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Hsu R, Al-Zubeidy B, Flores D, Nazarian A, Baugh A, Gonzalez E, Castanon S, Xiu J, Kang I, Spicer D, Lenz HJ, Dara L, Ademuyiwa FO, Korn WM, Irshad S, Chan IS, Roussos Torres ET. Evaluation of markers of immunity in different metastatic immune microenvironments suggests more suppression within breast to liver metastases in breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2024; 206:245-259. [PMID: 38643348 PMCID: PMC11182800 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-024-07295-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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PURPOSE Programmed death receptor ligand-1 (PD-L1) expression and tumor mutational burden (TMB) are approved screening biomarkers for immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI) in advanced triple negative breast cancer. We examined these biomarkers along with characterization of the tumor microenvironment (TME) between breast tumors (BrTs), axillary metastases (AxMs), liver metastases (LvMs), non-axillary lymph node metastases, and non-liver metastases to determine differences related to site of metastatic disease. METHODS 3076 unpaired biopsies from breast cancer patients were analyzed using whole transcriptome sequencing and NextGen DNA depicting TMB within tumor sites. The PD-L1 positivity was determined with VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) assay. The immune cell fraction within the TME was calculated by QuantiSeq and MCP-counter. RESULTS Compared to BrT, more LvM samples had a high TMB (≥ 10 mutations/Mb) and fewer LvM samples had PD-L1+ expression. Evaluation of the TME revealed that LvM sites harbored lower infiltration of adaptive immune cells, such as CD4+, CD8+, and regulatory T-cells compared with the BrT foci. We saw differences in innate immune cell infiltration in LvM compared to BrT, including neutrophils and NK cells. CONCLUSIONS LvMs are less likely to express PD-L1+ tumor cells but more likely to harbor high TMB as compared to BrTs. Unlike AxMs, LvMs represent a more immunosuppressed TME and demonstrate lower gene expression associated with adaptive immunity compared to BrTs. These findings suggest biopsy site be considered when interpreting results that influence ICI use for treatment and further investigation of immune composition and biomarkers expression by metastatic site.
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- Robert Hsu
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope Orange County, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Clinician Scientist, London, UK
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
- Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Yue J, Wang J, Chen W, Yin X, Du H, Wei Y. Palliative surgery versus non-surgery of the solitary metastatic lesion in De novo metastatic breast cancer: A SEER based study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38651. [PMID: 38905366 PMCID: PMC11191955 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate whether palliative surgery for metastatic lesion could provide a survival benefit in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients with solitary metastasis. De novo MBC patients with solitary distant lesions were enrolled utilizing the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. Propensity score matching (PSM) was conducted to form matched pairs of the surgery group and the non-surgery group. The breast cancer-specific survival (BCSS) and overall survival (OS) outcomes between the 2 groups were compared in the following 3 sample models: the entire cohort of MBC (7665 cases); subgroups of patients with different isolated metastatic organs; and subgroups of patients with different molecular subtypes for each isolated metastatic organ. Compared with the Non-surgery group, the surgery group showed better BCSS and OS before PSM (HR = 0.88, 95% CI = 0.79-0.99, P = .04 and HR = 0.85, 95% CI = 0.76-0.95, P = .006, respectively). After PSM, palliative surgery still provided an OS benefit in patients with brain metastasis and lung metastasis (HR = 0.59, 95% CI = 0.37-0.95, P = .01 and HR = 0.64, 95% CI = 0.45-0.90, P = .02, respectively). Likewise, a better BCSS benefit was also found in the subset of patients with brain metastasis (HR = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.38-1.00, P = .01). Further stratification analysis indicated that patients with the luminal A subtype with brain metastasis have a better BCSS (HR = 0.36, 95% CI = 0.16-0.79, P = .04) and OS (HR = 0.37, 95% CI = 0.18-0.75, P = .03) after undergoing palliative surgery than nonsurgical treatment. Our study originality showed that palliative surgery for metastatic lesion could improve survival prognosis in patients with special single-organ metastasis and specific molecular subtypes. More clinical studies are needed to determine whether palliative surgery should be performed in MBC patients.
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- Jian Yue
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology and Epigenetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Breast Surgery, Gaozhou People’s Hospital, Gaozhou, China
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- Department of Head, Neck and Breast Surgery, Anhui Provincial Cancer Hospital, Hefei, China
- Department of Head, Neck and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Youyang Hospital, A Branch of The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Youyang, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology and Epigenetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology and Epigenetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Deipolyi AR, Ward RC. Role of Interventional Radiology in Managing Primary and Metastatic Breast Cancer. Semin Intervent Radiol 2024; 41:129-134. [PMID: 38993599 PMCID: PMC11236448 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1786730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Percutaneous image-guided locoregional therapies are emerging in the treatment of primary and metastatic breast cancer. Cryoablation has emerged as the dominant ablative approach as an alternative to surgery for primary breast cancer in patients who do not wish to have surgery or are poor surgical candidates. Cryoablation is well tolerated and provides excellent local control and cosmesis. Thermal ablation may also be used in the treatment of oligometastatic breast cancer, allowing patients to achieve long disease-free intervals. Transarterial therapies have been studied in the treatment of oligoprogressive hepatic metastasis, though further supportive data would be helpful to demonstrate its efficacy.
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- Amy R. Deipolyi
- Interventional Radiology, Department of Surgery, WVU/Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, West Virginia
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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Yamaguchi H, Fukumitsu N, Numajiri H, Ogino H, Okimoto T, Ogino T, Suzuki M, Murayama S. The Japanese nationwide cohort data of proton beam therapy for liver oligometastasis in breast cancer patients. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2024; 65:231-237. [PMID: 38321606 PMCID: PMC10959435 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrad106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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A nationwide multicenter cohort study on particle therapy was launched by the Japanese Society for Radiation Oncology in Japan in May 2016. We analyzed the outcome of proton beam therapy (PBT) for liver oligometastasis in breast cancers. Cases in which PBT was performed at all Japanese proton therapy facilities between May 2016 and February 2019 were enrolled. The patients were selected based on the following criteria: the primary cancer was controlled, liver recurrence without extrahepatic tumors and no more than three liver lesions. Fourteen females, with a median age of 57 years (range, 44-73) and 22 lesions, were included. The median lesion size, fraction (fr) size and biological effective dose were 44 (20-130) mm, 6.6 (2-8) gray (Gy) (relative biological effectiveness)/fr and 109.6 (52.7-115.2) Gy, respectively. The median follow-up period was 22.8 (4-54) months. The 1-, 2- and 3-year local control (LC) rates of liver metastasis from breast cancer were 100% for all. The 1-, 2- and 3-year overall survival rates were 85.7, 62.5 and 62.5%, respectively. The 1-, 2- and 3-year progression-free survival (PFS) rates were 50.0%, 33.3%, and 16.7%, respectively. The median PFS time was 16 months. Only one patient did not complete PBT due to current disease progression. One patient had Grade 3 radiation-induced dermatitis. None of the patients experienced radiation-induced liver failure during the acute or late phase. Owing to the low incidence of adverse events and the high LC rate, PBT appears to be a feasible option for liver oligometastasis in breast cancers.
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- Hisashi Yamaguchi
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgical and Medical Oncology, Fukushima Medical University, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima, Fukushima 960-1295, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hyogo Ion Beam Medical Center Kobe Proton Center, 1-6-8 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, Nagoya City University West Medical Center, 1-1-1 Hirate-cho, Kita-ku, Nagoya 462-8508, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Hyogo Ion Beam Medical Center, 1-2-1 Koto, Shingu-cho, Tatsuno, Hyogo 679-5165, Japan
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- Medipolis Proton Therapy and Research Center, 4423 Higashikata, Ibusuki, Kagoshima 891-0304, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Southern Tohoku Proton Therapy Center, 7-172 Yatsuyamada, Koriyama, Fukushima 963-8052, Japan
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- Division of Proton Therapy, Radiation and Proton Therapy Center, Shizuoka Cancer Center Hospital, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Suntou-gun, Shizuoka 411-8777, Japan
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Chen L, Liu Q, Tan C, Wu T, Wu M, Tan X, Liu J, Wang J. The Age-Male-Albumin-Bilirubin-Platelets (aMAP) Risk Score Predicts Liver Metastasis Following Surgery for Breast Cancer in Chinese Population: A Retrospective Study. Immunotargets Ther 2024; 13:75-94. [PMID: 38352235 PMCID: PMC10861995 DOI: 10.2147/itt.s446545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Objective The current study is conducted to investigate the potential prognostic value of the age-male-albumin-bilirubin-platelets (aMAP) score in breast cancer patients with liver metastasis after surgery. Methods This is a retrospective study of 178 breast cancer patients who developed liver metastasis after surgery. These patients were treated and followed up from 2000 to 2018 at our hospital. The aMAP risk score was estimated in accordance with the following formula: . The optimal cutoff value of the aMAP was evaluated via X-tile. Kaplan-Meier, Log-rank and Cox proportional hazards regression models were applied to determine the clinical influence of the aMAP score on the survival outcomes. The nomogram models were established by multivariate analyses. The calibration curves and decision curve analysis were applied to evaluate the estimated performance of the nomogram models. Results A total of 178 breast cancer patients were divided into low aMAP score group (<47.6) and high aMAP score group (≥47.6) via X-tile plots. The aMAP score was a potential prognostic factor in multivariate analysis. The median disease free survival (p=0.0013) and overall survival (p=0.0003) in low aMAP score group were longer than in high aMAP score group. The nomograms were constructed to predict the DFS with a C-index of 0.722 (95% CI, 0.673-0.771), and the OS with a C-index of 0.708 (95% CI, 0.661-0.755). The aMAP-based nomograms had good predictive performance. Conclusion The aMAP score is a potential prognostic factor in breast cancer with liver metastasis after surgery. The aMAP score-based nomograms were conducive to discriminate patients at high risks of liver metastasis and develop adjuvant treatment and prevention strategies.
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- Li Chen
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary&Pancreatic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430071, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, People’s Republic of China
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Deipolyi AR, Ward RC, Riaz A, Vogl TJ, Simmons RM, Pieper CC, Bryce Y. Locoregional Therapies for Primary and Metastatic Breast Cancer: AJR Expert Panel Narrative Review. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2024; 222:e2329454. [PMID: 37377360 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.23.29454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Minimally invasive locoregional therapies have a growing role in the multidisciplinary treatment of primary and metastatic breast cancer. Factors contributing to the expanding role of ablation for primary breast cancer include earlier diagnosis, when tumors are small, and increased longevity of patients whose condition precludes surgery. Cryoablation has emerged as the leading ablative modality for primary breast cancer owing to its wide availability, the lack of need for sedation, and the ability to monitor the ablation zone. Emerging evidence suggests that in patients with oligometastatic breast cancer, use of locoregional therapies to eradicate all disease sites may confer a survival advantage. Evidence also suggests that transarterial therapies-including chemoembolization, chemoperfusion, and radioembolization-may be helpful to some patients with advanced liver metastases from breast cancer, such as those with hepatic oligoprogression or those who cannot tolerate systemic therapy. However, the optimal modalities for treatment of oligometastatic and advanced metastatic disease remain unknown. Finally, locoregional therapies may produce tumor antigens that in combination with immunotherapy drive anti-tumor immunity. Although key trials are ongoing, additional prospective studies are needed to establish the inclusion of interventional oncology in societal breast cancer guidelines to support further clinical adoption and improved patient outcomes.
