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Harter P, Bogner G, Chiva L, Cibula D, Concin N, Fotopoulou C, Gonzalez-Martin A, Guyon F, Heinzelmann-Schwarz V, Kridelka F, Mahner S, Marmé F, Marth C, Morice P, Novák Z, Papadia A, Ray-Coquard I, Redecha M, Redondo A, Schwameis R, Sehouli J, Undurraga M, Van Gorp T, Vergote I. Statement of the AGO Kommission Ovar, AGO Study Group, NOGGO, AGO Austria, Swiss AGO, BGOG, CEEGOG, GEICO, and SFOG regarding the use of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in epithelial ovarian cancer. Bull Cancer 2024; 111:277-284. [PMID: 36967330 DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2023.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
An international joint statement about the use of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in ovarian cancer was published in 2016, warning about the uncritical use of HIPEC outside controlled studies. This statement has now been updated after the most recent literature was reviewed by the participating study groups and societies. HIPEC became a treatment option in patients with advanced colon cancer after positive results of a randomized trial comparing surgery and HIPEC versus palliative treatment alone. Although this trial did not compare the added value of HIPEC to surgery alone, HIPEC for the treatment of peritoneal metastases was in the subsequent years generalized to many other cancer types associated with peritoneal carcinomatosis including epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). In the meantime, new evidence from prospective randomized trials specifically for EOC-patients emerged, with however contradicting results and several quality aspects that made the interpretation of their findings critical. Moreover, three additional trials in colorectal cancer failed to confirm the previously presumed survival benefit through the implementation of HIPEC in peritoneally disseminated colorectal cancers. Based on a still unclear and inconsistent landscape, the authors conclude that HIPEC should remain within the remit of clinical trials for EOC-patients. Available evidence is not yet sufficient to justify its broad endorsement into the routine clinical practice.
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- Philipp Harter
- Department of Gynecology & Gynecologic Oncology, Ev. Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Henricistrasse 92, 45136 Essen, Germany.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General University Hospital in Prague, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Gynecology & Gynecologic Oncology, Ev. Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Henricistrasse 92, 45136 Essen, Germany; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Departments of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Medical Oncology Department Clínica Univerdad de Navarra, Madrid, and Program in Solid Tumours CIMA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, CHU de Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Gynaecology, National Insitute of Oncology, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano EOC, Lugano, Switzerland; Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- II. department of gynaecology and obstetrics, University Hospital Bratislava, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Medical Oncology Department, Hospital Universitario La Paz-IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of General Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Cancer Unit, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Gynecology with Center of Gynecological Oncology,Charité, University Medicine of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Schoutrop E, Moyano-Galceran L, Lheureux S, Mattsson J, Lehti K, Dahlstrand H, Magalhaes I. Molecular, cellular and systemic aspects of epithelial ovarian cancer and its tumor microenvironment. Semin Cancer Biol 2022; 86:207-223. [PMID: 35395389 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2022.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ovarian cancer encompasses a heterogeneous group of malignancies that involve the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the peritoneal cavity. Despite major advances made within the field of cancer, the majority of patients with ovarian cancer are still being diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease due to lack of effective screening tools. The overall survival of these patients has, therefore, not substantially improved over the past decades. Most patients undergo debulking surgery and treatment with chemotherapy, but often micrometastases remain and acquire resistance to the therapy, eventually leading to disease recurrence. Here, we summarize the current knowledge in epithelial ovarian cancer development and metastatic progression. For the most common subtypes, we focus further on the properties and functions of the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, including the extracellular matrix. Current and future treatment modalities are discussed and finally we provide an overview of the different experimental models used to develop novel therapies.
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- Esther Schoutrop
- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Gloria and Seymour Epstein Chair in Cell Therapy and Transplantation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Medical unit Pelvic Cancer, Theme Cancer, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Aigner KR, Gailhofer S, Aigner K. Hypoxic isolated abdominal perfusion breaks through chemoresistance in recurrent FIGO stage IIIC and IV ovarian cancer. Mol Clin Oncol 2021; 14:129. [PMID: 33981433 PMCID: PMC8108027 DOI: 10.3892/mco.2021.2291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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To overcome drug resistance in relapsed ovarian cancer, an isolated perfusion system was used to generate a higher local exposure to cytostatic drugs. In addition to cisplatin as the cytostatic agent of choice, the present study combined adriamycin and mitomycin in a three drugs regime due to their increased cytotoxicity under hypoxia. A total of 107 patients, including 87 patients with relapses after previous platinum-containing therapies, 46 stage IIIC and 41 stage IV cases, were enrolled in the present study. A total of 25 patients were chemonaive, including 20 stage IIIC. The systemically pretreated patients in stage IIIC survived a median of 12.8 months, and those in stage IV 10.9 months. The overall clinical response rate of stages IIIC and IV combined was 69%. A complete decrease in ascites was found in 43% of all patients, a significant reduction in 19%. Toxicity and side effects were very mild and the bone marrow suppression was mostly grade I and never exceeded grade II. The primary clinical symptom in patients with post-therapeutic tumor necrosis, which occurred in 10-15% of all cases, was fever, fatigue and poor performance. The isolated hypoxic abdominal perfusion treatment is a potent instrument to break an existing chemoresistance without significant side effects with a good quality of life and comparatively long survival time.
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- Karl R Aigner
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medias Klinikum Burghausen, D-84489 Burghausen, Germany
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medias Klinikum Burghausen, D-84489 Burghausen, Germany
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medias Klinikum Burghausen, D-84489 Burghausen, Germany
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Vergote I, Harter P, Chiva L. Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy does not improve survival in advanced ovarian cancer. Cancer 2020; 125 Suppl 24:4594-4597. [PMID: 31967685 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Despite its widespread use, until recently, there was no randomized evidence for hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) versus surgery without HIPEC for ovarian cancer. Recently, a Dutch study (OVHIPEC) reported benefits in both progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) gained from the use of HIPEC at the time of interval debulking surgery (IDS) for stage III ovarian carcinoma, whereas a Korean randomized trial failed to show a benefit of HIPEC for patients with ovarian cancer undergoing primary debulking surgery or IDS. In colorectal cancer, 2 randomized trials failed to show an improvement in survival with HIPEC. In addition to these contradictory results, there are a number of aspects of the Dutch OVHIPEC trial in ovarian cancer that can be criticized. Some criticisms include a reduction of the number of patients needed to be randomized because of too slow accrual; much lower PFS and OS in both arms than expected according to the statistical plan; the small size of the study, with imbalances between the 2 arms (eg, more low-grade tumors in the HIPEC arm); the timing of randomization before the start of IDS; the lack of clear inclusion criteria for neoadjuvant chemotherapy; and the heterogeneity of the results, with the largest effect shown at the smaller centers. Furthermore, it is questionable whether the adverse events were reported completely. In conclusion, data about HIPEC for ovarian cancer in general are not convincing, and they do not change the standard of care, which remains for ovarian cancer surgery and intravenous chemotherapy.
