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Kalil JA, Krzywon L, Zlotnik O, Perrier H, Petrillo SK, Chaudhury P, Schadde E, Metrakos P. Debulking Hepatectomy for Colorectal Liver Metastasis Conveys Survival Benefit. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1730. [PMID: 38730684 PMCID: PMC11083421 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16091730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
Abstract
(1) Background: Despite advances in surgical technique and systemic chemotherapy, some patients with multifocal, bilobar colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) remain unresectable. These patients may benefit from surgical debulking of liver tumors in combination with chemotherapy compared to chemotherapy alone. (2) Methods: A retrospective study including patients evaluated for curative intent resection of CRLM was performed. Patients were divided into three groups: those who underwent liver resection with recurrence within 6 months (subtotal debulked, SD), those who had the first stage only of a two-stage hepatectomy (partially debulked, PD), and those never debulked (ND). Kaplan-Meier survival curves and log-rank test were performed to assess the median survival of each group. (3) Results: 174 patients underwent liver resection, and 34 patients recurred within 6 months. Of the patients planned for two-stage hepatectomy, 35 underwent the first stage only. Thirty-two patients were never resected. Median survival of the SD, PD, and ND groups was 31 months, 31 months, and 19.5 months, respectively (p = 0.012); (4) Conclusions: Patients who underwent a debulking of CRLM demonstrated a survival benefit compared to patients who did not undergo any surgical resection. This study provides support for the evaluation of intentional debulking versus palliative chemotherapy alone in a randomized trial.
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- Jennifer A. Kalil
- Department of Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital—McGill University Health Center, 1001 Blvd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada; (J.A.K.); (L.K.); (O.Z.); (H.P.); (P.C.)
- Cancer Research Program, Research Institute—McGill University Health Center, 1001 Blvd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada;
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital—McGill University Health Center, 1001 Blvd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada; (J.A.K.); (L.K.); (O.Z.); (H.P.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital—McGill University Health Center, 1001 Blvd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada; (J.A.K.); (L.K.); (O.Z.); (H.P.); (P.C.)
- Cancer Research Program, Research Institute—McGill University Health Center, 1001 Blvd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada;
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital—McGill University Health Center, 1001 Blvd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada; (J.A.K.); (L.K.); (O.Z.); (H.P.); (P.C.)
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- Cancer Research Program, Research Institute—McGill University Health Center, 1001 Blvd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada;
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital—McGill University Health Center, 1001 Blvd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada; (J.A.K.); (L.K.); (O.Z.); (H.P.); (P.C.)
- Cancer Research Program, Research Institute—McGill University Health Center, 1001 Blvd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada;
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Surgical Center in Zurich, Surgery Center St. Anna in Lucerne, Beausite Hospital in Berne, Hirslanden Corporation, Witteliker Str. 40, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland;
- Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 653 W Congress Pkwy 12, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital—McGill University Health Center, 1001 Blvd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada; (J.A.K.); (L.K.); (O.Z.); (H.P.); (P.C.)
- Cancer Research Program, Research Institute—McGill University Health Center, 1001 Blvd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada;
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Sertesen E, Yekedüz E, Köksoy EB, Ürün Y, Erkek AB, Demirci S, Ünal AE, Utkan G. The effect of primary tumour resection on patients with synchronous metastatic colorectal cancer treated with cetuximab-containing regimens. ANZ J Surg 2022; 93:945-950. [PMID: 36259228 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aims to assess the effect of primary tumour resection (PTR) on patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) treated with cetuximab. METHODS This retrospective cohort study was conducted in a tertiary cancer center in Turkey. Patients with mCRC between January 2009 and December 2020 were extracted from the electronic hospital management system. Patients with RAS wild-type synchronous metastatic left-sided colon or rectum cancer who had cetuximab-containing treatment protocol were included in the study. The primary outcomes were overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). The secondary outcome was response rates. RESULTS A total of 111 patients with mCRC were included in this study. PTR was performed in 57.7% of all patients. Fifty-nine (53.2%) and 52 (46.8%) patients had rectal and left colon tumours, respectively. The combination treatment with cetuximab was FOLFIRI in 62.2% and FOLFOX in 29.7% of all patients. In subgroup analysis, the median PFS was 7.9 and 9 months in PTR (+) and PTR (-) patients, respectively. The difference between the groups was not statistically significant (P = 0.3). The median OS was 33 months in all patients. In subgroup analysis, the median OS was 39 and 27.9 months in PTR (+) and PTR (-) patients, respectively. The difference between the groups was statistically significant (P = 0.002). After adjusting for confounding factors, PTR and ECOG performance score were the independent prognostic factors for OS. CONCLUSION PTR improved the OS in patients with RAS wild-type synchronous left-sided colon or rectum cancer treated with cetuximab-containing chemotherapy regimens.