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- Amy R Deipolyi
- Department of Surgery, Interventional Radiology, West Virginia University/Charleston Area Medical Center, 3200 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Department of Radiology, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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Masuda Y, Yeo MHX, Syn NL, Goh BKP, Koh YX. Surgery for liver metastases from primary breast cancer: A reconstructed individual patient data meta-analysis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2024; 50:107277. [PMID: 37995605 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.107277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Currently, the outcomes of standard-of-care palliative treatment for BCLM remain poor. Recent literature has shown promising results of hepatic resection, however, not all studies concur. Given the lack of standardized international guidelines in this field, the aim of this study is to provide gold-standard evidence for breast cancer liver metastases (BCLM) through a reconstructed individual patient data meta-analysis approach. METHODS Four databases were searched for articles comparing surgical and non-surgical treatment for BCLM. One-stage meta-analysis was performed using patient-level survival data reconstructed from Kaplan-Meier curves with plot digitizer software. Shared-frailty and stratified Cox models were fitted to compare survival endpoints. RESULTS Four propensity-score matched (PSM) studies involving 205 surgical and 291 non-surgical patients for BCLM were included. There was a significant difference between both groups for overall survival (OS) (Hazard Ratio [HR] = 0.40, 95%CI 0.32-0.51). Sensitivity analyses for hormone receptor status of breast cancer (HR = 0.41, 95%CI 0.31-0.55) and type of resection performed (HR = 0.45, 95%CI 0.33-0.61) yielded HRs in favor of surgery. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis concludes that surgery offers superior OS outcomes, compared to non-surgery, in a select group of patients. Future randomized controlled trials and PSM studies are warranted, using this study as a point of reference for similar parameters.
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- Yoshio Masuda
- Ministry of Health Holdings Singapore, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Ministry of Health Holdings Singapore, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Ministry of Health Holdings Singapore, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital and National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore; Surgery Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital and National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore; Surgery Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.
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Conway JW, Braden J, Lo SN, Scolyer RA, Carlino MS, Menzies AM, Long GV, da Silva IP. VEGF Inhibitors Improve Survival Outcomes in Patients with Liver Metastases across Cancer Types-A Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:5012. [PMID: 37894379 PMCID: PMC10605052 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15205012] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Liver metastases are associated with poor prognosis across cancers. Novel treatment strategies to treat patients with liver metastases are needed. This meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy of vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors in patients with liver metastases across cancers. METHODS A systematic search of PubMed, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Embase was performed between January 2000 and April 2023. Randomized controlled trials of patients with liver metastases comparing standard of care (systemic therapy or best supportive care) with or without vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors were included in the study. Outcomes reported included progression-free survival and overall survival. RESULTS A total of 4445 patients with liver metastases from 25 randomized controlled trials were included in this analysis. The addition of vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors to standard systemic therapy or best supportive care was associated with superior progression-free survival (HR = 0.49; 95% CI, 0.40-0.61) and overall survival (HR = 0.83; 95% CI, 0.74-0.93) in patients with liver metastases. In a subgroup analysis of patients with versus patients without liver metastases, the benefit with vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors was more pronounced in the group with liver metastases (HR = 0.44) versus without (HR = 0.57) for progression-free survival, but not for overall survival. CONCLUSION The addition of vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors to standard management improved survival outcomes in patients with liver metastasis across cancers.
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- Jordan W. Conway
- Melanoma Institute Australia, The University of Sydney, 40 Rocklands Rd, North Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Melanoma Institute Australia, The University of Sydney, 40 Rocklands Rd, North Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Melanoma Institute Australia, The University of Sydney, 40 Rocklands Rd, North Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Melanoma Institute Australia, The University of Sydney, 40 Rocklands Rd, North Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
- NSW Health Pathology, Sydney, NSW 2099, Australia
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- Melanoma Institute Australia, The University of Sydney, 40 Rocklands Rd, North Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
- Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead and Blacktown Hospitals, Sydney, NSW 2148, Australia
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- Melanoma Institute Australia, The University of Sydney, 40 Rocklands Rd, North Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
- Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
- Mater Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia
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- Melanoma Institute Australia, The University of Sydney, 40 Rocklands Rd, North Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
- Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
- Mater Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia
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- Melanoma Institute Australia, The University of Sydney, 40 Rocklands Rd, North Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
- Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead and Blacktown Hospitals, Sydney, NSW 2148, Australia
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Ishiba T, Nishibuchi I, Hara F, Shikama N, Shien T, Iwata H. Metastasis-directed therapy for oligometastases in breast cancer. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2023; 53:893-898. [PMID: 37424379 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyad077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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The concept of oligometastases was first proposed to describe a disease state between localized cancer and extensive metastasis. After the emergence of variations in the definition of oligometastasis, in April 2020 the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer defined oligometastases as the presence of one to five metastatic lesions that can be safely treated. However, the pathogenesis of oligometastases remains unknown, and it is uncertain which patients will benefit from metastasis-directed therapy. Breast cancer with oligometastases is generally managed with systemic therapy. Retrospective studies have suggested that the addition of metastasis-directed therapy, such as surgery, radiofrequency ablation and stereotactic body radiation therapy, may increase overall survival in breast cancer patients with oligometastases, but as yet there have been no prospective studies. Phase II trials of stereotactic body radiation therapy or fractionated irradiation for oligometastases of breast cancer have demonstrated impressive rates of local control and overall survival. Although the efficacy of stereotactic body radiation therapy in the SABR-COMET was largely anticipated, it is noteworthy that only 18% of the patient population had breast cancer. For this reason, various trials were planned or are being conducted globally to investigate the efficacy of metastasis-directed therapy for oligometastases of breast cancer. Metastasis-directed therapy for oligometastases has been shown to be effective, and stereotactic body radiation therapy and other therapies are commonly used internationally and are considered to be safe. However, the efficacy of metastasis-directed therapy for oligometastases has not yet been proven. The results of future clinical trials are thus eagerly awaited.
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- Toshiyuki Ishiba
- Department of Breast Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Breast Oncology Center, The Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Aichi Cancer Center, Nagoya, Japan
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Chai Y, Chen Y, Liu J, He M, Jiang M, Xu B, Li Q. Improved survival in patients with isolated liver metastasis at initial diagnosis with surgery at primary and metastatic sites: A population-based study in patients with breast cancer. Thorac Cancer 2023; 14:2793-2803. [PMID: 37558505 PMCID: PMC10518231 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.15073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate epidemiological characteristics, risk factors, optimal treatment options, and survival outcomes of breast cancer patients with isolated liver metastasis (BCILM). METHODS Patients with breast cancer (BC) were selected from Incidence-Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Research Plus Data, 17 registries between 2010 and 2019. The Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test were used to compare survival rates between patients who received or did not receive surgery for the primary and liver metastatic sites. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted using Cox regression analysis. RESULTS This study included 17 743 stage IV BC patients, with 3604 (20.3%) patients experiencing liver metastasis at initial diagnosis. Of 3604 liver metastasis patients, 951 were diagnosed with BCILM. The median survival time of patients with BCILM who underwent surgery at the primary site (52.0 months) or distant sites (85.0 months) was significantly longer than that of patients who did not undergo surgery at the primary site (23.0 months) or distant sites (32.0 months). Univariate analysis indicated that age, race, histological grade, molecular subtype, T stage, N stage, surgery of the primary site, surgery to other regional/distant sites, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy were prognostic factors affecting the overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) of patients with BCILM (p < 0.05). Multivariate analysis suggested that age, race, molecular subtype, T stage, surgery of the primary site, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy were independent prognostic factors. In the BCILM cohort, HR+ /HER2+ patients exhibited the best OS and CSS, followed by HR- /HER2+ , HR+ /HER2- , and HR- /HER2- patients (p < 0.0001; p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Surgery at the primary and metastatic sites was associated with better survival in patients with BCILM. HER2+ patients with BCILM had a significantly better prognosis than HER2- patients.
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- Yue Chai
- Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Plastic SurgeryPeking University Third HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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Khorrami M, Viswanathan VS, Reddy P, Braman N, Kunte S, Gupta A, Abraham J, Montero AJ, Madabhushi A. Radiomic predicts early response to CDK4/6 inhibitors in hormone receptor positive metastatic breast cancer. NPJ Breast Cancer 2023; 9:67. [PMID: 37567880 PMCID: PMC10421862 DOI: 10.1038/s41523-023-00574-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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The combination of Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) and endocrine therapy (ET) is the standard of care for hormone receptor-positive (HR + ), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Currently, there are no robust biomarkers that can predict response to CDK4/6i, and it is not clear which patients benefit from this therapy. Since MBC patients with liver metastases have a poorer prognosis, developing predictive biomarkers that could identify patients likely to respond to CDK4/6i is clinically important. Here we show the ability of imaging texture biomarkers before and a few cycles after CDK4/6i therapy, to predict early response and overall survival (OS) on 73 MBC patients with known liver metastases who received palbociclib plus ET from two sites. The delta radiomic model was associated with OS in validation set (HR: 2.4; 95% CI, 1.06-5.6; P = 0.035; C-index = 0.77). Compared to RECIST response, delta radiomic features predicted response with area under the curve (AUC) = 0.72, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.67-0.88. Our study revealed that radiomics features can predict a lack of response earlier than standard anatomic/RECIST 1.1 assessment and warrants further study and clinical validation.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University Hospitals/Seidman Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University Hospitals/Seidman Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University Hospitals/Seidman Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Haq A, Fraum TJ, Tao Y, Dehdashti F, LeBlanc M, Hoegger MJ, Luo J, Weilbaecher K, Peterson LL. Frequency of Hepatic Metastatic Disease in Patients with Stage IV Breast Cancer Is Similar for Steatotic and Non-Steatotic Livers. Breast Cancer (Auckl) 2023; 17:11782234231166476. [PMID: 37181949 PMCID: PMC10170590 DOI: 10.1177/11782234231166476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Background Breast cancer is the most common non-cutaneous malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer mortality in the United States. Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease; diagnosis at an early stage renders it potentially curable, whereas advanced metastatic disease carries a worse prognosis. Objectives To investigate whether hepatic steatosis (HS) is associated with liver metastases in patients with newly diagnosed stage IV female breast cancer patients (either de novo metastatic breast cancer or recurrent metastatic breast cancer) using non-contrast computed tomography (CT) as a marker of HS. Design Retrospective analysis. Methods We retrospectively identified 168 patients with stage IV breast cancer with suitable imaging from a prospectively maintained oncologic database. Three radiologists manually defined hepatic regions of interest on non-contrast CT images, and attenuation data were extracted. HS was defined as a mean attenuation <48 Hounsfield units. The frequency of hepatic metastatic disease was calculated for patient with and without HS. Relationships between HS and various patient (age, body mass index, race) and tumor (hormone receptor status, HER2 status, tumor grade) characteristics were also analyzed. Results There were 4 patients with liver metastasis in the HS group (41 patients) versus 20 patients with liver metastases in the non-HS group (127 patients). The difference in frequencies of liver metastases among patients with (9.8%) versus without (15.7%) hepatic steatosis (odds ratio = 1.72 [0.53-7.39]) was not statistically significant (P = .45). Body mass index was significantly higher (P = .01) among patients with hepatic steatosis (32.2 ± 7.3 vs 28.8 ± 7.1 kg/m2). Otherwise, there were no significant differences between patients with versus without HS with respect to regarding age, race, hormone receptor status, HER2 status, or tumor grade. Conclusion The frequency of hepatic metastatic disease in patients with stage IV breast cancer is similar for steatotic and non-steatotic livers.
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- Adeel Haq
- Department of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Ochsner Medical Center, Jefferson, LA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Rangarajan K, Lazzereschi L, Votano D, Hamady Z. Breast cancer liver metastases: systematic review and time to event meta-analysis with comparison between available treatments. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2023; 105:293-305. [PMID: 35175853 PMCID: PMC10066639 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The current gold standard treatment for breast cancer liver metastases (BCLM) is systemic chemotherapy and/or hormonal therapy. Nonetheless, greater consideration has been given to local therapeutic strategies in recent years. We sought to compare survival outcomes for available systemic and local treatments for BCLM, specifically surgical resection and radiofrequency ablation. METHODS A review of the PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase and Cochrane Library databases was conducted. Data from included studies were extracted and subjected to time-to-event data synthesis, algorithmically reconstructing individual patient-level data from published Kaplan-Meier survival curves. FINDINGS A total of 54 studies were included, comprising data for 5,430 patients (surgery, n=2,063; ablation, n=305; chemotherapy, n=3,062). Analysis of the reconstructed data demonstrated survival rates at 1, 3 and 5 years of 90%, 65.9% and 53%, respectively, for the surgical group, 83%, 49% and 35% for the ablation group and 53%, 24% and 14% for the chemotherapy group (p<0.0001). CONCLUSION Local therapeutic interventions such as liver resection and radiofrequency ablation are effective treatments for BCLM, particularly in patients with metastatic disease localised to the liver. Although the data from this review support surgical resection for BCLM, further prospective studies for managing oligometastatic breast cancer disease are required.
