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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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Yadav R, Bhawale R, Kapoor DN, Singh SB, Mehra NK. Experimental design approach for development of carboplatin loaded chitosan modified liposomal formulation with improved topical vaginal therapeutic potential. Pharm Dev Technol 2024; 29:1-12. [PMID: 38015058 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2023.2289133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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One of the most prevalent cancers affecting women globally is cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is thought to cause 570 000 new cases annually, and standard treatments can have serious side effects. In this work, the main aim is to design, fabrication, and evaluation of carboplatin loaded chitosan coated liposomal formulation (CCLF-I) for vaginal delivery in the treatment of cervical cancer. The particle size and polydispersity index of the CCLF-1 were observed at 269.33 ± 1.15 and 0.40 ± 0.002 nm, respectively. The in vitro mucin binding studies showed good adhesiveness of CCLF-I as compared to plain liposomes (CPLF-I), which was found at 23.49 and 10.80%, respectively. The ex-vivo percent drug permeation from plain liposomal formulation (CPLF-I) was found to be higher in comparison to chitosan coated liposomal formulation which was 56.33% while in CCLF-I it was observed 47.32% this is due to, higher retainability of delivery system (CCLF-I) on targeted site attained by coating of mucoadhesive polymer on liposomes. Ex vivo tissue retention studies exhibited 24.2% of CCLF-I in comparison to 10.34% from plain drug formulation (CPLF-I). The in vivo vaginal retention studies exhibited 14% of drug retention after 24 h from the novel formulation in comparison to 6% from the plain formulation. The developed CCLF-I formulation would open a new avenue in the cervical treatment.
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- Rati Yadav
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, India
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, India
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Nag S, Aggarwal S, Rauthan A, Warrier N. Maintenance therapy for newly diagnosed epithelial ovarian cancer- a review. J Ovarian Res 2022; 15:88. [PMID: 35902911 PMCID: PMC9331490 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-022-01020-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the most lethal gynaecological cancer among women worldwide, with the 5-year survival rate ranging between 30 and 40%. Due to the asymptomatic nature of the condition, it is more likely to be diagnosed at an advanced stage, requiring an aggressive therapeutic approach. Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) along with systemic chemotherapy with paclitaxel and carboplatin has been the mainstay of the treatment in the frontline management of EOC. In recent years, neo-adjuvant chemotherapy, followed by interval CRS has become an important strategy for the management of advanced EOC. Due to the high rate of recurrence, the oncology community has begun to shift its focus to molecular-targeted agents and maintenance therapy in the frontline settings. The rationale for maintenance therapy is to delay the progression or relapse of the disease, as long as possible after first-line treatment, irrespective of the amount of residual disease. Tumours with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) including BReast CAncer gene (BRCA) mutations are found to be sensitive to polyadenosine diphosphate-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors and understanding of HRD status has become important in the frontline setting. PARP inhibitors are reported to provide a significant improvement in progression-free survival and have an acceptable safety profile. PARP inhibitors have also been found to act regardless of BRCA status. Recently, PARP inhibitors as maintenance therapy in the frontline settings showed encouraging results in EOC; however, the results from further trials and survival data from ongoing trials are awaited for understanding the role of this pathway in treatment of EOC. This review discusses an overview of maintenance strategies in newly diagnosed EOC along with considerations for maintenance therapy in EOC with a focus on PARP inhibitors.
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- Shona Nag
- Sahyadri Speciality Hospitals, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Wood GE, Ledermann JA. Adjuvant and post-surgical treatment in high-grade epithelial ovarian cancer. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2021; 78:64-73. [PMID: 34607745 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2021.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Cytoreductive surgery is the mainstay of treatment for high-grade epithelial ovarian cancer. Although for early stage disease outcomes following surgery alone are good, the risk of recurrence necessitates adjuvant chemotherapy for the majority of patients. Post-operative chemotherapy in advanced-stage disease, or neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery has improved progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). However, despite the use of chemotherapy, the rate of recurrence remains high. In recent years, there has been considerable increase in knowledge regarding the biology of ovarian cancer, which has led to a journey of drug discovery, facilitating the use of novel targeted agents such as VEGF inhibitors and, more recently, PARP inhibitors in the first-line treatment of ovarian cancer. Here, we outline the current evidence-based guidance for systemic therapies in ovarian cancer and highlight the ongoing research to improve patient outcome.
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- Georgina E Wood
- Department of Oncology, UCL Hospitals, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU, UK
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- Department of Oncology, UCL Hospitals, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU, UK; UCL Cancer Institute, University College London, UK.
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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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Sarivalasis A, Morotti M, Mulvey A, Imbimbo M, Coukos G. Cell therapies in ovarian cancer. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2021; 13:17588359211008399. [PMID: 33995591 PMCID: PMC8072818 DOI: 10.1177/17588359211008399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the most important cause of gynecological cancer-related mortality. Despite improvements in medical therapies, particularly with the incorporation of drugs targeting homologous recombination deficiency, EOC survival rates remain low. Adoptive cell therapy (ACT) is a personalized form of immunotherapy in which autologous lymphocytes are expanded, manipulated ex vivo, and re-infused into patients to mediate cancer rejection. This highly promising novel approach with curative potential encompasses multiple strategies, including the adoptive transfer of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, natural killer cells, or engineered immune components such as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) constructs and engineered T-cell receptors. Technical advances in genomics and immuno-engineering have made possible neoantigen-based ACT strategies, as well as CAR-T cells with increased cell persistence and intratumoral trafficking, which have the potential to broaden the opportunity for patients with EOC. Furthermore, dendritic cell-based immunotherapies have been tested in patients with EOC with modest but encouraging results, while the combination of DC-based vaccination as a priming modality for other cancer therapies has shown encouraging results. In this manuscript, we provide a clinically oriented historical overview of various forms of cell therapies for the treatment of EOC, with an emphasis on T-cell therapy.
