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Murphy AD, Porter C, White A, Irving A, Adams R, Ray R, Casbard A, Mahmood RD, Karanth S, Zhou C, Pugh J, Wheeler C, Roberts V, Arnetoli G, Salih Z, Hasan J, Mitchell C, Morgan RD, Clamp AR, Jayson GC. Once daily cediranib and weekly paclitaxel to prevent malignant bowel obstruction in at-risk patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (CEBOC): a single-arm, phase II safety trial. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2024; 34:1034-1040. [PMID: 38724236 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2024-005455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Cytotoxic chemotherapy for ovarian cancer can be augmented by co-administration of vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors but these are contraindicated in patients with bowel obstruction due to the risk of gastrointestinal perforation. We evaluated the safety and feasibility of paclitaxel plus cediranib to treat patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer at risk of malignant bowel obstruction. METHODS A phase II trial included eligible patients between March 2018 and February 2021, identified by clinical symptoms and radiographic risk factors for malignant bowel obstruction. Cediranib (20 mg/day) was added to paclitaxel (70 mg/m2/week) within 9 weeks of starting paclitaxel if pretreatment bowel symptoms had improved. The primary endpoint was the number of patients treated for ≥5 days with cediranib that were free of grade 3-5 gastrointestinal perforation or fistula. Secondary endpoints were hospitalization for bowel obstruction, grade ≥3 adverse events, treatment compliance assessed by relative dose intensity, objective response, progression-free survival, and overall survival. RESULTS Thirty patients were recruited. Of these, 12 received paclitaxel alone and 17 received paclitaxel and cediranib in combination. One patient died before starting treatment. No patient developed a grade 3-5 gastrointestinal perforation or fistula (one sided 95% confidence interval (CI) upper limit 0.16). One patient required hospitalization for bowel obstruction but recovered with conservative management. The most common cediranib-related grade ≥3 adverse events were fatigue (3/17), diarrhorea (2/17), and hypomagnesemia (2/17). Relative dose intensity for paclitaxel was 90% (interquartile range (IQR) 85-100%; n=29) and for cediranib 88% (IQR 76-93%; n=17). The objective response in patients who received paclitaxel and cediranib was 65.0% (one complete and 10 partial responses). Median progression-free survival was 6.9 months (95% CI 4.4-11.5 months; n=17) and overall survival was 19.4 months (95% CI 10.1-20.4 months; n=17). Median follow-up was 12.4 months (8.9-not reached; n=17). CONCLUSIONS The unexpectedly high withdrawal rate during paclitaxel alone, before introducing cediranib, meant we were unable to definitely conclude that paclitaxel plus cediranib did not cause gastrointestinal perforation or fistula. The regimen was however tolerated. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER EudraCT 2016-004618-93.
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- Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- National Biomarker Centre, CRUK Manchester Institute, Manchester, UK
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- Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Madariaga A, Jivraj N, Soberanis Pina P, Somji F, Truong T, Melwani S, Lovas M, Gogos TA, Sajewycz K, Bhat G, Alqaisi H, Gonzalez-Ochoa E, Veneziani A, Garg V, Dhani NC, Grant R, Bowering V, Oza AM, Wang L, Berlin A, Lheureux S. Electronic malignant bowel obstruction symptom monitoring smartphone application for patients with gynecologic cancers. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2024:ijgc-2024-005490. [PMID: 38821545 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2024-005490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Implementation of an interprofessional program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, including nurse-led proactive calls to support patients with gynecologic cancers with malignant bowel obstruction, demonstrated improved outcomes compared with historical controls. The aim of the study was to convert the proactive calls into an electronic monitoring program to assess it's feasibility and scalability in patients with gynecologic cancers with or at risk of malignant bowel obstruction. METHODS 'My Bowels on Track' smartphone application included weekly/biweekly electronic patient-reported outcomes (PROs), educational materials, and a secure messaging system. Based on PRO answers, an alerting system flagged patients with symptoms or uncompleted PROs. Nurses tracked and called patients on receiving clinical or compliance alerts. The primary objective was to assess adherence (≥70% PRO completion per patient considered an adherent patient) in the first 2 months on the program. A secondary objective was to assess the positive predictive value (PPV) of the alerts to trigger recommendations. RESULTS Forty patients were enrolled between August 2021 and September 2022. Median age was 64.5 years (range 29-79 years). Primary diagnosis was ovarian (75%), endometrial (17.5%), or cervical (7.5%) cancer, and 92.5% of patients were receiving systemic therapy. Median duration on the program was 55 days (range 8-121 days). The 2-month adherence was 65% (95% CI 50% to 80%) and the overall adherence was 60% (95% CI 43% to 75%). Sixty-five symptom-related alerts (75% severe, 25% moderate) were reported in 60% (24/40) of patients. There were 59 recommendations triggered by the alerts. The PPV of the alerts to trigger actions was 72% (95% CI 58% to 82%). CONCLUSIONS This pilot electronic malignant bowel obstruction monitoring program with real-time PRO assessment was feasible, and 65% of participants were adherent during the first 2 months on the program. The PRO response-based alerting system flagged concerning symptoms in 60% of participants, with a PPV of 72% to trigger nurse-led actions and/or management recommendations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03260647.
