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Shan J, Lv S, Chen L, Li T, Li J, Wang S, Zhang C. A cross-sectional study on Chinese oncology nurses' knowledge of bone health among cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:501. [PMID: 37526757 PMCID: PMC10393862 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07966-2] [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: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To understand the knowledge status, obstacle factors, and management confidence of oncology nurses on the bone health of cancer patients, and in addition to provide reference for establishing bone health knowledge training system for oncology nurses and guiding them to manage bone health of cancer patients. METHODS A total of 602 nurses engaged in oncology nursing in 6 hospitals in Hebei Province were selected by cluster sampling, and an online anonymous survey was conducted by sending questionnaires to oncology nurses from the Hebei Cancer Prevention and Control Association. The questionnaire was developed by the study team. There are 4 parts, namely general information, nurses' role and job responsibilities, knowledge of skeletal-related events (SREs) and cancer treatment-induced bone loss (CTIBL), and understanding and confidence in bone health management, for a total of 33 questions. RESULTS Thirty-seven percent of oncology nurses received training on bone health and other related contents; 40.48% of oncology nurses used domestic and foreign guidelines when managing patients with bone metastases or CTIBL. Only approximately one-third of oncology nurses had confidence in managing the side effects of bone metastases and bone modification drugs and identifying patients at risk of CTIBL and fracture; only 33.04% of oncology nurses believed that weight-bearing exercise can prevent bone loss; less than 50% of oncology nurses believed that aromatase inhibitor therapy, ovarian suppression therapy, androgen deprivation therapy, and low body weight were risk factors for pathological fractures. The reasons that hindered oncology nurses from optimizing the management of patients with bone metastases and understanding the preventive measures and risk factors for bone loss mainly included lack of relevant knowledge training, lack of understanding of effective intervention measures, and lack of training and professionalism of specialized nurses, including insufficient development time and guidelines for clinical nursing practice. CONCLUSION Managers must continuously improve the training system of oncology nurses, enrich the content of training pertaining to bone health for cancer patients, formulate clinical nursing practice guidelines, and give oncology nurses more time for professional development.
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- Jing Shan
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Cancer Institute, No. 12, Jiankang Road, Chang'an District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Cancer Institute, No. 12, Jiankang Road, Chang'an District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Nursing Department, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Cancer Institute, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Gynecological, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Cancer Institute, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Cancer Institute, No. 12, Jiankang Road, Chang'an District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Cancer Institute, No. 12, Jiankang Road, Chang'an District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Cancer Institute, No. 12, Jiankang Road, Chang'an District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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Morgans AK, Hutson T, Guan AKD, Garcia D, Zhou A, Drea E, Vogelzang NJ. An economic evaluation of cabazitaxel versus a second androgen receptor-targeted agent (ARTA) for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer previously treated with docetaxel and an ARTA: the United States payer perspective. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:916. [PMID: 35836170 PMCID: PMC9284907 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08274-x] [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: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Cabazitaxel significantly improves clinical outcomes compared with a second androgen receptor-targeted agent (ARTA) in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) previously treated with docetaxel and an ARTA (abiraterone or enzalutamide), as demonstrated in the CARD trial (NCT02485691). We aimed to estimate healthcare costs avoided with the use of cabazitaxel as a third-line (3 L) treatment versus a second ARTA from a US payer perspective. Methods Model inputs were based on the CARD trial, published sources, and estimates of typical clinical care patterns by genitourinary oncologists (n = 3). Assessed time points were 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. Outcomes included progression-free survival (PFS), radiographic PFS (rPFS), and overall survival (OS); hospitalization and intensive care unit (ICU) days; and costs (reported in 2020 US dollar [USD] and converted into Euro) to manage symptomatic skeletal events (SSEs), adverse events (AEs), and end-of-life care. Results At 18 months, in a cohort of 100 patients, the use of cabazitaxel was estimated to result in 9 more patients achieving rPFS, 2 more patients achieving PFS, and 17 more survivors versus a second ARTA. The costs of SSEs, AEs, and end-of-life care were $498,909 (€424,073), $276,198 (€234,768), and $808,785 (€687,468), respectively, for cabazitaxel and $627,569 (€533,434), $251,124 (€213,455), and $1,028,294 (€874,050), respectively, for a second ARTA. Cabazitaxel was estimated to be associated with a 21% reduction in both SSE management and end-of-life care costs. Hospitalization cost was $1,442,870 (€1,226,440) for cabazitaxel and $1,728,394 (€1,469,135) for a second ARTA, representing an estimated 17% reduction in these costs. Cabazitaxel, as compared with a second ARTA, was associated with 58 fewer hospitalization days and 2 fewer ICU days and was estimated to avoid $323,095 (€274,630, 17%) in total costs, driven by SSEs management and end-of-life care. Conclusion The use of cabazitaxel as a 3 L treatment after docetaxel and an ARTA in patients with mCRPC is estimated to result in clinical benefits (longer rPFS, PFS, and OS) and lower healthcare resource utilization (fewer hospitalization and ICU days), compared with a second ARTA. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-022-08274-x.