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- Ignace Vergote
- Department of Gynecological Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven Cancer Institute, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, Kliniken Essen-Mitte Evangelische Huyssens-Stiftung/Knappschaft GmbH, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Madrid, Spain
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Vergote I, Harter P, Chiva L. Is There a Role for Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, Including HIPEC, in the Management of Ovarian Cancer? J Clin Oncol 2019; 37:2420-2423. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.19.00091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Navarre, Spain
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Aigner KR, Selak E, Gailhofer S, Aigner K. Hypoxic Isolated Abdominal Perfusion (HAP) chemotherapy for non-operable advanced staged ovarian cancer with peritoneal carcinosis: an experience in 45 platinum-refractory ovarian cancer patients. Indian J Surg Oncol 2019; 10:506-514. [PMID: 31496601 PMCID: PMC6707993 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-019-00922-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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In order to break through drug resistance in platinum-refractory ovarian cancer, augmented drug exposure was administered to the abdomen by means of an isolated perfusion system. Four cycles of isolated hypoxic abdominal perfusion with cisplatin, adriamycin, and mitomycin were conducted in 4-week intervals. Cisplatin and adriamycin were chosen because of their increased cytotoxicity under hypoxic conditions. Chemofiltration was performed for prophylaxis of cumulative toxicity of adriamycin and mitomycin. The study included 45 patients with recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer who had prior platinum containing therapies (3, stage Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) IIIB; 20, stage FIGO IIIC; 22; stage FIGO IV). The median survival rate in stage FIGO IIIBC was 12 months, and in stage IV was 10 months. The tumor marker decreased to complete response or partial response at 17.8% and 55.6% of the patients. CT or MRI visualization showed complete response in 4.1%, and partial response was in 54.1%. Complete resolution of ascites was noted in 30% of cases and substantial reduction in another 43%. Toxicity was generally low. Quality of life was improved in the majority of cases. Bone-marrow suppression ranged between WHO grade 1 and 2, and in patients with previous third- or fourth-line chemotherapy, it was WHO grade 3. Isolated hypoxic abdominal perfusion with chemofiltration for patients with progressive and platinum-refractory stage III and IV ovarian cancer is an effective therapy, breaking through chemoresistance and offering comparably long survival at good quality of life.
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- Karl Reinhard Aigner
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medias Klinikum GmbH & Co KG, Krankenhausstr. 3a, 84489 Burghausen, Germany
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medias Klinikum GmbH & Co KG, Krankenhausstr. 3a, 84489 Burghausen, Germany
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medias Klinikum GmbH & Co KG, Krankenhausstr. 3a, 84489 Burghausen, Germany
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medias Klinikum GmbH & Co KG, Krankenhausstr. 3a, 84489 Burghausen, Germany
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Colombo N, Sessa C, Bois AD, Ledermann J, McCluggage WG, McNeish I, Morice P, Pignata S, Ray-Coquard I, Vergote I, Baert T, Belaroussi I, Dashora A, Olbrecht S, Planchamp F, Querleu D. ESMO-ESGO consensus conference recommendations on ovarian cancer: pathology and molecular biology, early and advanced stages, borderline tumours and recurrent disease. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2019; 29:ijgc-2019-000308. [PMID: 31048403 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2019-000308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
The development of guidelines is one of the core activities of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and European Society of Gynaecologial Oncology (ESGO), as part of the mission of both societies to improve the quality of care for patients with cancer across Europe. ESMO and ESGO jointly developed clinically relevant and evidence-based recommendations in several selected areas in order to improve the quality of care for women with ovarian cancer. The ESMO-ESGO consensus conference on ovarian cancer was held on April 12-14, 2018 in Milan, Italy, and comprised a multidisciplinary panel of 40 leading experts in the management of ovarian cancer. Before the conference, the expert panel worked on five clinically relevant questions regarding ovarian cancer relating to each of the following four areas: pathology and molecular biology, early-stage and borderline tumours, advanced stage disease and recurrent disease. Relevant scientific literature, as identified using a systematic search, was reviewed in advance. During the consensus conference, the panel developed recommendations for each specific question and a consensus was reached. The recommendations presented here are thus based on the best available evidence and expert agreement. This article presents the recommendations of this ESMO-ESGO consensus conference, together with a summary of evidence supporting each recommendation.
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- N Colombo
- Division of Medical Gynecologic Oncology, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Ospedale San Giovanni, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Oncology and Cancer Trials, UCL Cancer Institute, London, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Uro-Gynaecological Oncology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS 'Fondazione G. Pascale', Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Oncology, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Leuven Cancer Institute, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Cellular Pathology, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Kent, UK
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Leuven Cancer Institute, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Clinical Research Unit, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Surgery, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France
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Colombo N, Sessa C, du Bois A, Ledermann J, McCluggage WG, McNeish I, Morice P, Pignata S, Ray-Coquard I, Vergote I, Baert T, Belaroussi I, Dashora A, Olbrecht S, Planchamp F, Querleu D. ESMO-ESGO consensus conference recommendations on ovarian cancer: pathology and molecular biology, early and advanced stages, borderline tumours and recurrent disease†. Ann Oncol 2019; 30:672-705. [PMID: 31046081 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 634] [Impact Index Per Article: 126.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
Abstract
The development of guidelines recommendations is one of the core activities of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and European Society of Gynaecologial Oncology (ESGO), as part of the mission of both societies to improve the quality of care for patients with cancer across Europe. ESMO and ESGO jointly developed clinically relevant and evidence-based recommendations in several selected areas in order to improve the quality of care for women with ovarian cancer. The ESMO-ESGO consensus conference on ovarian cancer was held on 12-14 April 2018 in Milan, Italy, and comprised a multidisciplinary panel of 40 leading experts in the management of ovarian cancer. Before the conference, the expert panel worked on five clinically relevant questions regarding ovarian cancer relating to each of the following four areas: pathology and molecular biology, early-stage and borderline tumours, advanced stage disease and recurrent disease. Relevant scientific literature, as identified using a systematic search, was reviewed in advance. During the consensus conference, the panel developed recommendations for each specific question and a consensus was reached. The recommendations presented here are thus based on the best available evidence and expert agreement. This article presents the recommendations of this ESMO-ESGO consensus conference, together with a summary of evidence supporting each recommendation.
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- N Colombo
- Division of Medical Gynecologic Oncology, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Ospedale San Giovanni, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Oncology and Cancer Trials, UCL Cancer Institute, London
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- Department of Pathology, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Uro-Gynaecological Oncology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS 'Fondazione G. Pascale', Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Oncology, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Leuven Cancer Institute, Leuven; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Cellular Pathology, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Kent, UK
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Leuven Cancer Institute, Leuven; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France.
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Lheureux S, Gourley C, Vergote I, Oza AM. Epithelial ovarian cancer. Lancet 2019; 393:1240-1253. [PMID: 30910306 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(18)32552-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 989] [Impact Index Per Article: 197.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Revised: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Epithelial ovarian cancer generally presents at an advanced stage and is the most common cause of gynaecological cancer death. Treatment requires expert multidisciplinary care. Population-based screening has been ineffective, but new approaches for early diagnosis and prevention that leverage molecular genomics are in development. Initial therapy includes surgery and adjuvant therapy. Epithelial ovarian cancer is composed of distinct histological subtypes with unique genomic characteristics, which are improving the precision and effectiveness of therapy, allowing discovery of predictors of response such as mutations in breast cancer susceptibility genes BRCA1 and BRCA2, and homologous recombination deficiency for DNA damage response pathway inhibitors or resistance (cyclin E1). Rapidly evolving techniques to measure genomic changes in tumour and blood allow for assessment of sensitivity and emergence of resistance to therapy, and might be accurate indicators of residual disease. Recurrence is usually incurable, and patient symptom control and quality of life are key considerations at this stage. Treatments for recurrence have to be designed from a patient's perspective and incorporate meaningful measures of benefit. Urgent progress is needed to develop evidence and consensus-based treatment guidelines for each subgroup, and requires close international cooperation in conducting clinical trials through academic research groups such as the Gynecologic Cancer Intergroup.
