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Demurtas S, Frascaroli M, Sottotetti F, Rametta A, Procopio G, Locati LD. Impressive and Prolonged Response with Lenvatinib in a Highly Pretreated Patient with Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cancer: A Case Report. J Kidney Cancer VHL 2024; 11:1-6. [PMID: 38628557 PMCID: PMC11017133 DOI: 10.15586/jkcvhl.v11i2.317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Clear cell renal carcinoma (ccRCC) can occur in young people and could be associated with an aggressive behavior. While for the first-line treatment in metastatic disease, there is an agreement to rely on an immunotherapy (IO)-based combination regimen, no standard second-line regimens exist. Generally, tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are employed, even in sequence, although no trials have demonstrated yet the best succession. Herein, we present the case of a 39-year-old male, with a very aggressive ccRCC with somatic VHL mutation and distant metastases at diagnosis. He was treated with four different lines of therapies, including TKIs, with progressive multiple tumor deposits. Lenvatinib alone as the fifth line was able to induce a remarkable and prolonged tumor shrinkage with manageable toxicities.
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- Sara Demurtas
- Internal Medicine and Therapeutics Department, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Medical Oncology, Maugeri Clinical Research Institutes IRCCS, Pavia; Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Maugeri Clinical Research Institutes IRCCS, Pavia; Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Therapeutics Department, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Medical Oncology, Maugeri Clinical Research Institutes IRCCS, Pavia; Italy
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Gabanelli P, Monzani D, Fiabane E, Quaquarini E, Frascaroli M, Balletti E, Bernardo A, Teragni CM, Grossi F, Pravettoni G, Gorini A. Perceived risk, illness perception and dispositional optimism related to COVID-19 among oncologic outpatients undergoing in-hospital treatments and healthy controls. Psychol Health 2024; 39:417-433. [PMID: 35435083 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2022.2065275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore risk estimations (perceived risk, dispositional optimism) related to COVID-19 perception and distress in oncologic outpatients undergoing active hospital treatments compared to the general population. DESIGN AND MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Data were collected during the Italian lockdown on 150 oncologic outpatients and a sample of 150 healthy subjects. They completed a battery of questionnaires including the Perceived Risk scale, the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, the Life Orientation Test- Revised and the Patient Health Questionnaire-4. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and a moderated mediation model were performed to test the study hypotheses. RESULTS The moderated mediation model attested significant conditional indirect associations of both clinical status and dispositional optimism with distress through the mediation of COVID-19 perceived risk. Healthy individuals and less optimistic people were more likely than others to report higher psychological distress only when they showed neutral or negative COVID-19-related illness perception. CONCLUSIONS Cancer patients manifest a lower risk perception and a more positive illness representation related to COVID-19 compared to control subjects; the distress level is not associated with the clinical status, but it is moderated by illness perception. Adequate protective behaviors in cancer patients may avoid a dangerous underestimation of objective risks.
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- Paola Gabanelli
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Psychology Unit of Pavia Institute, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine of Nervi Institute, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Operative Unit of Medical Oncology of Pavia Institute, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Operative Unit of Translational Oncology of Pavia Institute, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Operative Unit of Medical Oncology of Pavia Institute, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Operative Unit of Medical Oncology of Pavia Institute, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Operative Unit of Medical Oncology of Pavia Institute, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Psychology Unit of Pavia Institute, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Milano Institute, Italy
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Saltalamacchia G, Frascaroli M, Bernardo A, Quaquarini E. Renal and Cardiovascular Toxicities by New Systemic Treatments for Prostate Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12071750. [PMID: 32630204 PMCID: PMC7407336 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12071750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Prostate cancer (PC) is the most common male cancer in Western Countries. In recent years, the treatment of relapsed or metastatic disease had benefited by the introduction of a variety of new different drugs. In consideration of the relative long survival of PC patients, side effects of these drugs must be considered and monitored. In this review, we analyzed the newly developed therapies for PC treatment, describing the mechanism of action, the metabolism and latest clinical trials that led to the approval of these drugs in clinical practice. We then evaluated the cardiovascular and renal side effects from pivotal phase III and II studies and meta-analyses. Cardiovascular side effects are the most frequent, in particular hypertension, while renal toxicity is rarer and not well described in literature. Therefore, there is a need to better define the effects of these therapies, in order to personalize patient treatment on the basis of their comorbidities and preferences, in addition to their symptoms and disease load.
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- Giuseppe Saltalamacchia
- Operative Unit of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.S.); (A.B.)
- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Translational Oncology, IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
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- Operative Unit of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.S.); (A.B.)
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- Operative Unit of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.S.); (A.B.)