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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Rodríguez Pérez A, Felip Font E, Chicas-Sett R, Montero-Luis Á, de Paz Arias L, González-Del-Alba A, López-Campos F, López López C, Hernando Requejo O, Conde-Moreno AJ, Arranz Arija JÁ, de Castro Carpeño J. Unravelling oligometastatic disease from the perspective of radiation and medical oncology. Part I: non-small cell lung cancer and breast cancer. Clin Transl Oncol 2023; 25:882-896. [PMID: 36525231 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-022-03011-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Oligometastatic disease (OMD) defines a cancer status that is intermediate between localized and widely spread metastatic disease, and can be treated with curative intent. While diagnostic imaging tools have considerably improved in recent years, unidentified micrometastases can still evade current detection techniques, allowing the disease to progress. The various OMD scenarios are mainly defined by the number of metastases, the biological and molecular tumour profiles, and the timing of the development of metastases. Increasing knowledge has contributed to the earlier and improved detection of OMD, underlining the importance of early disease control. In view of increasing OMD detection rates in current real-world clinical practice and the lack of standardized evidence-based guidelines to treat this cancer status, a board of experts from the Spanish Societies of Radiation Oncology (SEOR) and Medical Oncology (SEOM) organized a series of sessions to update the current state-of-the-art on OMD from a multidisciplinary perspective, and to discuss how results from clinical studies might translate into promising treatment options. This expert review series summarizes what is known and what it is pending clarification in the context of OMD in the scenarios of non-small cell lung cancer and breast cancer (Part I), and prostate cancer and colorectal cancer (Part II), aiming to offer specialists a pragmatic framework to help improve patient management.
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- Aurora Rodríguez Pérez
- Radiation Oncology Department, Hospital Ruber Internacional, C. de La Masó, 38, 28034, Madrid, Spain.
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- Medical Oncology Department, Hospital Universitario del Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Ferrol, A Coruña, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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Robinson TP, Pebror T, Krosin ME, Koniaris LG. Ablative Therapy in Non-HCC Liver Malignancy. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15041200. [PMID: 36831543 PMCID: PMC9954041 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15041200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Surgical extirpation of liver tumors remains a proven approach in the management of metastatic tumors to the liver, particularly those of colorectal origin. Ablative, non-resective therapies are an increasingly attractive primary therapy for liver tumors as they are generally better tolerated and result in far less morbidity and mortality. Ablative therapies preserve greater normal liver parenchyma allowing better post-treatment liver function and are particularly appropriate for treating subsequent liver-specific tumor recurrence. This article reviews the current status of ablative therapies for non-hepatocellular liver tumors with a discussion of many of the clinically available approaches.
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- Tyler P. Robinson
- Department of Surgery, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-312-371-8360
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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Circulating Tumor DNA Methylation Biomarkers for Characterization and Determination of the Cancer Origin in Malignant Liver Tumors. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15030859. [PMID: 36765815 PMCID: PMC9913861 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15030859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Malignant liver tumors include primary malignant liver tumors and liver metastases. They are among the most common malignancies worldwide. The disease has a poor prognosis and poor overall survival, especially with liver metastases. Therefore, early detection and differentiation between malignant liver tumors are critical for patient treatment selection. The detection of cancer and the prediction of its origin is possible with a DNA methylation profile of the tumor DNA compared to that of normal cells, which reflects tissue differentiation and malignant transformation. New technologies enable the characterization of the tumor methylome in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), providing a variety of new ctDNA methylation biomarkers, which can provide additional information to clinical decision-making. Our review of the literature provides insight into methylation changes in ctDNA from patients with common malignant liver tumors and can serve as a starting point for further research.
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Imoto S, Wang K, Bi XW, Liu G, Im YH, Im SA, Sim SH, Ueno T, Futamura M, Toi M, Fujiwara Y, Ahn SG, Lee JE, Park YH, Takao S, Oba MS, Kitagawa Y, Nishiyama M. Survival advantage of locoregional and systemic therapy in oligometastatic breast cancer: an international retrospective cohort study (OLIGO-BC1). Breast Cancer 2023; 30:412-423. [PMID: 36689066 DOI: 10.1007/s12282-023-01436-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND An international retrospective cohort study was conducted to clarify the survival advantage of combination therapy with locoregional and systemic therapy (ST) in oligometastatic breast cancer (BC). METHODS Patients with oligometastatic BC diagnosed from 2007 to 2012 were enrolled in center hospitals in China, Korea and Japan. It was defined as a low-volume metastatic disease at up to five sites and not necessarily in the same organ. Cases with brain, pleural, peritoneal and pericardial metastases were excluded. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS) from the initial diagnosis of oligometastases. OS was summarized using the Kaplan-Meier method. A multivariable Cox regression model was used to estimate the hazard ratio (HR) for clinicopathological factors. RESULTS Among 1,295 cases registered from February 2018 to May 2019, 932 remained for analysis after the exclusion of unavailable cases and locoregional recurrence. One metastatic site was found in 400 cases, 2 in 243, 3 in 130, 4 in 86 and 5 in 73. At the median follow-up of 4.5 years, 5-year OS was 54.7% and 39.7% for 321 cases in the combination therapy group and 611 cases in the ST group, respectively. An adjusted HR was 0.66 (95% confidence interval: 0.55, 0.79). Some types of ST without chemotherapy alone, younger age, ECOG performance status 0, early-stage BC, non-triple negative subtype, fewer metastatic sites and longer duration of surgery to relapse were significantly favorable prognostic factors. CONCLUSION Combination therapy may be considered for longer survival under some conditions in oligometastatic BC.
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- Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital & Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Center for Breast Cancer Korea, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea
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- Breast Oncology Center, Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Clinical Research and Education Promotion Division, Department of Clinical Data Science, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Keio University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Zhang N, Xiang Y, Shao Q, Wu J, Liu Y, Long H, Tao D, Zeng X. Different risk and prognostic factors for liver metastasis of breast cancer patients with de novo and relapsed distant metastasis in a Chinese population. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1102853. [PMID: 37124528 PMCID: PMC10146248 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1102853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Purpose The present study aimed to identify clinicopathological characteristics of breast cancer liver metastasis (BCLM) as well as to characterize the risk and prognostic factors for the liver metastasis (LM) of breast cancer patients with de novo and relapsed distant metastasis in a Chinese population. Materials and methods Patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) who were hospitalized in the Breast Cancer Center at Chongqing University between January 2011 and December 2019 were included in the present study. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify risk factors for the presence of BCLM. Cox proportional hazard regression models were performed to determine the prognostic factors for the survival of BCLM patients. The correlation between LM and overall survival was assessed by the Kaplan-Meier method. Results In total, 1,228 eligible MBC patients, including 325 cases (26.5%) with de novo metastasis (cohort A) and 903 cases (73.5%) with relapsed metastasis (cohort B), were enrolled in the present study. In cohort A and cohort B, 81 (24.9%) and 226 (25.0%) patients had BCLM, respectively. Patients in these two cohorts had different clinicopathological features. Logistic regression analysis identified that the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) status in cohort A as well as the HER2 status and invasive ductal carcinoma histology in cohort B were risk factors for BCLM. The median OS of patients with LM was inferior to that of non-LM patients (17.1 vs. 37.7 months, P = 0.0004 and 47.6 vs. 84.0 months, P < 0.0001, respectively). Cox analysis identified that the primary T stage, Ki67 level, and breast surgery history were independent prognostic factors for cohorts A and B, respectively. Conclusions De novo and relapsed MBC patients have different risk and prognostic factors for LM. Patients with BCLM have an unfavorable prognosis.
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- Ningning Zhang
- Department of Breast Cancer Center, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Breast Cancer Center, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Breast Cancer Center, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Breast Cancer Center, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Medical Record, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Medical Record, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Dan Tao, ; Xiaohua Zeng,
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- Department of Breast Cancer Center, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
- Department of Breast Cancer Center, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Intelligent Oncology in Breast Cancer (iCQBC), Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Dan Tao, ; Xiaohua Zeng,
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Liu S, Jia Y, Chai J, Ge H, Huang R, Li A, Cheng H. A Predictive Model for the Early Death of Breast Cancer With Synchronous Liver Metastases: A Population-Based Study. Cancer Control 2023; 30:10732748231202851. [PMID: 37724916 PMCID: PMC10510350 DOI: 10.1177/10732748231202851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer liver metastasis (BCLM) is a severe condition often resulting in early death. The identification of prognostic factors and the construction of accurate predictive models can guide clinical decision-making. METHODS A large sample of data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database was analyzed, including 3711 patients diagnosed with de novo BCLM between 2010 and 2015. Predictive models were developed using histograms, and stepwise regression addressed variable collinearity. Internal validation was performed, and results were compared to similar studies. RESULTS In this study of 3711 BCLM patients, 2571 didn't have early death. Out of the 1164 who died early, 1086 had cancer-specific early death. Prognostic factors for early death, including age, race, tumor size, and lymph node involvement, were identified. A nomogram based on these factors was constructed, accurately predicting early all-cause and cancer-specific death. CONCLUSIONS Valuable insights into the prognosis of BCLM patients were provided, and important prognostic factors for early death were identified. The developed nomogram can assist clinicians in identifying high-risk patients for early death and inform treatment decisions.
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- Shaochun Liu
- Department of Oncology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Shenzhen Clinical Medical School of Southern Medical University
- Department of Oncology, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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Kniepeiss D, Talakić E, Portugaller RH, Fuchsjäger M, Schemmer P. Non-colorectal liver metastases: A review of interventional and surgical treatment modalities. Front Surg 2022; 9:945755. [PMID: 36406370 PMCID: PMC9666734 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.945755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2023] Open
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Liver metastases (LM) occur in up to 90% either simultaneously with the diagnosis of the primary tumor or at a later time-point. While resection of colorectal LM and resection or transplantation of neuroendocrine LM is part of a standard therapy with a 5-year patient survival of up to 80%, resection of non-colorectal and non-neuroendocrine LM is still discussed controversially. The reason for it is the significantly lower survival benefit of all different tumor entities depending on the biological aggressiveness of the tumor. Randomized controlled trials are lacking. However, reviews of case series with ≥100 liver resections are available. They show a 5-year patient survival of up to 42% compared to only <5% in patients without treatment. Risk factors for poor survival include the type of primary tumor, a short interval between resection of the primary tumor and liver resection, extrahepatic manifestation of the tumor, number and size of the LM, and extent of liver resection. Overall, it has recently been shown that a good patient selection, the technical advances in surgical therapy and the use of a risk score to predict the prognosis lead to a significantly better outcome so that it is no longer justified not to offer liver resection to patients with non-colorectal, non- endocrine LM. Since modern therapy of LM is multimodal, the optimal therapeutic approach is decided individually by a multidisciplinary team consisting of visceral surgeons, oncologists, interventional radiologists and radiologists as part of a tumor board.