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- Ainhoa Madariaga
- Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Medical Oncology, 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Digital Intelligence, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Digital Intelligence, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Digital Intelligence, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Digital Intelligence, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biostatistics, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Digital Intelligence, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Radiation Oncology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Xu N, Sun BJ, Yue TM, Lee B. Factors Predicting Readmission and Mortality in Patients Admitted for Malignant Bowel Obstruction. Am Surg 2024:31348241250045. [PMID: 38676624 DOI: 10.1177/00031348241250045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a common complication of patients with advanced malignancies and has poor prognosis. Currently, there are limited guidelines for MBO management or predicting outcomes for these patients. OBJECTIVE To identify patient factors associated with readmission and mortality after hospital admission for MBO. PARTICIPANTS A 5-year retrospective review was performed from 2017 to 2022 at a single tertiary institution to evaluate patients admitted for MBO. All patients had advanced cancer of gastrointestinal or gynecologic primary. Patient demographics, socioeconomic factors, tumor characteristics, and inpatient outcomes were collected. Multivariable analyses were performed to determine variables predicting hospital readmission for recurrent MBO and 90-day mortality. RESULTS 210 patients were included. Mean age was 61 years, 28% were male, and 19% did not primarily speak English. 35% of patients lived over 50 miles from the hospital. On multivariable analysis, non-English speaking patients exhibited increased risk of readmission for MBO (OR = 2.82, P = .039). Older age was associated with decreased risk for MBO readmission (OR = .96, P = .007). Ascites was associated with increased mortality (OR = 2.17, P = .043). Earlier palliative care (PC) consultation predicted decreased readmission (OR = .24, P < .001) yet increased mortality at 90 days (OR = 3.20, P = .003). CONCLUSION Patient age, primary language, and PC consult were predictors for MBO readmission, which may impact 90-day mortality. Given the palliative nature of MBO, modifiable factors such as PC consultation and multidisciplinary goals of care discussions should be prioritized in order to reduce readmissions and focus on quality of life (QOL) for this patient population.
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- Nova Xu
- Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Section of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Section of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Patel PS, Fragkos K, Keane N, Wilkinson D, Johnson A, Chan D, Roberts B, Neild P, Yalcin M, Allan P, FitzPatrick MEB, Gomez M, Williams S, Kok K, Sharkey L, Swift C, Mehta S, Naghibi M, Mountford C, Forbes A, Rahman F, Di Caro S. Nutritional care pathways in cancer patients with malignant bowel obstruction: A retrospective multi-centre study. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2024; 59:118-125. [PMID: 38220364 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Variation in access to parenteral nutrition (PN) in patients with intestinal failure secondary to malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) exists due to differing practice, beliefs and resource access. We aimed to examine differences in nutritional care pathways and outcomes, by referral to nutrition team for PN in patients with MBO. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study of MBO adults admitted to eight UK hospitals within a year and 1 year follow-up. Demographic, nutritional and medical data were analysed by comparing patients referred (R) or not referred (NR) for PN. Differences between groups were tested by Kruskal-Wallis, Chi-Squared tests and multi-level regression and survival using Cox regression. RESULTS 232 patients with 347 MBO admissions [median 66yr, (IQR: 55-74yrs), 67 % female], 79/232 patients were referred for PN (R group). Underlying primary malignancies of gynaecological and gastrointestinal origin predominated (71 %) and 78 % with metastases. Those in the NR group were found to be older, weigh more on admission, and more likely to be treated conservatively compared to those in the R group. For 123 (35 %) admissions, patients were referred to a nutrition team, and for 204 (59 %) admissions, patients were reviewed by a dietician. Multi-disciplinary team discussion and dietetic contact were more likely to occur in the R group-123/347 admissions (R vs NR group: 27 % vs. 7 %, P = 0.001; 95 % vs 39 %, P < 0.0001). Median admission weight loss was 8 % (IQR: 0 to 14). 43/123 R group admissions received inpatient PN only, with 32 patients discharged or already established on home parenteral nutrition. Overall survival was 150 days (126-232) with no difference between R/NR groups. CONCLUSION In this multi-centre study evaluating nutritional care management of patients with malignant bowel obstruction, only 1 in 3 admissions resulted in a referral to the nutrition team for PN, and just over half were reviewed by a dietician. Further prospective research is required to evaluate possible consequences of these differential care pathways on clinical outcomes and quality of life.