- Experimental Medicine School, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
- Correspondence: ; +39-0382-592671
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Catalano O, Cerabolini C, Eshja E, Bendotti G, De Salvo M, Aloi TL, Ferrari Bardile A, Frascaroli M, Zanaboli D, Tibollo V, Bellazzi R, Poggi P, Pedretti RFE. 3039Vulnerability of carotid atherosclerosis: relationship with plaque location, plaque eccentricity and vessel remodeling patterns. Insight from the the MAGNETIC observational study. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz745.0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Carotid atherosclerosis is a cause of brain ischemic events. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) can assess plaque vulnerability. We investigated atherosclerosis vulnerability in relation to plaque location, eccentricity and vessel remodeling. Methods-Baseline CMR evaluations of the MAGNETIC observational study, were analyzed. We quantitated with MRI-Plaque View™, vessel lumen/wall and vulnerable plaque components of a 32-mm segment of common carotid artery (12 mm), bulb (8 mm) and internal carotid artery (12 mm). Lipid-rich necrotic core [LRNC], fibrous cap [CAP] and intraplaque hemorrhage [IPH] were expressed as percent of wall area. Results-A data-set of 8080 sections of adequate quality in 260 patients (198 male [76%], median age 71 years [65–76]), were analyzed. Patients were on therapy with antiplatelet, ACE-inhibitors/ARB and statins (196–229 out of 260 [75–88%]). We found significant differences in plaque composition according to longitudinal and circumferential location, eccentricity and vessel remodeling (table). At multivariate regression analysis, including classical RF and atherosclerotic burden, we found an independent association of: LRNC and IPH with longitudinal location, eccentricity and positive remodeling, and of CAP with eccentricity (p<0.001 for all).
Lipid-rich necrotic core Fibrous cap Intraplaque hemorrhage Longitudinal distribution Common carotid artery 4% [1–10] p<0.001 6% [4–11] p<0.001 0% [0–3] p<0.001 Carotid bulb 7% [3–13] 9% [5–13] 1% [0–4] Internal carotid artery 3% [0–10] 7% [4–11] 0% [0–1] Circunferenzial location Antero-medial 4% [0–11] p<0.001 7% [4–12] p=0.07 0% [0–2] p<0.001 Antero-lateral 6% [1–12] 8% [5–12] 1% [0–4] Postero-lateral 5% [0–11] 7% [4–12] 0% [0–3] Postero-medial 5% [0–11] 7% [4–12] 0% [0–1] Plaque eccentricity Concentric 3% [0–9] p<0.001 7% [4–11] p<0.001 0% [0–2] p<0.001 Eccentric 9% [4–15] 9% [5–13] 1% [0–4] Remodelling pattern Negative 4% [0–10] p<0.001 7% [4–11] p<0.001 0% [0–2] p<0.001 Positive 7% [3–13] 8% [5–13] 1% [0–4] Plaque eccentricity was defined as eccentricity index (EI = [maximum wall thickness − minimum wall thickness]/maximum wall thickness) in the highest quartile. Positive remodeling was defined as remodeling index (= [vessel cross-sectional area − reference area]/cross-sectional area) in the highest quartile.
Conclusions
Carotid atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability seems to be independently associated with longitudinal location, plaque eccentricity and vessel positive remodeling.
Acknowledgement/Funding
Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany
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- O Catalano
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- University of Pavia, Bioengineering, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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Quaquarini E, Vanoli A, Frascaroli M, Viglio A, Lucioni M, Presti D, Lobascio G, Pietrabissa A, Bernardo A, Paulli M. Bilateral Breast Metastases from Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Gastric Cancer during Pregnancy: Is There a Method to Its Madness? J Gastric Cancer 2019; 20:106-114. [PMID: 32269849 PMCID: PMC7105417 DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2020.20.e1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 07/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Breast metastases of extramammary malignant neoplasms are rare, with an incidence of 0.3%-2.7% among all malignant mammary tumors. Breast metastases from gastric carcinoma are very rare (<0.1%), and this event is even rarer during pregnancy. Herein, we describe a 39-year-old Caucasian woman with a history of an Epstein-Barr virus-associated gastric carcinoma (EBVaGC) that was characterized by prominent tumor infiltrating lymphocytes. Three years after undergoing radical surgery, the patient developed bilateral breast nodules during her pregnancy. A breast biopsy was performed, and histology confirmed a diagnosis of EBVaGC; tumor cells showed positivity for cytokeratin 8/18 and E-cadherin, and negativity for cytokeratin 7, cytokeratin 20, cytokeratin 5/6, caudal type homebox 2, androgen receptor, mammaglobin, gross cystic disease fluid protein-15, and estrogen and progesterone receptors. We also discuss the main diagnostic pitfalls. To our knowledge, this is the first report of an EBVaGC with lymphoid stroma that developed breast metastases during pregnancy.