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- Elif Sertesen
- Faculty of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine Department of Surgical Oncology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine Department of Surgical Oncology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Sionov RV, Steinberg D. Anti-Microbial Activity of Phytocannabinoids and Endocannabinoids in the Light of Their Physiological and Pathophysiological Roles. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10030631. [PMID: 35327432 PMCID: PMC8945038 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10030631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Antibiotic resistance has become an increasing challenge in the treatment of various infectious diseases, especially those associated with biofilm formation on biotic and abiotic materials. There is an urgent need for new treatment protocols that can also target biofilm-embedded bacteria. Many secondary metabolites of plants possess anti-bacterial activities, and especially the phytocannabinoids of the Cannabis sativa L. varieties have reached a renaissance and attracted much attention for their anti-microbial and anti-biofilm activities at concentrations below the cytotoxic threshold on normal mammalian cells. Accordingly, many synthetic cannabinoids have been designed with the intention to increase the specificity and selectivity of the compounds. The structurally unrelated endocannabinoids have also been found to have anti-microbial and anti-biofilm activities. Recent data suggest for a mutual communication between the endocannabinoid system and the gut microbiota. The present review focuses on the anti-microbial activities of phytocannabinoids and endocannabinoids integrated with some selected issues of their many physiological and pharmacological activities.
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Meyer Y, Olthof PB, Grünhagen DJ, de Hingh I, de Wilt JHW, Verhoef C, Elferink MAG. Treatment of metachronous colorectal cancer metastases in the Netherlands: A population-based study. Eur J Surg Oncol 2021; 48:1104-1109. [PMID: 34895970 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to describe the treatment of metachronous colorectal cancer metastases in a recent population-based cohort. METHOD Patients with stage I-III colorectal cancer (CRC), diagnosed between January 1st and June 30th, 2015 who were surgically treated with curative intent were selected from the Netherlands Cancer Registry. Follow-up was at least 3 years after diagnosis of the primary tumour. Treatment of metachronous metastases was categorized into local treatment, systemic treatment, and best supportive care. Overall survival was estimated using Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS Out of 5412 patients, 782 (14%) developed metachronous metastases, of whom 393 (50%) underwent local treatment (LT) with or without systemic therapy, 30% of patients underwent only systemic therapy (ST) and 19% only best supportive care (BSC). The most common metastatic site was the liver (51%) followed by lungs (33%) and peritoneum (22%). LT rates were 69%, 66%, and 44% for liver-only, lung-only and, peritoneal-only metastases respectively. Patients receiving LT and ST were significantly younger than patients receiving LT alone, while patients receiving BSC were significantly older than the other groups (p < 0.001). Patients with liver-only or lung-only metastases had a 3-year OS of 50.2% (43.3-56.7 95% CI) and 61.5% (50.7-70.6 95% CI) respectively. Patients with peritoneal-only disease had a lower 3-year OS, 18.1% (10.1-28.0 95% CI). CONCLUSION Patients with metastases confined to the liver and lung have the highest rates of local treatment for metachronous metastatic colorectal cancer. The number of patients who underwent local treatment is higher than reported in previous Dutch and international studies.