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- Daniela Kniepeiss
- General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- University Transplant Center Graz, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- University Transplant Center Graz, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Department of Radiology, Division of General Radiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- University Transplant Center Graz, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Division of Neuroradiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- University Transplant Center Graz, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Department of Radiology, Division of General Radiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- University Transplant Center Graz, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Liu C, Mohan SC, Wei J, Seki E, Liu M, Basho R, Giuliano AE, Zhao Y, Cui X. Breast cancer liver metastasis: Pathogenesis and clinical implications. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1043771. [PMID: 36387238 PMCID: PMC9641291 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1043771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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Breast cancer is the most common malignant disease in female patients worldwide and can spread to almost every place in the human body, most frequently metastasizing to lymph nodes, bones, lungs, liver and brain. The liver is a common metastatic location for solid cancers as a whole, and it is also the third most common metastatic site for breast cancer. Breast cancer liver metastasis (BCLM) is a complex process. Although the hepatic microenvironment and liver sinusoidal structure are crucial factors for the initial arrest of breast cancer and progression within the liver, the biological basis of BCLM remains to be elucidated. Importantly, further understanding of the interaction between breast cancer cells and hepatic microenvironment in the liver metastasis of breast cancer will suggest ways for the development of effective therapy and prevention strategies for BCLM. In this review, we provide an overview of the recent advances in the understanding of the molecular mechanisms of the hepatic microenvironment in BCLM formation and discuss current systemic therapies for treating patients with BCLM as well as potential therapeutic development based on the liver microenvironment-associated signaling proteins governing BCLM.
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- Cuiwei Liu
- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Surgery, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medical Diagnostics, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Surgery, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- The Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Surgery, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Liu P, Wang Z, Ou X, Wu P, Zhang Y, Wu S, Xiao X, Li Y, Ye F, Tang H. The FUS/circEZH2/KLF5/ feedback loop contributes to CXCR4-induced liver metastasis of breast cancer by enhancing epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Mol Cancer 2022; 21:198. [PMID: 36224562 PMCID: PMC9555172 DOI: 10.1186/s12943-022-01653-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Metastasis of breast cancer have caused the majority of cancer-related death worldwide. The circRNAs are associated with tumorigenesis and metastasis in breast cancer according to recent research. However, the biological mechanism of circRNAs in liver metastatic breast cancer remains ambiguous yet. Methods Microarray analysis of three pairs of primary BC tissues and matched hepatic metastatic specimens identified circEZH2. We used RT-qPCR and FISH assays to confirm circEZH2 existence, characteristics, and expression. Both in vivo and in vitro, circEZH2 played an oncogenic role which promoted metastasis as well. A range of bioinformatic analysis, Western blot, RNA pull-down, RIP, ChIP, and animal experiments were used to define the feedback loop involving FUS, circEZH2, miR-217-5p, KLF5, FUS, CXCR4 as well as epithelial and mesenchymal transition. Results In our research, circEZH2 was proved to be upregulated in liver metastases in BC and predicted the worse prognosis in breast cancer patients. Overexpression of circEZH2 notably accentuated the vitality and invasion of BC cells, whereas knockdown of circEZH2 elicited the literally opposite effects. Besides, overexpressed circEZH2 promoted tumorigenesis and liver metastasis in vivo. Moreover, circEZH2 could adsorb miR-217-5p to upregulate KLF5 thus leading to activate FUS transcription which would facilitate the back-splicing program of circEZH2. Meanwhile, KLF5 could upregulated CXCR4 transcriptionally to accelerate epithelial and mesenchymal transition of breast cancer. Conclusions Consequently, a novel feedback loop FUS/circEZH2/KLF5/CXCR4 was established while circEZH2 could be novel biomarker and potential target for BC patients’ therapy. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12943-022-01653-2.
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- Peng Liu
- Department of Breast Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, China.
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- Department of Breast Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Breast Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
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Zhang Z, Bassale S, Jindal S, Fraser A, Guinto E, Anderson W, Mori M, Smith KR, Schedin P. Young-Onset Breast Cancer Outcomes by Time Since Recent Childbirth in Utah. JAMA Netw Open 2022; 5:e2236763. [PMID: 36239933 PMCID: PMC9568799 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.36763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Breast cancer diagnosed within 5 to 10 years after childbirth, called postpartum breast cancer (PPBC), is associated with increased risk for metastasis and death. Whether a postpartum diagnosis is an independent risk factor or a surrogate marker of cancer features associated with poor outcomes remains understudied. OBJECTIVE To determine whether diagnostic temporal proximity to childbirth is associated with features of breast cancer associated with poor outcomes, including tumor stage, estrogen receptor (ER) status, and risk for distant metastasis and breast cancer-specific mortality, using a population database from the state of Utah. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This population-based cohort study using the Utah Population Database (UPDB) included individuals with stage I to III breast cancer diagnosed at age 45 years or younger between 1996 and 2017, followed-up until February 2020. Participant data were analyzed from November 2019 to August 2022. EXPOSURE The primary exposures were no prior childbirth or time between most recent childbirth and breast cancer diagnosis. Patients were grouped by diagnoses within less than 5 years, 5 to less than 10 years, or 10 years or more since recent childbirth. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The 2 primary outcomes were distant metastasis-free survival and breast cancer-specific death. Cox proportional hazard models were used to investigate associations between exposures and outcomes adjusting for diagnosis year, patient age, tumor stage, and estrogen receptor (ER) status. RESULTS Of 2970 individuals with breast cancer diagnosed at age 45 years or younger (mean [SD] age, 39.3 [5.0] years; 12 Black individuals [0.4%], 2679 White individuals [90.2%]), breast cancer diagnosis within 5 years of recent childbirth was independently associated with approximately 1.5-fold elevated risk for metastasis (hazard ratio [HR], 1.5; 95% CI, 1.2-2.0) and breast cancer-specific death (HR, 1.5; 95% CI, 1.1-2.1) compared with nulliparous individuals. For cancers classically considered to have tumor features associated with good outcomes (ie, stage I or II and ER-positive), a postpartum diagnosis was a dominant feature associated with increased risk for metastasis and death (eg, for individuals with ER-positive disease diagnosed within <5 years of childbirth: age-adjusted metastasis HR, 1.5; 95% CI, 1.1-2.1; P = .01; age-adjusted death HR, 1.5; 95% CI, 1.0-2.1; P = .04) compared with nulliparous individuals. Furthermore, liver metastases were specifically increased in the group with diagnosis within 5 years postpartum and with positive ER expression (38 of 83 patients [45.8%]) compared with the nulliparous (28 of 77 patients [36.4%]), although the difference was not statistically significant. Overall, these data implicate parity-associated breast and liver biology in the observed poor outcomes of PPBC. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this cohort study of individuals with breast cancer diagnosed at age 45 years or younger, a postpartum breast cancer diagnosis was a risk factor associated with poor outcomes. Irrespective of ER status, clinical consideration of time between most recent childbirth and breast cancer diagnosis could increase accuracy of prognosis in patients with young-onset breast cancer.
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- Zhenzhen Zhang
- Division of Oncological Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
- Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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- Biostatistics Shared Resources, Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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- Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
- Department of Cell, Developmental & Cancer Biology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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- Pedigree and Population Resource, Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Pedigree and Population Resource, Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Cell, Developmental & Cancer Biology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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- Department of Biostatistics, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Pedigree and Population Resource, Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
- Department of Cell, Developmental & Cancer Biology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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Li S, Li Z, Huang X, Zhang P, Deng J, Liu X, Xue C, Zhang W, Zhou J. CT, MRI, and radiomics studies of liver metastasis histopathological growth patterns: an up-to-date review. ABDOMINAL RADIOLOGY (NEW YORK) 2022; 47:3494-3506. [PMID: 35895118 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-022-03616-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The histopathological growth patterns (HGPs) of liver metastases (LMs) are independently associated with the long-term prognosis of the primary tumor, with different HGPs predicting different patient outcomes and clinical treatment decisions. Non-invasive imaging biomarkers for stratification of HGPs are beneficial for treatment monitoring, evaluation of efficacy, and prognosis prediction of LMs. This review describes the state of research regarding computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and radiomics imaging biomarkers for LM-HGPs; discusses the advantages of CT, MRI, and radiomics for classification of LM-HGPs; and provides a reference for the stratification of LM-HGPs. Finally, the difficulties and deficiencies of CT, MRI, and radiomics in LM-HGP research are summarized along with the proposed directions for future research.
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- Shenglin Li
- Department of Radiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Cuiyingmen No.82, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730030, China.,Second Clinical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China.,Gansu International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Cuiyingmen No.82, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730030, China.,Second Clinical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China.,Gansu International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Cuiyingmen No.82, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730030, China.,Second Clinical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China.,Gansu International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Cuiyingmen No.82, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730030, China
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- Department of Radiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Cuiyingmen No.82, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730030, China.,Second Clinical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China.,Gansu International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Cuiyingmen No.82, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730030, China.,Second Clinical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China.,Gansu International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Cuiyingmen No.82, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730030, China.,Second Clinical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China.,Gansu International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Cuiyingmen No.82, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730030, China.,Second Clinical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China.,Gansu International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Cuiyingmen No.82, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730030, China. .,Second Clinical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China. .,Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China. .,Gansu International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence, Lanzhou, China.
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Xu Z, Yuan JJ, Jiang J, Ma L. Liver Metastasis Occurring within Four Months of Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Rep Oncol 2022; 15:827-832. [PMID: 36825109 PMCID: PMC9941772 DOI: 10.1159/000526029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Liver metastasis commonly occurs; however, the luminal-type liver metastasis rarely develops at the early stage of breast cancer, posing key challenges in screening patients, giving early targeted treatment, and providing an opportunity to prolong survival. A 44-year-old female was diagnosed with breast cancer (pT2N0M0, IIa) and luminal B type postoperatively. The latest guidelines indicated four cycles of albumin-paclitaxel and cyclophosphamide chemotherapy. After 4 months of treatment, the patient was found to have hypoechoic nodules in the liver due to other diseases and was thereby diagnosed with breast cancer with liver metastasis. The latest guidelines did not recommend routine imaging and hematological examination of asymptomatic early breast cancer during follow-up. We suggest that follow-up should be strengthened for high-risk patients to maximize their benefits from early diagnosis and treatment.
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- Zhi Xu
- aDepartment of General Surgery, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- aDepartment of General Surgery, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- bDepartment of General Surgery, Qingdao Jimo District Second People's Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- aDepartment of General Surgery, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China,*Lei Ma,
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Circular RNA KIF4A Promotes Liver Metastasis of Breast Cancer by Reprogramming Glucose Metabolism. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2022; 2022:8035083. [PMID: 36052282 PMCID: PMC9427241 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8035083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Circular RNAs (circRNAs) regulate complex functional processes and play crucial roles in cancer development and progression. It was reported that circKIF4 regulates the progression of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This study evaluates the role of circKIF4 in breast cancer distant metastasis and metabolic reprogramming. Methods RT-qPCR was performed to verify the expression of circKIF4A in breast cancer, liver metastatic tissues, and cell lines. The function of circKIF4A in metastasis was evaluated both in vitro and in vivo through a series of experiments, including cell migration and glucose intake experiments. Additionally, we conducted molecular experiments to clarify the regulatory role of circKIF4A. We then conducted a Luciferase reporter assay and an RNA immunoprecipitation assay to identify the molecular interactions between circKIF4A and miRNA. Results circKIF4A was overexpressed in breast cancer cell lines and tissues, inhibiting its expression and suppressing breast cancer growth and metastasis. Interestingly, we observed that circKIF4A reprogrammed the glucose metabolism of breast cancer, and silencing circKIF4A greatly affected glucose uptake and lactate production in breast cancer cells. miR-335 can be sponged by circKIF4A, which affected the expression of ALDOA/OCT4 protein and regulated HK2/PKM2 expression. Conclusions This study demonstrated that the circKIF4A-miR-335-OCT4/ALDOA-HK2/PKM2 axis is critical to breast cancer metabolic reprogramming, indicating that this axis could be a novel therapeutic target for the treatment of liver metastasis of breast cancer.