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- Erica Quaquarini
- Medical Oncology Unit, IRCCS ICS Maugeri SpA SB, Pavia, Italy.,Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, PhD in Experimental Medicine, Pavia, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.,Anatomic Pathology Unit, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Translational Oncology Unit, IRCCS ICS Maugeri SpA SB, Pavia, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, IRCCS ICS Maugeri SpA SB, Pavia, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, Unit of General Surgery 2, University of Pavia and IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.,Anatomic Pathology Unit, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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Quaquarini E, Vanoli A, Frascaroli M, Viglio A, Lucioni M, Presti D, Lobascio G, Pietrabissa A, Bernardo A, Paulli M. Bilateral Breast Metastases from Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Gastric Cancer during Pregnancy: Is There a Method to Its Madness? J Gastric Cancer 2019. [DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2019.19.e31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Erica Quaquarini
- Medical Oncology Unit, IRCCS ICS Maugeri SpA SB, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, PhD in Experimental Medicine, Pavia, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Anatomic Pathology Unit, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Translational Oncology Unit, IRCCS ICS Maugeri SpA SB, Pavia, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, IRCCS ICS Maugeri SpA SB, Pavia, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, Unit of General Surgery 2, University of Pavia and IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Anatomic Pathology Unit, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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Quaquarini E, Gervaso L, Sottotetti F, Bernardo A, Palumbo R, Gambaro A, Frascaroli M, Tagliaferri B, Teragni C, Presti D, Porta C. Post-progression evaluation of patients treated with nivolumab for advanced non-small cell lung cancer: A prospective cohort analysis. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy486.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Diamanti L, Quaquarini E, Berzero G, Bini P, Gastaldi M, Franciotta D, Alfonsi E, Ceroni M, Frascaroli M, Bernardo A, Marchioni E. Lower motor neuron syndrome in a patient with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer: A case report and review of the literature. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2018; 172:141-142. [PMID: 30007590 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2018.06.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Revised: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
Abstract
Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes are very rare and often associated to breast, ovarian and small cells lung cancers. Paraneoplastic motor neuron diseases (MNDs) are even rarer, and frequently described in patients with breast cancer. We presented the first case of patient affected by HER2-positive breast tumor and possible paraneoplastic lower motor neuron disease. In literature, few cases are reported but no one highlights the tumor receptors' profile. Instead, HER2-positive breast cancers are prone to be related to anti-Yo-associated paraneoplastic cerebellar disorders. Anti-onconeural antibodies positivity can be rarely found, confirming that paraneoplastic MND have no specific biomarkers. The presence of CSF oligoclonal bands (OBs) suggests the presence of immune-mediated mechanism, in absence of other possible OBs causes.
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- Luca Diamanti
- IRCCS "C. Mondino" Foundation, National Neurological Institute, Pavia, Italy; Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
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- Department of Oncology, ICS Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy; Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Therapy, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
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- IRCCS "C. Mondino" Foundation, National Neurological Institute, Pavia, Italy; Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- IRCCS "C. Mondino" Foundation, National Neurological Institute, Pavia, Italy
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- IRCCS "C. Mondino" Foundation, National Neurological Institute, Pavia, Italy; Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- IRCCS "C. Mondino" Foundation, National Neurological Institute, Pavia, Italy
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- IRCCS "C. Mondino" Foundation, National Neurological Institute, Pavia, Italy
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- IRCCS "C. Mondino" Foundation, National Neurological Institute, Pavia, Italy; Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- IRCCS "C. Mondino" Foundation, National Neurological Institute, Pavia, Italy
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Frascaroli M, Di Cesare P. Good Tolerability, Long-Term Survival and Easy Management of Side Effects in a Patient with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Treated with Pazopanib. Tumori Journal 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/1778.19306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Mara Frascaroli
- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Fondazione S Maugeri, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Fondazione S Maugeri, Pavia, Italy
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Cortinovis D, Beretta G, Piazza E, Luchena G, Aglione S, Bertolini A, Buzzoni R, Cabiddu M, Carnaghi C, Danova M, Farina G, Ferrari V, Frascaroli M, Reni M, Tansini G. Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia and Oncologist Perception on Treatment: Results of a Web-Based Survey. Tumori 2018; 99:45-50. [DOI: 10.1177/030089161309900108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Aims and background Anemia prevalence and incidence in chemotherapy-treated patients is high. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are frequently employed in the management of chemotherapy-induced anemia. However, other treatments such as red blood transfusion or iron supplementation are normally used. Recent international guidelines raised some concern about ESAs employment with a possible impact in chemotherapy-induced anemia management and changes in clinical practice behavior. Methods To evaluate opinions about chemotherapy-induced anemia clinical management preference, the Associazione Italiana Oncologia Medica (AIOM) Lombardy section coordinators sent via email a 12-item questionnaire about their knowledge on CIA and usual therapeutic strategies to manage this adverse event to AIOM Lombardy onco-hematologist members. Results From January 2011 to March 2011, 81 questionnaires were collected with an approximated share of 30%. The survey was completed mainly by oncologists (91%) aged 35–50 years (50%). Chemotherapy-induced anemia was considered to have clinical impact in changing cancer therapeutic strategy by nearly 60% of the respondents. ESAs were administered largely (80%) with concomitant iron supplementation in 52%; 38% jointly used blood transfusion as part of the therapy. Nearly 20% of those who replied correctly employed transferrin saturation levels as a marker to guide iron supplementation. Physician prescribers strictly followed the guidelines to start and stop ESAs even if 14% were negatively influenced by new ASCO recommendations. ESA biosimilars were considered future substitutes of originators in 45% of the cases. Conclusions Chemotherapy-induced anemia was perceived as an adverse event with a mild impact on clinical practice. ESAs were largely employed, however the number of transfusions and lack of employment of markers of iron depletion suggested that adherence to guidelines could be theoretically met but with some discordances regarding the most appropriate strategies in daily clinical practice.