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- Alicia K Morgans
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
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- CRG-EVERSANA Canada Inc., 3228 South Service Road, Suite 204, Burlington, ON, L7N 3H8, Canada
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- CRG-EVERSANA Canada Inc., 3228 South Service Road, Suite 204, Burlington, ON, L7N 3H8, Canada.
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- CRG-EVERSANA Canada Inc., 3228 South Service Road, Suite 204, Burlington, ON, L7N 3H8, Canada
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Katzir M, Rustagi T, Hatef J, Mendel E. Cost Analysis With Use of Expandable Cage or Cement in Single level Thoracic Vertebrectomy in Metastasis. Global Spine J 2022; 12:858-865. [PMID: 33307822 PMCID: PMC9344502 DOI: 10.1177/2192568220975375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. OBJECTIVE Patient with metastatic cancer frequently require spinal operations for neural decompression and stabilization, most commonly thoracic vertebrectomy with reconstruction. Objective of the study was to assess economic aspects associated with use of cement versus expandable cage in patients with single level thoracic metastatic disease. We also looked at the differences in the clinical, radiological, complications and survival differences to assess non-inferiority of PMMA over cages. METHODS The electronic medical records of patients undergoing single level thoracic vertebrectomy and reconstruction were reviewed. Two groups were made: PMMA and EC. Totals surgical cost, implant costs was analyzed. We also looked at the clinical/ radiological outcome, complication and survival analysis. RESULTS 96 patients were identified including 70 one-level resections. For 1-level surgeries, Implant costs for use of cement-$75 compared to $9000 for cages. Overall surgical cost was significantly less for PMMA compared to use of EC. No difference was seen in clinical outcome or complication was seen. We noticed significantly better kyphosis correction in the PMMA group. CONCLUSIONS Polymethylmethacrylate cement offers significant cost advantage for reconstruction after thoracic vertebrectomy. It also allows for better kyphosis correction and comparable clinical outcomes and non-inferior to cages.
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- Miki Katzir
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Ohio State University Wexner Medical
Center, The James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute,
Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Ohio State University Wexner Medical
Center, The James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute,
Columbus, OH, USA,Department of Spine Surgery, Indian
Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi, India,Tarush Rustagi, MD, Department of
Neurological Surgery, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th
Ave, Columbus, OH 110070, USA.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Ohio State University Wexner Medical
Center, The James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute,
Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Ohio State University Wexner Medical
Center, The James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute,
Columbus, OH, USA
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Fracture Risk of Long Bone Metastases: A Review of Current and New Decision-Making Tools for Prophylactic Surgery. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13153662. [PMID: 34359563 PMCID: PMC8345078 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13153662] [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: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Long bone metastases are frequently a pivotal point in the oncological history of patients. Weakening of the bone results in pathologic fractures that not only compromise patient function but also their survival. Therefore, the main issue for tumor boards remains timely assessment of the risk of fracture, as this is a key consideration in providing preventive surgery while also avoiding overtreatment. As the Mirels scoring system takes into account both the radiological and the clinical criteria, it has been used worldwide since the 1990s. However, due to increasing concern regarding the lack of accuracy, new thresholds have been defined for the identification of impending fractures that require prophylactic surgery, on the basis of axial cortical involvement and biomechanical models involving quantitative computed tomography. The aim of this review is to establish a state-of-the-art of the risk assessment of long bone metastases fractures, from simple radiologic scores to more complex multidimensional bone models, in order to define new decision-making tools. Abstract Long bone pathological fractures very much reflect bone metastases morbidity in many types of cancer. Bearing in mind that they not only compromise patient function but also survival, identifying impending fractures before the actual event is one of the main concerns for tumor boards. Indeed, timely prophylactic surgery has been demonstrated to increase patient quality of life as well as survival. However, early surgery for long bone metastases remains controversial as the current fracture risk assessment tools lack accuracy. This review first focuses on the gold standard Mirels rating system. It then explores other unique imaging thresholds such as axial or circumferential cortical involvement and the merits of nuclear imaging tools. To overcome the lack of specificity, other fracture prediction strategies have focused on biomechanical models based on quantitative computed tomography (CT): computed tomography rigidity analysis (CT-RA) and finite element analysis (CT-FEA). Despite their higher specificities in impending fracture assessment, their limited availability, along with a need for standardization, have limited their use in everyday practice. Currently, the prediction of long bone pathologic fractures is a multifactorial process. In this regard, machine learning could potentially be of value by taking into account clinical survival prediction as well as clinical and improved CT-RA/FEA data.
