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van den Berg CB, Dasgupta S, Ewing-Graham PC, Bart J, Bulten J, Gaarenstroom KN, de Hullu JA, Mom CH, Mourits MJE, Steenbeek MP, van Marion R, van Beekhuizen HJ. Does serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC) metastasize? The clonal relationship between STIC and subsequent high-grade serous carcinoma in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers several years after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy. Gynecol Oncol 2024; 187:113-119. [PMID: 38759517 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.05.010] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The majority of high-grade serous carcinomas (HGSC) of the ovary, fallopian tube, and peritoneum arise from the precursor lesion called serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC). It has been postulated that cells from STICs exfoliate into the peritoneal cavity and give rise to peritoneal HGSC several years later. While co-existent STICs and HGSCs have been reported to share similarities in their mutational profiles, clonal relationship between temporally distant STICs and HGSCs have been infrequently studied and the natural history of STICs remains poorly understood. METHODS We performed focused searches in two national databases from the Netherlands and identified a series of BRCA1/2 germline pathogenic variant (GPV) carriers (n = 7) who had STIC, and no detectable invasive carcinoma, at the time of their risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO), and later developed peritoneal HGSC. The clonal relationship between these STICs and HGSCs was investigated by comparing their genetic mutational profile by performing next-generation targeted sequencing. RESULTS Identical pathogenic mutations and loss of heterozygosity of TP53 were identified in the STICs and HGSCs of five of the seven patients (71%), confirming the clonal relationship of the lesions. Median interval for developing HGSC after RRSO was 59 months (range: 24-118 months). CONCLUSION Our results indicate that cells from STIC can shed into the peritoneal cavity and give rise to HGSC after long lag periods in BRCA1/2 GPV carriers, and argues in favor of the hypothesis that STIC lesions may metastasize.
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- C B van den Berg
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Center, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Imaging Platform, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Center for Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Center, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Adam JA, Poel E, van Eck Smit BLF, Mom CH, Stalpers LJA, Laan JJ, Kidd E, Stoker J, Bipat S. [ 18F]FDG-PET/CT-based risk stratification in women with locally advanced uterine cervical cancer. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:513. [PMID: 38654241 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12232-7] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND [18F]FDG-PET/CT is used for staging and treatment planning in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC). We studied if a PET-based prediction model could provide additional risk stratification beyond International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging in our population with LACC to aid treatment decision making. METHODS In total, 183 patients with LACC treated with chemoradiation between 2013 and 2018 were included. Patients were treated according to FIGO 2009 and retrospectively reclassified according to FIGO 2018 staging system. After validation of an existing PET-based prediction model, the predicted recurrent free survival (RFS), disease specific survival (DSS) and overall survival (OS) at 1, 3, and 5 years, based on metabolic tumor volume (MTV), maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) and highest level of [18F]FDG-positive node was calculated. Then the observed survival was compared to the predicted survival. An area under the curve (AUC) close to or higher than 0.7 was considered adequate for accurate prediction. The Youden (J) index defined survival chance cutoff values for low and high risk groups. RESULTS All AUC values for the comparison between predicted and observed outcomes were > 0.7 except for 5-year RFS and for 5-year OS which were close to 0.7 (0.684 and 0.650 respectively). Cutoff values for low and high risk survival chance were 0.44 for the 3-year RFS and 0.47 for the 5-year OS. The FIGO 2009 system could not differentiate between the risk profiles. After reclassification according to FIGO 2018, all patients with stage IIIC2 and IVB fell in the high risk and almost all patients with stages IB2-IIIB and IVA in the low risk group. In patients with stage IIIC1 disease the FIGO stage cannot discriminate between the risk profiles. CONCLUSIONS Low and high risk patients with LACC can be identified with the PET-based prediction model. In particular patients with stage IIIC1 need additional risk stratification besides the FIGO 2018 staging. The Kidd model could be a useful tool to aid treatment decision making in these patients. Our results also support the choice of [18F]FDG-PET/CT imaging in patients with LACC.