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- DH & Terapia Ambulatoriale Oncologica, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan
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- Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Treviglio-Caravaggio, Bergamo
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- Oncologia Medica, Humanitas Mater Domini, Castellanza (VA), Onco-Ematologia, Humanitas Cancer Center, Rozzano (MI)
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- Medicina oncologica, Ospedale Civile, Vigevano (PV)
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Quaquarini E, Sottotetti F, D'Ambrosio D, Malovini A, Morganti S, Marinello A, Pavesi L, Frascaroli M. Eribulin across multiple lines of chemotherapy: a retrospective study on quality of life and efficacy in metastatic breast cancer patients. Future Oncol 2017; 13:11-23. [PMID: 28481185 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2016-0517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study evaluates efficacy, tolerability and health-related quality of life of eribulin in patients with metastatic breast cancer. Predictive and/or prognostic factors of outcome were also analyzed. Among 44 women receiving eribulin mesylate, one patient had a complete response, 22.7% a partial response and 25% a stable disease. Median overall survival and median progression-free survival were 11.8 and 4.5 months, respectively. Treatment was well tolerated; the most frequent adverse events were neutropenia (52%), leukopenia (50%), fatigue (38%) and alopecia (40%). No significant reductions of health-related quality of life parameters were observed. Disease control during previous chemotherapy lines was related with better outcome with eribulin. In conclusion, eribulin treatment should be considered in a multiple chemotherapy lines strategy in metastatic breast cancer.
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- Erica Quaquarini
- Operative Unit of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Via Maugeri 10, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Via Maugeri 10, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Medical Physics Department, IRCCS Fondazione Maugeri, Via Salvatore Maugeri 4, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Computer Engineering & Systems Science, University of Pavia, Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Via Maugeri 10, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Via Maugeri 10, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Via Maugeri 10, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Via Maugeri 10, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Via Maugeri 10, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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Di Cesare P, Pavesi L, Villani L, Battaglia A, Da Prada GA, Riccardi A, Frascaroli M. The Relationships between HER2 Overexpression and DCIS Characteristics. Breast J 2016; 23:307-314. [PMID: 27943525 DOI: 10.1111/tbj.12735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The aim of this study was to demonstrate the correlation between human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) overexpression and some poor prognosis factors in patients affected by ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). We evaluated 48 cases of DCIS, divided into two groups according to HER2 amplification status. Nuclear grade and "cancerization of lobules" were determined within primary DCIS and Ki67, estrogen receptor (ER), PR, and HER2 expression was established using immunohistochemistry. The histopathological variables in HER2-positive and in HER2-negative patients were compared to determine the recurrence risk. We also considered the median age at the time of surgery according to HER2 status. There were 11 recurrences (23%), 6 DCIS (55%), and 5 invasive cancer (45%). In an 8-year-long median follow-up, we hypothesized high risk of recurrence in HER2-positive DCIS. Patients with HER2-positive DCIS were younger than HER2-negative ones (p = 0.002). HER2-positive DCIS was also related to histopathological predictors of recurrence such as high nuclear grade (p < 0.001), high Ki67 expression (p = 0.003), low ER and PgR levels (p < 0.001), and the presence of "cancerization of lobules" (p < 0.049). Our trial suggests that HER2 amplification in primary DCIS is identified more frequently in younger patients and hypothesizes high risk of recurrence in HER2-positive DCIS related to histopathological predictors of overall relapse as high nuclear grade, high Ki67 expression, low ER and PgR levels, and the presence of "cancerization of lobules." In HER2-positive DCIS, other variables of recurrence risk are compared to HER2-negative lesions, without statistical significance. Our results show that HER2 testing might suggest clinicians the optimal treatment of patients with DCIS.