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Samala RV, Lagman RL, Steinmetz MP. Palliative Spine Surgery in a Patient with Advanced Cancer: A Case Report and Decision-Making Guide. J Palliat Med 2020; 24:793-796. [PMID: 33090943 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2020.0219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The spine is a frequent site of cancer metastasis leading to intractable pain, functional impairment, and poor quality of life. When analgesic regimens and nonpharmacological interventions fail, spine surgery may be indicated. For patients with advanced disease, the decision to operate can become a dilemma. A patient with colon cancer metastatic to his spine, who had undergone multiple procedures for back pain, was admitted to a palliative care unit, where pain persisted despite high-dose opioids and adjuvant analgesics. Owing to progressive disease, he was told of a prognosis of six months by his oncologist. He eventually underwent percutaneous pedicle screw fixation. Shortly after surgery, he settled on a regimen merely equivalent to 45 mg of morphine per day. The article explores the role of palliative spine surgery in managing intractable cancer-related back pain. The authors offer a guide when considering surgical procedures for patients with limited prognosis.
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- Renato V Samala
- Department of Palliative and Supportive Care, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Palliative and Supportive Care, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Shapiro CL, Moriarty JP, Dusetzina S, Himelstein AL, Foster JC, Grubbs SS, Novotny PJ, Borah BJ. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Monthly Zoledronic Acid, Zoledronic Acid Every 3 Months, and Monthly Denosumab in Women With Breast Cancer and Skeletal Metastases: CALGB 70604 (Alliance). J Clin Oncol 2017; 35:3949-3955. [PMID: 29023215 PMCID: PMC5721226 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.73.7437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Purpose Skeletal-related events (SREs) such as pathologic fracture, spinal cord compression, or the necessity for radiation or surgery to bone metastasis cause considerable morbidity, decrements in quality of life, and costs to the health care system. The results of a recent large randomized trial (Cancer and Leukemia Group B/Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology [CALGB/Alliance 70604]) showed that zoledronic acid (ZA) every 3 months was noninferior to monthly ZA in reducing the risks of SREs. We sought to determine the cost-effectiveness (CE) of monthly ZA, ZA every 3 months, and monthly denosumab in women with breast cancer and skeletal metastases. Methods Using a Markov model, costs per SRE avoided were calculated for the three treatments. Sensitivity analyses were performed where denosumab SRE probabilities were assumed to be 50%, 75%, and 90% lower than the ZA SRE probabilities. Quality-adjusted life-years were also calculated. The analysis was from the US payer perspective. Results The mean costs of the denosumab treatment strategy are nine-fold higher than generic ZA every 3 months. Quality-adjusted life-years were virtually identical in all the three treatment arms; hence, the optimal treatment would be ZA every 3 months because it was the least costly treatment. The sensitivity analyses showed that relative to ZA every 3 months, the incremental costs per mean SRE avoided for denosumab ranged from $162,918 to $347,655. Conclusion ZA every 3 months was more CE in reducing the risks of SRE than monthly denosumab. This analysis was one of the first to incorporate the costs of generic ZA and one of the first independent CE analyses not sponsored by either Novartis or Amgen, the makers of ZA and denosumab, respectively. ZA every 3 months is the more CE option and more reasonable alternative to monthly denosumab.