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- Pinal S Patel
- Intestinal Failure Unit, University College London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom; Cambridge Centre for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, University College London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom; University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, University College London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom; University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, St Mark's and Northwick Park Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, St Mark's and Northwick Park Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St George's University Hospitals, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St George's University Hospitals, London, United Kingdom
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- Translational Gastroenterology Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Translational Gastroenterology Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Translational Gastroenterology Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Cambridge Centre for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Cambridge Centre for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, University College London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom; Department of Gastroenterology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, St Mark's and Northwick Park Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom; University of Tartu, Estonia
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, University College London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom; University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, University College London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom; University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Thomas B. Malignant bowel obstruction symptoms: subcutaneous bolus esomeprazole-retrospective case series. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2024; 13:e733-e734. [PMID: 35022187 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2021-003510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Benjamin Thomas
- Palliative Care, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
- Graduate School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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Pálsdóttir K, Salehi S, Johansson H, Groes-Kofoed N, Falconer H, Joneborg U. Incidence of and survival after surgical intervention for bowel obstruction in women with advanced ovarian cancer. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2023; 102:1653-1660. [PMID: 37681645 PMCID: PMC10619610 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Women with advanced ovarian cancer commonly present with peritoneal disease both at primary diagnosis and relapse, with risk of subsequent bowel obstruction. The aims of this study were to assess the cumulative incidence of and survival after intervention for bowel obstruction in women with advanced ovarian cancer, to identify factors predictive of survival and the extent to which the intended outcome of the intervention was achieved. MATERIAL AND METHODS Women diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer stages III and IV in 2009-2011 and 2014-2016 in the Stockholm-Gotland Region in Sweden were identified in the Swedish Quality Registry for Gynecologic Cancer. Through hospital records, types of intended and executed interventions for bowel obstruction were assessed, and as well as when in the course of oncologic treatment, the intervention was performed. Time from first intervention to death was analyzed with survival methodology and proportional hazard regression was used. RESULTS Of 751 identified women, 108 had an intervention for bowel obstruction. Laparotomy was the most prevalent intervention and was used in 87% (94/108) of all women, with a success rate of 87% (82/94). An intervention for bowel obstruction was performed before or during first line treatment in 32% (35/108) with a cumulative incidence in the whole cohort of 14% (108/751, 95% confidence interval [CI] 11-16). Median survival after intervention for bowel obstruction was 4 months (95% CI 3-6). The hazard of death increased when the intervention was performed after completion of primary treatment (HR 4.46, 95% CI 1.61-12.29, P < 0.01), with a median survival of 3 months. In women subjected to radical surgery during primary treatment, the hazard of death after intervention for bowel obstruction decreased (hazard ratio [HR] 0.54, 95% CI 0.32-0.91, P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Women with advanced ovarian cancer undergoing intervention for bowel obstruction have a dismal prognosis, regardless of which line of oncologic treatment the intervention was performed. In the majority of women an intervention for bowel obstruction was performed in a relapse situation with an even worse survival. Our findings emphasize the importance of a holistic approach in the decision-making before an intervention for bowel obstruction in women with advanced ovarian cancer.