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- Apostolos Sarivalasis
- Department of Oncology, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Oncology, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Oncology, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Oncology, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- CHUV, Rue du Bugnon 46, Lausanne BH09-701, Switzerland
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Hirte H, Poon R, Yao X, May T, Ethier JL, Petz L, Speakman J, Elit L. Neoadjuvant and adjuvant systemic therapy for newly diagnosed stage II- IV epithelial ovary, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma: A systematic review. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2021; 162:103324. [PMID: 33862245 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2021.103324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To systematically review neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy options for women with newly diagnosed stage II-IV ovarian cancer. METHODS Phase III trials were searched using MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library. Maintenance therapies were excluded. RESULTS Thirty-three trials were included. For women with high-risk profiles that would contraindicate upfront cytoreductive surgery, neoadjuvant chemotherapy can be an option. In the post-surgical adjuvant setting, the three-weekly regimen consisting of paclitaxel and carboplatin remains the standard of care. Docetaxel may be offered to those who are unable to tolerate paclitaxel. Intraperitoneal cisplatin and paclitaxel increased OS for stage III optimally debulked women (GOG 172). The intraperitoneal regimens in GOG 252 offered no survival benefit and some harms in terms of toxicity and quality of life. CONCLUSIONS There is no evidence to support adding a third agent to the standard carboplatin and paclitaxel. Results of the iPocc study will clarify the role of intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
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- Hal Hirte
- Division of Medical Oncology, Juravinski Cancer Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Program in Evidence-Based Care, Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario), Department of Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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- Program in Evidence-Based Care, Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario), Department of Oncology, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology, Cancer Research Institute, Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, Department of Oncology and Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Patient Representative, North Bay, Ontario, Canada
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- Patient Representative, Sutton West, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Juravinski Cancer Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Armstrong DK, Alvarez RD, Bakkum-Gamez JN, Barroilhet L, Behbakht K, Berchuck A, Chen LM, Cristea M, DeRosa M, Eisenhauer EL, Gershenson DM, Gray HJ, Grisham R, Hakam A, Jain A, Karam A, Konecny GE, Leath CA, Liu J, Mahdi H, Martin L, Matei D, McHale M, McLean K, Miller DS, O'Malley DM, Percac-Lima S, Ratner E, Remmenga SW, Vargas R, Werner TL, Zsiros E, Burns JL, Engh AM. Ovarian Cancer, Version 2.2020, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2021; 19:191-226. [PMID: 33545690 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2021.0007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 335] [Impact Index Per Article: 111.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Epithelial ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancer in the United States and is the country's fifth most common cause of cancer mortality in women. A major challenge in treating ovarian cancer is that most patients have advanced disease at initial diagnosis. These NCCN Guidelines discuss cancers originating in the ovary, fallopian tube, or peritoneum, as these are all managed in a similar manner. Most of the recommendations are based on data from patients with the most common subtypes─high-grade serous and grade 2/3 endometrioid. The NCCN Guidelines also include recommendations specifically for patients with less common ovarian cancers, which in the guidelines include the following: carcinosarcoma, clear cell carcinoma, mucinous carcinoma, low-grade serous, grade 1 endometrioid, borderline epithelial, malignant sex cord-stromal, and malignant germ cell tumors. This manuscript focuses on certain aspects of primary treatment, including primary surgery, adjuvant therapy, and maintenance therapy options (including PARP inhibitors) after completion of first-line chemotherapy.
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- 7UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- 12Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
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- 19Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center
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- 20Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
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- 21Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania
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- 22Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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- 26The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
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- 20Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
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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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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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Clinical benefit of controversial first line systemic therapies for advanced stage ovarian cancer – ESMO-MCBS scores. Cancer Treat Rev 2018; 69:233-242. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2018.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Revised: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Ledermann JA. First-line treatment of ovarian cancer: questions and controversies to address. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2018; 10:1758835918768232. [PMID: 29662548 PMCID: PMC5898654 DOI: 10.1177/1758835918768232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Dueckelmann AM, Fink D, Harter P, Heinzelmann V, Marth C, Mueller M, Reinthaller A, Tamussino K, Wimberger P, Sehouli J. The use of PIPAC (pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy) in gynecological oncology: a statement by the "Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynaekologische Onkologie Studiengruppe Ovarialkarzinom (AGO-OVAR)", the Swiss and Austrian AGO, and the North-Eastern German Society of Gynaecologic Oncology. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2018; 297:837-846. [PMID: 29356953 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-018-4673-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2018] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ovarian, tubal, and peritoneal carcinomas primarily affect the peritoneal cavity, and they are typically diagnosed at an advanced tumor stage (Foley, Rauh-Hain, del Carmen in Oncology (Williston Park) 27:288-294, 2013). In the course of primary surgery, postoperative tumor residuals are, apart from the tumor stage, the strongest independent factors of prognosis (du Bois, Reuss, Pujade-Lauraine, Harter, Ray-Coquard, Pfisterer in Cancer 115:1234-1244, 2009). Due to improved surgical techniques, including the use of multi-visceral procedures, macroscopic tumor clearance can be achieved in oncological centers, in most cases (Harter, Muallem, Buhrmann et al in Gynecol Oncol 121:615-619, 2011). However, to date, it has not been shown that peritoneal carcinomatosis is, per se, an independent factor of prognosis or that it excludes the achievement of tumor clearance. Several studies have shown that a preceding drug therapy in peritoneal carcinomatosis could positively influence the overall prognosis (Trimbos, Trimbos, Vergote et al in J Natl Cancer Inst 95:105-112, 2003). In relapses of ovarian carcinoma, studies have shown that peritoneal carcinomatosis is a negative predictor of complete tumor resection; however, when it is possible to resect the tumor completely, peritoneal carcinomatosis does not play a role in the prognosis (Harter, Hahmann, Lueck et al in Ann Surg Oncol 16:1324-1330, 2009). RESULTS PIPAC is a highly experimental method for treating patients with ovarian, tubal, and peritoneal cancer. To date, only three studies have investigated a total of 184 patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis (Grass, Vuagniaux, Teixeira-Farinha, Lehmann, Demartines, Hubner in Br J Surg 104:669-678, 2017). Only some of those studies were phase I/II studies that included PIPAC for patients with different indications and different cancer entities. It is important to keep in mind that the PIPAC approach is associated with relatively high toxicity. To date, no systematic dose-finding studies have been reported. Moreover, no studies have reported improvements in progression-free or overall survival associated with PIPAC therapy. CONCLUSIONS Randomized phase III studies are required to evaluate the effect of this therapy compared to other standard treatments (sequential or simultaneous applications with systemic chemotherapy). In cases of ovarian, tubal, and peritoneal cancer, PIPAC should not be performed outside the framework of prospective, controlled studies.
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- University Hospital of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Essen, Germany
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- Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- University Hospiatl Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Trial-level analysis of progression-free survival and response rate as end points of trials of first-line chemotherapy in advanced ovarian cancer. Med Oncol 2017; 34:87. [DOI: 10.1007/s12032-017-0939-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2017] [Accepted: 03/28/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Webber K, Friedlander M. Chemotherapy for epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2016; 41:126-138. [PMID: 28027849 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2016.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2016] [Revised: 11/03/2016] [Accepted: 11/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Chemotherapy plays a key role in the management of women with epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer (EOC). Platinum- and taxane-based regimens are the standard of care for adjuvant treatment in early-stage EOC and first-line therapy for advanced stage disease. Efforts to define the optimal scheduling, timing and route of administration are ongoing. The majority of women with EOC will develop recurrent disease, and treatment options for these women are depend on the time that has elapsed from first-line therapy. Platinum-based doublet chemotherapy is preferred for women with platinum-sensitive recurrent cancer. In platinum-resistant relapsed EOC, options are much more limited, and careful consideration of symptoms, performance status, anticipated toxicity and quality of life is essential when recommending chemotherapy for these women.