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- Y Meyer
- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Department of Surgical Oncology and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Department of Surgical Oncology and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Department of Surgical Oncology and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Department of Surgical Oncology and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research & Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Osterlund P, Salminen T, Soveri LM, Kallio R, Kellokumpu I, Lamminmäki A, Halonen P, Ristamäki R, Lantto E, Uutela A, Osterlund E, Ovissi A, Nordin A, Heervä E, Lehtomäki K, Räsänen J, Murashev M, Aroviita L, Jekunen A, Lindvall-Andersson R, Nyandoto P, Kononen J, Lepistö A, Poussa T, Muhonen T, Ålgars A, Isoniemi H. Repeated centralized multidisciplinary team assessment of resectability, clinical behavior, and outcomes in 1086 Finnish metastatic colorectal cancer patients (RAXO): A nationwide prospective intervention study. LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE 2021; 3:100049. [PMID: 34557799 PMCID: PMC8454802 DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2021.100049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background Resection of colorectal cancer (CRC) metastases provides good survival but is probably underused in real-world practice. Methods A prospective Finnish nationwide study enrolled treatable metastatic CRC patients. The intervention was the assessment of resectability upfront and twice during first-line therapy by the multidisciplinary team (MDT) at Helsinki tertiary referral centre. The primary outcome was resection rates and survival. Findings In 2012–2018, 1086 patients were included. Median follow-up was 58 months. Multiple metastatic sites were present in 500 (46%) patients at baseline and in 820 (76%) during disease trajectory. In MDT assessments, 447 (41%) were classified as resectable, 310 (29%) upfront and 137 (18%) after conversion therapy. Six-hundred and ninety curative intent resections or local ablative therapies (LAT) were performed in 399 patients (89% of 447 resectable). Multiple metastasectomies for multisite or later developing metastases were performed in 148 (37%) patients. Overall, 414 liver, 112 lung, 57 peritoneal, and 107 other metastasectomies were performed. Median OS was 80·4 months in R0/1-resected (HR 0·15; CI95% 0·12–0·19), 39·1 months in R2-resected/LAT (0·39; 0·29–0·53) patients, and 20·8 months in patients treated with “systemic therapy alone” (reference), with 5-year OS rates of 66%, 40%, and 6%, respectively. Interpretation Repeated centralized MDT assessment in real-world metastatic CRC patients generates high resectability (41%) and resection rates (37%) with impressive survival, even when multisite metastases are present or develop later. Funding The funders had no role in the study design, analysis, and interpretation of the data or writing of this report.
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- Pia Osterlund
- Department of Oncology, Tampere University Hospital and University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.,Department of Oncology, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Oncology/Pathology, Karolinska Insitutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology, Tampere University Hospital and University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of palliative care, Hyvinkää Hospital and Home Care, Hyvinkää, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Central Hospital of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Kuopio University Hospital and University of Kuopio, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Radiology, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Radiology, Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, Lahti, Finland
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- Department of Transplantation and Liver Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Transplantation and Liver Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University and Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Transplantation and Liver Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Tampere University Hospital and University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Satakunta Central Hospital, Pori, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Kanta-Häme Central Hospital, Hämeenlinna, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Vaasa Central Hospital, Vaasa, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, Lahti, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Central Hospital of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, South Carelia Central Hospital, Lappeenranta, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Transplantation and Liver Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Poel D, Gootjes EC, Bakkerus L, Trypsteen W, Dekker H, van der Vliet HJ, van Grieken NCT, Verhoef C, Buffart