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- Stephanie Lheureux
- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Nicola Murray Centre for Ovarian Cancer Research, Edinburgh Cancer Research UK Centre, MRC IGMM, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK; Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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- Division of Gynaecological Oncology, Leuven Cancer Institute, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Universitaire Ziekenhuizen Leuven, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Zivanovic O, Chi DS, Filippova O, Randall LM, Bristow RE, O'Cearbhaill RE. It's time to warm up to hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for patients with ovarian cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2018; 151:555-561. [PMID: 30249527 PMCID: PMC6684262 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Revised: 09/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
Abstract
The peritoneal spread of ovarian cancer makes it a potential target for hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Intraperitoneal delivery exposes the tumor to concentrations of cytotoxic drugs much greater than with intravenous delivery, and in vitro studies have also shown that combining hyperthermia and platinum leads to an additive cytotoxic effect. Pharmacokinetic analyses have confirmed very high concentrations of cytotoxic drugs in the peritoneal cavity, with minimal systemic exposure and toxicity. The majority of historical data evaluating HIPEC in ovarian cancer are based on retrospective research, which included heterogeneous groups of patients and drugs used for HIPEC. Recent publications on the findings of prospective studies, including the first randomized trial in which the only difference in intervention was the addition of HIPEC with cisplatin to interval debulking surgery in stage III patients, have shown a benefit in favor of HIPEC. Yet, a recent prospective study from Korea did not find a benefit. Opponents of HIPEC have cited higher rates of complications with this approach, yet most of the serious adverse events observed are likely related to the surgery itself, and are comparable to the rates reported in studies evaluating cytoreductive surgery without HIPEC. Findings from a recent randomized controlled trial showed no delays in initiation or completion of postoperative chemotherapy in patients treated with HIPEC. A growing body of evidence is indicating that it might be time to seriously consider HIPEC as a complementary treatment at the time of cytoreductive surgery for patients with advanced-stage ovarian cancer in the setting of an experienced center. Yet, more research is needed to identify the population of patients who gain the most benefit from this therapy.
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- Oliver Zivanovic
- Gynecology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA.
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- Gynecology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Gynecology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Irvine Medical Center, University of California, Orange, CA, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Irvine Medical Center, University of California, Orange, CA, USA
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- Gynecologic Medical Oncology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: Historic Anomaly or Hope for the Future? Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2018; 30:484-492. [PMID: 29981690 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2018.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Gourley C, Walker JL, Mackay HJ. Update on Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2017; 35:143-51. [PMID: 27249695 DOI: 10.1200/edbk_158927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Surgical treatment and chemotherapy administration in women with epithelial ovarian cancer is more controversial today than at any point in the last 3 decades. The use of chemotherapy administered intraperitoneally has been particularly contentious. Three large randomized phase III studies, multiple meta-analyses, and now real-world data have demonstrated substantial outcome benefit for the use of chemotherapy administered intraperitoneally versus intravenously for first-line postoperative treatment of optimally debulked advanced ovarian cancer. Unfortunately, for each of these randomized studies, there was scope to either criticize the design or otherwise refute adoption of this route of administration. As a result, the uptake has been variable in North America, although in Europe it has been practically nonexistent. Reasons for this include unquestionable additional toxicity, more inconvenience, and extra cost. However, 10-year follow up of these studies demonstrates unprecedented survival in the intraperitoneal arm (median survival 110 months in patients with completely debulked stage III), raising the possibility that by combining maximal debulking surgery with postoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy it may be possible to bring about a step change in the outcomes for these patients. In this review, we discuss the rationale for administering chemotherapy intraperitoneally, the merits of the main randomized clinical trials, the evidence regarding optimal regimes, issues of toxicity, port considerations, and reasons for lack of universal adoption. We also explore potential clinical and biologic factors that may be useful for patient selection in the future.
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- Charlie Gourley
- From the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre, Medical Research Council, Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK; Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- From the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre, Medical Research Council, Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK; Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- From the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre, Medical Research Council, Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK; Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada
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Zhang XY, Zhang PY. Recent perspectives of epithelial ovarian carcinoma. Oncol Lett 2016; 12:3055-3058. [PMID: 27899963 PMCID: PMC5103897 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2016.5107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2016] [Accepted: 09/01/2016] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Epithelial ovarian tumours have been reported to mainly arise from the simple cuboidal surface epithelium of the ovary, and account for 75% of all ovarian tumours, and 90–95% of ovarian malignancies. Epithelial ovarian carcinoma (EOC) is responsible for the highest number of deaths in women due to gynecologic malignancy, with a low 5-year relative survival of only 44%. The possible reasons for these low survival rates are the high incidence of chemoresistance found with EOC and a lack of consideration of the high degree of heterogeneity of EOC in the current standard of care. The present review highlights the recent perspectives of EOC including screening strategies of EOC, current therapeutic regimens for EOC and the recent strategies in pipeline in order to improve therapeutics for EOC. We searched the electronic database PubMed for pre-clinical as well as clinical controlled trials reporting diagnostic as well as therapeutic advances against epithelial ovarian cancer. It was observed that great effort is applied in research for the development of both highly efficient diagnostic as well as therapeutic strategies against EOC.
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- Xiao-Ying Zhang
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Information Institute, Nanjing, Jiangsu 221009, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, The Affiliated Xuzhou Hospital of Medical College of Southeast University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221009, P.R. China
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Petrillo M, Anchora LP, Scambia G, Fagotti A. Cytoreductive Surgery Plus Platinum-Based Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: A Promising Integrated Approach to Improve Locoregional Control. Oncologist 2016; 21:532-4. [PMID: 27009941 PMCID: PMC4861369 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2015-0500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2015] [Accepted: 02/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) remains the most lethal among gynecological malignancies. Evidence strongly suggests that administration of platinum-based hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy after cytoreductive surgery may represent an effective strategy to adequately treat both visible and microscopic disease, thus improving locoregional control.
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- Marco Petrillo
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy Department of Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Milczek T, Klasa-Mazurkiewicz D, Wydra D. Complications associated with 9-10Fr venous access port use in adjuvant intraperitoneal chemotherapy after a cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer patients. Adv Med Sci 2015; 60:216-9. [PMID: 25863871 DOI: 10.1016/j.advms.2015.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2014] [Revised: 02/23/2015] [Accepted: 03/19/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the complication rate associated with using a single-lumen intravenous access port with a silicone catheter of 9-10Fr size in the intraperitoneal treatment, including hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, in ovarian cancer. PATIENTS/METHODS We reviewed 27 patients who had subcutaneous venous access ports placed for the administration of IP chemotherapy. With four patients, the catheter was implanted during a hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy-related laparotomy using the closed technique. Each case was categorized as to the number of cycles of IP therapy received. RESULTS Seven catheter-related complications were noted. These were divided into two categories: six malfunctions (24%) and one infection (4%). Overall, of the patients who had IP catheters placed and received IP chemotherapy, 13 (54.2%) were able to complete the six regimens. Among the four (14.8%) patients who had the catheters planted directly following the HIPEC, one experienced a catheter leak, one an infection and one concluded the treatment successfully; one is still being treated. CONCLUSIONS A subcutaneous single-lumen intravenous access port with a silicone catheter of a large size (9-10Fr) is related to a lower rate of catheter-related complications than previously reported open-ended Tenckhoff catheter treatment. An additional advantage is the possibility of removing the catheter as an office procedure under local anesthesia. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy following a HIPEC procedure may cause increased occurrence of catheter-related complications. As of 2010 we have been using silicone subcutaneous catheters in our center.
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Zhang J, Li H. Heterogeneity of tumor chemosensitivity in ovarian epithelial cancer revealed using the adenosine triphosphate-tumor chemosensitivity assay. Oncol Lett 2015; 9:2374-2380. [PMID: 26137074 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2015.3056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2014] [Accepted: 01/19/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Ovarian cancer has a poor prognosis, primarily due to the heterogeneity in chemosensitivity among patients. In the present study, this heterogeneity was evaluated in ovarian epithelial cancer (OEC) using an in vitro adenosine triphosphate tumor chemosensitivity assay (ATP-TCA). Specimens were collected from 80 patients who underwent cytoreductive surgery. Viable ovarian cancer cells obtained from malignant tissues were tested for sensitivity to paclitaxel (PTX), carboplatin (CBP), topotecan (TPT), gemcitabine (GEM), docetaxel (TXT), etoposide, bleomycin and 4-hydroperoxycyclophosphamide using ATP-TCA. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value for the clinical chemotherapy sensitivity of OEC were 88.6, 77.8, 83 and 84.8%, respectively. PTX demonstrated the highest sensitivity of all agents tested (82.5% in all specimens, 85.7% in recurrent specimens), followed by CBP (58.8 and 60.7%, respectively). The sensitivities to PTX and docetaxel (P<0.001) were correlated, in addition to those of CBP, TPT and GEM (P<0.001). Early-stage (I/II) and high- to mildly-differentiated OEC specimens revealed a lower chemosensitivity than advanced-stage (III) or low-differentiated specimens, respectively. The present study indicated that ATP-TCA is an effective method for guiding the choice of chemotherapy drugs. Notable heterogeneity of chemosensitivity was observed in the OEC specimens.