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- Kate Webber
- Department of Medical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital and Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, Australia; Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital and Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, Australia; Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Selle F, Gligorov J, Soares DG, Lotz JP. [High-dose chemotherapy as a strategy to overcome drug resistance in solid tumors]. Bull Cancer 2016; 103:861-868. [PMID: 27641463 DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2016.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2015] [Revised: 08/10/2016] [Accepted: 08/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The concept of high-doses chemotherapy was developed in the 1980s based on in vitro scientific observations. Exposure of tumor cells to increasing concentrations of alkylating agents resulted in increased cell death in a strong dose-response manner. Moreover, the acquired resistance of tumor cells could be overcome by dose intensification. In clinic, dose intensification of alkylating agents resulted in increased therapeutic responses, however associated with significant hematological toxicity. Following the development of autologous stem cells transplantation harvesting from peripheral blood, the high-doses of chemotherapy, initially associated with marked toxic effects, could be more easily tolerated. As a result, the approach was evaluated in different types of solid tumors, including breast, ovarian and germ cell tumors, small cell lung carcinoma, soft tissue sarcomas and Ewing sarcoma. To date, high-doses chemotherapy with hematopoietic stem cells support is only used as a salvage therapy to treat poor prognosis germ cell tumors patients with chemo-sensitive disease. Regarding breast and ovarian cancer, high-doses chemotherapy should be considered only in the context of clinical trials. However, intensive therapy as an approach to overcome resistance to standard treatments is still relevant. Numerous efforts are still ongoing to identify novel therapeutic combinations and active treatments to improve patients' responses.
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- Frédéric Selle
- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), hôpital Tenon, service d'oncologie médicale et de thérapie cellulaire, alliance pour la recherche en cancérologie (APREC), 4, rue de la Chine, 75970 Paris cedex 20, France
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- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), hôpital Tenon, service d'oncologie médicale et de thérapie cellulaire, alliance pour la recherche en cancérologie (APREC), 4, rue de la Chine, 75970 Paris cedex 20, France; Université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie (UPMC Univ Paris 06), Sorbonne universités, institut universitaire de cancérologie, 4, place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France
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- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), hôpital Tenon, service d'oncologie médicale et de thérapie cellulaire, alliance pour la recherche en cancérologie (APREC), 4, rue de la Chine, 75970 Paris cedex 20, France
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- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), hôpital Tenon, service d'oncologie médicale et de thérapie cellulaire, alliance pour la recherche en cancérologie (APREC), 4, rue de la Chine, 75970 Paris cedex 20, France; Université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie (UPMC Univ Paris 06), Sorbonne universités, institut universitaire de cancérologie, 4, place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France.
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Harter P, du Bois A, Mahner S, Pfisterer J, Ortmann O, Marth C, Fink D, Hilpert F, Wagner U, Sehouli J. Statement of the AGO Kommission Ovar, AGO Study Group, NOGGO, AGO Austria and AGO Switzerland Regarding the Use of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) in Ovarian Cancer. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2016; 76:147-149. [PMID: 26941446 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1568169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The AGO Kommission Ovar already published a statement in 2013, warning about the uncritical use of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) outside controlled studies. This statement has now been updated after the most recent literature was reviewed by AGO Kommission Ovar, the AGO Study Group, NOGGO, AGO Austria and AGO Switzerland. The authors conclude that HIPEC remains experimental. Its use is not recommended and should be rejected outside of prospective controlled trials.
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- P Harter
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie Kommission Ovar
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- Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie Studiengruppe
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- Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie Kommission Ovar
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- Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie Studiengruppe
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- Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie Kommission Ovar
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- Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie Österreich
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- Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Gynäkologische Onkologie und Brustgesundheit, Schweiz
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- Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie Studiengruppe
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- Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie Kommission Ovar
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- Nord-Ostdeutsche Gesellschaft für Gynäkologische Onkologie
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Ji J, Zuo P, Wang YL. Enhanced Antiproliferative Effect of Carboplatin in Cervical Cancer Cells Utilizing Folate-Grafted Polymeric Nanoparticles. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2015; 10:453. [PMID: 26608536 PMCID: PMC4659799 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-015-1162-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2015] [Accepted: 11/15/2015] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Carboplatin (CRB) possesses superior anticancer effect in cervical cancer cells with lower incidence of side effects compared to that of cisplatin. However, CRB suffers from severe side effects due to undesirable tissue distributions which contribute to the low therapeutic efficacy. Here, we report a unique folic acid-conjugated chitosan-coated poly(D-L-lactideco-glycolide) (PLGA) nanoparticles (FPCC) prepared for the selective delivery of carboplatin to the cervical cancer cells. The particles were nanosized and spherical shaped with size less than <200 nm. The presence of protective chitosan layer controlled the overall release rate of CRB from chitosan-coated PLGA nanoparticles (PCC) and FPCC. FPCC displayed a higher cellular uptake capacity in HeLa cells than compared to non-targeted nanoparticles. Selective uptake of FPCC was due to an interaction of folic acid (FA) with the folate receptors alpha (FRs-α) which is overexpressed on the HeLa and promoted active targeting. These results indicated that FPCC had a specific affinity for the cancerous, HeLa cells owing to ligand-receptor (FA-FR-α) recognition. Consistently, FPCC showed superior cytotoxic effect than any other formulations. The IC50 (concentration of the drug required to kill 50 % of the cells) value of FPCC was 0.65 μg/ml while it was 1.08, 1.56, and 2.35 μg/ml for PCC, PLGA NP, and free CRB, respectively. Consistent with the cytotoxicity assay, FPCC induced higher fraction of early as well as late apoptosis cells. Especially, FPCC induced nearly 45 % of early apoptosis cells and more than 35 % in late apoptosis. Therefore, we propose that folate-conjugated nanoparticles might have potential applications in cervical cancer therapy.
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- Jing Ji
- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'An, Jiaotong University, No. 277, Yanta Xi Road, Xian, Shanxi, 710061, China
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- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'An, Jiaotong University, No. 277, Yanta Xi Road, Xian, Shanxi, 710061, China
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- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'An, Jiaotong University, No. 277, Yanta Xi Road, Xian, Shanxi, 710061, China.
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Selle F, Pautier P, Lhommé C, Viens P, Fabbro M, Lokiec F, Gligorov J, Richard S, Provent S, Soares DG, Lotz JP. A Phase I Trial of High-Dose Chemotherapy Combining Topotecan plus Cyclophosphamide with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Ovarian Cancer: The ITOV 01bis Study. Chemotherapy 2015; 61:15-22. [PMID: 26528705 DOI: 10.1159/000440606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2015] [Accepted: 08/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dose-intensive chemotherapy with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has been evaluated as a salvage treatment for recurrent ovarian cancer, but its benefit has not yet been demonstrated. In a previous phase I trial, we reported the feasibility of administering topotecan as a salvage regimen. METHODS Twenty-one patients were treated with escalating doses of topotecan associated with a fixed dose of cyclophosphamide. RESULTS The maximum tolerated dose was established at 9.0 mg/m2 on a 5-day regimen, analogously to what was reported for topotecan monotherapy. One toxic death from septic shock and multiorgan failure occurred. Although hematopoietic toxicities were overcome by peripheral blood stem cell transplantation, superior nonhematological toxicities were observed as compared to the initial trial. CONCLUSION Response rates were generally short and survival rates were poor. Results of the ITOV 01bis study demonstrate that, in the setting of recurrent ovarian cancer, intensive chemotherapy based on topotecan-cyclophosphamide association is not currently clinically indicated.