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- Pamela Di Cesare
- Department of Medical Oncology, Humanitas Mater Domini Hospital, Castellanza, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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Di Cesare P, Pavesi L, Villani L, Frascaroli M. Factors affecting recurrence risk in her2 positive dcis. Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv336.70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Frascaroli M, Di Cesare P. Good tolerability, long-term survival and easy management of side effects in a patient with metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with pazopanib. Tumori 2015; 100:e301-4. [PMID: 25688516 DOI: 10.1700/1778.19306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In recent years many new agents have been introduced into clinical practice to treat metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Some of these agents are tyrosine kinase inhibitors, which have different adverse events compared to chemotherapy or immunotherapy. We describe the case of a man treated with pazopanib as first-line therapy for metastatic disease, demonstrating the efficacy, good tolerability and easy management of some side effects of this tyrosine kinase inhibitor. The patient, who presented with lung metastases, started therapy in November 2012 and was alive and in continuous response at the time of writing (November 2014). We controlled the elevation of transaminase levels with low-dose corticosteroid administration. The patient had no other significant adverse events (apart from dysgeusia and grade 1 diarrhea), he had good quality of life, and his performance status throughout the treatment was very good (ECOG 0).
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Zambelli A, Tancredi R, Negri S, Cattrini C, Ponchio L, Frascaroli M, Da Prada GA, Fregoni V, Pavesi L, Riccardi A, Zucchetti M, Fuso Nerini I, D'Incalci M. Trabectedin and indole-3-carbinol combination in heavily pretreated metastatic breast cancer: Results of a pilot clinical study. J Clin Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.32.15_suppl.e12015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Alberto Zambelli
- IRCCS Salvatore Maugeri Foundation Medical Oncology, Pavia, Italy
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- IRCCS Salvatore Maugeri Foundation Environmental Research Center, Pavia, Italy
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- IRCCS Salvatore Maugeri Foundation Medical Oncology Unit, Pavia, Italy
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- IRCCS Salvatore Maugeri Foundation Medical Oncology Unit, Pavia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, IRCCS Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- IRCCS Salvatore Maugeri Foundation-University of Pavia-Medical Oncology, Pavia, Italy
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- IRCCS Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, Oncology Department, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research Oncology Department, Milan, Italy
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Tancredi R, Negri S, Cattrini C, Ponchio L, Frascaroli M, DaPrada G, Fregoni V, Pavesi L, Riccardi A, Zucchetti M, D'Incalci M, Zambelli A. PO71 SAFETY PROFILE AND TOLERABILITY OF TRABECTEDIN AND INDOLE-3-CARBINOL COMBINATION IN REFRACTORY ADVANCED BREAST CANCER. PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF PHASE 1 CLINICAL STUDY. Breast 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9776(13)70085-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Cortinovis D, Beretta G, Piazza E, Luchena G, Aglione S, Bertolini A, Buzzoni R, Cabiddu M, Carnaghi C, Danova M, Farina G, Ferrari V, Frascaroli M, Reni M, Tansini G. Chemotherapy-induced anemia and oncologist perception on treatment: results of a web-based survey. Tumori 2013. [PMID: 23548999 DOI: 10.1700/1248.13787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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AIMS AND BACKGROUND Anemia prevalence and incidence in chemotherapy-treated patients is high. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are frequently employed in the management of chemotherapy-induced anemia. However, other treatments such as red blood transfusion or iron supplementation are normally used. Recent international guidelines raised some concern about ESAs employment with a possible impact in chemotherapy-induced anemia management and changes in clinical practice behavior. METHODS To evaluate opinions about chemotherapy-induced anemia clinical management preference, the Associazione Italiana Oncologia Medica (AIOM) Lombardy section coordinators sent via email a 12-item questionnaire about their knowledge on CIA and usual therapeutic strategies to manage this adverse event to AIOM Lombardy onco-hematologist members. RESULTS From January 2011 to March 2011, 81 questionnaires were collected with an approximated share of 30%. The survey was completed mainly by oncologists (91%) aged 35-50 years (50%). Chemotherapy-induced anemia was considered to have clinical impact in changing cancer therapeutic strategy by nearly 60% of the respondents. ESAs were administered largely (80%) with concomitant iron supplementation in 52%; 38% jointly used blood transfusion as part of the therapy. Nearly 20% of those who replied correctly employed transferrin saturation levels as a marker to guide iron supplementation. Physician prescribers strictly followed the guidelines to start and stop ESAs even if 14% were negatively influenced by new ASCO recommendations. ESA biosimilars were considered future substitutes of originators in 45% of the cases. CONCLUSIONS Chemotherapy-induced anemia was perceived as an adverse event with a mild impact on clinical practice. ESAs were largely employed, however the number of transfusions and lack of employment of markers of iron depletion suggested that adherence to guidelines could be theoretically met but with some discordances regarding the most appropriate strategies in daily clinical practice.