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- Kolbrún Pálsdóttir
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska Institutet and Department of Pelvic Cancer, Theme Cancer, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska Institutet and Department of Pelvic Cancer, Theme Cancer, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska Institutet and Department of Pelvic Cancer, Theme Cancer, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska Institutet and Department of Pelvic Cancer, Theme Cancer, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska Institutet and Department of Pelvic Cancer, Theme Cancer, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Gaughan S, Williams M. The holistic management of malignant bowel obstruction in women with advanced ovarian cancer at end of life. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2023; 32:550-555. [PMID: 37344127 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2023.32.12.550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Bowel obstruction is commonly a pre-terminal event in women with advanced ovarian cancer. Management of symptoms will often be the focus rather than surgical intervention. Determining the patient's end-of-life wishes is paramount - because the prognosis for these patients can be short, advanced care planning is key. This case study will explore the management of nausea and vomiting associated with malignant bowel obstruction and demonstrate how a patient's psychological and social wellbeing is as important as managing the physical symptoms. It will discuss how skilled and effective communication is vital early in the disease trajectory in ensuring the patient's needs are met. Additionally, by undertaking a thorough holistic needs assessment, all aspects of end-of-life care can be discussed with the patient and family, which may enable the achievement of a preferred place of care and a peaceful, dignified death. Multidisciplinary working and co-ordination of care may allow for quick interventions, meeting individual needs and symptoms being managed more effectively.
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- Sarah Gaughan
- Macmillan Lung and Rarer Clinical Nurse Specialist and Team Lead, Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust: Aylesbury
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- Senior Lecturer in Cancer, Palliative and End of Life Care, Buckinghamshire New University, High Wycombe
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Demarest K, Lavu H, Collins E, Batra V. Comprehensive Diagnosis and Management of Malignant Bowel Obstruction: A Review. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother 2023; 37:91-105. [PMID: 36377820 DOI: 10.1080/15360288.2022.2106012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Malignant bowel obstruction is a common complication of advanced gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and genitourinary tumors. Patients present with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and constipation. Cross-sectional imaging is essential to make a diagnosis of bowel obstruction. Initial management is conservative with fluid replacement, electrolyte replacement, bowel rest and sometimes nasogastric decompression. Numerous advanced options exist for definitive management, though none are overly promising but nevertheless may improve quality and quantity of life. Surgical bypass, endoscopic stenting, and endoscopic decompression are some of the options with variable efficacy and are employed in select patients. Chemotherapy may be utilized if the bowel obstruction resolves to reduce tumor burden in a limited number of patients. Parenteral nutrition is an option and should typically be used in surgical patients with good functional and nutritional status with limited tumor burden or curative intent. Palliative care and hospice should be discussed in patients with advanced malignancy who present with peritoneal carcinomatosis or multiple levels of obstruction. Overall prognosis of malignant bowel obstruction is poor, and median survival ranges from 26 to 192 days.
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- Kaitlin Demarest
- Kaitlin Demarest, MD, is with, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Harish Lavu, MD, is with the Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Elizabeth Collins, MD, is with the Department of Family & Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Vivek Batra, MD, is with the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Kaitlin Demarest, MD, is with, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Harish Lavu, MD, is with the Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Elizabeth Collins, MD, is with the Department of Family & Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Vivek Batra, MD, is with the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Kaitlin Demarest, MD, is with, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Harish Lavu, MD, is with the Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Elizabeth Collins, MD, is with the Department of Family & Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Vivek Batra, MD, is with the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Kaitlin Demarest, MD, is with, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Harish Lavu, MD, is with the Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Elizabeth Collins, MD, is with the Department of Family & Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Vivek Batra, MD, is with the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Gonzalez-Ochoa E, Alqaisi HA, Bhat G, Jivraj N, Lheureux S. Inoperable Bowel Obstruction in Ovarian Cancer: Prevalence, Impact and Management Challenges. Int J Womens Health 2022; 14:1849-1862. [PMID: 36597479 PMCID: PMC9805709 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s366680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is one of the most severe complications in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, with an estimated incidence up to 50%. Its presence is related to poor prognosis and a life expectancy measured in weeks for inoperable cases. Symptoms are usually difficult to manage and often require hospitalization, which carries a high burden on patients, caregivers and the healthcare system. Management is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach to improve clinical outcomes. Patients with inoperable MBO are treated medically with analgesics, antiemetics, steroids and antisecretory agents. Parenteral nutrition and gut decompression with nasogastric tube, venting gastrostomy or stenting may be used as supportive therapy. Treatment decision-making is challenging and often based on clinical expertise and local policies, with lack of high-quality evidence to optimally standardize management. The present review summarizes current literature on inoperable bowel obstruction in ovarian cancer, focusing on epidemiology, prognostic factors, clinical outcomes, medical management, multidisciplinary interventions and quality of life.