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Lheureux S, Karakasis K, Kohn EC, Oza AM. Ovarian cancer treatment: The end of empiricism? Cancer 2015; 121:3203-11. [PMID: 26096019 PMCID: PMC4744728 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.29481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2014] [Revised: 04/12/2015] [Accepted: 05/05/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The diagnosis, investigation, and management of ovarian cancer are in a state of flux-balancing ever rapid advances in our understanding of its biology with 3 decades of clinical trials. Clinical trials that started with empirically driven selections have evolved in an evidence-informed manner to gradually improve outcome. Has this improved understanding of the biology and associated calls to action led to appropriate changes in therapy? In this review, the authors discuss incorporating emerging data on biology, combinations, dose, and scheduling of new and existing agents with patient preferences in the management of women with ovarian cancer.
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- Stephanie Lheureux
- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Bras Family Drug Development ProgramPrincess Margaret Cancer CenterTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Bras Family Drug Development ProgramPrincess Margaret Cancer CenterTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Division of Cancer Treatment and DiagnosisNational Cancer InstituteBethesdaMaryland
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Bras Family Drug Development ProgramPrincess Margaret Cancer CenterTorontoOntarioCanada
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Granato T, Porpora MG, Longo F, Angeloni A, Manganaro L, Anastasi E. HE4 in the differential diagnosis of ovarian masses. Clin Chim Acta 2015; 446:147-55. [PMID: 25892674 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2015.03.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2014] [Revised: 02/25/2015] [Accepted: 03/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ovarian masses, a common finding among pre- and post-menopausal women, can be benign or malignant. Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic malignancy among women living in industrialized countries. According to the current guidelines, measurement of CA125 tumor marker remains the gold standard in the management of ovarian cancer. Recently, HE4 has been proposed as emerging biomarker in the differential diagnosis of adnexal masses and in the early diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Discrimination of benign and malignant ovarian tumors is very important for correct patient referral to institutions specialized in care and management of ovarian cancer. Tumor markers CA125 and HE4 are currently incorporated into the "Risk of Ovarian Malignancy Algorithm" (ROMA) with menopausal status for discerning malignant from benign pelvic masses. The availability of a good biomarker such as HE4, closely associated with the differential and early diagnosis of ovarian cancer, could reduce medical costs related to more expensive diagnostic procedures. Finally, it is important to note that HE4 identifies platinum non-responders thus enabling a switch to second line chemotherapy and improved survival.
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- Teresa Granato
- CNR-IBPM, National Research Council, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Urology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, "Sapienza", University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Targeted therapies are being used as maintenance therapy to improve the outcome of ovarian cancer following standard treatment in the first-line setting and in recurrent disease. We review the different approaches being used, trial design, and the impact of maintenance treatment on survival and quality of life. RECENT FINDINGS The greatest experience of maintenance therapy is with antiangiogenic agents. Several trials targeting vascular endothelial growth factor with bevacizumab or vascular endothelial growth factor receptor with oral tyrosine kinase inhibitors have demonstrated a prolongation in progression-free survival (PFS) following first or second-line treatment. Maintenance therapy with olaparib, a poly ADP ribose polymerase inhibitor given post-platinum therapy for recurrent disease, has led to a prolongation in PFS, particularly, in patients with a BRCA mutation. The results of immunotherapy maintenance studies, based on using cancer antigen 125 as an antigen, have been disappointing. A benefit in PFS often does not translate into overall survival improvement, largely because of crossover and postprogression therapies. This makes clinical interpretation of results more difficult. SUMMARY The principle of using molecular targeted therapy to prolong the control of ovarian cancer has been clearly demonstrated. The greatest effect is on prolongation of PFS and, by adding to the effects of standard treatments, maintenance therapy is likely to help incrementally extend the 5-year survival of women with ovarian cancer.
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Selle F, Gligorov J, Richard S, Khalil A, Alexandre I, Avenin D, Provent S, Soares DG, Lotz JP. Intensive chemotherapy as salvage treatment for solid tumors: focus on germ cell cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 48:13-24. [PMID: 25493378 PMCID: PMC4288488 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20144214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2014] [Accepted: 09/15/2014] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Germ cell tumors present contrasting biological and molecular features compared to many solid tumors, which may partially explain their unusual sensitivity to chemotherapy. Reduced DNA repair capacity and enhanced induction of apoptosis appear to be key factors in the sensitivity of germ cell tumors to cisplatin. Despite substantial cure rates, some patients relapse and subsequently die of their disease. Intensive doses of chemotherapy are used to counter mechanisms of drug resistance. So far, high-dose chemotherapy with hematopoietic stem cell support for solid tumors is used only in the setting of testicular germ cell tumors. In that indication, high-dose chemotherapy is given as the first or late salvage treatment for patients with either relapsed or progressive tumors after initial conventional salvage chemotherapy. High-dose chemotherapy is usually given as two or three sequential cycles using carboplatin and etoposide with or without ifosfamide. The administration of intensive therapy carries significant side effects and can only be efficiently and safely conducted in specialized referral centers to assure optimum patient care outcomes. In breast and ovarian cancer, most studies have demonstrated improvement in progression-free survival (PFS), but overall survival remained unchanged. Therefore, most of these approaches have been dropped. In germ cell tumors, clinical trials are currently investigating novel therapeutic combinations and active treatments. In particular, the integration of targeted therapies constitutes an important area of research for patients with a poor prognosis.