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Strada MR, Palumbo R, Frascaroli M, Albanese D, Poggi G, Bernardo A, Amatu A, Teragni C, Jedrychowska I, Malagò G, Petracca M, Bernardo G. Abstract P2-14-05: Is It Only a Question of Willpower? Factors Associated with Job Resumption after Primary Breast Cancer Treatment — A Prospective Mono-Centre Trial. Cancer Res 2010. [DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.sabcs10-p2-14-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: The work experience of women who have had a breast cancer (BC) is still an unexplored area of survivorship research, while the number of women who are employed when they are diagnosed with BC is growing. The purpose of our research was to examine the impact of sociodemographic, clinical and employment variables on return to work after breast cancer.
Patients and methods: Eligibility requirements included histologically verified newly invasive breast carcinoma, age between 18 and 60 years, being employed in the month of diagnosis, and being able to respond an interview by questionnaires. The first questionnaire included three sets of questions focused on sociodemographic and personal characteristics, disease-related variables, and the work history. Quality of life and quality of work were assessed by EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC-Br23 and FACT-an and VBBA questionnaires. Follow-up assessments were carried out at 6 months, 12 months, 24 months and 30 months after surgery.
Results: Two hundred thirty-five eligible patients referring at our Institution between January 2002 and December 2006 with a newly diagnosed BC were enrolled in this longitudinal prospective study. Median age was 45 years (68 patients >45, 63 <45), more than high school degree in 70%; post-surgery complications in <50%, treatment-related side-effects in 38% of patients receiving adjuvant systemic therapies. The median time of disease duration was > 60 days in 73% of patients. At baseline 80% of women were full-time, and 25% were self-employed; 47% of them were flexible hours working. At 24 months after BC diagnosis, 178 women (75.7%) had returned to work. Most were state-employed (85%), full-time working in 69% of cases, and > 60% did an intellectual job; 63% benefited from flexible hours working. Discrimination because of cancer diagnosis was reported by 35% of patients and occupational intervention by 25% of re-employed women. Among the 57 women who had not returned to work after 24 months from diagnosis, 21 were still sick-listed, 18 received a disability work pension, 11 were early retired, and 7 were out of work. Statistical analysis showed that the duration of disease (odds ratio= 2.96; 95%CI 1.25 to 7.03) and the nature of work (odds ratio= 3.9; 95%CI 1.57 to 9.82) were the strongest predictors factors of work disability. Analysis of factors related to quality of life and quality of work showed that fatigue adversely affected the return to work in our sample, while perceived good quality of job was associated with a greater likelihood of work resumption (p<=0.001).
Conclusions: Our research confirm that work situation after BC is still an ongoing critical issue. In the present longitudinal study strictly disease-and work-related variables, as disease duration and nature of work, were the strongest predictors factors of work disability in employed BC survivors. While waiting for development of new therapeutic options that will leave even fewer survivors with work-related disabilities, the main challenge remains to identify survivors with working problems at all stages of survivorship, aiming to a better management of disabilities and improved occupational rehabilitation.
Citation Information: Cancer Res 2010;70(24 Suppl):Abstract nr P2-14-05.
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- MR Strada
- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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Bernardo G, Palumbo R, Poggi G, Bernardo A, Teragni C, Frascaroli M, Amatu A, Montagna B, Tagliaferri B, Sottotetti F, Albanese D, Strada MR. Abstract P6-11-03: Beyond the Second Line Chemotherapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer: When Stop the Treatment between Science and Conscience. Cancer Res 2010. [DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.sabcs10-p6-11-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) are increasingly offered third line chemotherapy, but the usefulness of treatment beyond the second line remains a therapeutic challenge. The aim of this study was to determine which benefit could be brought by successive lines of chemotherapy (CT) in patients with MBC and to identify factors affecting outcome and survival.
Patients and methods: This retrospective analysis included 980 women treated with CT for MBC at our Institution over a seven year period (September 1998-September 2006). With overall survival (OS) data updated at December 1, 2008, the median follow-up was 125 months (range 48-192), OS and time to treatment failure (TTF) were calculated according to the Kaplan-Meyer method for each CT line. Cox proportional hazards model was used to identify factors that could influence TTF and OS.
Results: Median OS evaluated from day 1 of each CT line decreased with the line number from 34.8 months (980 patients, first line, range 4-208) to 22.6 months (838 patients, second line), 14.6 months (684 patients, third line), 12.4 months (302 patients, fourth line), 9.4 months (88 patients, fifth line), 8.2 months (45 patients, seven or more lines). Median TTF ranged from 9.2 months to 7.8 and 6.4 months for the first, second and third line, respectively, with no significant decrease observed beyond the third line (median 5.2 months, range 4.8-6.2). In univariate analysis factors positively linked to a longer duration of TTF for each CT line were positive hormonal receptor status, absence of liver metastasis, adjuvant CT exposure, response to CT for the metastatic disease; in the multivariate analysis the duration of TTF for each CT line was the only one factor with significant impact on survival benefit for subsequent treatments (P<0.001).