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- Eduardo Gonzalez-Ochoa
- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada,Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada,Correspondence: Stephanie Lheureux, Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada, Tel +1 416-946-2818, Email
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Zanatto RM, Lisboa CN, de Oliveira JC, dos Reis TCDS, Cabral Ferreira de Oliveira A, Coelho MJP, Vidigal BDÁ, Ribeiro HSDC, Ribeiro R, Fernandes PHDS, Braun AC, Pinheiro RN, Oliveira AF, Laporte GA. Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology guidelines for malignant bowel obstruction management. J Surg Oncol 2022; 126:48-56. [DOI: 10.1002/jso.26930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Instituto Nacional de Cancer José Alencar Gomes da Silva—INCA Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil
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- Departament of Surgical Oncology Hospital Santo Alberto Manaus Amazonas Brazil
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- Department of Surgical Oncology Erasto Gaertner Hospital Curitiba Brazil
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- Department of Surgical Oncology Juiz de Fora Federal University Juiz de Fora Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Department of Surgical Oncology Santa Casa de Porto Alegre/Santa Rita Hospital/Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre Porto Alegre Brazil
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Jones APM, McGauran MFG, Jagasia N, Hiscock RJ, Hyde S, Grant P. Efficacy of dexamethasone in the management of malignant small bowel obstruction in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. Support Care Cancer 2021; 30:2821-2827. [PMID: 34846570 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06694-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Malignant small bowel obstruction (MSBO) occurs in up to 50% of women with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) causing symptom burden and distress to women and their families, particularly in the terminal stages of the disease. Corticosteroids are used to promote symptom resolution in malignant small bowel obstruction (MSBO) related to EOC, with little published data on their efficacy, optimal dosing and duration of treatment. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of dexamethasone in achieving symptom control in women with advanced EOC presenting with MSBO, assess dexamethasone dosing and efficacy over subsequent presentations, and examine differences in dexamethasone responsiveness between platinum-resistant and platinum-sensitive patient. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study of women presenting with MSBO due to advanced EOC over a 12-year period from January 2005 to December 2016 in a single tertiary hospital. RESULTS Ninety-one women with MSBO were administered dexamethasone over 154 admissions with 89% of women initially achieving partial or complete symptom control. Dexamethasone responsiveness did not change with recurrent admissions, and platinum responsive patients were more likely to respond to dexamethasone than platinum-resistant patients (OR 3.6 [95%CI 1.1 to 12.2, p = 0.04]). A total of 15.6% of patients required additional measures to control symptoms of MSBO, and 44.8% had adequate symptom resolution to allow them to remain on or commence further treatment for EOC. CONCLUSION Dexamethasone therapy is a useful adjunctive therapy in the management of symptoms associated with MSBO in women with EOC.
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- Antonia P M Jones
- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, VIC, 3078, Australia.,Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, VIC, 3078, Australia.
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Mater Hospital, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Translational Obstetrics Group, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia.,Mercy Perinatal, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia.,Department of Anaesthetics, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, VIC, 3078, Australia
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, VIC, 3078, Australia
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Hoppenot C, Hlubocky FJ, Chor J, Yamada SD, Lee NK. Gaps in patient-physician communication at the time of malignant bowel obstruction from recurrent gynecologic cancer: a qualitative study. Support Care Cancer 2021; 30:367-376. [PMID: 34287689 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06441-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE We sought to investigate the patient and physician approaches to malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) due to recurrent gynecologic cancer by (1) comparing patient and physician expectations and priorities during a new MBO diagnosis, and (2) highlighting factors that facilitate patient-doctor communication. METHODS Patients were interviewed about their experience during an admission for MBO, and physicians were interviewed about their general approach towards MBO. Interviews were analyzed for themes using QDAMiner qualitative analysis software. The analysis utilized the framework analysis and used both predetermined themes and those that emerged from the data. RESULTS We interviewed 14 patients admitted with MBO from recurrent gynecologic cancer and 15 gynecologic oncologists. We found differences between patients and physicians regarding plans for next chemotherapy treatments, foremost priorities, communication styles, and need for end-of-life discussions. Both patients and physicians felt that patient-physician communication was improved in situations of trust, understanding patient preferences, corroboration of information, and increased time spent with patients during and before the MBO. CONCLUSION Gaps in patient-physician communication could be targeted to improve the patient experience and physician counseling during a difficult diagnosis. Our findings emphasize a need for patient-physician discussions to focus on expectations for future cancer-directed treatments, support for patients at home with home health or hospice level support in line with their wishes, and acknowledgement of uncertainty while providing direct information about the MBO diagnosis.