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- F Selle
- Medical Oncology and Cellular Therapy Department, Hospital Tenon, Public Assistance Hospitals of Paris, Alliance for Cancer Research (APREC), Paris, France
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- Medical Oncology and Cellular Therapy Department, Hospital Tenon, Public Assistance Hospitals of Paris, Alliance for Cancer Research (APREC), Paris, France
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- Medical Oncology and Cellular Therapy Department, Hospital Tenon, Public Assistance Hospitals of Paris, Alliance for Cancer Research (APREC), Paris, France
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- Medical Oncology and Cellular Therapy Department, Hospital Tenon, Public Assistance Hospitals of Paris, Alliance for Cancer Research (APREC), Paris, France
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- Medical Oncology Department, Hospital Centre of Bligny, Briis-sous-Forges, France
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- Medical Oncology and Cellular Therapy Department, Hospital Tenon, Public Assistance Hospitals of Paris, Alliance for Cancer Research (APREC), Paris, France
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- Medical Oncology and Cellular Therapy Department, Hospital Tenon, Public Assistance Hospitals of Paris, Alliance for Cancer Research (APREC), Paris, France
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- Medical Oncology and Cellular Therapy Department, Hospital Tenon, Public Assistance Hospitals of Paris, Alliance for Cancer Research (APREC), Paris, France
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- Medical Oncology and Cellular Therapy Department, Hospital Tenon, Public Assistance Hospitals of Paris, Alliance for Cancer Research (APREC), Paris, France
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Epithelial ovarian cancer is the commonest cause of gynaecological cancer-associated death. The disease typically presents in postmenopausal women, with a few months of abdominal pain and distension. Most women have advanced disease (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics [FIGO] stage III), for which the standard of care remains surgery and platinum-based cytotoxic chemotherapy. Although this treatment can be curative for most patients with early stage disease, most women with advanced disease will develop many episodes of recurrent disease with progressively shorter disease-free intervals. These episodes culminate in chemoresistance and ultimately bowel obstruction, the most frequent cause of death. For women whose disease continues to respond to platinum-based drugs, the disease can often be controlled for 5 years or more. Targeted treatments such as antiangiogenic drugs or poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors offer potential for improved survival. The efficacy of screening, designed to detect the disease at an earlier and curable stage remains unproven, with key results expected in 2015.
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- Gordon C Jayson
- Institute of Cancer Studies, Christie Hospital and University of Manchester, Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester, UK.
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- Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda MD, USA
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- Institute of Cancer Studies, St Marys Hospital and University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Touboul C, Vidal F, Pasquier J, Lis R, Rafii A. Role of mesenchymal cells in the natural history of ovarian cancer: a review. J Transl Med 2014; 12:271. [PMID: 25303976 PMCID: PMC4197295 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-014-0271-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2014] [Accepted: 09/19/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynaecologic malignancy. Despite progresses in chemotherapy and ultra-radical surgeries, this locally metastatic disease presents a high rate of local recurrence advocating for the role of a peritoneal niche. For several years, it was believed that tumor initiation, progression and metastasis were merely due to the changes in the neoplastic cell population and the adjacent non-neoplastic tissues were regarded as bystanders. The importance of the tumor microenvironment and its cellular component emerged from studies on the histopathological sequence of changes at the interface between putative tumor cells and the surrounding non-neoplastic tissues during carcinogenesis. Method In this review we aimed to describe the pro-tumoral crosstalk between ovarian cancer and mesenchymal stem cells. A PubMed search was performed for articles published pertaining to mesenchymal stem cells and specific to ovarian cancer. Results Mesenchymal stem cells participate to an elaborate crosstalk through direct and paracrine interaction with ovarian cancer cells. They play a role at different stages of the disease: survival and peritoneal infiltration at early stage, proliferation in distant sites, chemoresistance and recurrence at later stage. Conclusion The dialogue between ovarian and mesenchymal stem cells induces the constitution of a pro-tumoral mesencrine niche. Understanding the dynamics of such interaction in a clinical setting might propose new therapeutic strategies.
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- Cyril Touboul
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hôpital Intercommunal de Créteil, Université Paris Est, UPEC-Paris XII, 12 avenue de Verdun, 94000, Créteil, France. .,UMR INSERM U965: Angiogenèse et Recherche translationnelle Hôpital Lariboisière, 49 bd de la chapelle, 75010, Paris, France.
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- Stem Cell and Microenvironment Laboratory, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar. .,Department Genetic Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Manhattan, NY, USA. .,Department of Genetic Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stem Cell and Microenvironment Laboratory, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Qatar-Foundation PO: 24144, Doha, Qatar.
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- Stem Cell and Microenvironment Laboratory, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar. .,Department Genetic Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Manhattan, NY, USA.
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- Department Genetic Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Manhattan, NY, USA.
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- Stem Cell and Microenvironment Laboratory, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar. .,Department Genetic Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Manhattan, NY, USA.
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Castonguay V, Wilson MK, Diaz-Padilla I, Wang L, Oza AM. Estimation of expectedness: predictive accuracy of standard therapy outcomes in randomized phase 3 studies in epithelial ovarian cancer. Cancer 2014; 121:413-22. [PMID: 25278038 PMCID: PMC4755141 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.29030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2014] [Revised: 07/02/2014] [Accepted: 07/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND The anticipated clinical outcome of the standard/control arm is an important parameter in the design of randomized phase 3 (RP3) trials to properly calculate sample size, power, and study duration. Changing patterns of care or variation in the study population enrolled may lead to a deviation from the initially anticipated outcome. The authors hypothesized that recent changes in patterns of care in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) have led to challenges in correctly estimating the outcome of control groups. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was conducted for RP3 trials of EOC published between January 2000 and December 2010. The expected outcome of the control arm as well as the actual outcome achieved by this cohort was collected and a ratio (actual‐over‐expected ratio) was calculated. The estimation of outcome was deemed accurate if the outcome of the control arm was between 0.75 to 1.25 times the anticipated outcome. RESULTS A total of 35 trials were eligible for analysis. Fifteen trials had survival as the primary endpoint whereas 20 had a progression‐based primary endpoint. In total, 12 of 15 trials with a survival‐based endpoint significantly underestimated the outcome of the control arm, whereas only 4 of 20 trials with a progression‐based endpoint did. Studies with a survival endpoint underestimated outcome more frequently than those with a progression endpoint (P<.001). CONCLUSIONS Survival of the control arm has frequently been underestimated in recent EOC RP3 trials. This underestimation means that the initial statistical assumptions of these trials may have been inaccurate. Underestimating the outcome of the control arm may result in trials being underpowered to demonstrate the absolute benefit they were designed to show. Cancer 2015;121:413–422. © 2014 American Cancer Society. The anticipated clinical outcome of the standard/control arm is an important parameter in the design of randomized phase 3 trials for the accurate calculation of sample size, power, and study duration but is often underestimated in ovarian cancer trials. Changing patterns of care and variations in enrolled study populations may result in a deviation from the anticipated outcome and subsequent inaccurate statistical assumptions.
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- Vincent Castonguay
- CHU-de-Québec, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada; Division of Medical Oncology and Haematology, Bras Family Drug Development Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Budker VG, Monahan SD, Subbotin VM. Loco-regional cancer drug therapy: present approaches and rapidly reversible hydrophobization (RRH) of therapeutic agents as the future direction. Drug Discov Today 2014; 19:1855-70. [PMID: 25173702 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2014.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2014] [Revised: 07/10/2014] [Accepted: 08/21/2014] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Insufficient drug uptake by solid tumors remains the major problem for systemic chemotherapy. Many studies have demonstrated anticancer drug effects to be dose-dependent, although dose-escalation studies have resulted in limited survival benefit with increased systemic toxicities. One solution to this has been the idea of loco-regional drug treatments, which offer dramatically higher drug concentrations in tumor tissues while minimizing systemic toxicity. Although loco-regional delivery has been most prominent in cancers of the liver, soft tissues and serosal peritoneal malignancies, survival benefits are very far from desirable. This review discusses the evolution of loco-regional treatments, the present approaches and offers rapidly reversible hydrophobization of drugs as the new future direction.