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- Jin Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Haidian, Beijing 100038, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Haidian, Beijing 100038, P.R. China
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Kumar A, Hoskins PJ, Tinker AV. Dose-dense paclitaxel in advanced ovarian cancer. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2014; 27:40-7. [PMID: 25455846 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2014.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2014] [Revised: 09/18/2014] [Accepted: 09/22/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Carboplatin and paclitaxel, delivered on a 3-weekly basis, is the historical standard for the management of advanced epithelial ovarian cancers (EOC). Increased dose intensity, the inclusion of additional active cytotoxic agents and lengthening treatment duration have failed to improve the outcomes seen with standard doses of carboplatin and paclitaxel in the treatment of EOC. Dose-dense (i.e. weekly) delivery of paclitaxel may exploit anticancer mechanisms such as anti-angiogenesis and the induction of apoptosis. Tumour regrowth may be more effectively impaired by the dose-dense delivery of paclitaxel. Non-randomised studies of dose-dense chemotherapy in EOC have been promising, particularly in heavily pretreated and platinum-resistant disease, with reported response rates as high as 60%. Dose-dense paclitaxel also seems to be well tolerated. These observations led to a number of comparative trials of dose-dense paclitaxel chemotherapy, three have been reported and four are ongoing. This review explores the rationale behind dose-dense delivery of paclitaxel and evaluates the results of completed phase III trials.
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- A Kumar
- Department of Medical Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Vergote I. Novel therapies, including enzastaurin, in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2014; 23:579-98. [DOI: 10.1517/13543784.2014.900542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Pölcher M, Zivanovic O, Chi DS. Cytoreductive Surgery for Advanced Ovarian Cancer. WOMENS HEALTH 2014; 10:179-90. [DOI: 10.2217/whe.14.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The amount of the largest diameter of visible residual tumor after cytoreductive surgery remains one of the strongest prognostic factors In advanced ovarian cancer. The Implementation of a more aggressive surgical approach to Increase the proportion of patients without visible residual tumor Is, therefore, a rational concept. Thus, the surgical management of advanced ovarian, primary peritoneal and fallopian tube cancers now Incorporates more comprehensive surgical procedures. However, these more extensive surgical procedures are associated with an Increased risk of morbidity, which may have a negative Impact on the oncologic outcome. In addition, It Is unclear whether all patients benefit from a comprehensive surgical Intervention In the same way or If there are patients whose disease course will not be Influenced by this approach. The methodologic analysis of surgical effectiveness Is complex and controversial owing to a lack of prospective surgical trials. This review acknowledges controversies and alms to discuss novel developments In the field of cytoreductive surgery for patients with ovarian, primary peritoneal and fallopian tube cancers. The focus of the review Is to discuss the role of surgery at Initial diagnosis. The role of secondary and tertiary surgery In the recurrent setting Is beyond the scope of this review.
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- Martin Pölcher
- Red Cross Women's Hospital Munich, Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Minimally-Invasive Surgery, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Gynecology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Gynecology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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Janczar S, Graham JS, Paige AJW, Gabra H. Targeting locoregional peritoneal dissemination in ovarian cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1586/17474108.4.2.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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El-Dakdouki MH, Xia J, Zhu DC, Kavunja H, Grieshaber J, O’Reilly S, McCormick JJ, Huang X. Assessing the in vivo efficacy of doxorubicin loaded hyaluronan nanoparticles. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2014; 6:697-705. [PMID: 24308364 PMCID: PMC3912576 DOI: 10.1021/am404946v] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Magnetic nanoparticles are attractive platforms for biomedical applications including diagnosis and treatment of diseases. We have shown previously that hyaluronan-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (HA-SPIONs) enhanced the efficacy of the conjugated anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX) in vitro against drug-sensitive and drug-resistant human ovarian cancer cells. In this manuscript, we report our findings on the efficacy of DOX loaded HA-SPIONs in vivo using subcutaneous and intraperitoneal SKOV-3 ovarian tumor models in nude mice. The accumulation of the nanoparticles in subcutaneous tumors following an intravenous nanoparticle administration was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging, and its distribution in the tumors was evaluated by confocal microscopy and Prussian blue staining. DOX delivered by nanoparticles accumulated at much higher levels and distributed wider in the tumor tissue than intravenously injected free DOX, leading to significant reduction of tumor growth. The IVIS Spectrum for in vivo bioluminescence imaging was used to aid in therapy assessment of the DOX-loaded nanoparticles on intraperitoneal ovarian tumors formed by firefly luciferase expressing human ovarian SKOV-3 cells. DOX-loaded HA-SPIONs significantly reduced tumor growth, delayed tumor development, and extended the survival of mice. Thus, utilizing HA-SPIONs as drug delivery vehicles constitutes a promising approach to tackle CD44 expressing ovarian cancer.
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- Mohammad H. El-Dakdouki
- Department of Chemistry, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon. Tel: +961-7-985858, ext 3320
- Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Building, Room 426, 578 S. Shaw Lane, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824 USA. Tel: +1-517-355-9715, ext 329; Fax: +1-517-353-1793
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Building, Room 426, 578 S. Shaw Lane, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824 USA. Tel: +1-517-355-9715, ext 329; Fax: +1-517-353-1793
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- Departments of Radiology and Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Building, Room 426, 578 S. Shaw Lane, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824 USA. Tel: +1-517-355-9715, ext 329; Fax: +1-517-353-1793
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Building, Room 426, 578 S. Shaw Lane, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824 USA. Tel: +1-517-355-9715, ext 329; Fax: +1-517-353-1793
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- Carcinogenesis Laboratory, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, USA
- Research Technology and Support Facility, Imaging-IVIS, Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, USA
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- Carcinogenesis Laboratory, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Building, Room 426, 578 S. Shaw Lane, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824 USA. Tel: +1-517-355-9715, ext 329; Fax: +1-517-353-1793
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Harter P, Mahner S, Hilpert F, Runnebaum I, Ortmann O, Mustea A, Sehouli J, du Bois A, Wagner U. Statement by the Kommission OVAR of the AGO Study Group on the Use of HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) to Treat Primary and Recurrent Ovarian Cancer. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2013; 73:221-223. [PMID: 24771913 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1328320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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HIPEC is offered to patients with ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer at some hospitals. Altogether, there is still no evidence that HIPEC leads to an improvement of prognosis in any gynecologic tumor, neither in primary therapy nor in treatment of relapse. The available data indicate an increased complication rate which might negatively impact the benefit-risk balance of this procedure. In addition, standard treatment with proven efficacy might be withheld due to application of unproven methods. The use of HIPEC outside of well designed, prospective and controlled clinical trials is therefore disregarded.