TE, Verheul HMW. A specific microRNA profile as predictive biomarker for systemic treatment in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Cancer Med 2020; 9:7558-7571. [PMID: 32864858 PMCID: PMC7571833 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.3371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Palliative systemic therapy is currently standard of care for patients with extensive metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). A biomarker predicting chemotherapy benefit which prevents toxicity from ineffective treatment is urgently needed. Therefore, a previously developed tissue‐derived microRNA profile to predict clinical benefit from chemotherapy was evaluated in tissue biopsies and serum from patients with mCRC. Methods Samples were prospectively collected from patients (N = 132) who were treated with capecitabine or 5‐FU/LV with oxaliplatin ± bevacizumab. Response evaluation was performed according to RECIST 1.1 after three or four cycles, respectively. Baseline tissue and serum miRNAs expression levels of miR‐17‐5p, miR‐20a‐5p, miR‐30a‐5p, miR‐92a‐3p, miR‐92b‐3p, and miR‐98‐5p were quantified with RT‐qPCR and droplet digital PCR, respectively. Combined predictive performance of selected variables was tested using logistic regression analysis. Results From 132 patients, 81 fresh frozen tissue biopsies from metastases and 93 serum samples were available. Based on expression levels of miRNAs in tissue, progressive disease could be predicted with an AUC of 0.85 (95% CI:0.72‐0.91) and response could be predicted with an AUC of 0.70 (95% CI:0.56‐0.80). This did not outperform clinical parameters alone (respectively P = .14 and P = .27). Expression levels of miR‐92a‐3p and miR‐98‐5p in serum significantly improved the predictive value of clinical parameters for response to chemotherapy (AUC 0.74, 95% CI:0.64‐0.84, P = .003) in this cohort. Conclusions The additive predictive value to clinical parameters of the tissue‐derived six miRNA profile for clinical benefit could not be validated in patients with mCRC treated with first‐line systemic therapy. Although miR‐92a‐3p and miR‐98‐5p serum levels improved the predictive value of clinical parameters, it remained insufficient for clinical decision‐making.
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- Dennis Poel
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, VU Universiteit Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, VU Universiteit Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, VU Universiteit Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, HIV Cure Research Center, Ghent University and Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, VU Universiteit Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, VU Universiteit Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, VU Universiteit Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, VU Universiteit Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, VU Universiteit Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Janssen E, Subtil B, de la Jara Ortiz F, Verheul HMW, Tauriello DVF. Combinatorial Immunotherapies for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12071875. [PMID: 32664619 PMCID: PMC7408881 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12071875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most frequent and deadly forms of cancer. About half of patients are affected by metastasis, with the cancer spreading to e.g., liver, lungs or the peritoneum. The majority of these patients cannot be cured despite steady advances in treatment options. Immunotherapies are currently not widely applicable for this disease, yet show potential in preclinical models and clinical translation. The tumour microenvironment (TME) has emerged as a key factor in CRC metastasis, including by means of immune evasion-forming a major barrier to effective immuno-oncology. Several approaches are in development that aim to overcome the immunosuppressive environment and boost anti-tumour immunity. Among them are vaccination strategies, cellular transplantation therapies, and targeted treatments. Given the complexity of the system, we argue for rational design of combinatorial therapies and consider the implications of precision medicine in this context.
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- Eline Janssen
- Department of Cell Biology, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands; (E.J.); (B.S.); (F.d.l.J.O.)
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- Department of Cell Biology, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands; (E.J.); (B.S.); (F.d.l.J.O.)
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- Department of Cell Biology, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands; (E.J.); (B.S.); (F.d.l.J.O.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HBNijmegen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Cell Biology, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands; (E.J.); (B.S.); (F.d.l.J.O.)
