institute to identify medical records for mCRC patients achieving CR after systematic chemotherapy from January 2007 to March 2020.Results: The search yielded 23 patients with confirmed CR to systemic chemotherapy. Median time to CR from treatment initiation was 6.8 months. Maintenance chemotherapy was continued for 22 of 23 patients. Median duration of maintenance chemotherapy was 11.1 months. Disease progression occurred for 17 (73.9%) patients at a median 48.1-month follow-up. Median progression-free survival was 26.6 months. Median overall survival was 91.7 months.Conclusions: Patients with CR to chemotherapy had a high probability of disease progression, but a relatively long-term prognosis. Treatment strategies after achievement of CR should be based an understanding of the high potential that tumor cells will remain. Use of maintenance chemotherapy after achievement of CR is still unclear, the recent data do not demonstrate a negative impact for continuing maintenance chemotherapy after CR.

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