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- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg
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- Universitätsklinikum Schleswig Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel
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- Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Regensburg
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- Universitätsklinikum Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Universitätsmedizin Berlin Charite, Berlin
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- Universitätsklinikum Marburg, Marburg
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Coleman RL, Monk BJ, Sood AK, Herzog TJ. Latest research and treatment of advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancer. Nat Rev Clin Oncol 2013; 10:211-24. [PMID: 23381004 PMCID: PMC3786558 DOI: 10.1038/nrclinonc.2013.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 400] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The natural history of ovarian cancer continues to be characterized by late-stage presentation, metastatic bulky disease burden and stagnant mortality statistics, despite prolific drug development. Robust clinical investigation, particularly with modifications to primary treatment surgical goals and adjuvant therapy are increasing median progression-free survival and overall survival, although the cure rates have been affected only modestly. Maintenance therapy holds promise, but studies have yet to identify an agent and/or strategy that can affect survival. Recurrent disease is largely an incurable state; however, current intervention with selected surgery, combination and targeted therapy and investigational protocols are impacting progression-free survival. Ovarian cancer is a diverse and genomically complex disease, which commands global attention. Rational investigation must balance the high rate of discovery with lagging clinical investigation and limited patient resources. Nevertheless, growth in our armamentarium offers unprecedented opportunities for patients suffering with this disease. This Review presents and reviews the contemporary management of the disease spectrum termed epithelial 'ovarian' cancer and describes the direction and early results of clinical investigation.
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- Robert L Coleman
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Herman Pressler Drive, Houston, TX 77030, USA. rcoleman@ mdanderson.org
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Monk BJ, Huang HQ, Burger RA, Mannel RS, Homesley HD, Fowler J, Greer BE, Boente M, Liang SX, Wenzel L. Patient reported outcomes of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of bevacizumab in the front-line treatment of ovarian cancer: a Gynecologic Oncology Group Study. Gynecol Oncol 2012; 128:573-8. [PMID: 23219660 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2012.11.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2012] [Revised: 11/21/2012] [Accepted: 11/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To analyze quality of life (QOL) in a randomized, placebo-controlled phase III trial concluding that the addition of concurrent and maintenance bevacizumab (Arm 3) to carboplatin and paclitaxel prolongs progression-free survival in front-line treatment of advanced ovarian cancer compared to chemotherapy alone (Arm 1) or chemotherapy with bevacizumab in cycles 2-6 only (Arm 2). PATIENTS AND METHODS The Trial Outcome Index of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Ovary (FACT-O TOI) was used to assess QOL before cycles 1, 4, 7, 13, and 21; and 6months after completing study therapy. Differences in QOL scores were assessed using a linear mixed model, adjusting for baseline score, and age. The significance level was set at 0.0167 to account for multiple comparisons. RESULTS 1693 patients were queried. Arm 2 (p<0.001) and Arm 3 (p<0.001) reported lower QOL scores than those in Arm 1. The treatment differences were observed mainly at cycle 4, when the patients receiving bevacizumab (Arm 2 and Arm 3) reported 2.72 points (98.3% CI: 0.88-4.57; effect size=0.18) and 2.96 points (98.3% CI: 1.13-4.78; effect size=0.20) lower QOL respectively, than those in Arm 1. The difference in QOL scores between Arm 1 and Arm 3 remained statistically significant up to cycle 7. The percentage of patients who reported abdominal discomfort dropped over time, without significant differences among study arms. CONCLUSION The small QOL difference observed during chemotherapy did not persist during maintenance bevacizumab.
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- Bradley J Monk
- Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Oncology, 500 W. Thomas Road, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA.
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Intraperitoneal chemotherapy in epithelial ovarian cancer: Do we know the best way to do it? J Geriatr Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2012.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Pinato DJ, Graham J, Gabra H, Sharma R. Evolving concepts in the management of drug resistant ovarian cancer: dose dense chemotherapy and the reversal of clinical platinum resistance. Cancer Treat Rev 2012; 39:153-60. [PMID: 22595680 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2012.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2012] [Revised: 04/13/2012] [Accepted: 04/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Despite the initially high response rate to standard front-line debulking surgery followed by platinum-based chemotherapy, the relapse rate in ovarian cancer is high and many patients will recur within 6 months of completing platinum based treatment. These patients may still require further chemotherapy despite being considered "platinum resistant". In this setting, response rates to conventionally scheduled second line platinum and non-platinum agents is low, ranging between 5% and 15%. There is an emerging body of evidence that in this scenario, chemotherapeutic activity can be enhanced using unconventionally scheduled "dose-dense" platinum and non-platinum based regimens with improved response rates of up to 65%. Randomised studies to evaluate the impact of this approach on survival in recurrent, platinum resistant disease are urgently required to confirm the promising phase II findings if there is to be a change in the standard of care of patients with platinum resistant disease. In this review we discuss the evolving strategies to overcome resistance in patients with platinum resistant ovarian cancer with a particular focus on alterations in dose schedule as a means of reversing platinum resistance.
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- David J Pinato
- Division of Experimental Medicine, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Campus, Du Cane Road, W12 0HS London, UK
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Feasibility of a modified outpatient regimen of intravenous/intraperitoneal chemotherapy in optimally debulked stage III ovarian cancer patients: a GEICO study. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2012; 21:1048-55. [PMID: 21738038 DOI: 10.1097/igc.0b013e31821ee777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The objective of the study was to assess the feasibility, toxicity, and reasons for early discontinuation of a modified outpatient intraperitoneal/intravenous (IP/IV) chemotherapy regimen for the treatment of patients with optimally debulked stage III ovarian cancer. METHODS Between February 2006 and November 2008, 51 consecutive patients from Institutions of the Spanish Ovarian Cancer Group (GEICO) were treated with a modified outpatient IP chemotherapy regimen. Patients received IV paclitaxel 175 mg/m over 3 hours on day 1, followed by IP cisplatin 100 mg/m (or 75 mg/m according to the principal investigator's criteria) on day 2. On day 8, patients received IP paclitaxel 60 mg/m. To homogenize the IP administration and supportive measures, a GEICO guideline for IP chemotherapy was established. Patients were treated with the intention to receive 6 courses of chemotherapy every 21 days. RESULTS The median age of the patients was 49 years (range, 36-75 years), and most of them had papillary serous ovarian cancer (78%), International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage IIIC (76%). Thirty-nine patients completed 4 or more IP cycles, and 28 (61%) completed all 6 IP cycles. Twenty-two patients discontinued the IP/IV treatment, mainly because of chemotherapy toxicity (10 patients) and catheter-related complications (5 patients). The most prevalent grade 3/4 toxicities were neutropenia (14 patients; 30%) and gastrointestinal events (12 patients; 26%). CONCLUSIONS The GEICO outpatient modified regimen resulted in a lesser toxicity and a greater rate of treatment completion than previously reported. The accurate selection of patients and the administration following well-defined guidelines can increase the feasibility of IP chemotherapy administration.
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Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Is Feasible With High Completion Rates, Low Complications, and Acceptable Patient Outcomes. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2012; 22:232-7. [DOI: 10.1097/igc.0b013e318234f833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Intravenous/intraperitoneal paclitaxel and intraperitoneal carboplatin in patients with epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal carcinoma: a feasibility study. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2011; 22:70-5. [PMID: 22146766 DOI: 10.1097/igc.0b013e318234f927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate intravenous (IV)/intraperitoneal (IP) paclitaxel and IP carboplatin (TCipTip therapy) feasibility in epithelial ovarian (EOC), fallopian tube (FTC), or peritoneal carcinoma (PC) patients. METHODS From December 2007 to August 2010, 20 women with histologically confirmed stage IC to IV EOC, FTC, or PC received 6 TCipTip cycles after the primary cytoreductive surgery. Intravenous paclitaxel was administered at 135 mg/m followed by IP carboplatin based on the area under the curve = 6 on day 1; IP paclitaxel at 60 mg/m was administered on day 8. The toxicity grade was determined by CTCAE version 3.0. The institutional review board requested we reduce the IP paclitaxel dose in the first cycle to ensure safety. RESULTS Twenty women, including 18 with EOC, 1 with stage IIC FTC, and 1 with stage IV primary PC, received TCipTip therapy. There were 12 serous, 5 endometrioid, 1 mucinous, 1 clear cell adenocarcinoma, and 1 mixed carcinoma (clear cell and endometrioid) cases. Eleven women achieved optimal status at primary surgery. Grade 3/4 hematologic toxicity incidence was 73% (neutrocytopenia), 9% (thrombocytopenia), and 24% (anemia). Grade 3/4 nonhematologic toxicities were observed in 5 patients (4 with grade 3 allergy and 1 with grade 3 ileus). Twelve patients (60%) completed more than 6 chemotherapy cycles. Reasons for interruption included paclitaxel allergy, grade 2 abdominal pain, carboplatin allergy during the seventh cycle, disease progression, pleural embolism, ileus, and address change. CONCLUSIONS Toxicities for TCipTip therapy were acceptable; this therapy is feasible for EOC, FTC, or PC patients. Further TCipTip therapy evaluation is warranted.