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Sadhukha T, Prabha S. Encapsulation in nanoparticles improves anti-cancer efficacy of carboplatin. AAPS PharmSciTech 2014; 15:1029-38. [PMID: 24831091 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-014-0139-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2013] [Accepted: 04/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Poor cellular uptake contributes to high dose requirement and limited therapeutic efficacy of the platinum-based anticancer drug carboplatin. Delivery systems that can improve the cellular accumulation of carboplatin will, therefore, likely improve its therapeutic potential. The objective of this study was to evaluate nanoparticles composed of the biodegradable polymer, poly(D, L-lactide-co-glycolide), for carboplatin delivery to tumor cells. Carboplatin-loaded nanoparticles were formulated by double emulsion-solvent evaporation technique. Nanoparticles demonstrated sustained release of carboplatin over 7 days. Cellular uptake of carboplatin encapsulated in nanoparticles was several fold higher than that with free carboplatin in A549 (lung) and MA148 (ovarian) tumor cells. In vitro cytotoxicity studies showed that encapsulation of carboplatin in nanoparticles resulted in a remarkable reduction in the IC50 of carboplatin in several cell lines (up to 280-fold in some cells). Confocal microscopic analysis revealed the presence of carboplatin nanoparticles in several cellular compartments including lysosomes, cytoplasm, and the nucleus. These results demonstrate an enhanced cellular uptake of carboplatin through encapsulation in PLGA nanoparticles and suggest that improved therapeutic efficacy and reduced toxicity may be achieved with this approach.
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Wagner U, Harter P, Hilpert F, Mahner S, Reuß A, du Bois A, Petru E, Meier W, Ortner P, König K, Lindel K, Grab D, Piso P, Ortmann O, Runnebaum I, Pfisterer J, Lüftner D, Frickhofen N, Grünwald F, Maier BO, Diebold J, Hauptmann S, Kommoss F, Emons G, Radeleff B, Gebhardt M, Arnold N, Calaminus G, Weisse I, Weis J, Sehouli J, Fink D, Burges A, Hasenburg A, Eggert C. S3-Guideline on Diagnostics, Therapy and Follow-up of Malignant Ovarian Tumours: Short version 1.0 - AWMF registration number: 032/035OL, June 2013. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2013; 73:874-889. [PMID: 24771937 PMCID: PMC3859160 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1350713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Hanna RK, Poniewierski MS, Laskey RA, Lopez MA, Shafer A, Van Le L, Crawford J, Dale DC, Gehrig PA, Secord AA, Havrilesky LJ, Lyman GH. Predictors of reduced relative dose intensity and its relationship to mortality in women receiving multi-agent chemotherapy for epithelial ovarian cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2013; 129:74-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2012.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2012] [Revised: 12/08/2012] [Accepted: 12/11/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Goff BA. Advanced ovarian cancer: what should be the standard of care? J Gynecol Oncol 2013; 24:83-91. [PMID: 23346317 PMCID: PMC3549512 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2013.24.1.83] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2012] [Accepted: 12/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The standard treatment of advanced ovarian cancer is rapidly changing. As we begin to understand that epithelial ovarian cancer is a heterogeneous disease, our treatment strategies are evolving to include novel biologic drugs that specifically exploit altered pathways. Surgery remains an essential component in the treatment of ovarian cancer; however, the importance of surgical specialization and defining "optimal cytoreduction" as no visible residual disease has been further validated. Ongoing studies are defining the role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the upfront treatment of advanced ovarian cancer. In addition, clinical trials are evaluating intraperitoneal, dose dense, antiangiogenic drugs as well as targeted maintenance therapies which will establish new standards of care in the near future.
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- Barbara A. Goff
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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Role of the microenvironment in ovarian cancer stem cell maintenance. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2012; 2013:630782. [PMID: 23484135 PMCID: PMC3591167 DOI: 10.1155/2013/630782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2012] [Revised: 11/08/2012] [Accepted: 11/08/2012] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Despite recent progresses in cancer therapy and increased knowledge in cancer biology, ovarian cancer remains a challenging condition. Among the latest concepts developed in cancer biology, cancer stem cells and the role of microenvironment in tumor progression seem to be related. Indeed, cancer stem cells have been described in several solid tumors including ovarian cancers. These particular cells have the ability to self-renew and reconstitute a heterogeneous tumor. They are characterized by specific surface markers and display resistance to therapeutic regimens. During development, specific molecular cues from the tumor microenvironment can play a role in maintaining and expanding stemness of cancer cells. The tumor stroma contains several compartments: cellular component, cytokine network, and extracellular matrix. These different compartments interact to form a permissive niche for the cancer stem cells. Understanding the molecular cues underlying this crosstalk will allow the design of new therapeutic regimens targeting the niche. In this paper, we will discuss the mechanisms implicated in the interaction between ovarian cancer stem cells and their microenvironment.
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Sabatier R, Gonçalves A, Bertucci F, Capiello MA, Rousseau F, Lambaudie E, Chabannon C, Viens P, Extra JM. Are there candidates for high-dose chemotherapy in ovarian carcinoma? JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2012; 31:87. [PMID: 23072336 PMCID: PMC3523074 DOI: 10.1186/1756-9966-31-87] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2012] [Accepted: 10/10/2012] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Background Prognosis of advanced ovarian carcinomas (AOC) remains poor with a 5-year survival of 30%. Benefit from high-dose chemotherapy (HDC) in this disease has not been demonstrated to date. Methods To evaluate the value of HDC as consolidation treatment after surgery and platinum/taxane-based therapy, we designed a monocentric retrospective comparative study. We used a subset approach to identify parameters associated with HDC efficacy. Results One hundred and three AOC patients treated with conventional chemotherapy alone (CCA) were compared to 60 patients receiving HDC plus hematopoietic stem cell support. After a median follow-up of 47.5 months there was no overall survival (OS) advantage for the HDC group in the whole population (p=0.29). Nevertheless, HDC was associated to a better outcome in young patients (≤50 years), both in term of progression-free survival (p=0.02, log-rank test) and OS (p=0.05, log-rank test). Median OS was 54.6 and 36 months in the HDC and CCA groups, respectively. Conclusions Although randomized trials failed to demonstrate any benefit for HDC in AOC patients, this study suggests that young patients may derive a substantial advantage from receiving it after the standard treatment. Further prospective studies are warranted to confirm this gain and to search for the biological processes associated with this improvement.
