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Seidensticker M, Fabritius MP, Beller J, Seidensticker R, Todica A, Ilhan H, Pech M, Heinze C, Powerski M, Damm R, Weiss A, Rueckel J, Omari J, Amthauer H, Ricke J. Impact of Pharmaceutical Prophylaxis on Radiation-Induced Liver Disease Following Radioembolization. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13091992. [PMID: 33919073 PMCID: PMC8122451 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13091992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Radioembolization has failed to prove survival benefit in randomized trials, and, depending on various factors including tumor biology, response rates may vary considerably. Studies showed positive correlations between survival and absorbed tumor dose. Therefore, increasing currently prescribed tumor doses may be favorable for improving patient outcomes. The dominant limiting factor for increasing RE dose prescriptions is the relatively low tolerance of liver parenchyma to radiation with the possible consequence of a radiation-induced liver disease. Advances in RILD prevention may help increasing tolerable radiation doses to improve patient outcomes. Our study aimed to evaluate the impact of post-therapeutic RILD-prophylaxis in a cohort of intensely pretreated liver metastatic breast cancer patients. The results of this study as well as pathophysiological considerations warrant further investigations of RILD prophylaxis to increase dose prescriptions in radioembolization. Abstract Background: Radioembolization (RE) with yttrium-90 (90Y) resin microspheres yields heterogeneous response rates in with primary or secondary liver cancer. Radiation-induced liver disease (RILD) is a potentially life-threatening complication with higher prevalence in cirrhotics or patients exposed to previous chemotherapies. Advances in RILD prevention may help increasing tolerable radiation doses to improve patient outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of post-therapeutic RILD-prophylaxis in a cohort of intensely pretreated liver metastatic breast cancer patients; Methods: Ninety-three patients with liver metastases of breast cancer received RE between 2007 and 2016. All Patients received RILD prophylaxis for 8 weeks post-RE. From January 2014, RILD prophylaxis was changed from ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) and prednisolone (standard prophylaxis [SP]; n = 59) to pentoxifylline (PTX), UDCA and low-dose low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) (modified prophylaxis (MP); n = 34). The primary endpoint was toxicity including symptoms of RILD; Results: Dose exposure of normal liver parenchyma was higher in the modified vs. standard prophylaxis group (47.2 Gy (17.8–86.8) vs. 40.2 Gy (12.5–83.5), p = 0.017). All grade RILD events (mild: bilirubin ≥ 21 µmol/L (but <30 μmol/L); severe: (bilirubin ≥ 30 µmol/L and ascites)) were observed more frequently in the SP group than in the MP group, albeit without significance (7/59 vs. 1/34; p = 0.140). Severe RILD occurred in the SP group only (n = 2; p > 0.1). ALBI grade increased in 16.7% patients in the MP and in 27.1% patients in the SP group, respectively (group difference not significant); Conclusions: At established dose levels, mild or severe RILD events proved rare in our cohort. RILD prophylaxis with PTX, UDCA and LMWH appears to have an independent positive impact on OS in patients with metastatic breast cancer and may reduce the frequency and severity of RILD. Results of this study as well as pathophysiological considerations warrant further investigations of RILD prophylaxis presumably targeting combinations of anticoagulation (MP) and antiinflammation (SP) to increase dose prescriptions in radioembolization.
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- Max Seidensticker
- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377 Munich, Germany; (R.S.); (J.R.); (J.R.)
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (M.P.F.)
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377 Munich, Germany; (R.S.); (J.R.); (J.R.)
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (M.P.F.)
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- Klinik für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Otto-von-Guericke Universitätsklinikum, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany; (J.B.); (M.P.); (C.H.); (M.P.); (R.D.); (A.W.); (J.O.)
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377 Munich, Germany; (R.S.); (J.R.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377 Munich, Germany; (A.T.); (H.I.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377 Munich, Germany; (A.T.); (H.I.)
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- Klinik für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Otto-von-Guericke Universitätsklinikum, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany; (J.B.); (M.P.); (C.H.); (M.P.); (R.D.); (A.W.); (J.O.)
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- Klinik für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Otto-von-Guericke Universitätsklinikum, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany; (J.B.); (M.P.); (C.H.); (M.P.); (R.D.); (A.W.); (J.O.)
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- Klinik für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Otto-von-Guericke Universitätsklinikum, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany; (J.B.); (M.P.); (C.H.); (M.P.); (R.D.); (A.W.); (J.O.)
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- Klinik für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Otto-von-Guericke Universitätsklinikum, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany; (J.B.); (M.P.); (C.H.); (M.P.); (R.D.); (A.W.); (J.O.)
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- Klinik für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Otto-von-Guericke Universitätsklinikum, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany; (J.B.); (M.P.); (C.H.); (M.P.); (R.D.); (A.W.); (J.O.)
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377 Munich, Germany; (R.S.); (J.R.); (J.R.)
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- Klinik für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Otto-von-Guericke Universitätsklinikum, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany; (J.B.); (M.P.); (C.H.); (M.P.); (R.D.); (A.W.); (J.O.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany;
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377 Munich, Germany; (R.S.); (J.R.); (J.R.)