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Zuo Q, Park NH, Lee JK, Madak Erdogan Z. Liver Metastatic Breast Cancer: Epidemiology, Dietary Interventions, and Related Metabolism. Nutrients 2022; 14:2376. [PMID: 35745105 PMCID: PMC9228756 DOI: 10.3390/nu14122376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The median overall survival of patients with metastatic breast cancer is only 2-3 years, and for patients with untreated liver metastasis, it is as short as 4-8 months. Improving the survival of women with breast cancer requires more effective anti-cancer strategies, especially for metastatic disease. Nutrients can influence tumor microenvironments, and cancer metabolism can be manipulated via a dietary modification to enhance anti-cancer strategies. Yet, there are no standard evidence-based recommendations for diet therapies before or during cancer treatment, and few studies provide definitive data that certain diets can mediate tumor progression or therapeutic effectiveness in human cancer. This review focuses on metastatic breast cancer, in particular liver metastatic forms, and recent studies on the impact of diets on disease progression and treatment.
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- Qianying Zuo
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA; (Q.Z.); (N.H.P.)
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA; (Q.Z.); (N.H.P.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA;
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA; (Q.Z.); (N.H.P.)
- Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
- Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
- Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
- Carl R. Woese Institute of Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
- Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Carle-Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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Cardi M, Pocard M, Dico RL, Fiorentini G, Valle M, Gelmini R, Vaira M, Pasqual EM, Asero S, Baiocchi G, Di Giorgio A, Spagnoli A, Di Marzo F, Sollazzo B, D'Ermo G, Biacchi D, Iafrate F, Sammartino P. Selected Patients With Peritoneal Metastases From Breast Cancer May Benefit From Cytoreductive Surgery: The Results of a Multicenter Survey. Front Oncol 2022; 12:822550. [PMID: 35646687 PMCID: PMC9132044 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.822550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Even though breast cancer is the most frequent extra-abdominal tumor causing peritoneal metastases, clear clinical guidelines are lacking. Our aim is to establish whether cytoreductive surgery (CRS) could be considered in selected patients with peritoneal metastases from breast cancer (PMBC) to manage abdominal spread and allow patients to resume or complete other medical treatments. Methods We considered patients with PMBC treated in 10 referral centers from January 2002 to May 2019. Clinical data included primary cancer characteristics (age, histology, and TNM) and data on metastatic disease (interval between primary BC and PM, molecular subtype, other metastases, and peritoneal spread). Overall survival (OS) was estimated using the Kaplan–Meier method. Univariate and multivariable data for OS were analyzed using the Cox proportional hazards model. Results Of the 49 women with PMBC, 20 were treated with curative aim (CRS with or without HIPEC) and 29 were treated with non-curative procedures. The 10-year OS rate was 27%. Patients treated with curative intent had a better OS than patients treated with non-curative procedures (89.2% vs. 6% at 36 months, p < 0.001). Risk factors significantly influencing survival were age at primary BC, interval between BC and PM diagnosis, extra-peritoneal metastases, and molecular subtype. Conclusions The improved outcome in selected cases after a multidisciplinary approach including surgery should lead researchers to regard PMBC patients with greater attention despite their scarce epidemiological impact. Our collective efforts give new information, suggest room for improvement, and point to further research for a hitherto poorly studied aspect of metastatic BC.
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- Maurizio Cardi
- Department of Surgery Pietro Valdoni, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- University of Paris, Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR) 1275 CArcinose et pathologies du Péritoine (CAP) Paris Tech Carcinomatosis Peritoneum Paris Technology, Digestive and Hepato-Biliary Surgery Department, Pitié Salpetrière Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- University of Paris, Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR) 1275 CArcinose et pathologies du Péritoine (CAP) Paris Tech Lariboisière Carcinomatosis Peritoneum Paris Technology, Digestive and Oncological Surgery Department, Saint Louis Hospitals, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliera (AO) Ospedali Marche Nord, Pesaro, Italy
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- Peritoneal Tumors Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori Regina Elena, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, General and Oncologic Surgery Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria (AOU) Modena, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Istituto Tumori di Candiolo, Turin, Italy
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- Advanced Oncologic Surgery Unit, Dipartimento Area Medica (DAME) University of Udine, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale (ASUFC) Udine, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Surgical Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera di Rilievo e di Alta Specializzazione Garibaldi, Catania, Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Sciences Department, University of Brescia, Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Cremona, Italy
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- Surgery of Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum Unit, Istituti Ricerca e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Public Health and Infectious Diseases Department, Statistics Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, San Donato, Italy
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- General Surgery Department, Ospedale Valtiberina, Unità Sanitaria Locale (USL) Toscana Sud-Est, Sansepolcro, Italy
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- Department of Surgery Pietro Valdoni, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery Pietro Valdoni, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery Pietro Valdoni, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery Pietro Valdoni, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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He M, Hu Y, Wang D, Sun M, Li H, Yan P, Meng Y, Zhang R, Li L, Yu D, Wang X. Value of CT-Based Radiomics in Predicating the Efficacy of Anti-HER2 Therapy for Patients With Liver Metastases From Breast Cancer. Front Oncol 2022; 12:852809. [PMID: 35463302 PMCID: PMC9021495 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.852809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Objective This study aims to assess the performance of machine learning (ML)-based contrast-enhanced CT radiomics analysis for predicating the efficacy of anti-HER2 therapy for patients with liver metastases from breast cancer. Methods This retrospective study analyzed 83 patients with breast cancer liver metastases. Radiomics features were extracted from arterial phase, portal venous phase, and delayed phase images, respectively. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated to quantify the reproducibility of features. The training and validation sets consisted of 58 and 25 cases. Variance threshold, SelectKBest, and LASSO logistic regression model were employed for feature selection. The ML classifiers were K-nearest-neighbor algorithm (KNN), support vector machine (SVM), XGBoost, RF, LR, and DT, and the performance of classifiers was evaluated by ROC analysis. Results The SVM classifier had the highest score in portal venous phase. The results were as follows: The AUC value of the poor prognosis group in validation set was 0.865, the sensitivity was 0.77, and the specificity was 0.83. The AUC value of the good prognosis group in validation set was 0.865, the sensitivity was 0.83, and the specificity was 0.77. In arterial phase, the XGBoost classifier had the highest score. The AUC value of the poor prognosis group in validation set was 0.601, the sensitivity was 0.69, and the specificity was 0.38. The AUC value of the good prognosis group in validation set was 0.601, the sensitivity was 0.38, and the specificity was 0.69. The LR classifier had the highest score in delayed phase. The AUC value of poor prognosis group in validation set was 0.628, the sensitivity was 0.62, and the specificity was 0.67. The AUC value of the good prognosis group in validation set was 0.628, the sensitivity was 0.67, and the specificity was 0.62. Conclusion Radiomics analysis represents a promising tool in predicating the efficacy of anti-HER2 therapy for patients with liver metastases from breast cancer. The ROI in portal venous phase is most suitable for predicting the efficacy of anti-HER2 therapy, and the SVM algorithm model has the best efficiency.
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- Miao He
- Department of Oncology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Jinan Central Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Department of Oncology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Jinan Central Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Department of Oncology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Comprehensive Section of Medical Affairs, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Huiying Medical Technology Co. Ltd, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Chen PC, Lee YC, Su YC, Lee CH, Chen JH, Chen CY. Does hepatectomy improve outcomes of breast cancer with liver metastasis? A nationwide analysis of real-world data in Taiwan. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0266960. [PMID: 35446891 PMCID: PMC9022801 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Liver metastases from breast cancer are associated with poor prognosis, and treatment options are usually restricted to palliative systemic therapy. The impact of liver resection on metastasis remains controversial. The aim of this study is to investigate whether liver resection can offer better survival outcomes in cases of isolated liver metastases from breast cancer. Methods We conducted a nationwide cohort study using a claims dataset from Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD). We identified all patients with breast cancer (diagnostic code ICD-9: 174.x) from the Registry for Catastrophic Illness Patient Database (RCIPD) of the NHIRD who underwent mastectomy between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2008. Patients with other malignancies (history, initially, or during follow-up), those with a history of metastasis prior to or at initial admission for mastectomy, and those without liver metastases were excluded. Patients with other metastases between mastectomy and liver metastasis and those who died at first admission for liver resection were also excluded. All patients were followed up until December 31, 2013, or withdraw from the database because of death. Results Data were analyzed for 1,116 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria (resection group: 89; non-resection group: 1,027). There were no differences in age, Charlson Comorbidity Index, or major coexisting diseases except renal disease between two groups. Kaplan–Meier analysis demonstrated that the liver resection group had significantly better overall survival (OS) than the non-resection group. (1-year: 96.6% vs. 52.3%, 2-year: 86.8% vs. 35.4%, 3-year: 72.3% vs. 25.2%, 5-year: 51.6% vs. 16.9%, respectively, p<0.001). Cox analysis revealed that the liver resection group exhibited a significant improvement in patient survival (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.321, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.234–0.440, p<0.001). Conclusion These findings indicate that liver resection may offer better survival benefit in patients with breast cancer who develop new liver metastases post mastectomy.
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- Pin-Chun Chen
- Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Division of General Surgery, E-Da Da-Chang Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, E-Da Da-Chang Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Division of General Surgery, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Bariatric and Metabolism International Surgery Center, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Bariatric and Metabolism International Surgery Center, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Prognostic Factors in Patients with Breast Cancer Liver Metastases Undergoing Liver Resection: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14071691. [PMID: 35406462 PMCID: PMC8997076 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14071691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Robust predictive and prognostic tools are needed in the management of breast cancer liver metastases (BCLMs). Until now, surgery has not been the gold standard of treatment of patients with BCLMs. The present manuscript highlights several predictive factors related to the primary tumor and the BCLM that may help to identify candidates for surgery with favorable outcomes in a large cohort of patients. Abstract Background: The role of surgical resection of liver metastases in patients with breast cancer liver metastasis (BCLM) remains controversial. A systematic review and meta-analysis of prognostic factors related to survival after BCLM resection was performed. Methods: An electronic search of relevant publications was performed. Pooled outcome measures were expressed as hazard ratios (HRs), including 95% confidence interval values (95% CIs), and calculated through a random-effects model. Heterogeneity was tested through the I2 index. Results: Thirty-five publications reported analyses on prognostic factors and survival. A total of 2782 patients who underwent liver resection for BCLM were included. Positive axillary lymph nodes at breast cancer diagnosis were an unfavorable survival factor (HR 1.74, 95% CI 1.25 to 2.41, I2 = 0%). Cumulative predictive factor HRs (multiple liver metastases, size of the metastases, short interval between primary tumor and onset of liver disease) related to the BCLM pattern were 1.32 (95% CI 1.17 to 1.48, I2 = 71%) and 1.51 (95% CI 1.15 to 1.98, I2 = 76%) for surgical and pathological features (resection margin and presence of extrahepatic disease), respectively. Conclusion: Resection of BCLM may provide a survival benefit for selected patients. For better long-term results, surgical selection should consider both primary tumor and BCLM features such as negative axillary lymph nodes at breast resection, a single hepatic lesion, a time longer than 24 months between breast and hepatic diagnosis, and a realizable R0 liver resection. However, the high heterogeneity among studies suggests the need for an RCT to validate the present findings.
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Wang Z, Yang L, Wu P, Li X, Tang Y, Ou X, Zhang Y, Xiao X, Wang J, Tang H. The circROBO1/KLF5/FUS feedback loop regulates the liver metastasis of breast cancer by inhibiting the selective autophagy of afadin. Mol Cancer 2022; 21:29. [PMID: 35073911 PMCID: PMC8785480 DOI: 10.1186/s12943-022-01498-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Metastasis causes the majority of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Increasing studies have revealed that circRNAs are associated with the carcinogenesis and metastasis of many cancers. Nevertheless, the biological mechanisms of circRNAs in breast cancer (BC) liver metastasis remain extremely ambiguous. METHODS In this study, we identified circROBO1 from three pairs of primary BC and metastatic liver sites by RNA sequencing. FISH assays and RT-qPCR were conducted to validate the existence and expression of circROBO1. The oncogenic role of circROBO1 was demonstrated both in vitro and in vivo. Western blot, ChIP, RIP, RNA pull-down, and dual-luciferase reporter assays were used to confirm the interaction of the feedback loop among circROBO1, miR-217-5p, KLF5, and FUS. Meanwhile, the regulation of selective autophagy was investigated by immunofluorescence, CoIP, and western blot. RESULTS In this study, upregulated expression of circROBO1 was found in BC-derived liver metastases and was correlated with poor prognosis. Knockdown of circROBO1 strikingly inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of BC cells, whereas overexpression of circROBO1 showed the opposite effects. Moreover, overexpression of circROBO1 promoted tumor growth and liver metastasis in vivo. Further research revealed that circROBO1 could upregulate KLF5 by sponging miR-217-5p, allowing KLF5 to activate the transcription of FUS, which would promote the back splicing of circROBO1. Therefore, a positive feedback loop comprising circROBO1/KLF5/FUS was formed. More importantly, we found that circROBO1 inhibited selective autophagy of afadin by upregulating KLF5. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrated that circROBO1 facilitates the carcinogenesis and liver metastasis of BC through the circROBO1/KLF5/FUS feedback loop, which inhibits the selective autophagy of afadin by suppressing the transcription of BECN1. Therefore, circROBO1 could be used not only as a potential prognostic marker but also as a therapeutic target in BC.