Conclusions: Our results stress that CT beyond the first line may be beneficial in a significant subset of women treated for MBC. For patients responding to a given CT regimen and asking for further treatment after disease relapse, it appears useful to deliver subsequent active lines to get prolonged TTF and OS benefit. Patients who do not respond to the first two lines of CT should be considered for clinical trials or supportive care.
Citation Information: Cancer Res 2010;70(24 Suppl):Abstract nr P6-11-03.
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- G Bernardo
- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Fondazione Maugeri-IRCCS, Pavia, PV, Italy
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Moscato G, Pala G, Perfetti L, Frascaroli M, Pignatti P. Clinical and inflammatory features of occupational asthma caused by persulphate salts in comparison with asthma associated with occupational rhinitis. Allergy 2010; 65:784-90. [PMID: 20015325 DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2009.02288.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The relationships between asthma and rhinitis are still a crucial point in respiratory allergy and have scarcely been analysed in occupational setting. We aimed to compare the clinical and inflammatory features of subjects with occupational asthma only (OA) to subjects with OA associated to occupational rhinitis (OAR) caused by persulphate salts. METHODS The clinical charts of 26 subjects diagnosed in our Unit as respiratory allergy caused by ammonium persulphate (AP), confirmed by specific inhalation challenge (SIC), were reviewed. Twenty-two out of twenty-six patients underwent pre-SIC-induced sputum challenge test (IS) and 24/26 underwent nasal secretion collection and processing. RESULTS Twelve out of twenty-six patients received a diagnosis of OA-only and 14/26 of OAR. Duration of exposure before diagnosis, latency period between the beginning of exposure and asthma symptom onset, basal FEV(1), airway reactivity to methacholine and asthma severity did not differ in the two groups. Eosinophilic inflammation of upper and lower airways characterized both groups. Eosinophil percentage in IS tended to be higher in OAR [11.9 (5.575-13.925)%] than in OA-only [2.95 (0.225-12.5)%] (P = 0.31). Eosinophilia in nasal secretions was present both in subjects with OAR [55 (46-71)%] and in subjects with OA-only [38 (15-73.5)%], without any significant difference. DISCUSSION Our results indicate that OA because of ammonium persulphate coexists with occupational rhinitis in half of the patients. Unexpectedly, rhinitis did not seem to have an impact on the natural history of asthma. The finding of nasal inflammation in subjects with OA-only without clinical manifestations of rhinitis supports the united airway disease concept in occupational respiratory allergy as a result of persulphates.
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- G Moscato
- Allergy and Immunology Unit, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri, Institute of Research and Care, Scientific Institute of Pavia, Via Maugeri 10, Pavia, Italy.
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Catalano O, Antonaci S, Moro G, Mussida M, Frascaroli M, Baldi M, Cobelli F, Baiardi P, Nastoli J, Bloise R, Monteforte N, Napolitano C, Priori SG. Magnetic resonance investigations in Brugada syndrome reveal unexpectedly high rate of structural abnormalities. Eur Heart J 2009; 30:2241-2248. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehp252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023] Open
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Bernardo G, Palumbo R, Frascaroli M, Bernardo A, Losurdo A, Poggi G, Teragni C, Albanese D, Amatu A, Strada MR. Palonosetron compared to ondansetron in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: Activity, safety, and cost-effectiveness evaluation. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e20573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e20573 Background: Chemotherapy(CT)-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) are common adverse effects in cancer patients. The control of CINV is a relevant objective for the patient's quality of life and also aims to optimize cancer treatment. 5-HT3- receptor antagonists (RAs) are commonly used to prevent CINV. Palonosetron, the only second generation 5-HT3-RA, has a significantly longer half-life and a higher binding activity than the first generation of 5-HT3RAs. Methods: To evaluate the activity, safety and farmacoeconomic profile of palonosetron compared to ondansetron as antiemetic prophylaxis for highly (HEC) or moderately (MEC) emetogenic chemotherapy, 235 consecutive chemo-naïve patients (pts) were assigned (1:1) to receive palonosetron 250 mcg i.v. plus dexamethasone 8 mg i.v. 30 min before CT on day 1 (Group A) or ondansetron 8 mg i.v. plus dexamethasone 8 mg i.v. on day 1, followed by 8 mg os twice daily over 3 days (Group B). Results: The 2 treatment groups were comparable with respect to tumour type (breast 52%, lung 20%, colorectal cancer 11%, ovarian 8%, head & neck 5%, other 4%) and emetogenic potential of CT (HEC in 78 pts, AC-based chemotherapy in 123, MEC in 35). FLIE questionnaires were completed on days 2–5. Complete response (CR) rate for the acute period was 82% in pts given HEC in group A versus 63.2% in group B, 93.4 % versus 80.6% in pts given AC and 100% versus 94.4% in pts given MEC. For the delayed period: 74.4% in group A versus 63.2% in group B for pts receiving HEC, 90.2% versus 71% in pts given AC and 94% versus 88.9% in pts given MEC. FLIE analysis showed a reduced impact of CINV on daily life in group A (p<0.05). The pharmacoeconomic evaluation showed favourable cost effectiveness profiles for palonosetron, with a saving of about 50% per cycle/per patient over ondansetron. A not significant reduced incidence of headache and constipation was observed in group A. Conclusions: Palonosetron was effective in preventing CINV following HEC, AC and MEC in both acute and delayed phases, as well as being cost effective. The CR rates were maintained throughout subsequent cycles of CT, with a significant positive impact on daily functioning and quality of life. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- Maugeri Fondazione, Pavia, Italy