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- J A Adam
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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- Department of Experimental Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam , Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Centre for Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Moolenaar LR, van Rangelrooij LE, van Poelgeest MIE, van Beurden M, van Driel WJ, van Lonkhuijzen LRCW, Mom CH, Zaal A. Clinical outcomes of pelvic exenteration for gynecologic malignancies. Gynecol Oncol 2023; 171:114-120. [PMID: 36870097 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to analyze morbidity and survival after pelvic exenteration for gynecologic malignancies and evaluate prognostic factors influencing postoperative outcome. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all patients who underwent a pelvic exenteration at the departments of gynecologic oncology of three tertiary care centers in the Netherlands, the Leiden University Medical Centre, the Amsterdam University Medical Centre, and the Netherlands Cancer Institute, during a 20-year period. We determined postoperative morbidity, 2- and 5-year overall survival (OS) and 2- and 5-year progression free survival (PFS), and investigated parameters influencing these outcomes. RESULTS A total of 90 patients were included. The most common primary tumor was cervical cancer (n = 39, 43.3%). We observed at least one complication in 83 patients (92%). Major complications were seen in 55 patients (61%). Irradiated patients had a higher risk of developing a major complication. Sixty-two (68.9%) required ≥1 readmission. Re-operation was required in 40 patients (44.4%). Median OS was 25 months and median PFS was 14 months. The 2-year OS rate was 51.1% and the 2-year PFS rate was 41.5%. Tumor size, resection margins and pelvic sidewall involvement had a negative impact on OS (HR = 2.159, HR = 2.376, and HR = 1.200, respectively). Positive resection margins and pelvic sidewall involvement resulted in decreased PFS (HR = 2.567 and HR = 3.969, respectively). CONCLUSION Postoperative complications after pelvic exenteration for gynecologic malignancies are common, especially in irradiated patients. In this study, a 2-year OS rate of 51.1% was observed. Positive resections margins, tumor size, and pelvic sidewall involvement were related to poor survival outcomes. Adequate selection of patients who will benefit from pelvic exenteration is important.
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- L R Moolenaar
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Centre for Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands.
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- Center for Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek-Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Center for Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek-Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Centre for Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Centre for Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Center for Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek-Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Rotman J, Mom CH, Jordanova ES, de Gruijl TD, Kenter GG. 'DURVIT': a phase-I trial of single low-dose durvalumab (Medi4736) IntraTumourally injected in cervical cancer: safety, toxicity and effect on the primary tumour- and lymph node microenvironment. BMC Cancer 2018; 18:888. [PMID: 30208866 PMCID: PMC6134598 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4764-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Treatment with programmed cell death receptor (PD-1) and programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitors is a promising strategy to lift tumour-induced immune response suppression. However, the current systemic treatment often causes autoimmune side effects. In more than 50% of squamous cell cervical cancer, PD-L1 expression is detected. Moreover, we observed high and interrelated rates of PD-L1 positive macrophages and regulatory T cells in metastatic lymph nodes of cervical cancer patients. As cervical cancer in general initially metastasizes to regional lymph nodes, local administration of durvalumab (a PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor) at an early stage will deliver these antibodies exactly where they are needed, facilitating immune protection. This may result in a clinical benefit while reducing undesirable side effects. Methods DURVIT is a non-randomized, single-arm, open-label, phase I study. Three escalating dose levels of intratumourally (i.t.) injected durvalumab will be tested, i.e. 5, 10 and 20 mg (three patients per dose level, with an additional three at the highest tolerated dose). The primary endpoint of this phase-I study is safety. Immune monitoring will consist of flow cytometric, immunohistochemical and functional T cell reactivity testing. The first patient has been included in this trial in November 2017. Discussion Evidence of safety and biological efficacy of this locally administered checkpoint blockade may expand adjuvant therapy options for cervical cancer patients. Early metastatic spread of cervical cancer cells may thus be controlled in the draining lymph node basin, and beyond, and hopefully delay or even prevent the onset of disease recurrence. Trial registration NTR6119, 1-nov-2016. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12885-018-4764-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- J Rotman
- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Center for Gynaecologic Oncology Amsterdam (CGOA), CCA 2.48, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Center for Gynaecologic Oncology Amsterdam (CGOA), CCA 2.48, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. .,Amsterdam UMC, Univ(ersity) of Amsterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Center for Gynaecologic Oncology Amsterdam (CGOA), H4-222, Postbus 22660, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Center for Gynaecologic Oncology Amsterdam (CGOA), CCA 2.48, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, CCA 2.44, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Center for Gynaecologic Oncology Amsterdam (CGOA), CCA 2.48, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Amsterdam UMC, Univ(ersity) of Amsterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Center for Gynaecologic Oncology Amsterdam (CGOA), H4-222, Postbus 22660, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,The Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Department of Gynaecology, Center for Gynaecologic Oncology Amsterdam (CGOA), Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Eggink FA, Mom CH, Bouwman K, Boll D, Becker JH, Creutzberg CL, Niemeijer GC, van Driel WJ, Reyners AK, van der Zee AG, Bremer GL, Ezendam NP, Kruitwagen RF, Pijnenborg JM, Hollema H, Nijman HW, van der Aa MA. Corrigendum to "Less-favourable prognosis for low-risk endometrial cancer patients with a discordant pre- versus post-operative risk stratification" [Eur J Cancer 78 (2017) 82-90]. Eur J Cancer 2017; 84:370. [PMID: 28844347 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2017.08.003] [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: 10/19/2022]
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- F A Eggink
- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- VU University Medical Center, Center for Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Catharina Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- St. Antonius Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Leiden University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Groningen, Department of UMC Staff, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Center for Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Medical Oncology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Zuyderland Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Heerlen/Sittard, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization, Department of Research, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Maastricht University Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maastricht, The Netherlands; GROW - School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Pathology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization, Department of Research, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Eggink FA, Mom CH, Kruitwagen RF, Reyners AK, Van Driel WJ, Massuger LF, Niemeijer GC, Van der Zee AG, Van der Aa MA, Nijman HW. Improved outcomes due to changes in organization of care for patients with ovarian cancer in the Netherlands. Gynecol Oncol 2016; 141:524-530. [PMID: 27090157 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Revised: 04/12/2016] [Accepted: 04/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of changes in patterns of care, for example centralization and treatment sequence, on surgical outcome and survival in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). METHODS Patients diagnosed with FIGO stage IIB-IV EOC (2004-2013) were selected from the Netherlands Cancer Registry. Primary outcomes were surgical outcome (extent of macroscopic residual tumor after surgery) and overall survival. Changes in treatment sequence (primary debulking surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy (PDS+ACT) or neo-adjuvant chemotherapy and interval debulking surgery (NACT+IDS)), hospital type and annual hospital volume were also evaluated. RESULTS Patient and tumor characteristics of 7987 patients were retrieved. Most patients were diagnosed with stage III-IV EOC. The average annual case-load per hospital increased from 8 to 28. More patients received an optimal cytoreduction (tumor residue≤1cm) in 2013 (87%) compared to 2004 (55%, p<0.001). Complete cytoreduction (no macroscopic residual tumor), registered since 2010, increased from 42% to 52% (2010 and 2013, respectively, p<0.001). Optimal/complete cytoreduction was achieved in 85% in high volume (≥20 cytoreductive surgeries annually), 80% in medium (10-19 surgeries) and 71% in small hospitals (<10 surgeries, p<0.001). Within a selection of patients with advanced stage disease that underwent surgery the proportion of patients undergoing NACT+IDS increased from 28% (2004) to 71% (2013). Between 2004 and 2013 a 3% annual reduction in risk of death was observed (HR 0.97, p<0.001). CONCLUSION Changes in pattern of care for patients with EOC in the Netherlands have led to improvement in surgical outcome and survival.
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- F A Eggink
- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Maastricht University Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maastricht, The Netherlands; GROW, School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Medical Oncology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Center for Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Groningen, Department of UMC Staff, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Mom CH, Engelen MJA, Willemse PHB, Gietema JA, ten Hoor KA, de Vries EGE, van der Zee AGJ. Granulosa cell tumors of the ovary: The clinical value of serum inhibin A and B levels in a large single center cohort. Gynecol Oncol 2007; 105:365-72. [PMID: 17306349 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2006.12.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2006] [Revised: 12/15/2006] [Accepted: 12/20/2006] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In patients with a granulosa cell tumor of the ovary, the value of serum inhibin A and B concentrations for the assessment of disease status was investigated. METHODS In 30 consecutive patients with a stage I-III granulosa cell tumor, inhibin A and B concentrations were measured in pre- and post-treatment serum samples. Clinical data concerning diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of these patients were related to serum inhibin A and B concentrations. Serum samples from 41 premenopausal females with cervical dysplasia served as controls. RESULTS In 30 patients, 13 (43%) recurrences were observed during a median follow-up of 10 years (range 1-31 years). Serum inhibin A and B concentrations were elevated in respectively 67% and 89% of the patients at diagnosis, and in 58% and 85% at recurrence. Inhibin A and B concentrations were normal in all controls. Sensitivity of inhibin A testing for the diagnosis of granulosa cell tumor was 67% with a specificity of 100%, compared to 89% and 100% respectively for inhibin B (ns). Elevations in serum inhibin B concentrations predated recurrences by a median of 11 months. None of the patients in remission showed increased concentrations of inhibin A and B. CONCLUSION Inhibin B seems to be the predominant form of inhibin secreted by granulosa cell tumors and appears to reflect disease status more accurately than inhibin A. Measurement of serum inhibin B concentrations may be preferred for the follow-up of granulosa cell tumors.
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- C H Mom
- University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Medical Oncology, PO Box 30 001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Duiker EW, Mom CH, de Jong S, Willemse PHB, Gietema JA, van der Zee AGJ, de Vries EGE. The clinical trail of TRAIL. Eur J Cancer 2006; 42:2233-40. [PMID: 16884904 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2006.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2006] [Accepted: 03/27/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The naturally occurring tumour necrosis factor related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) induces apoptosis through two death receptors, death receptor 4 (DR4) and death receptor 5 (DR5), that are expressed on the cell membrane. Binding of the ligand to the death receptors leads to activation of the extrinsic apoptosis pathway. Chemotherapy on the other hand stimulates the intrinsic apoptosis pathway via activation of p53 in response to cellular damage. Many cancer cells have mutations in p53 causing resistance to chemotherapy-induced apoptosis. Concomitant signalling through the extrinsic pathway may overcome this resistance. Moreover, enthusiasm for TRAIL as an anticancer agent is based on the demonstration of rhTRAIL-induced selective cell death in tumour cells and not in normal cells. In this review, we provide an overview of the TRAIL pathway, the physiological role of TRAIL and the factors regulating TRAIL sensitivity. We also discuss the clinical development of novel agents, i.e. rhTRAIL and agonistic antibodies, that activate the death receptors.