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Which is the better surgical strategy for newly diagnosed epithelial ovarian cancer. Curr Opin Oncol 2011; 23:501-6. [DOI: 10.1097/cco.0b013e328348846a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Mackay HJ, Provencheur D, Heywood M, Tu D, Eisenhauer EA, Oza AM, Meyer R. Phase ii/iii study of intraperitoneal chemotherapy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for ovarian cancer: ncic ctg ov.21. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 18:84-90. [PMID: 21505599 DOI: 10.3747/co.v18i2.725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Three large randomized clinical trials have shown a survival benefit in women with stage iii epithelial ovarian cancer (eoc) who receive intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy after optimal primary debulking surgery. The most recent Gynecologic Oncology Group study, gog 172, showed an improvement in median overall survival of approximately 17 months. That result led to a U.S. National Cancer Institute (nci) clinical announcement recommending that IP chemotherapy be considered for this group of women with eoc. However, IP chemotherapy is associated with increased toxicity, and rates for completion of treatment are low (42% in gog 172). The optimal IP regimen and duration of treatment has yet to be defined. Women undergoing chemotherapy before optimal debulking surgery were not included in the studies or in the nci clinical announcement. The National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group has developed a protocol for a randomized phase ii/iii study which will examine whether IP platinum-taxane-based chemotherapy benefits women who have received neoadjuvant chemotherapy before optimal surgical debulking. To address whether the less systemically toxic carboplatin can be substituted for cisplatin IP, the first phase of the study will have 3 arms: 1 intravenous-only, and 2 IP-containing regimens. At the end of the first stage, and provided that IP therapy is feasible to administer in this patient population, one of the IP regimens, either IP carboplatin or IP cisplatin, will proceed into a phase iii comparison with the intravenous arm. This exciting new study has gathered international support.
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Dawson SJ, Hicks RJ, Johnston V, Allen D, Jobling T, Quinn M, Rischin D. Intraperitoneal distribution imaging in ovarian cancer patients. Intern Med J 2011; 41:167-71. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2009.02112.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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González-Martín A, Toledo G, Chiva L. Epithelial ovarian carcinoma: current evidences and future perspectives in the first-line setting. Clin Transl Oncol 2010; 12:418-30. [PMID: 20534397 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-010-0529-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Epithelial ovarian carcinoma is still the most common cause of death from gynaecological cancer in USA and western Europe. The optimal therapy of epithelial ovarian carcinoma requires participation of a multidisciplinary team - from diagnosis through the entire natural history of each individual patient. Only 20-30% of patients are diagnosed at the initial stage, when appropriate staging surgery in combination with adjuvant chemotherapy for high-risk patients can be curative. Treating patients with advanced disease consists of a staging surgery with maximum cytoreductive effort, followed by chemotherapy with a combination of taxane and carboplatin. Unfortunately, the majority of patients with advanced disease will relapse and become candidates for therapy that comprises individualised chemotherapy, and surgery in selected cases. For this reason, there is still a need for new treatments and strategies in the first-line setting.
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- Antonio González-Martín
- Medical Oncology Department, Centro Oncológico MD Anderson International España, Madrid, Spain.
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Katzenstein HM, Petricca S, Ricketts R, Wasilewski-Masker K, Powell C, Rapkin L, George B, Woods WG, Olson TA. Intracavitary cisplatin therapy for pediatric malignancies. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2010; 55:452-6. [PMID: 20658616 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.22508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Local control is essential for the successful treatment of pediatric solid tumors. Complete excision is often not possible and local control therapies are limited. Intracavitary cisplatin (IC-CDDP) may be utilized to supplement local control. The aim of the study was to determine the toxicity and efficacy of locally instilled intracavitary cisplatin in patients with recurrent tumors in closed body cavities. PROCEDURE From 2001 to 2009, 12 patients (1-20 years) with recurrent or unresectable malignant tumors were treated with IC-CDDP. Nine had pulmonary lesions. Three patients had abdominal tumors. CDDP (200 mg/m(2)) was instilled by chest tube or Tenckhoff catheter. Patients were shifted every 15-30 min to allow distribution. After 4 hr, residual was drained by gravity. In 10/13 courses, sodium thiosulfate (STS) was administered to prevent nephrotoxicity. Three other patients received amifostine. RESULTS Malignant pleural effusions resolved in 5/7 patients. This response was temporary in three patients. No patients had ascites prior to treatment. Three patients are alive and disease-free, 18 months, 4 years, and 6 years from treatment. They also had surgery and chemotherapy. Transient renal toxicity was noted in most patients. One patient, treated with amifostine, had persistent renal dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS IC-CDDP was effective in treating malignant pleural effusions and may be a palliative option for refractory disease. Long-term survival was achieved in two patients, treated at first diagnosis. The benefit of IC-CDDP in these patients is difficult to assess. Renal dysfunction is usually mild, and typically resolves, but warrants preventive measures with IC-CDDP therapy.
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- Howard M Katzenstein
- Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Services, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Marchetti C, Pisano C, Facchini G, Bruni GS, Magazzino FP, Losito S, Pignata S. First-line treatment of advanced ovarian cancer: current research and perspectives. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2010; 10:47-60. [PMID: 20014885 DOI: 10.1586/era.09.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Epithelial ovarian cancer is the fourth biggest cause of cancer-related death in women. Over recent decades, improvements have been made in treatment outcome in terms of response rate and survival. To date, intensive surgical staging and cytoreduction, followed by primary chemotherapy with the carboplatin-paclitaxel regimen, are considered the gold standard for the management of this disease. Nevertheless, despite good initial response to systemic therapy after optimal debulking surgery, the long-term survival remains poor, with a high risk of recurrence. Furthermore, medical therapy of ovarian cancer impacts quality of life owing to the common occurrence of chemotherapy side effects, such as alopecia, neurotoxicity and fatigue. In order to improve the efficacy and reduce the toxicity of first-line chemotherapy, more than 10,000 women have been involved in worldwide randomized trials in the last 10 years. Several treatment alternatives have been investigated, such as intraperitoneal chemotherapy, alternative doublets and triplet regimens, in the effort to find an optimal first-line treatment strategy. In this review we discuss the results of these trials, the recent progresses and the most important ongoing studies, including those with emerging target and biological agents.