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- Charles L. Shapiro
- Charles L. Shapiro, Icahn School of Medicine, Mt Sinai, NY; James P. Moriarty, Paul J. Novotny, and Bijan J. Borah, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center; Paul J. Novotny, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Stacie Dusetzina, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC; Andrew L. Himelstein, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute; Stephen S. Grubbs, Christiana Care NCI Community Oncology Research Program, Newark, DE; and Jared C. Foster, University of Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI
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- Charles L. Shapiro, Icahn School of Medicine, Mt Sinai, NY; James P. Moriarty, Paul J. Novotny, and Bijan J. Borah, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center; Paul J. Novotny, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Stacie Dusetzina, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC; Andrew L. Himelstein, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute; Stephen S. Grubbs, Christiana Care NCI Community Oncology Research Program, Newark, DE; and Jared C. Foster, University of Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI
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- Charles L. Shapiro, Icahn School of Medicine, Mt Sinai, NY; James P. Moriarty, Paul J. Novotny, and Bijan J. Borah, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center; Paul J. Novotny, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Stacie Dusetzina, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC; Andrew L. Himelstein, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute; Stephen S. Grubbs, Christiana Care NCI Community Oncology Research Program, Newark, DE; and Jared C. Foster, University of Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI
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- Charles L. Shapiro, Icahn School of Medicine, Mt Sinai, NY; James P. Moriarty, Paul J. Novotny, and Bijan J. Borah, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center; Paul J. Novotny, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Stacie Dusetzina, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC; Andrew L. Himelstein, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute; Stephen S. Grubbs, Christiana Care NCI Community Oncology Research Program, Newark, DE; and Jared C. Foster, University of Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI
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- Charles L. Shapiro, Icahn School of Medicine, Mt Sinai, NY; James P. Moriarty, Paul J. Novotny, and Bijan J. Borah, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center; Paul J. Novotny, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Stacie Dusetzina, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC; Andrew L. Himelstein, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute; Stephen S. Grubbs, Christiana Care NCI Community Oncology Research Program, Newark, DE; and Jared C. Foster, University of Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI
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- Charles L. Shapiro, Icahn School of Medicine, Mt Sinai, NY; James P. Moriarty, Paul J. Novotny, and Bijan J. Borah, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center; Paul J. Novotny, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Stacie Dusetzina, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC; Andrew L. Himelstein, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute; Stephen S. Grubbs, Christiana Care NCI Community Oncology Research Program, Newark, DE; and Jared C. Foster, University of Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI
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- Charles L. Shapiro, Icahn School of Medicine, Mt Sinai, NY; James P. Moriarty, Paul J. Novotny, and Bijan J. Borah, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center; Paul J. Novotny, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Stacie Dusetzina, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC; Andrew L. Himelstein, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute; Stephen S. Grubbs, Christiana Care NCI Community Oncology Research Program, Newark, DE; and Jared C. Foster, University of Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI
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- Charles L. Shapiro, Icahn School of Medicine, Mt Sinai, NY; James P. Moriarty, Paul J. Novotny, and Bijan J. Borah, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center; Paul J. Novotny, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Stacie Dusetzina, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC; Andrew L. Himelstein, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute; Stephen S. Grubbs, Christiana Care NCI Community Oncology Research Program, Newark, DE; and Jared C. Foster, University of Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI
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Brodowicz T, Hadji P, Niepel D, Diel I. Early identification and intervention matters: A comprehensive review of current evidence and recommendations for the monitoring of bone health in patients with cancer. Cancer Treat Rev 2017; 61:23-34. [PMID: 29100167 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2017.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Revised: 09/26/2017] [Accepted: 09/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Bone metastases are common in patients with advanced solid tumors, and many individuals experience debilitating skeletal-related events (SREs; e.g. pathologic fracture, hypercalcemia, radiotherapy or surgery to bone, and spinal cord compression). These events substantially affect disease outcomes, including survival and quality of life, and healthcare systems. Plain radiography is the most widely used imaging modality for the detection of bone metastases; skeletal scintigraphy, computed tomography, positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging offer greater sensitivity but their use in routine practice is restricted by high costs and limited availability. Biomarkers of bone turnover may also have a role in the early detection of bone metastases and can provide valuable prognostic information on disease progression. SREs can be delayed or prevented using agents such as the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL) inhibitor, denosumab, and bisphosphonates. Painful bone metastases can be treated with radiofrequency ablation, radiotherapy, or radionuclides such as radium-223 dichloride, which has been shown to delay the onset of SREs in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer. Close monitoring of bone health in patients with advanced cancer may lead to early identification of individuals with bone metastases who could benefit from early intervention to prevent SREs. This review examines current guideline recommendations for assessing and monitoring bone health in patients with advanced cancer, use of biomarkers and treatment of patients with bone metastases. The emerging evidence for the potential survival benefit conferred by early intervention with denosumab and bisphosphonates is also discussed, together with best practice recommendations.