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- Renaud Sabatier
- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, 232 Bd Ste-Marguerite, Marseille 13273, France.
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Raja F, Chopra N, Ledermann J. Optimal first-line treatment in ovarian cancer. Ann Oncol 2012; 23 Suppl 10:x118-27. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mds315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancer remains a highly lethal malignancy, despite effective cytoreductive surgery and primary chemotherapy. Phase III studies have evaluated multidrug combinations, dose-dense weekly scheduling, intraperitoneal delivery, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, maintenance therapy, and targeting of angiogenesis. Incremental gains in median progression-free or overall survival have been achieved, but without an impact on overall mortality. Data support intraperitoneal cisplatin, dose-dense weekly paclitaxel, or neoadjuvant chemotherapy with interval cytoreduction in appropriate patients. Encouraging data have emerged using antiangiogenic agents, but with questions regarding optimal timing and patient selection. The use of 3-drug combinations or maintenance chemotherapy is not supported.
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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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Zahedi P, Yoganathan R, Piquette-Miller M, Allen C. Recent advances in drug delivery strategies for treatment of ovarian cancer. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2012; 9:567-83. [DOI: 10.1517/17425247.2012.665366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancer remains a highly lethal malignancy, in spite of effective cytoreductive surgery and primary chemotherapy. Randomized phase III trials have provided the most consistent platform for the evaluation of new treatment interventions. Recently completed and ongoing international phase III studies in the primary disease setting, summarized and analyzed in the present review, have evaluated multidrug combinations, weekly scheduling, intraperitoneal delivery, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, maintenance therapy and targeting of angiogenesis. The data from these studies have supported the consideration of intraperitoneal cisplatin, dose-dense weekly scheduling of paclitaxel or neoadjuvant chemotherapy with interval cytoreductive surgery in appropriate patient populations. Contrary to this, the use of three-drug combinations or maintenance chemotherapy is not supported by phase III data. Encouraging data have emerged using antiangiogenic agents, but with questions regarding optimal dose, timing and duration. Ongoing and planned trials will evaluate the inhibition of DNA repair and tailored treatment in accordance with tumor molecular profiles.
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- Michael A Bookman
- Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724-5024, USA.
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Fruscio R, Garbi A, Parma G, Lissoni AA, Garavaglia D, Bonazzi CM, Dell'Anna T, Mangioni C, Milani R, Colombo N. Randomized Phase III Clinical Trial Evaluating Weekly Cisplatin for Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst 2011; 103:347-51. [DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djq530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Bookman MA. The addition of new drugs to standard therapy in the first-line treatment of ovarian cancer. Ann Oncol 2010; 21 Suppl 7:vii211-17. [PMID: 20943617 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdq368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- M A Bookman
- Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ 85724-5024, USA.
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Moebus V, Jackisch C, Lueck HJ, du Bois A, Thomssen C, Kurbacher C, Kuhn W, Nitz U, Schneeweiss A, Huober J, Harbeck N, von Minckwitz G, Runnebaum IB, Hinke A, Kreienberg R, Konecny GE, Untch M. Intense Dose-Dense Sequential Chemotherapy With Epirubicin, Paclitaxel, and Cyclophosphamide Compared With Conventionally Scheduled Chemotherapy in High-Risk Primary Breast Cancer: Mature Results of an AGO Phase III Study. J Clin Oncol 2010; 28:2874-80. [PMID: 20458045 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.24.7643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Purpose Patients with primary breast cancer who have extensive axillary lymph node involvement have a poor prognosis after conventional adjuvant therapy. We compared intense dose-dense (IDD) adjuvant chemotherapy with conventionally scheduled adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with high-risk primary breast cancer. Patients and Methods In this randomized, phase III trial, a total of 1,284 eligible patients with four or more involved axillary lymph nodes were randomly assigned to receive IDD sequential epirubicin, paclitaxel, and cyclophosphamide (IDD-ETC) every 2 weeks or conventionally scheduled epirubicin/cyclophosphamide followed by paclitaxel every three weeks. The primary end point was event-free survival (EFS). Results At a median follow-up of 62 months, 5-year event-free survival rates were 62% in the conventional arm and 70% in the IDD-ETC arm, representing a 28% reduction of the relative risk of relapse (P < .001). This benefit was independent of menopausal, hormone receptor, or human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 status. The 5-year overall survival rates were 77% versus 82%, representing a 24% reduction of the relative risk of death (P = .0285). IDD therapy was associated with significantly more nonhematologic and hematologic toxicities, but no treatment-related death occurred. Four occurrences of acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) were observed in the IDD-ETC arm. No severe congestive heart failure was reported. Conclusion IDD-ETC was less well tolerated compared with conventional chemotherapy but significantly improved event-free and overall survivals in patients with high-risk primary breast cancer who had four or more positive axillary lymph nodes.
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- Volker Moebus
- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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- From the Klinikum Frankfurt Hoechst, Frankfurt; Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach; Gynäkologisch-Onkologische Praxis, Hannover; HSK Klinikum, Wiesbaden; University Halle, Halle; Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn-Friedensplatz; University of Bonn, Bonn; Ev. Krankenhaus Bethesda, Mönchengladbach; University Heidelberg, Heidelberg; University Tuebingen, Tuebingen; University of Cologne, Cologne; GBG Forschungs GmbH, Neu-Isenburg; University Jena, Jena; WiSP Research Institute, Langenfeld; University Ulm, Ulm; and
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INTRODUCTION Advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancer is generally managed with cytoreductive surgery and chemotherapy consisting of carboplatin and paclitaxel. Although initially responsive, most tumors recur and demonstrate progressive chemotherapy resistance. During the last 20 years, many thousands of women have participated in international front-line phase 3 trials that have contributed to our understanding of ovarian cancer biology and helped to define optimal treatment strategies. Emerging data from these trials need to be interpreted within an evolving paradigm of cancer biology, disease management, and availability of clinical resources. METHODS Survey of recent phase 3 trials and emerging principles of ovarian tumor biology. RESULTS There is no evidence that adding a third cytotoxic agent improves clinical outcomes. However, weekly dose-dense scheduling of paclitaxel appears superior to standard dosing. CONCLUSION Primary therapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel remains a well-tolerated standard regimen, including the option of weekly paclitaxel dosing. Data are awaited from completed trials incorporating bevacizumab. Emerging biological paradigms will contribute to individualized treatment options in the future.
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- Michael A Bookman
- Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724-5024, USA.