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- Claudia Marchetti
- Department of Urology and Gynecology, National Cancer Institute of Naples, via Mariano Semmola 80131, Naples, Italy
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Aletti GD, Nordquist D, Hartmann L, Gallenberg M, Long HJ, Cliby WA. From randomized trial to practice: single institution experience using the GOG 172 i.p. chemotherapy regimen for ovarian cancer. Ann Oncol 2010; 21:1772-1778. [PMID: 20139154 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdq025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The objective of the study was to evaluate completion rates and toxic effects of an i.p. chemotherapy regimen in a cross-section of nonselected patients with ovarian cancer (OC). PATIENTS AND METHODS All patients with stage IIIC OC consecutively operated at our institution from January 2006 to December 2007 were prospectively collected and analyzed. RESULTS Eighty-nine patients with stage IIIC OC optimally debulked were evaluated for this study. An i.p. port was primarily placed in 53 of 89 (60%), and i.p. chemotherapy was recommended in 55 patients. Reasons for not recommending i.p. chemotherapy in patients optimally debulked included postoperative complications (n = 7: 8%), poor nutritional/functional status (n = 5: 6%), and extensive surgery including bowel resection (n = 9: 10%). Thirty-three patients (33/55: 60%) recommended to receive i.p. chemotherapy-initiated i.p. treatment. Fifty-two percent of those beginning i.p. therapy (17/33) received three or more cycles with 36% (12/33) successfully completing six cycles. Reasons for discontinuation included grade 3-4 nephrotoxicity in 3 of 21 (14%), febrile neutropenia/sepsis in 3 of 21 (14%), port infection or malfunction in 8 of 21 (38%). CONCLUSIONS The i.p. chemotherapy regimen used in a consecutive cohort of patients carries could be completed in only a small percentage of patients. Less toxic regimens with higher acceptability should be considered.
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Seamon LG, Carlson MJ, Richardson DL, Cohn DE, Fowler JM, Copeland LJ, O'Malley DM. Outpatient platinum-taxane intraperitoneal chemotherapy regimen for ovarian cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2009; 19:1195-8. [PMID: 19823054 DOI: 10.1111/igc.0b013e3181b33d5b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy is associated with an improved survival at the expense of increased toxicity in optimally debulked ovarian cancer patients. We describe the toxicity profile of an outpatient regimen of an intravenous (IV) and IP taxane-platinum chemotherapy. METHODS A chart review of all patients who received IP chemotherapy from December 2005 to May 2008 was performed. Optimally debulked patients after primary surgery for ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tubal cancer who received IV docetaxel 60 to 70 mg/m and IP cisplatin 80 to 85 mg/m on day 1 and IP paclitaxel 60 to 70 mg/m on day 8 every 21 days were included. Toxicities were recorded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v3.0. RESULTS Thirty-three patients have completed chemotherapy. Of these, 19 patients (58%) completed all planned cycles of IP chemotherapy and 23 (70%) completed 75% or greater of the planned cycles. Four patients (12%) did not complete 50% or greater of the cycles. A total of 150.5 IP cycles were delivered, with a median number of 4 IP cycles (range, 0.5-7.5) completed. Grades 3 and 4 hematologic toxicities occurred in 21% of patients (n = 7), and 8 patients (24%) experienced grade 3 or 4 nonhematologic events. The overall response rate was 100% (complete response, 91%; partial response, 9.0%) with a progression-free survival of 19 months. CONCLUSIONS This outpatient regimen of IV and IP platinum-taxane chemotherapy is well tolerated with acceptable toxicity. Importantly, most patients were able to complete all planned cycles of chemotherapy. These findings suggest that continued investigation of methods to decrease the toxicity of the treatment seen in the Gynecologic Oncology Group Protocol 172 is needed and should be studied in future phase 2 IP chemotherapy trials.
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- Leigh G Seamon
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, OH 43210-1228, USA
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The standard initial management of epithelial ovarian cancer consists of surgical staging, operative tumour debulking including total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and administration of six cycles of intravenous chemotherapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel. Extensive and largely retrospective experience has shown that optimum surgical debulking to leave residual tumour deposits that are less than 1 cm in size is associated with improved patient outcomes. However, 75% of patients present with advanced (stage III or IV) disease and, although more than 80% of these women benefit from first-line therapy, tumour recurrence occurs in almost all these patients at a median of 15 months from diagnosis. Second-line treatments can improve survival and quality of life but are not curative. Advances in screening and understanding of molecular pathogenesis of ovarian cancer and development of novel targeted therapies (eg, bevacizumab) and practical intraperitoneal techniques for drug delivery are most likely to improve patient outcomes.
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- Bryan T Hennessy
- Department of Gynecologic Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Bauerschlag DO, Schem C, Baumann K, Harter P, Hilpert F, Wagner U, du Bois A, Pfisterer J. Anti-idiotypic antibody abagovomab in advanced ovarian cancer. Future Oncol 2008; 4:769-73. [PMID: 19086842 DOI: 10.2217/14796694.4.6.769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common malignancy with approximately 22,000 newly diagnosed cases each year in the USA. Standard of care after cytoreductive surgery is the application of carboplatin and paclitaxel. The newly developed anti-idiotypic monoclonal antibody abagovomab demonstrated promising results in Phase I/II trials. This new type of drug is currently being tested in a Phase II/III trial in ovarian cancer patients with a complete response after standard first-line chemotherapy. Activating the cancer hosts immune system is a new strategy that is worth being pursued in the fight against ovarian cancer.
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- Dirk O Bauerschlag
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Clinic Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Michaelisstrasse 16, 24105 Kiel, Germany.
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Messersmith WA, Jimeno A, Ettinger D, Laheru D, Brahmer J, Lansey D, Khan Y, Donehower RC, Elsayed Y, Zannikos P, Hidalgo M. Phase I trial of weekly trabectedin (ET-743) and gemcitabine in patients with advanced solid tumors. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2008; 63:181-8. [PMID: 18379785 PMCID: PMC3556988 DOI: 10.1007/s00280-008-0733-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2007] [Accepted: 03/05/2008] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of trabectedin plus gemcitabine administered on a weekly schedule in patients with advanced solid tumors. METHODS Patients with ECOG performance status 0-1 and adequate organ function were enrolled. On days 1, 8, and 15 of a 28-day cycle, patients received gemcitabine (starting dose, 800 mg/m(2)) followed by trabectedin (starting dose, 0.3 mg/m(2)). Strict liver function test treatment criteria were employed to avoid hepatic toxicity seen in previous trabectedin studies. Plasma samples were collected during cycles 1 and 2 for pharmacokinetic analyses. RESULTS Fifteen patients received >or=1 dose, with a median of two treatment cycles (range 1-10). The most common drug-related toxicity was hepatic. Dose reductions were required for trabectedin in four (27%) patients and gemcitabine in six (40%) patients. Cycle delays/dose holds were required in 11 (73%) patients and doses above trabectedin 0.4 mg/m(2) and gemcitabine 1,000 mg/m(2), which is the recommended phase II dose, were not feasible. Seven patients maintained stable disease after two cycles. Gemcitabine and trabectedin pharmacokinetics were not altered substantially with concomitant administration. CONCLUSIONS Given the lack of pharmacokinetic interaction and potential efficacy of trabectedin and gemcitabine combination therapy, further study is warranted with alternate schedules.
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Vergote I, Amant F, Leunen K, Cadron I, Van Gorp T, Neven P, Berteloot P. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with advanced ovarian cancer: the con view. Oncologist 2008; 13:410-4. [PMID: 18448555 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2007-0224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES In this paper we wish to present the reasons why i.p. chemotherapy cannot be accepted as standard of care for first-line systemic treatment of advanced ovarian carcinoma. METHODS The recent literature on i.p. chemotherapy is critically reviewed. All possible arguments against i.p. chemotherapy are reviewed. CONCLUSIONS Intraperitoneal chemotherapy is associated with a higher toxicity rate than i.v. chemotherapy. For this reason, none of the regimens investigated in the three Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) studies can be used as standard treatment outside clinical protocols. The trials on i.p. chemotherapy have suggested a survival difference. However, in the two most recent trials, i.p. chemotherapy or not was not the only research question because different schedules and dosages were used. In addition, the significance of the most recent GOG 172 study was only weak (p = .03), and the result was nonsignificant for progression-free survival. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy should be used only in the context of properly designed clinical trials. These trials must either assess i.p. therapy in comparison with the standard treatment or address the issue of route of administration for equivalent dosages and schedules of the same drugs, and not a mosaic of these questions. In addition, these trials should investigate i.p. regimens that are less toxic than the regimens used in the three GOG trials, and which can be combined with molecular targeted therapies.