- Correspondence:
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Gootjes EC, van der Stok EP, Buffart TE, Bakkerus L, Labots M, Zonderhuis BM, Tuynman JB, Meijerink MR, van de Ven PM, Haasbeek CJ, ten Tije AJ, de Groot JB, Hendriks MP, van Meerten E, Nuyttens JJ, Grunhagen DJ, Verhoef C, Verheul HM. Safety and Feasibility of Additional Tumor Debulking to First-Line Palliative Combination Chemotherapy for Patients with Multiorgan Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Oncologist 2020; 25:e1195-e1201. [PMID: 32490570 PMCID: PMC7418352 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2019-0693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction Local treatment of metastases is frequently performed in patients with multiorgan metastatic colorectal carcinoma (mCRC) analogous to selected patients with oligometastatic disease for whom this is standard of care. The ORCHESTRA trial (NCT01792934) was designed to prospectively evaluate overall survival benefit from tumor debulking in addition to chemotherapy in patients with multiorgan mCRC. Here, we report the preplanned safety and feasibility evaluation after inclusion of the first 100 patients. Methods Patients were eligible if at least 80% tumor debulking was deemed feasible by resection, radiotherapy and/or thermal ablative therapy. In case of clinical benefit after three or four cycles of respectively 5‐fluorouracil/leucovorin or capecitabine and oxaliplatin ± bevacizumab patients were randomized to tumor debulking followed by chemotherapy in the intervention arm, or standard treatment with chemotherapy. Results Twelve patients dropped out prior to randomization for various reasons. Eighty‐eight patients were randomized to the standard (n = 43) or intervention arm (n = 45). No patients withdrew after randomization. Debulking was performed in 82% (n = 37). Two patients had no lesions left to treat, five had progressive disease, and one patient died prior to local treatment. In 15 patients (40%) 21 serious adverse events related to debulking were reported. Postoperative mortality was 2.7% (n = 1). After debulking chemotherapy was resumed in 89% of patients. Conclusion Tumor debulking is feasible and does not prohibit administration of palliative chemotherapy in the majority of patients with multiorgan mCRC, despite the occurrence of serious adverse events related to local treatment. Implications for Practice This first prospective randomized trial on tumor debulking in addition to chemotherapy shows that local treatment of metastases is feasible in patients with multiorgan metastatic colorectal cancer and does not prohibit administration of palliative systemic therapy, despite the occurrence of serious adverse events related to local treatment. The trial continues accrual, and overall survival (OS) data and quality of life assessment are collected to determine whether the primary aim of >6 months OS benefit with preserved quality of life will be met. This will support evidence‐based decision making in multidisciplinary colorectal cancer care and can be readily implemented in daily practice. The ORCHESTRA trial was designed to prospectively evaluate overall survival benefit from tumor debulking in addition to chemotherapy in patients with multi‐organ metastatic colorectal cancer. This article reports the preplanned safety and feasibility evaluation after inclusion of the first 100 patients.
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- Elske C. Gootjes
- Department of Medical Oncology, VU University Medical CenterAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, VU University Medical CenterAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Antoni van LeeuwenhoekAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, VU University Medical CenterAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University HospitalNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, VU University Medical CenterAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, VU University Medical CenterAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical CenterAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer InstituteRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer InstituteRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer InstituteRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, VU University Medical CenterAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University HospitalNijmegenThe Netherlands
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Chen PJ, Wang L, Peng YF, Chen N, Wu AW. Surgical intervention for malignant bowel obstruction caused by gastrointestinal malignancies. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2020; 12:323-331. [PMID: 32206182 PMCID: PMC7081110 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v12.i3.323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Revised: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a common event for end-stage gastrointestinal cancer patients. Previous studies had demonstrated manifestations and clinical management of MBO with mixed malignancies. There still lack reports of the surgical treatment of MBO.
AIM To analyze the short-term outcomes and prognosis of palliative surgery for MBO caused by gastrointestinal cancer.
METHODS A retrospective chart review of 61 patients received palliative surgery between January 2016 to October 2018 was performed, of which 31 patients underwent massive debulking surgery (MDS) and 30 underwent ostomy/by-pass surgery (OBS). The 60-d symptom palliation rate, 30-d morbidity and mortality, and overall survival rates were compared between the two groups.
RESULTS The overall symptom palliation rate was 75.4% (46/61); patients in the MDS group had significantly higher symptom palliation rate than OBS group (90% vs 61.2%, P = 0.016). Patients with colorectal cancer who were in the MDS group showed significantly higher symptom improvement rates compared to the OBS group (overall, 76.4%; MDS, 61.5%; OBS, 92%; P = 0.019). However, patients with gastric cancer did not show a significant difference in symptom palliation rate between the MDS and OBS groups (OBS, 60%; MDS, 80%; P = 1.0). The median survival time in the MDS group was significantly longer than in the OBS group (10.9 mo vs 5.3 mo, P = 0.05).
CONCLUSION For patients with MBO caused by peritoneal metastatic colorectal cancer, MDS can improve symptom palliation rates and prolong survival, without increasing mortality and morbidity rates.
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Affiliation(s)
- Peng-Ju Chen
- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Unit III, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Unit III, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Unit III, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Unit III, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Unit III, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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