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- Zehao Wang
- Department of Breast Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Cancer Center, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, China.
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Reynolds IS, Cromwell PM, Walshe JM, Crown J, Maguire D, Geoghegan J, Swan N, Hoti E. Hepatic resection for breast cancer related liver metastases: A single institution experience. Scand J Surg 2022; 111:14574969221088685. [PMID: 35322733 DOI: 10.1177/14574969221088685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE Liver resection for breast cancer liver metastases is becoming a more widely accepted therapeutic option for selected groups of patients. The aim of this study was to describe the outcomes of patients undergoing liver resection for breast cancer-related liver metastases and identify any variables associated with recurrence or survival. METHODS A retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database was undertaken for the 12 year period between 2009 and 2021. Clinicopathological, treatment, intraoperative, recurrence, survival and follow-up data were collected on all patients. Kaplan-Meier methods, the log-rank test and Cox proportional hazards regression analysis were used to identify variables that were associated with recurrence and survival. RESULTS A total of 20 patients underwent 21 liver resections over the 12-year period. There were no deaths within 30 days of surgery and an operative morbidity occurred in 23.8% of cases. The median local recurrence free survival and disease free survival times were both 50 months, while the 5 year overall survival rate was 65%. The presence of extrahepatic metastases were associated with a decreased time to local recurrence (p < 0.01) and worse overall survival (p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS This study has demonstrated that liver resection for breast cancer-related liver metastases is feasible, safe and associated with prolonged disease free and overall survival in selected patients. It is likely that this option will be offered to more patients going forward, however, the difficulty lies in selecting out those who will benefit from liver resection particularly given the increasing number of systemic treatments and local ablative methods available that offer good long-term results.
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- Ian S Reynolds
- Department of Surgery St. Michael's Hospital Dun Laoghaire Co Dublin Ireland.,Department of Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Histopathology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.,Department of Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Narayanan S, Biju P, Sundaramoorthy S, Rajaraman V, Jinkala S. A Unique Finding of Hepatogastric Fistula in Cervical Cancer Liver Metastasis. Cureus 2021; 13:e20761. [PMID: 35111447 PMCID: PMC8791803 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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In India, cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality among females. Around one-third are expected to develop recurrence or metastasis during follow-up. Liver metastasis is rarely requiring palliative treatment. Patient compliance to strict follow-up is vital to detect early metastasis to be able to improve survival. A 58-year-old lady (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics [FIGO] stage IIIB) was treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy. During follow-up, she had complained of abdominal pain for which cross-sectional imaging revealed a left lobe liver lesion fistulizing into the stomach. Liver metastasis fistulizing into the stomach is a rarity, and a biopsy is required to confirm metastasis or maybe a second primary. Although palliation in the form of chemotherapy is the standard, minor or major hepatectomy can be considered in patients with good performance status at high-volume centers. A tailored multidisciplinary team approach is required for better survival.
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Resection of oesophageal and oesophagogastric junction cancer liver metastases - a summary of current evidence. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 407:947-955. [PMID: 34860291 PMCID: PMC9151540 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02387-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Purpose Metastatic oesophageal cancer is commonly considered as a palliative situation with a poor prognosis. However, there is increasing evidence that well-selected patients with a limited number of liver metastases (ECLM) may benefit from a multimodal approach including surgery. Methods A systematic review of the current literature for randomized trials, retrospective studies, and case series with patients undergoing hepatectomies for oesophageal and oesophagogastric junction cancer liver metastases was conducted up to the 31st of August 2021 using the MEDLINE (PubMed) and Cochrane Library databases. Results A total of 661 articles were identified. After removal of duplicates, 483 articles were screened, of which 11 met the inclusion criteria. The available literature suggests that ECLM resection in patients with liver oligometastatic disease may lead to improved survival and even long-term survival in some cases. The response to concomitant chemotherapy and liver resection seems to be of significance. Furthermore, a long disease-free interval in metachronous disease, low number of liver metastases, young age, and good overall performance status have been described as potential predictive markers of outcome for the resection of liver metastases. Conclusion Surgery may be offered to carefully selected patients to potentially improve survival rates compared to palliative treatment approaches. Studies with standardized patient selection criteria and treatment protocols are required to further define the role for surgery in ECLM. In this context, particular consideration should be given to neoadjuvant treatment concepts including immunotherapies in stage IVB oesophageal and oesophagogastric junction cancer.
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Tilmans G, Navez J, Komuta M, Saussez T, Lerut J. Solitary prostate cancer liver metastasis: an exceptional indication for liver resection. Acta Chir Belg 2021; 121:427-431. [PMID: 32000583 DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2020.1722929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Prostatic cancer metastases (PCM) are usually systemic. Isolated PCM liver metastases (PCLM) are very rare. The treatment of PCM consists of hormono- and chemotherapy eventually combined with stereotactic radiation. PATIENT AND DISCUSSION A case of a 67-year old man presenting with a solitary, metachronous PCLM undergoing a left extended hepatectomy due to resistance to hormono- and chemotherapy is reported. He died of recurrent systemic disease 31 months later. CONCLUSIONS The very rare indication and possible role of liver resection in the treatment of PCLM is discussed.
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- Gilles Tilmans
- Starzl Unit of Abdominal Transplantation, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Starzl Unit of Abdominal Transplantation, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Pathology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Starzl Unit of Abdominal Transplantation, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
- IREC - Centre for Experimental and Clincal Research, Université catholique Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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Shi Y, Wei W, Li L, Wei Q, Jiang F, Xia G, Yu H. The global status of research in breast cancer liver metastasis: a bibliometric and visualized analysis. Bioengineered 2021; 12:12246-12262. [PMID: 34783637 PMCID: PMC8810156 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.2006552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the distribution laws and research frontiers of international literature, so as to present a holistic bibliometric evaluation of the studies on breast cancer liver metastasis(BCLM). Data were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection database, including publications, year, country, journal, author and keywords. The software VOSviewer and CiteSpace were used for bibliometric coupling, co-authorship, co-citation and co-occurrence analysis. In total, 1,031 publications were analyzed from 2004 to 2020 on BCLM. The year with the highest number of publications was 2006, with 103 papers. The United States, followed by China and Germany were the leading countries on BCLM, accounting for 59% of the whole. The journals that published about BCLM were mainly located in Q1/Q2. Keywords co-occurrence analysis divides BCLM into five clusters:"basic research", "auxiliary diagnosis and therapy", "liver resection", "clinical trial" and "prognosis". Main treatment therapies were the latest focus. Burst detection indicated that the trends in BCLM concentrated on subtype and SEER. There is apparently brighter perspective for BCLM research in the coming years, especially in liver resection, subtype and bioinformatics. The consequence of our study as the exclusive scientific evaluation offered an integral overview of BCLM, particularly for research focus and future directions, which can further accurately guide scholars on diagnosis, treatment, and personalized prevention.
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- Yanlong Shi
- Department of General Surgery, Fuyang Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Fuyang Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Fuyang Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang, P.R. China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, HeFei, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Fuyang Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Fuyang Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Fuyang Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang, P.R. China
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Nogueiro J, Devezas V, Sousa F, Fernandes C, Osório F, Costa S, Magalhães A, Mora H, Gonçalves D, Santos-Sousa H, Pinho AC, Graça L, Fougo JL, Barbosa E. Clinical Outcome of Patients Submitted to Liver Resection in the Context of Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Study of a Tertiary Hospital Center. MEDICINES 2021; 8:medicines8110061. [PMID: 34822358 PMCID: PMC8622373 DOI: 10.3390/medicines8110061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction: Breast cancer is the most incident cancer in the world, accounting for 25% of new cancers per year in females. It is the most frequent malignancy in women, being the fifth cause of death from cancer worldwide. Approximately 5 to 10% of patients already present with metastases at diagnosis, and the liver is the site of metastases in half of these cases. Liver metastasis (LM) resection, performed after neoadjuvant systemic treatment, has been reported to increase median overall survival in this population. Aim: The aim of this analysis is to assess the outcomes of patients undergoing breast cancer liver metastasis surgical resection, including impact on survival, compared to patients where metastasectomy was not performed. Methods: retrospective review of 55 female patients with breast cancer liver metastases, diagnosed and treated in a single tertiary university hospital from January 2011 to December 2016 was performed. Results: In 32/55 patients (58.2%), multi-organ metastases were identified (the most common sites being bone, lungs, and lymph nodes). Of the remaining 23 patients, the liver was the unique metastatic site; thirteen patients had diffuse bilobar hepatic metastases. The remaining ten patients were proposed for surgical treatment; three of them had peritoneal carcinomatosis identified during surgery, and no hepatic metastasectomy was performed. As a result, only seven (12.7%) patients underwent liver metastasectomy. Overall survival was higher in patients who had LM surgery (65 months [Interquartile Range (IQR) 54–120]), in comparison to those diagnosed with diffuse bilobar hepatic metastases (17.5 months [IQR 11–41]), and with those showing concurrent liver and bone metastases (16.5 months [IQR 6–36]) (p = 0.012). In univariable analysis, the latter two groups showed worse overall survival outcomes (Hazard Ratio (HR) = 3.447, 95%CI: 1.218–9.756, p = 0.02 and HR = 3.855, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.475–10.077, p = 0.006, respectively) when compared to patients with LM. Conclusion: In our series, patients submitted to metastasectomy had a median overall survival after diagnosis of LM three times greater than the non-operated patients with isolated LM, or concurrent LM and bone metastases (65 vs. 17.5 and 16.5 months, respectively). As is vastly known for colorectal cancer liver metastasis, resection of breast cancer liver metastasis may reduce tumor burden, and therefore may improve patient outcome.
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Shi HB, Qiang WG, Zhu WL, Yuan Y, Wang JJ, Zhao JM, Hu WW. Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump Combined With Systemic Chemotherapy for Patients With Liver Metastases From Breast Carcinoma. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2021; 20:15330338211051552. [PMID: 34657511 PMCID: PMC8524696 DOI: 10.1177/15330338211051552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: When liver metastasis in patients with breast cancer is
diagnosed, treatment is generally palliative and usually consists of systemic
therapies only. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of hepatic
arterial infusion (HAI) combined with systemic chemotherapy in patients with
breast carcinoma liver metastases (BCLM). Methods: From January
2012 to December 2019, HAI catheter systems were implanted under the guide of
digital subtract angiography (DSA) in 19 patients with BCLM. All patients
received systemic chemotherapy and HAI gemcitabine plus floxuridine (FUDR).
Methods: The overall response rate (ORR) of intrahepatic
lesions was 73.7%, including 2 patients (10.5%) with complete remission (CR) and
12 patients (63.2%) with partial remission (PR). Additionally, we found that
young patients (age < 55 years) had a higher ORR than the older (100%
vs 44.4%, P = .011). The median overall
survival (mOS) was 13.1 months. Kaplan-Meier survival curves demonstrated that
the mOS was not significantly different between patients with < 9
intrahepatic lesions and those with ≥ 9 lesions (13.7 months vs 10.9 months,
P = .225). The mOS was 14.3 and 10.6 months for patients
without extrahepatic metastases and with extrahepatic metastases, respectively
(P = .016). None of the patients had grade 4 toxicity. The
grade 3 toxicities included leucopenia, neutropenia and diarrhea.