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- E W Duiker
- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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Mom CH, Eskens FA, Gietema JA, Nooter K, De Jonge MJ, Amelsberg A, Huisman H, Stopfer P, De Vries EG, Verweij J. Phase 1 study with BIBW 2992, an irreversible dual tyrosine kinase inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor 1 (EGFR) and 2 (HER2) in a 2 week on 2 week off schedule. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.3025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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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3025 Background: BIBW 2992 is a highly selective, potent, irreversible tyrosine inhibitor of EGFR and HER2. A phase 1 study of orally administered BIBW 2992 was performed to determine its safety, PK and PD. Methods: Patients (pts) with advanced solid malignancies received BIBW 2992 once daily (OD) for 2 weeks, in 4 week cycles. Adverse events were evaluated according to CTCv3.0 and tumor response according to RECIST. In cycle 1 and 2, BIBW 2992 plasma PK analysis was performed. Before and after cycle 1, biomarkers involved in EGFR activation were assessed in skin biopsies. Results: 38 pts received 10 mg (n=3), 20 mg (n=3), 30 mg (n=3), 45 mg (n=3), 70 mg (n=18), 100 mg (n=2) and 85 mg (n=6) OD. At 100 mg dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) consisted of grade 3 skin rash (n=1) and grade 3 diarrhea despite loperamide (n=1). At the dose level of 85 mg, DLTs were seen in 2 pts (diarrhea in both). An additional 12 pts were subsequently enrolled at 70 mg. A total of 3 DLTs was seen in the 18 pts treated at 70 mg (all 3 diarrhea, in one case with additional grade 3 nausea and ALT increase). In other pts, diarrhea was controllable with loperamide, whereas skin events could be ameliorated with minocycline. The dose of 70 mg BIBW 2992 OD was therefore set as the recommended phase 2 dose. Exposure (AUC0-∞ and AUCτ,ss range 82–2080 ng·h/mL) and peak plasma concentrations (Cmax and Cmax,ss range 7–150 ng/mL) increased with increasing doses. High interpatient variability in all PK parameters was found, but was within the range expected for an orally administered drug. The volume of distribution (Vz/F) ranged from 800–2900 L, indicating high tissue distribution. Median tmax values ranged between 1–4 h. The gMean terminal t1/2 ranged between 13–32 h. Accumulation ratio based on AUC was between 2–2.9. Steady state was reached around day 8. After cycle 1, a >20% reduction in Ki-67 (range 20–83%), reflecting inhibition of keratinocyte proliferation, was seen in paired skin biopsies of 31 pts. Ki-67 positive cells (mean ± SD) decreased from 14 ± 4.5% pre-treatment to 7.9 ± 4.5% on day 13 (p<0.0001). SD lasting ≥4 cycles occurred in 8 pts. Conclusions: 70 mg BIBW 2992 OD can be safely administered in a 2 week on, 2 week off schedule. Further evaluation in phase 2 trials in warranted. [Table: see text]
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- C. H. Mom
- University Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands; Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT; Boehringer Ingelheim, Alkmaar, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Biberach, Germany
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- University Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands; Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT; Boehringer Ingelheim, Alkmaar, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Biberach, Germany
| | - J. A. Gietema
- University Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands; Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT; Boehringer Ingelheim, Alkmaar, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Biberach, Germany
| | - K. Nooter
- University Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands; Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT; Boehringer Ingelheim, Alkmaar, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Biberach, Germany
| | - M. J. De Jonge
- University Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands; Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT; Boehringer Ingelheim, Alkmaar, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Biberach, Germany
| | - A. Amelsberg
- University Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands; Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT; Boehringer Ingelheim, Alkmaar, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Biberach, Germany
| | - H. Huisman
- University Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands; Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT; Boehringer Ingelheim, Alkmaar, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Biberach, Germany
| | - P. Stopfer
- University Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands; Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT; Boehringer Ingelheim, Alkmaar, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Biberach, Germany
| | - E. G. De Vries
- University Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands; Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT; Boehringer Ingelheim, Alkmaar, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Biberach, Germany
| | - J. Verweij
- University Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands; Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT; Boehringer Ingelheim, Alkmaar, The Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Biberach, Germany
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