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- Claire Hoppenot
- Section of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA. .,Section of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, 7200 Cambridge St., Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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- Section of Hematologic Oncology, Program for Supportive Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Section of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Section of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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Malignant bowel obstruction is a challenging clinical problem encountered in patients with advanced abdominal and pelvic malignancies. Although medical therapies form the foundation of management, some patients may be suitable candidates for surgical and procedural interventions. The literature is composed primarily of retrospective single-institution experiences and the results of prospective trials are pending. Given the high symptom burden and limited life expectancy of these patients, management may be best informed by multidisciplinary teams with relevant expertise.
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- Caitlin T Yeo
- Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 29 St NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Queen's University, Burr 2, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada.
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Nakae A, Kodama M, Okamoto T, Tokunaga M, Shimura H, Hashimoto K, Sawada K, Kodama T, Copeland NG, Jenkins NA, Kimura T. Ubiquitin specific peptidase 32 acts as an oncogene in epithelial ovarian cancer by deubiquitylating farnesyl-diphosphate farnesyltransferase 1. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2021; 552:120-127. [PMID: 33744759 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2021.03.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the seventh most common cancer worldwide and the deadliest gynecological malignancy because of its aggressiveness and high recurrence rate. To discover new therapeutic targets for EOC, we combined public EOC microarray datasets with our previous in vivo shRNA screening dataset. The top-ranked gene ubiquitin specific peptidase 32 (USP32), coding a deubiquitinating enzyme, is a component of the ubiquitin proteasome system. Clinically, USP32 is expressed in primary ovarian cancer, especially in metastatic peritoneal tumors, and negatively impacts the survival outcome. USP32 regulates proliferative and epithelial mesenchymal transition capacities that are associated with EOC progression. Proteomic analysis identified farnesyl-diphosphate farnesyltransferase 1 (FDFT1) as a novel substrate of USP32 that is an enzyme in the mevalonate pathway, essentially associated with cell proliferation and stemness. USP32 and FDFT1 expression was higher in tumor spheres than in adherent cells. Inhibition of USP32, FDFT1, or mevalonate pathway considerably suppressed tumor sphere formation, which was restored by adding squalene, a downstream product of FDFT1. These findings suggested that USP32-FDFT1 axis contributes to EOC progression, and could be novel therapeutic targets for EOC treatment.
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- Aya Nakae
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University, Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University, Graduate School of Medicine, Japan.
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- Institute for Advanced Co-Creation Studies, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University, Japan
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- Institute for Advanced Co-Creation Studies, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University, Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University, Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University, Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Osaka University, Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Genetics, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Genetics, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University, Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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Bateni SB, Gingrich AA, Kirane AR, Sauder CAM, Gholami S, Bold RJ, Meyers FJ, Canter RJ. Chemotherapy After Diagnosis of Malignant Bowel Obstruction is Associated with Superior Survival for Medicare Patients with Advanced Malignancy. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:7555-7563. [PMID: 33829359 PMCID: PMC8519893 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-09831-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background Although malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) often is a terminal event, systemic therapies are advocated for select patients to extend survival. This study aimed to evaluate factors associated with receipt of chemotherapy after MBO and to determine whether chemotherapy after MBO is associated with survival. Methods This retrospective cohort study investigated patients 65 years of age or older with metastatic gastrointestinal, gynecologic, or genitourinary cancers who were hospitalized with MBO from 2008 to 2012 using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare database. Fine and Gray models were used to identify factors associated with receipt of chemotherapy accounting for the competing risk of death. Cox models identified factors associated with overall survival. Results Of the 2983 MBO patients, 39% (n = 1169) were treated with chemotherapy after MBO. No differences in receipt of chemotherapy between the surgical and medical patients were found in the univariable analysis (subdistribution hazard ratio [SHR], 0.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.86–1.07; p = 0.47) or multivariable analysis (SHR, 1.12; 95% CI, 1.00–1.26; p = 0.06). Older age, African American race, medical comorbidities, non-colorectal and non-ovarian cancer diagnoses, sepsis, ascites, and intensive care unit stays were inversely associated with receipt of chemotherapy after MBO (p < 0.05). Chemotherapy with surgery was associated with longer survival than surgery (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 2.97; 95% CI, 2.65–3.34; p < 0.01) or medical management without chemotherapy (aHR, 4.56; 95% CI, 4.04–5.14; p < 0.01). Subgroup analyses of biologically diverse cancers (colorectal, pancreatic, and ovarian) showed similar results, with greater survival related to chemotherapy (p < 0.05). Conclusions Chemotherapy plays an integral role in maximizing oncologic outcome for select patients with MBO. The data from this study are critical to optimizing multimodality care for these complex patients. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1245/s10434-021-09831-0.