Conclusions: HAI gemcitabine plus FUDR combined with systemic
chemotherapy is effective in achieving a high local response and prolonging mOS
for patients with BCLM and is associated with a relatively low rate of
toxicity.
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- Hong-Bing Shi
- 117850The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- 117850The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- 117850The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- 117850The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- 117850The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- 117850The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- 117850The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Manchec B, Kokabi N, Narayanan G, Niekamp A, Peña C, Powell A, Schiro B, Gandhi R. Radioembolization of Secondary Hepatic Malignancies. Semin Intervent Radiol 2021; 38:445-452. [PMID: 34629712 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1732318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Cancer has become the leading cause of mortality in America, and the majority of patients eventually develop hepatic metastasis. As liver metastases are frequently unresectable, the value of liver-directed therapies, such as transarterial radioembolization (TARE), has become increasingly recognized as an integral component of patient management. Outcomes after radioembolization of hepatic malignancies vary not only by location of primary malignancy but also by tumor histopathology. This article reviews the outcomes of TARE for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer, metastatic breast cancer, and metastatic neuroendocrine tumors, as well as special considerations when treating metastatic disease with TARE.
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- Barbara Manchec
- Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida.,Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida.,Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida
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- Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida.,Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida
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- Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida.,Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida
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- Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida.,Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida
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- Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida.,Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida
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- Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida.,Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida
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Fujitani K, Kurokawa Y, Takeno A, Kawabata R, Omori T, Imamura H, Hirao M, Endo S, Kawada J, Moon JH, Kobayashi N, Takahashi T, Yamasaki M, Takiguchi S, Mori M, Eguchi H, Doki Y. Prospective Multicenter Interventional Study of Surgical Resection for Liver Metastasis from Gastric Cancer: R0 Resection Rate, and Operative Morbidity and Mortality. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 29:924-932. [PMID: 34480277 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10750-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The optimal treatment for liver metastasis from gastric cancer (LMGC) remains uncertain. The relevance of surgical resection is controversial. We conducted a prospective multicenter interventional study of surgical resection for LMGC. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with synchronous or metachronous LMGC who were surgically fit were registered. The primary endpoint was 3-year overall survival (OS) of patients who underwent R0 resection. Secondary endpoints were R0 resection rate, operative morbidity and mortality, 3-year recurrence-free survival (RFS) of R0 patients, and OS in all registered patients. RESULTS Seventy patients were registered from 24 institutions between December 2011 and November 2019 and received preoperative chemotherapy. Three patients were ineligible, and 19 patients discontinued treatment, with disease progression in 12, adverse events in 4, and consent withdrawal in 3 before surgery. Of the 48 patients eventually undergoing surgery, R0 resection of the primary and/or metastatic GC was accomplished in 43 patients, while 1 patient discontinued treatment for positive peritoneal lavage cytology and 4 patients were considered ineligible based on postoperative pathological findings other than GC. The R0 resection rate of all eligible patients was 68.3% [95% confidence interval (CI) 55.3-79.4%, 43/63 patients], while that of all resected patients was 89.6% (95% CI 77.3-96.5%, 43/48 patients). Postoperative complications were identified in 12 out of 43 patients (27.9%), and Clavien-Dindo grade III or higher complications occurred in seven patients (16.3%). No hospital mortality was observed. CONCLUSIONS R0 resection for LMGC could be performed in approximately two-thirds of all eligible patients, with acceptable surgical morbidity and mortality.
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- Kazumasa Fujitani
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka General Medical Center, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Rosai Hospital, Amagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka Police Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toyonaka Municipal Hospital, Toyonaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Higashi-Osaka Medical Center, Higashi-Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kaizuka Municipal Hospital, Kaizuka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka 2nd Police Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Science, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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Ellis OV, Hornock SL, Bohan PMK, Dilday JC, Chang SC, Bader JO, Vreeland TJ, Nelson DW. Impact of Hepatic Metastasectomy in the Multimodal Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer. J Surg Res 2021; 268:650-659. [PMID: 34474214 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2021.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical management of hepatic metastases in patients with stage IV breast cancer remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of hepatic metastasectomy on long-term outcomes. METHODS The 2004-2015 National Cancer Database was queried for all patients diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer with metastases isolated to the liver. Patient demographics, disease-, treatment- and outcome-related data were analyzed. RESULTS Of 2,895 patients, only 90 (3.1%) underwent hepatic resection. Compared to patients who did not undergo metastasectomy, patients treated with metastasectomy tended to be younger (52 ± 12.7 versus 59.2 ± 14.6; P < 0.001) and have private insurance (74.4% versus 45.3%; P < 0.001). Independent predictors of metastasectomy included younger age (OR 0.98; CI 0.96-0.99; P = 0.01), lobular carcinoma (OR 2.26; CI 1.06-4.82; P = 0.03), and prior surgery of the primary site (partial mastectomy (OR 6.96; CI 3.47-13.95; P < 0.001) or total mastectomy (OR 5.74; CI 3.06-10.76; P < 0.001)). Compared to no metastasectomy, hepatic metastasectomy was independently associated with a 37% reduction in the risk of death (HR 0.63; CI 0.44-0.91; P = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Stage IV breast cancer with metastases to the liver is rare and few patients undergo hepatic resection. However, in this select patient population, hepatic metastasectomy was associated with a significant survival advantage when included in the multimodal treatment of synchronous stage IV breast cancer.
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- Oriana V Ellis
- General Surgery Department, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas
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- General Surgery Department, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas
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- General Surgery Department, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas
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- Center for Cardiovascular Analytics, Research and Data Science (CARDS), Portland, Oregon
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- General Surgery Department, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas
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- General Surgery Department, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
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- General Surgery Department, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas.
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ProchÁzkovÁ K, PivovarČÍkovÁ K, RouŠarovÁ M, VodiČka J, HoŠek P, TŘeŠkovÁ I, Hes O, KuČera R, TopolČan O, TŘeŠka V. Prognostic Factors After Surgical Treatment of Liver Metastases from Breast Cancer - 19 Years of Experience. In Vivo 2021; 35:417-422. [PMID: 33402491 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM The aim of this study was to determine the importance of surgical treatment, utility of hormone receptor status and selected biomarkers in the prognosis of patients with liver metastases from breast cancer (BCLM). PATIENTS AND METHODS Thirty female underwent surgery for BCLM between 1/2000 and 1/2019. RESULTS The type of surgery (resection/radiofrequency ablation) had no impact on overall survival (OS) - (p=0.894). Having more than one BCLM (p=0.003), expression of human epidermal receptor 2 in metastases (p=0.034), as well as an elevated presurgical level of carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (p=0.017) and postsurgical thymidine kinase (p=0.034) were negative prognostics factor for recurrence-free survival. The factors affecting OS included the number of liver procedures (p=0.021), the degree of proliferative activity (p=0.008) and elevated postsurgical carcinoembryonic antigen level (p=0.038). CONCLUSION The type of surgery had no impact on OS. Markers and hormonal status of liver metastases are important factors affecting prognosis.
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- KristÝna ProchÁzkovÁ
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University and University Hospital, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University and University Hospital, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University and University Hospital, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Biomedical Center, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University and University Hospital, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University and University Hospital, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Immunochemistry Diagnostics Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University and University Hospital, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University and University Hospital, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University and University Hospital, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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Barberi V, Pietragalla A, Franceschini G, Marazzi F, Paris I, Cognetti F, Masetti R, Scambia G, Fabi A. Oligometastatic Breast Cancer: How to Manage It? J Pers Med 2021; 11:532. [PMID: 34207648 PMCID: PMC8227505 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11060532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequent cancer among women and represents the second leading cause of cancer-specific death. A subset of patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) presents limited disease, termed 'oligometastatic' breast cancer (OMBC). The oligometastatic disease can be managed with different treatment strategies to achieve long-term remission and eventually cure. Several approaches are possible to cure the oligometastatic disease: locoregional treatments of the primary tumor and of all the metastatic sites, such as surgery and radiotherapy; systemic treatment, including target-therapy or immunotherapy, according to the biological status of the primary tumor and/or of the metastases; or the combination of these approaches. Encouraging results involve local ablative options, but these trials are limited by being retrospective and affected by selection bias. Systemic therapy, e.g., the use of CDK4/6 inhibitors for hormone receptor-positive (HR+)/HER-2 negative BC, leads to an increase of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in all the subgroups, with favorable toxicity. Regardless of the lack of substantial data, this subset of patients could be treated with curative intent; the appropriate candidates could be mostly young women, for whom a multidisciplinary aggressive approach appears suitable. We provide a global perspective on the current treatment paradigms of OMBC.
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- Vittoria Barberi
- Medical Oncology 1, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, 00144 Rome, Italy; (V.B.); (F.C.)
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- Scientific Directorate, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.P.); (G.S.)
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Multidisciplinary Breast Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.F.); (R.M.)
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- UOC Radiotherapy, Department of Imaging Diagnostic, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Medical Oncology 1, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, 00144 Rome, Italy; (V.B.); (F.C.)
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Multidisciplinary Breast Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.F.); (R.M.)
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- Scientific Directorate, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.P.); (G.S.)
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- Unit of Precision Medicine in Breast Cancer, Scientific Directorate, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Seifert R, Küper A, Tewes M, Heuschmid M, Welt A, Fendler WP, Herrmann K, Decker T. [18F]-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/CT to Assess the Early Metabolic Response in Patients with Hormone Receptor-Positive HER2-Negative Metastasized Breast Cancer Treated with Cyclin-Dependent 4/6 Kinase Inhibitors. Oncol Res Treat 2021; 44:400-407. [PMID: 34102639 DOI: 10.1159/000516422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Addition of cyclin-dependent 4/6 kinase (CDK4/6) inhibitors to endocrine therapy is standard of care in the treatment of women with advanced hormone receptor-positive HER2-negative breast cancer. However, the predictive factors for the treatment response to CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy are poorly elucidated. Early changes in the by [18F]-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) uptake of tumors receiving different kinds of therapy have proven to reliably predict treatment outcomes in a variety of malignancies. Therefore, the feasibility of early metabolic response assessment to predict the long-term treatment response to CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy was evaluated in the present study. METHODS Eight patients underwent FDG-PET/CT before and after the initiation of CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy (ribociclib, palbociclib or abemcaciclib). CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy was combined with either aromatase inhibition or fulvestrant. The median interval between the treatment start (including baseline PET) and the follow-up PET examination was 14 days. Conventional radiographic staging was performed 3 months after the start of CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy. The percentual changes in molecular tumor volume, SUVpeak, the summed SUVpeak of up to 5 metastases (PERCIST-5), and total lesion glycolysis (TLG) were calculated for each patient. RESULTS Three patients showed progressive disease after 3 months of CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy, whereas 5 patients showed disease control (3 stable disease and 2 partial remission). Disease control was maintained in these patients (follow-up range 7-22 months). Patients with disease control had a significantly greater decline in TLG (-55.3 vs. 16.7%; p < 0.05). The same was true for the PERCIST-5 (-21.9 vs. 11.3%, p < 0.05). All patients with progressive TLG showed treatment failure and/or a poor outcome. CONCLUSION Elevated TLG on early FDG-PET seems to be associated with long-term treatment failure and a poor outcome in patients undergoing CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy for metastatic breast cancer. Early findings indicate a potential prognostic value of early FDG-PET in this setting and warrant a prospective evaluation.