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- Thomas Brodowicz
- Department of Medicine I and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clinical Division of Oncology, Medical University of Vienna, General Hospital, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Bone Oncology, Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, Northwest Hospital, Steinbacher Hohl 2-26, 60488 Frankfurt, Germany; Philipps-University of Marburg, Biegenstraße 10, 35037 Marburg, Germany.
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- Amgen (GmbH) Europe, Dammstrasse 23, 6300 Zug, Switzerland.
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- Center for Comprehensive Gynecology, Augustaanlage 7-11, 68165 Mannheim, Germany.
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Cristino J, Finek J, Jandova P, Kolek M, Pásztor B, Giannopoulou C, Qian Y, Brezina T, Lothgren M. Cost-effectiveness of denosumab versus zoledronic acid for preventing skeletal-related events in the Czech Republic. J Med Econ 2017; 20:799-812. [PMID: 28485692 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2017.1328423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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AIMS This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of the subcutaneous RANKL inhibitor, denosumab, vs the intravenous bisphosphonate, zoledronic acid, for the prevention of skeletal-related events (SREs) in patients with prostate cancer, breast cancer, and other solid tumors (OST) in the Czech Republic. MATERIALS AND METHODS A lifetime Markov model was developed to compare the effects of denosumab and zoledronic acid on costs (including drug costs and administration, patient management, SREs, and adverse events), quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs), and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios from a national payer perspective. Different discount rates, time horizons, SRE rates, distributions, and nature (asymptomatic vs all SREs), and the inclusion of treatment discontinuation were considered in scenario analyses. The robustness of the model was tested using deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses. RESULTS Across tumor types, denosumab was associated with fewer SREs, improved QALYs, and higher total costs over a lifetime. The incremental cost per QALY gained for denosumab vs zoledronic acid was 382,673 CZK for prostate cancer, 408,450 CZK for breast cancer, and 608,133 CZK for OST. Incremental costs per SRE avoided for the same tumor type were 54,007 CZK, 51,765 CZK, and 94,426 CZK, respectively. In scenario analyses, the results remained similar to baseline, when different discount rates and time horizons were considered. At a non-official willingness-to-pay threshold of 1.2 million CZK, the probabilities of denosumab being cost-effective vs zoledronic acid were 0.64, 0.67, and 0.49 for prostate cancer, breast cancer, and OST, respectively. LIMITATIONS The SRE rates used were obtained from clinical trials; studies suggest rates may be higher in clinical practice. Additional evidence on real-world SRE rates could further improve the accuracy of the modeling. CONCLUSIONS Compared with zoledronic acid, denosumab provides a cost-effective treatment option for the prevention of SREs in patients with prostate cancer, breast cancer, and OST in the Czech Republic.