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- Sarah B Bateni
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA.
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Tigert M, Lau C, Mackay H, L'Heureux S, Gien LT. Factors impacting length of stay and survival in patients with advanced gynecologic malignancies and malignant bowel obstruction. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2021; 31:727-732. [PMID: 33509803 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2020-002133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Malignant bowel obstruction in patients with gynecologic malignancies can impose a large symptomatic burden. The objectives of this study were to identify factors associated with shorter length of hospital stay and overall survival in gynecologic oncology patients with malignant bowel obstructions. METHODS A retrospective chart review was performed from December 2014 to March 2019 on patients admitted to a tertiary care center with a malignant bowel obstruction and advanced gynecologic malignancy. Data collection included patient and tumor characteristics, malignant bowel obstruction management (such as conservative management with bowel rest, nasogastric tube, pharmacotherapy or active intervention with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, total parenteral nutrition or interventional stents), length of hospital stay, and survival outcomes. Statistical analysis included comparisons with Student's t-test and χ2 test, multivariable analysis, and survival analysis. RESULTS A total of 107 patients with gynecologic cancer with malignant bowel obstruction were included. The majority of patients (63%, n=67) had ovarian cancer. The median length of hospital stay was 12 days (range 1-23), with a median overall survival after malignant bowel obstruction diagnosis of 7 months (range 0.1-64.1). Patients with active interventions had a longer length of stay compared with those with conservative management (13 vs 6 days, p<0.001). However, patients who received multiple active interventions had increased overall survival (9.1 vs 2.9 months, p=0.049). CONCLUSION Patients who received multimodal treatment for malignant bowel obstruction had an increased length of stay and improvement in survival of over 6 months. This emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to actively manage malignant bowel obstruction in advanced gynecologic cancer.
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- Melissa Tigert
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Palliative Care, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Medical Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Medical Oncology, Princess Margaret Hospital Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada .,Gynecologic Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Cusimano MC, Sajewycz K, Nelson M, Jivraj N, Lee YC, Bowering V, Oza A, Lheureux S, Ferguson SE. Supported self-management as a model for end-of-life care in the setting of malignant bowel obstruction: A qualitative study. Gynecol Oncol 2020; 157:745-753. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Hoppenot C, Hlubocky FJ, Chor J, Yamada SD, Lee NK. Approach to Palliative Care Consultation for Patients With Malignant Bowel Obstruction in Gynecologic Oncology: A Qualitative Analysis of Physician Perspectives. JCO Oncol Pract 2020; 16:483-489. [PMID: 32240072 DOI: 10.1200/jop.19.00710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) from gynecologic cancer is associated with increased symptoms and short survival. A gynecologic oncologist's approach to palliative care consultation in the setting of MBO has not been well studied-it could be an opportune time for collaboration with palliative care. MATERIALS AND METHODS This qualitative analysis of interviews with gynecologic oncologists focuses on their perspectives on palliative care consultation at the time of MBO. Interviews were analyzed using a framework analysis, and key themes and quotations were extracted. RESULTS We interviewed 15 gynecologic oncologists from 8 institutions in Chicago. They described a variety of expectations from palliative care consultation. Most frequently, they consulted palliative care for specific questions but managed the remainder of the care. Most participants frequently consulted palliative care, but they also worried about fragmentation of care, the timing of when to introduce a new team during MBO, and the selection of appropriate patients for a limited resource. Many participants preferred earlier palliative care consultation, and many described an emotional toll of caring for patients with MBO. Palliative care consultation was most readily discussed for nonsurgical patients. CONCLUSION Participants' expectations of palliative care consultations during MBO varied and were not always met. We recommend strengthening communication and protocols for palliative care involvement that meet the needs of specific patient populations and physician teams for surgical and nonsurgical patients. More research is needed to better understand how to integrate palliative care into oncologic and surgical care with gynecologic oncologists.
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- Claire Hoppenot
- Section of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Section of Hematologic Oncology, Program for Supportive Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Section of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Section of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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