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- Robert Seifert
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany.,West German Cancer Center (WTZ), Essen, Germany.,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Essen, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- West German Cancer Center (WTZ), Essen, Germany.,Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, St. Elisabethen-Klinikum, Ravensburg, Germany
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- West German Cancer Center (WTZ), Essen, Germany.,Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany.,West German Cancer Center (WTZ), Essen, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany.,West German Cancer Center (WTZ), Essen, Germany.,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Essen, Germany
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Bauschke A, Altendorf-Hofmann A, Homman M, Manger T, Pertschy J, Helfritzsch H, Göbel H, Settmacher U. Surgical treatment of liver metastases from non-colorectal non-neuroendocrine carcinomas. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2021; 148:503-515. [PMID: 33880657 PMCID: PMC8800927 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-021-03631-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Introduction In the literature, results after surgical treatment of non-colorectal non-neuroendocrine liver metastases (NCNNLM) are reported that are often inferior to those from colorectal liver metastases. The selection of patients with favorable tumor biology is currently still a matter of discussion. Materials/methods The retrospective data analysis was based on data that were collected for the multicenter study “Role of surgical treatment for non-colorectal liver metastases” in county Thuringia. Results For the study, 637 patients were included from 1995 to 2018. 5 and 10-year survival of R0 resected patients were 33% and 19%, respectively. In the multi-variate analysis of the entire group, sex, timing, disease-free interval, number of metastases, R-classification as well as lymph node status of the primary lesion showed an independent statistical influence on the 5-year survival. In the group of R0 resected patients, disease-free interval, number of metastases and lymph node status of the primary lesion influenced the 5-year survival in the multi-variate analysis. In kidney malignancies, R-classification, timing and number of liver metastases were statistically significant in the multi-variate analysis of the 5-year survival, in mamma carcinomas only the R-classification. Conclusion The Adam score identifies some risk factors which influence prognosis in most but not in all tumor entities. For kidney cancer and breast cancer it can be simplified.
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- Astrid Bauschke
- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Erlanger Allee 101, 07740, Jena, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Erlanger Allee 101, 07740, Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral Surgery, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Robert-Koch-Allee 9, 99438, Bad Berka, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral Surgery, SRH Wald-Klinikum Gera GmbH, Str. des Friedens 122, 07548, Gera, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Katholisches Krankenhaus Erfurt, Haarbergstraße 72, 99097, Erfurt, Germany
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- Thüringen-Kliniken "Georgius Agricola, Rainweg 68, 07318, Saalfeld, Germany
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- Clinical Cancer Registry Thuringia with Tumor Center e.V. Erfurt HELIOS Klinikum Erfurt GmbH, Haus 22, Nordhäuser Str. 74, 99089, Erfurt, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Erlanger Allee 101, 07740, Jena, Germany
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Liver metastases are commonly detected in a range of malignancies including colorectal cancer (CRC), pancreatic cancer, melanoma, lung cancer and breast cancer, although CRC is the most common primary cancer that metastasizes to the liver. Interactions between tumour cells and the tumour microenvironment play an important part in the engraftment, survival and progression of the metastases. Various cells including liver sinusoidal endothelial cells, Kupffer cells, hepatic stellate cells, parenchymal hepatocytes, dendritic cells, resident natural killer cells as well as other immune cells such as monocytes, macrophages and neutrophils are implicated in promoting and sustaining metastases in the liver. Four key phases (microvascular, pre-angiogenic, angiogenic and growth phases) have been identified in the process of liver metastasis. Imaging modalities such as ultrasonography, CT, MRI and PET scans are typically used for the diagnosis of liver metastases. Surgical resection remains the main potentially curative treatment among patients with resectable liver metastases. The role of liver transplantation in the management of liver metastasis remains controversial. Systemic therapies, newer biologic agents (for example, bevacizumab and cetuximab) and immunotherapeutic agents have revolutionized the treatment options for liver metastases. Moving forward, incorporation of genetic tests can provide more accurate information to guide clinical decision-making and predict prognosis among patients with liver metastases.
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Schullian P, Johnston E, Laimer G, Putzer D, Eberle G, Scharll Y, Ianetti-Hackl C, Bale R. Stereotactic Radiofrequency Ablation of Breast Cancer Liver Metastases: Short- and Long-Term Results with Predicting Factors for Survival. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2021; 44:1184-1193. [PMID: 33825059 PMCID: PMC8249280 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-021-02820-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Purpose To evaluate safety, local oncological control, long-term outcome and potential prognostic factors of stereotactic RFA (SRFA) for the treatment of BCLMs. Methods Between July 2003 and December 2019, 42 consecutive female patients with median age 54.0 years were treated with SRFA at our institution for 110 BCLMs in 48 ablation sessions. Median tumor size was 3.0 cm (0.8–9.0). Eighteen (42.9%) patients had extrahepatic metastasis at initial SRFA. Results Technical success rate was 100%, i.e., all coaxial needles were inserted with appropriate accuracy within 10 mm off plan and 107/110 (92.3%) BCLMs were successfully ablated at initial SRFA. Four Grade 1 (8.3%, 4/48) and one Grade 2 (2.1%, 1/48) complications occurred. No perioperative deaths occurred. Local recurrence developed in 8 of 110 tumors (7.3%). Overall survival (OS) rates of all patients at 1, 3, and 5 years from the date of the first SRFA were 84.1%, 49.3%, and 20.8% with a median OS of 32.3 months. Univariable cox regression analyses revealed age > 60 years and extrahepatic disease (without bone only metastases) as significant predictors of worse OS (p = 0.013 and 0.025, respectively). Size and number of metastases, hormone receptor status and time onset did not significantly affect OS after initial SRFA. Conclusions SRFA is a safe, minimally invasive treatment option in the management of BCLMs, especially in younger patients without advanced extrahepatic metastasis, including those with large liver tumors.
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- Peter Schullian
- Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Oncology - Microinvasive Therapy (SIP), Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Royal Marsden Hospital, 203 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 6JJ, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Oncology - Microinvasive Therapy (SIP), Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Oncology - Microinvasive Therapy (SIP), Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Oncology - Microinvasive Therapy (SIP), Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Oncology - Microinvasive Therapy (SIP), Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Oncology - Microinvasive Therapy (SIP), Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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Rivera K, Jeyarajah DR, Washington K. Hepatectomy, RFA, and Other Liver Directed Therapies for Treatment of Breast Cancer Liver Metastasis: A Systematic Review. Front Oncol 2021; 11:643383. [PMID: 33842354 PMCID: PMC8033007 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.643383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Background The liver is the second most common site of breast cancer metastasis. Liver directed therapies including hepatic resection, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), transarterial chemo- and radioembolization (TACE/TARE), and hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) have been scarcely researched for breast cancer liver metastasis (BCLM). The purpose of this review is to present the known body of literature on these therapies for BCLM. Methods A systematic review was performed with pre-specified search terms using PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Review resulting in 9,957 results. After review of abstracts and application of exclusion criteria, 51 studies were included in this review. Results Hepatic resection afforded the longest median overall survival (mOS) and 5-year survival (45 mo, 41%) across 23 studies. RFA was presented in six studies with pooled mOS and 5-year survival of 38 mo and 11–33%. Disease burden and tumor size was lower amongst hepatic resection and RFA patients. TACE was presented in eight studies with pooled mOS and 1-year survival of 19.6 mo and 32–88.8%. TARE was presented in 10 studies with pooled mOS and 1-year survival of 11.5 mo and 34.5–86%. TACE and TARE populations were selected for chemo-resistant, unresectable disease. Hepatic arterial infusion was presented in five studies with pooled mOS of 11.3 months. Conclusion Although further studies are necessary to delineate appropriate usage of liver directed therapies in BCLM, small studies suggest hepatic resection and RFA, in well selected patients, can result in prolonged survival. Longitudinal studies with larger cohorts are warranted to further investigate the effectiveness of each modality.
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- Kevin Rivera
- School of Medicine, Texas Christian University/University of North Texas Health Sciences Center, Fort Worth, TX, United States
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- School of Medicine, Texas Christian University/University of North Texas Health Sciences Center, Fort Worth, TX, United States
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- School of Medicine, Texas Christian University/University of North Texas Health Sciences Center, Fort Worth, TX, United States
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Orlandi A, Pontolillo L, Mele C, Pasqualoni M, Pannunzio S, Cannizzaro MC, Cutigni C, Palazzo A, Garufi G, Vellone M, Ardito F, Franceschini G, Sanchez AM, Cassano A, Giuliante F, Bria E, Tortora G. Liver Metastasectomy for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients: A Single Institution Retrospective Analysis. J Pers Med 2021; 11:jpm11030187. [PMID: 33800160 PMCID: PMC7998479 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11030187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The liver represents the first metastatic site in 5–12% of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) cases. In absence of reliable evidence, liver metastasectomy (LM) could represent a possible therapeutic option for selected MBC patients (patients) in clinical practice. A retrospective analysis including MBC patients who had undergone an LM after a multidisciplinary Tumor Board discussion at the Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “Agostino Gemelli” IRCCS in Rome, between January 1994 and December 2019 was conducted. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS) after a MBC-LM; the secondary endpoint was the disease-free interval (DFI) after surgery. Forty-nine MBC patients underwent LM, but clinical data were only available for 22 patients. After a median follow-up of 71 months, median OS and DFI were 67 months (95% CI 45–103) and 15 months (95% CI 11–46), respectively. At univariate analysis, the presence of a negative resection margin (R0) was the only factor that statistically significantly influenced OS (78 months versus 16 months; HR 0.083, p < 0.0001) and DFI (16 months versus 5 months; HR 0.17, p = 0.0058). A LM for MBC might represent a therapeutic option for selected patients. The radical nature of the surgical procedure performed in a high-flow center and after a multidisciplinary discussion appears essential for this therapeutic option.
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- Armando Orlandi
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, UOC di Oncologia Medica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (L.P.); (M.P.); (S.P.); (M.C.C.); (C.C.); (A.P.); (G.G.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (G.T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0630-156-318
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, UOC di Oncologia Medica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (L.P.); (M.P.); (S.P.); (M.C.C.); (C.C.); (A.P.); (G.G.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (G.T.)
- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (F.A.); (G.F.); (F.G.)
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, UOC di Oncologia Medica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (L.P.); (M.P.); (S.P.); (M.C.C.); (C.C.); (A.P.); (G.G.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (G.T.)
- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (F.A.); (G.F.); (F.G.)
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, UOC di Oncologia Medica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (L.P.); (M.P.); (S.P.); (M.C.C.); (C.C.); (A.P.); (G.G.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (G.T.)
- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (F.A.); (G.F.); (F.G.)
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, UOC di Oncologia Medica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (L.P.); (M.P.); (S.P.); (M.C.C.); (C.C.); (A.P.); (G.G.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (G.T.)
- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (F.A.); (G.F.); (F.G.)
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, UOC di Oncologia Medica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (L.P.); (M.P.); (S.P.); (M.C.C.); (C.C.); (A.P.); (G.G.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (G.T.)
- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (F.A.); (G.F.); (F.G.)
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, UOC di Oncologia Medica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (L.P.); (M.P.); (S.P.); (M.C.C.); (C.C.); (A.P.); (G.G.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (G.T.)
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, UOC di Oncologia Medica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (L.P.); (M.P.); (S.P.); (M.C.C.); (C.C.); (A.P.); (G.G.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (G.T.)
- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (F.A.); (G.F.); (F.G.)
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- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (F.A.); (G.F.); (F.G.)
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (F.A.); (G.F.); (F.G.)
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (F.A.); (G.F.); (F.G.)
- Multidisciplinary Breast Center, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Multidisciplinary Breast Center, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, UOC di Oncologia Medica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (L.P.); (M.P.); (S.P.); (M.C.C.); (C.C.); (A.P.); (G.G.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (G.T.)
- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (F.A.); (G.F.); (F.G.)
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- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (F.A.); (G.F.); (F.G.)
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, UOC di Oncologia Medica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (L.P.); (M.P.); (S.P.); (M.C.C.); (C.C.); (A.P.); (G.G.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (G.T.)
- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (F.A.); (G.F.); (F.G.)
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, UOC di Oncologia Medica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (L.P.); (M.P.); (S.P.); (M.C.C.); (C.C.); (A.P.); (G.G.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (G.T.)
- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (F.A.); (G.F.); (F.G.)
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