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Han LY, Kipps E, Kaye SB. Current treatment and clinical trials in ovarian cancer. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2010; 19:521-34. [DOI: 10.1517/13543781003647966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Maintenance immunotherapy in recurrent ovarian cancer: Long term follow-up of a phase II study. Gynecol Oncol 2010; 116:202-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.09.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2009] [Revised: 09/28/2009] [Accepted: 09/30/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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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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Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia as a prognostic factor in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: results from Japan Multinational Trial Organization LC00-03. Br J Cancer 2009; 101:1537-42. [PMID: 19862000 PMCID: PMC2778518 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6605348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Neutropenia is a common adverse reaction of chemotherapy. We assessed whether chemotherapy-induced neutropenia could be a predictor of survival for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods: A total of 387 chemotherapy-naïve patients who received chemotherapy (vinorelbine and gemcitabine followed by docetaxel, or paclitaxel and carboplatin) in a randomised controlled trial were evaluated. The proportional-hazards regression model was used to examine the effects of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and tumour response on overall survival. Landmark analysis was used to lessen the bias of more severe neutropenia resulting from more treatment cycles allowed by longer survival, whereby patients who died within 126 days of starting chemotherapy were excluded. Results: The adjusted hazard ratios for patients with grade-1 to 2 neutropenia or grade-3 to 4 neutropenia compared with no neutropenia were 0.59 (95% confidence interval (CI), 0.36–0.97) and 0.71 (95% CI, 0.49–1.03), respectively. The hazard ratios did not differ significantly between the patients who developed neutropenia with stable disease (SD), and those who lacked neutropenia with partial response (PR). Conclusion: Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia is a predictor of better survival for patients with advanced NSCLC. Prospective randomised trials of early-dose increases guided by chemotherapy-induced toxicities are warranted.
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Alvarez Secord A, Bae-Jump V, Havrilesky LJ, Calingaert B, Clarke-Pearson DL, Soper JT, Gehrig PA. Attitudes regarding the use of hematopoietic colony-stimulating factors and maintenance of relative dose intensity among gynecologic oncologists. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2009; 19:447-54. [PMID: 19407573 DOI: 10.1111/igc.0b013e3181a1a6c9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the attitudes regarding the use of colony-stimulating factor (CSF) and the maintenance of relative dose intensity (RDI) by gynecologic oncologists during the administration of chemotherapy to patients with epithelial ovarian cancer. METHODS A nationwide survey of 608 gynecologic oncologists was performed using a 19-point questionnaire. The questionnaire assessed the following domains: (1) demographic information, (2) patterns of CSF use during first-line and relapse chemotherapies for patients with epithelial ovarian cancer, and (3) use of CSFs to maintain RDI. RESULTS The response rate to the survey was 42% (n = 255). Eighty-six percent (220/255) of the respondents routinely administer chemotherapy. In the first-line setting, 67% of physicians who routinely administer chemotherapy preferred to use CSFs for secondary prophylaxis after a neutropenic complication, whereas only 2% would use CSFs for primary prophylaxis. In the recurrent disease setting, physicians were more likely to administer a regimen with minimal myelosuppression (74% reported "likely" or "very likely"), to dose delay or modify if neutropenic complications occur (78%), or to administer CSFs for secondary prophylaxis (85%) than to dose attenuate upon initiation of chemotherapy (49%) or to administer CSFs for primary prophylaxis (46%). Most physicians would administer CSFs to maintain RDI in both the first-line (75%) and palliative settings (62%), and 49% would strive to maintain a dose intensity of more than 85%. CONCLUSIONS Most gynecologic oncologists use CSFs as secondary prophylaxis for neutropenic complications rather than as primary prophylaxis. Most gynecologic oncologists monitor RDI and use CSFs to maintain RDI in their patients with ovarian carcinoma.
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Phase I trial of autologous hematopoietic SCT with escalating doses of topotecan combined with CY and carboplatin in patients with relapsed or persistent ovarian or primary peritoneal carcinoma. Bone Marrow Transplant 2009; 45:490-7. [PMID: 19648970 PMCID: PMC2836387 DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2009.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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We designed a phase I clinical trial of escalating doses of topotecan with CY and carboplatin in combination with autologous hematopoietic SCT (AHSCT) for the treatment of relapsed or persistent platinum sensitive ovarian or primary peritoneal carcinoma. After stem cell collection, 16 patients received topotecan at 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5 or 6.0 mg/m(2)/d combined with CY 1.5 g/m(2)/d and carboplatin 200 mg/m(2)/d, all by 4-day continuous infusion. Steady state pharmacokinetics of topotecan and carboplatin were examined. Pre-treatment biopsies were examined for the expression of topoisomerase (topo) I, Ki67 and Bcl-2 family members by immunohistochemistry. One of six patients at a topotecan dose of 4.5 mg/m(2)/d and two of three patients at 6.0 mg/m(2)/d had dose-limiting toxicity of grade 3 stomatitis lasting >2 weeks. There was no treatment-related mortality. As topotecan clearance was constant over the dose range examined, topotecan steady state plasma concentrations increased with dose. Median progression-free survival and overall survival were 6.5 months and 2.7 years, respectively. Shorter progression-free survival was observed in tumors with low topo expression (P=0.04). Topotecan can safely be dose escalated to 4.5 mg/m(2)/d in combination with CY, carboplatin and AHSCT. This trial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov as NCT00652691.
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Adams SF, Levine DA, Cadungog MG, Hammond R, Facciabene A, Olvera N, Rubin SC, Boyd J, Gimotty PA, Coukos G. Intraepithelial T cells and tumor proliferation: impact on the benefit from surgical cytoreduction in advanced serous ovarian cancer. Cancer 2009; 115:2891-902. [PMID: 19472394 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.24317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to determine whether tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and/or tumor mitotic activity could identify subgroups of patients with advanced serous epithelial ovarian cancer who would maximally benefit from aggressive surgical cytoreduction. METHODS Snap-frozen specimens from 134 consecutive patients with stage III or IV serous or poorly differentiated ovarian adenocarcinoma undergoing primary debulking surgery from a single US institution were characterized based on CD3(+), CD8(+), FoxP3(+) tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, and Ki67 expression. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were estimated and compared using a log-rank statistic. A multivariate Cox model was used to estimate adjusted hazard ratios. Interactions were modeled using recursive partitioning based on maximal prognostic differentiation. RESULTS Brisk intraepithelial CD8(+) cells (P = .035) and low Ki67 expression (P = .042) portended prolonged survival. The T-cell infiltration was more likely to occur in tumors with high proliferation index. Patients whose tumors exhibited low Ki67 expression and high intraepithelial CD8(+) frequency had a 5-year survival rate of 73.3%. Patients with aggressive tumor behavior, that is, whose tumors exhibited low frequency of intraepithelial CD8(+) T cells or high Ki67 expression were more likely to draw benefit from aggressive surgical cytoreduction. Survival was similar for patients with brisk CD8(+) T cells who had optimal or suboptimal debulking. Likewise, survival was similar for patients with low Ki67 expression who had optimal or suboptimal debulking. CONCLUSIONS For the first time, these novel interactions of T cells, tumor proliferation index, and surgical treatment reveal that biological prognosticators may be useful for surgical decision making in ovarian cancer.
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- Sarah F Adams
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ovarian Cancer Research Center, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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