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- Maugeri Fondazione, Pavia, Italy
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Palumbo R, Bernardo A, Strada M, Teragni C, Poggi G, Frascaroli M, Amatu A, Palumbo I, Bernardo G. Activity and safety of vinorelbine and capecitabine as first-line treatment in patients with metastatic breast cancer – a phase II trial. EJC Suppl 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(08)70741-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Strada MR, Frascaroli M, Jedrychowska I, Palumbo R, Poggi G, Bernardo A, Villani G, Melazzini M, Bernardo G. Prospective phase II study of integrated rehabilitative treatment in oncologic patients with neuromotor damage from vertebral metastases. J Clin Oncol 2004. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.22.90140.8207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Fondazione S Maugeri, Pavia, Italy
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Bernardo G, Palumbo R, Bernardo A, Villani G, Melazzini M, Poggi G, Frascaroli M, Jedrychowska I. Final results of a phase II study of weekly trastuzumab and vinorelbine in chemonaive patients with HER2-overexpressing metastatic breast cance. J Clin Oncol 2004. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.22.90140.731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- G. Bernardo
- Fondazione S Maugeri, Medical Oncology II, Pavia, Italy; Fondazione S Maugeri, Rehabilitative Oncology, Pavia, Italy
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- Fondazione S Maugeri, Medical Oncology II, Pavia, Italy; Fondazione S Maugeri, Rehabilitative Oncology, Pavia, Italy
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- Fondazione S Maugeri, Medical Oncology II, Pavia, Italy; Fondazione S Maugeri, Rehabilitative Oncology, Pavia, Italy
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- Fondazione S Maugeri, Medical Oncology II, Pavia, Italy; Fondazione S Maugeri, Rehabilitative Oncology, Pavia, Italy
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- Fondazione S Maugeri, Medical Oncology II, Pavia, Italy; Fondazione S Maugeri, Rehabilitative Oncology, Pavia, Italy
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- Fondazione S Maugeri, Medical Oncology II, Pavia, Italy; Fondazione S Maugeri, Rehabilitative Oncology, Pavia, Italy
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- Fondazione S Maugeri, Medical Oncology II, Pavia, Italy; Fondazione S Maugeri, Rehabilitative Oncology, Pavia, Italy
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- Fondazione S Maugeri, Medical Oncology II, Pavia, Italy; Fondazione S Maugeri, Rehabilitative Oncology, Pavia, Italy
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Lissoni P, Barni S, Tancini G, Andres M, Scardino E, Cardellini P, Frascaroli M, Ardizzoia A, Crispino S, Vicini D. [Immunotherapy with low-dose subcutaneous interleukin-2 in metastatic renal carcinoma]. Arch Ital Urol Androl 1993; 65:123-8. [PMID: 8330055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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The intravenous injection of interleukin-2 (IL-2) has appeared to induce tumor regression in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). IL-2 given subcutaneously has also appeared to be effective when it is administered in association with interferon-alpha (INF), but with a lower toxicity in comparison to the intravenous route of administration. The present study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of a subcutaneous immunotherapy with IL-2 alone in metastatic RCC. The study included 30 consecutive patients affected by metastatic RCC, 14 of whom had been pretreated with INF plus vinblastine, while the other 16 patients received IL-2 as a first line therapy of their metastatic disease. IL-2 was given subcutaneously at a dose of 3 million IU twice/day for 5 days/week for 6 consecutive weeks, corresponding to one cycle of immunotherapy. No complete response was obtained. A partial response (PR) was achieved in 10/30 (33%) patients (median duration: 7 months, range 5-25), without any significant difference between patients pretreated with IFN and nonpretreated patients (4/14 vs 6/16). Response rate was significantly higher in nephrectomized patients than in those who did not undergo nephrectomy (10/25 vs 0/5; P < 0.01). Moreover, response rate was significantly higher in patients with performance status (PS) greater than 40% than in those with PS lower than 40% (10/23 vs 0/7; P < 0.01). A stable disease (SD) was obtained in 12/30 (40%) patients (median duration 5 months, range 3-13), while the remaining 8/30 (27%) progressed. The increase in lymphocyte and eosinophil mean number was significantly higher in patients with PR or SD than in the progressed ones.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- Divisione di Radioterapia, Ospedale S. Gerardo, Monza
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