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- b Pilsen Faculty Hospital, Clinic of Oncology and Radiotherapy (FN v Plzni) , Pilsen , Czech Republic
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- e Amgen Inc. , Thousand Oaks , CA , USA
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Salamanna F, Contartese D, Maglio M, Fini M. A systematic review on in vitro 3D bone metastases models: A new horizon to recapitulate the native clinical scenario? Oncotarget 2016; 7:44803-44820. [PMID: 27027241 PMCID: PMC5190136 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.8394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 03/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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- Francesca Salamanna
- Laboratory of Biocompatibility, Technological Innovation and Advanced Therapy, Rizzoli RIT, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- Laboratory of Preclinical and Surgical Studies, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- Laboratory of Biocompatibility, Technological Innovation and Advanced Therapy, Rizzoli RIT, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- Laboratory of Biocompatibility, Technological Innovation and Advanced Therapy, Rizzoli RIT, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
- Laboratory of Preclinical and Surgical Studies, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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Nash Smyth E, Conti I, Wooldridge JE, Bowman L, Li L, Nelson DR, Ball DE. Frequency of skeletal-related events and associated healthcare resource use and costs in US patients with multiple myeloma. J Med Econ 2016; 19:477-86. [PMID: 26671598 DOI: 10.3111/13696998.2015.1132225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE A potential complication for all new multiple myeloma (MM) patients is the clinical presentation of osteolytic lesions which increase the risk for skeletal-related events (SREs). However, the contribution of SREs to the overall economic impact of MM is unclear. The impact of SREs on healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and costs for US patients with MM was analyzed in Truven Health Marketscan Commercial Claims and Medicare Supplemental Databases. METHODS Adults diagnosed with MM between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2010 with ≥2 claims ≥30 days apart (first claim = index date) were included. SREs included: hypercalcemia, pathologic fracture, surgery for the prevention and treatment of pathologic fractures or spinal cord compression, and radiation for bone pain. Rates of HCRU (outpatient [OP], inpatient [IP], emergency room [ER], orthopedic consultation [OC], and ancillary) and healthcare costs were compared between MM patients with and without SREs. Inverse propensity weighting was applied to adjust for potential bias. RESULTS Of 1028 MM patients (mean age = 67, standard deviation = 13.2), 596 patients with ≥1 SRE and 432 without SREs were assessed. HCRU rates in IP, ER, and ancillary (p < 0.01) and mean total costs of OP, IP, and ER were significantly higher (p < 0.05) for patients with vs without SREs during follow-up. HCRU rates also increased with SRE frequency (p < 0.05 in OP, IP, ER, OC, and ancillary), as did mean total healthcare costs, except for OC (p < 0.001). LIMITATIONS A broad assessment of pharmacotherapy for the treatment of MM was not an objective of the current study. Bisphosphonate use was evaluated; however, results were descriptively focused on frequency of utilization only and were not included in the broader cost and HCRU analysis. CONCLUSIONS Among US patients with MM, higher SRE frequency was associated with a significant trend of higher HCRU and total healthcare costs in several settings.
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- a Eli Lilly and Company , Indianapolis , IN , USA
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- a Eli Lilly and Company , Indianapolis , IN , USA
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- a Eli Lilly and Company , Indianapolis , IN , USA
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Bazzocchi A, Napoli A, Sacconi B, Battista G, Guglielmi G, Catalano C, Albisinni U. MRI-guided focused ultrasound surgery in musculoskeletal diseases: the hot topics. Br J Radiol 2015; 89:20150358. [PMID: 26607640 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20150358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
MRI-guided focused ultrasound surgery (MRgFUS) is a minimally invasive treatment guided by the most sophisticated imaging tool available in today's clinical practice. Both the imaging and therapeutic sides of the equipment are based on non-ionizing energy. This technique is a very promising option as potential treatment for several pathologies, including musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders. Apart from clinical applications, MRgFUS technology is the result of long, heavy and cumulative efforts exploring the effects of ultrasound on biological tissues and function, the generation of focused ultrasound and treatment monitoring by MRI. The aim of this article is to give an updated overview on a "new" interventional technique and on its applications for MSK and allied sciences.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alberto Bazzocchi
- 1 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The "Rizzoli" Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- 2 Department of Radiology, Sapienza University of Rome, Umberto I Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- 2 Department of Radiology, Sapienza University of Rome, Umberto I Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- 3 Department of Specialized, Diagnostic, and Experimental Medicine, University of Bologna, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- 4 Department of Radiology, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.,5 Department of Radiology, Scientific Institute "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza" Hospital, Foggia, Italy
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- 2 Department of Radiology, Sapienza University of Rome, Umberto I Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The "Rizzoli" Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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