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and breast cancer liver metastasis may be associated with poor outcomes. Emerging locoregional therapies can be given in outpatient settings or with short hospital stays, to provide local control, support quality of life, preserve liver function, and potentially prolong survival. This review discusses retrospective studies suggesting potential benefits of locoregional treatment of breast cancer liver metastasis. Future prospective studies are needed to demonstrate efficacy and optimize patient selection.
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- Ariel N Liberchuk
- Interventional Radiology Service, Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Interventional Radiology Service, Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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Makhlin I, Fox K. Oligometastatic Breast Cancer: Is This a Curable Entity? A Contemporary Review of the Literature. Curr Oncol Rep 2020; 22:15. [PMID: 32025905 PMCID: PMC7219961 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-020-0867-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Oligometastatic breast cancer (OMBC) remains a poorly understood entity for which no standard of care exists at this time. This review will focus on our biologic understanding of OMBC and provide an update on current treatment strategies. RECENT FINDINGS The introduction of micro RNA expression profiling has advanced our understanding of the biologic underpinnings of OMBC. Although most of the data regarding treatment have come from retrospective studies, there are now prospective randomized trials reporting progression-free survival and overall survival improvements with stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). Ongoing studies designed to evaluate addition of SABR as well as other novel agents will further develop this field and provide new treatment options. A "cure" for OMBC remains elusive. With further basic research coupled with novel prospective trials, patients will hopefully enjoy increased progression-free survival and overall survival, and ideally a delay to more toxic systemic therapy.
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- Igor Makhlin
- Division of Hematology & Oncology, Department of Medicine, Abramson Cancer Center, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Hematology & Oncology, Department of Medicine, Abramson Cancer Center, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Wang M, Zhang J, Ji S, Shao G, Zhao K, Wang Z, Wu A. Transarterial chemoembolisation for breast cancer with liver metastasis: A systematic review. Breast 2017; 36:25-30. [PMID: 28915408 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2017.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2017] [Revised: 08/28/2017] [Accepted: 09/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is limited data on the impact of transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) on survival in patients of breast cancer with liver metastasis (BCLM). METHODS A systematic review was conducted to assess TACE effect on BCLM patients. A search for clinical studies published since 1/1/2000 to 1/1/2017 was performed. Survival data from all studies were extracted to evaluate the efficacy of TACE, including overall survival, disease free survival and response rate. Toxic side effects data were also extracted to assess the safety of TACE. RESULTS A total of 10 studies with 519 BCLM patients were identified. 78.0% patients were treated with TACE, 9.9% were treated with TACE plus systematic chemotherapy and 12.1% were treated with systematic chemotherapy alone. Pooled median overall survival of patients who received TACE ranged from 7.3 to 47.0 months, median disease free survival ranged from 2.9 to 17.0 months and response rates ranged from 7.0 to 73.5%. Pooled Grade 3 and 4 side effects (blood toxicities, liver toxicity and post-embolization syndrome) ranged from 0.0 to 17.4%. CONCLUSIONS TACE is one of an effective treatment for BCLM and whether a specific patient is appropriate to receive TACE depends on a multiple disciplinary team discussion.
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- Mengchuan Wang
- General Surgery Department, Zhujiang Hospital, The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, 253 Industrial Avenue, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510282, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Surgery Department, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, People's Republic of China
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- General Surgery Department, Zhujiang Hospital, The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, 253 Industrial Avenue, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510282, People's Republic of China
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- General Surgery Department, Zhujiang Hospital, The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, 253 Industrial Avenue, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510282, People's Republic of China
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- General Surgery Department, Zhujiang Hospital, The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, 253 Industrial Avenue, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510282, People's Republic of China
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- General Surgery Department, Zhujiang Hospital, The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, 253 Industrial Avenue, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510282, People's Republic of China
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- General Surgery Department, Zhujiang Hospital, The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, 253 Industrial Avenue, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510282, People's Republic of China.
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Takahashi Y, Matsutani N, Nakayama T, Dejima H, Uehara H, Kawamura M. Immunological effect of local ablation combined with immunotherapy on solid malignancies. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CANCER 2017; 36:49. [PMID: 28592286 PMCID: PMC5463413 DOI: 10.1186/s40880-017-0216-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Recent comprehensive investigations clarified that immune microenvironment surrounding tumor cells are deeply involved in tumor progression, metastasis, and response to treatment. Furthermore, several immunotherapeutic trials have achieved successful results, and the immunotherapeutic agents are available in clinical practice. To enhance their demonstrated efficacy, combination of immunotherapy and ablation has begun to emerge. Local ablations have considerable advantages as an alternative therapeutic option, especially its minimal invasiveness. In addition, local ablations have shown immune-regulatory effect in preclinical and clinical studies. Although the corresponding mechanisms are still unclear, the local ablations combined with immunotherapy have been suggested in the treatment of several solid malignancies. This article aims to review the published data on the immune-regulatory effects of local ablations including stereotactic body radiotherapy, cryoablation, radiofrequency ablation, and high-intensity-focused ultrasound. We also discuss the value of local ablations combined with immunotherapy. Local ablations have the potential to improve future patient outcomes; however, the effectiveness and safety of local ablations combined with immunotherapy should be further investigated.
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- Yusuke Takahashi
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8606, Japan.
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8606, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8606, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8606, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8606, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8606, Japan
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