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- Ignace Vergote
- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Division Obstetrics & Gynaecology, UZ-Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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Tummala MK, Alagarsamy S, McGuire WP. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy: standard of care for patients with minimal residual stage III ovarian cancer? Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2008; 8:1135-47. [PMID: 18588458 DOI: 10.1586/14737140.8.7.1135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Epithelial ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecological cancer in most of the Western world, and long-term survival remains poor despite good initial response to systemic therapy after debulking surgery. Even after complete pathological response, the risk of recurrence in the first few years is substantial. The peritoneum is the predominant site of failure and the disease remains confined to the peritoneal cavity for much of its course. Efforts to improve clinical outcomes in this group of patients included investigation of intraperitoneal administration of active agents to expose the low-volume postoperative residual disease in the peritoneum to high concentrations of these drugs. In spite of three National Cancer Institute-sponsored randomized trials demonstrating clinical benefit with intraperitoneal therapy in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, the fact remains that it is not uniformly accepted by the gynecologic oncology community in the USA and is rarely used by clinicians in Europe. Intraperitoneal regimens are perceived to be too toxic for administration, although most of the toxicity is reversible. In this article we discuss the available evidence for intraperitoneal chemotherapy, challenges facing the gynecologic oncology community to make this modality more widely acceptable, the selection of patients most likely to tolerate intraperitoneal therapy and ongoing research in this field.
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- Clinical Research Fellow, Clinical Research Branch, National Institute on Aging/NIH & Greenebaum Cancer Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Gadducci A, Conte PF. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy in the management of patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer: a critical review of the literature. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2008; 18:943-53. [PMID: 18248392 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1438.2007.01163.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The use of intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy has been advocated in different settings of patients with ovarian cancer. Cisplatin is the drug of choice because of its high response rate and minimal local toxicity. This treatment can be given to women with small residual disease after second look, with surgically assessed complete response rates of approximately 30%, and with a prolonged survival in small subset of patients. However, the use of IP chemotherapy as consolidation treatment of pathologically complete responders after first-line systemic chemotherapy has not been definitively evaluated in a phase III trial. There is much debate in the literature both for and against the use of IP chemotherapy in the first-line treatment of optimally debulked ovarian cancer patients. The recent Cochrane meta-analyses of eight randomized trials enrolling 1819 patients has shown that first-line IP chemotherapy improves progression-free survival and overall survival of patients with minimal residual disease after initial surgery. However, the potential for catheter-related complications, abdominal pain with infusion, and toxicities needs to be taken into consideration for decision making in each individual woman. Rectosigmoidal surgery can be associated with gross contamination of the operative field, and in this case, the catheter placement should not be performed during primary surgery but should be delayed to 3 weeks later. Patients should be provided with information on the survival and toxicity for both IP and systemic treatments, as well as practical information about the administration of each regimen, so that they may be involved in the decision-making process.
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- Department of Procreative Medicine, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
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González Martín A. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy for optimally debulked advanced ovarian cancer: a new standard in patient care? Clin Transl Oncol 2007; 9:409-11. [PMID: 17652052 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-007-0077-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Poveda A, Salazar R, del Campo JM, Mendiola C, Cassinello J, Ojeda B, Arranz JA, Oaknin A, García-Foncillas J, Rubio MJ, González Martín A. Update in the management of ovarian and cervical carcinoma. Clin Transl Oncol 2007; 9:443-51. [PMID: 17652058 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-007-0083-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Ovarian and cervical cancers are significant health problems. This article provides an update in selected management topics. Paclitaxel and platinum derivatives are the first-line treatment for patients with advanced disease. In selected patients, intraperitoneal chemotherapy has been associated with improved survival but the broad applicability of this strategy is limited by issues of toxicity and feasibility. Management of patients with recurrent disease is based on a number of factors and includes surgery in selected cases, platinum-based chemotherapy for patients with platinum-sensitive disease and other agents such as topotecan and pegylated liposomal formulation of doxorubicin for patients with platinum-resistant disease. In cervical cancer, the most significant issue/event is the demonstration of superior survival with topotecan and cisplatin compared to cisplatin alone. Finally, new agents such as epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors and antiangiogenic agents are being currently tested in these settings.
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- Servicio de Oncología Médica, Instituto Valenciano de Oncología, Valencia, Spain.
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Bristow RE, Santillan A, Salani R, Diaz-Montes TP, Giuntoli RL, Meisner BC, Armstrong DK, Frick KD. Intraperitoneal cisplatin and paclitaxel versus intravenous carboplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy for Stage III ovarian cancer: A cost-effectiveness analysis. Gynecol Oncol 2007; 106:476-81. [PMID: 17688927 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2007.05.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2007] [Revised: 05/05/2007] [Accepted: 05/14/2007] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of intraperitoneal cisplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy as front-line treatment for patients with Stage III epithelial ovarian cancer following optimal primary cytoreductive surgery. METHODS Based on Gynecologic Oncology Group protocols #172 and #158, a decision analysis model was created to compare two treatment strategies for patients with optimal residual disease Stage III ovarian cancer: (1) inpatient intravenous paclitaxel (24 h) and intraperitoneal cisplatin plus outpatient intraperitoneal paclitaxel chemotherapy (IP/IV), and (2) outpatient intravenous paclitaxel (3 h) and carboplatin chemotherapy (IV/IV). The cost-effectiveness of each strategy was evaluated from the perspective of society. RESULTS Cost-effectiveness analysis revealed that the strategy of IP/IV chemotherapy had an overall cost per patient of $39,861 and effectiveness of 5.16 QALYs compared to $18,822 and 4.59 QALYs for IV/IV chemotherapy. The IP/IV chemotherapy strategy was associated with an additional 0.56 QALYs at an incremental cost of $21,039. The incremental C/E ratio for IP/IV chemotherapy was $37,454/QALY. Inpatient treatment accounted for 43.2% of the cost of IP/IV chemotherapy. Sensitivity analysis testing confirmed the robustness of the model. CONCLUSIONS In this model, IP/IV chemotherapy was associated with a modest extension in quality-adjusted survival time but was also more costly than IV/IV chemotherapy. On balance, the IP/IV strategy can be considered a good healthcare value. However, these data also suggest that efforts to reduce the cost of IP/IV chemotherapy, such as through development of an ambulatory regimen with equivalent therapeutic efficacy but an improved toxicity profile, would improve the overall value of this adjuvant treatment program.
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- Robert E Bristow
- The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
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Schöffski P, Wolter P, Clement P, Sciot R, De Wever I, Wozniak A, Stefan C, Dumez H. Trabectedin (ET-743): evaluation of its use in advanced soft-tissue sarcoma. Future Oncol 2007; 3:381-92. [PMID: 17661712 DOI: 10.2217/14796694.3.4.381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Trabectedin (ET-743; Yondelis®) is a novel DNA-binding agent, originally derived from the marine tunicate, Ecteinascidia turbinata, and now produced synthetically. The efficacy of trabectedin in patients with advanced soft-tissue sarcoma has been demonstrated in three Phase II studies involving 189 previously treated patients. A pooled analysis of data from these studies showed that trabectedin induced tumor control (objective responses plus disease stabilization) in approximately 50% of patients; median overall survival was 10.3 months and progression-free survival at 6 months was 19.8%, with 29.3% of patients alive at 2 years. Responses were achieved in patients who were resistant to both doxorubicin and ifosfamide. Trabectedin is generally well tolerated, with adverse events being noncumulative, reversible and manageable. Unlike other commonly used cytotoxic agents, trabectedin is not associated with cardiotoxicity or neurotoxicity and alopecia is rare. Trabectedin is an interesting new anticancer agent that offers much promise for the treatment of advanced soft-tissue sarcoma.
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Affiliation(s)
- Patrick Schöffski
- Leuven Cancer Institute, Department of General Medical Oncology, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Catholic University Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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