51
|
Kunzmann V, Siveke JT, Algül H, Goekkurt E, Siegler G, Martens U, Waldschmidt D, Pelzer U, Fuchs M, Kullmann F, Boeck S, Ettrich TJ, Held S, Keller R, Klein I, Germer CT, Stein H, Friess H, Bahra M, Jakobs R, Hartlapp I, Heinemann V. Nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine versus nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine followed by FOLFIRINOX induction chemotherapy in locally advanced pancreatic cancer (NEOLAP-AIO-PAK-0113): a multicentre, randomised, phase 2 trial. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 6:128-138. [PMID: 33338442 DOI: 10.1016/s2468-1253(20)30330-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The optimal preoperative treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer is unknown. We aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine with nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine followed by fluorouracil, leucovorin, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin (FOLFIRINOX) as multidrug induction chemotherapy regimens in locally advanced pancreatic cancer. METHODS In this open-label, multicentre, randomised phase 2 study, done at 28 centres in Germany, eligible patients were adults (aged 18-75 years) with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 or 1 and histologically or cytologically confirmed, treatment-naive locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma, as determined by local multidisciplinary team review. After two cycles of nab-paclitaxel 125 mg/m2 plus gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 (administered intravenously on days 1, 8, and 15 of each 28-day cycle), patients without progressive disease or unacceptable adverse events were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive either two additional cycles of nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine (nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine group) or four cycles of sequential FOLFIRINOX (oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2, leucovorin 400 mg/m2, irinotecan 180 mg/m2, fluorouracil 400 mg/m2 by intravenous bolus followed by a continuous intravenous infusion of 2400 mg/m2 for 46 h on day 1 of each 14-day cycle; sequential FOLFIRINOX group). Randomisation was done by the clinical research organisation on request of the trial centre using a permuted block design (block size 2 and 4). Patients, investigators, and study team members were not masked to treatment allocation. The primary endpoint was surgical conversion rate (complete macroscopic tumour resection) in the randomised population by intention-to-treat analysis, which was assessed by surgical exploration in all patients with at least stable disease after completion of induction chemotherapy. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02125136. FINDINGS Between Nov 18, 2014, and April 27, 2018, 168 patients were registered and 130 were randomly assigned to either the nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine group (64 patients) or the sequential FOLFIRINOX group (66 patients). Surgical exploration after completed induction chemotherapy was done in 40 (63%) of 64 patients in the nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine group and 42 (64%) of 66 patients in the sequential FOLFIRINOX group. 23 patients in the nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine group and 29 in the sequential FOLFIRINOX group had complete macroscopic tumour resection, yielding a surgical conversion rate of 35·9% (95% CI 24·3-48·9) in the nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine group and 43·9% (31·7-56·7) in the sequential FOLFIRINOX group (odds ratio 0·72 [95% CI 0·35-1·45]; p=0·38). At a median follow-up of 24·9 months (95% CI 21·8-27·6), median overall survival was 18·5 months (95% CI 14·4-21·5) in the nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine group and 20·7 months (13·9-28·7) in the sequential FOLFIRINOX group (hazard ratio 0·86 [95% CI 0·55-1·36]; p=0·53). All other secondary efficacy endpoints, such as investigator-assessed progression-free survival, radiographic response rate, CA 19-9 response rate, and R0 resection rate, were not significantly different between the two treatment groups except for improved histopathological downstaging in evaluable resection specimens from the sequential FOLFIRINOX group (ypT1/2 stage: 20 [69%] of 29 patients in the sequential FOLFIRINOX group vs four [17%] of 23 patients in the nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine group, p=0·0003; ypN0 stage: 15 [52%] of 29 patients in the sequential FOLFIRINOX group vs four [17%] of 23 patients in the nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine group, p=0·02). Grade 3 or higher treatment-emergent adverse events during induction chemotherapy occurred in 35 (55%) of 64 patients in nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine group and in 35 (53%) of 66 patients in the sequential FOLFIRINOX group. The most common of which were neutropenia (18 [28%] in nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine group, 16 [24%] in the sequential FOLFIRINOX group), nausea and vomiting (two [3%] in nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine group, eight [12%] in the sequential FOLFIRINOX group), and bile duct obstruction with cholangitis (six [9%] in nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine group, seven [11%] in the sequential FOLFIRINOX group). No deaths were caused by treatment-related adverse events during the induction chemotherapy phase. INTERPRETATION Our findings suggest that nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine is similarly active and safe as nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine followed by FOLFIRINOX as multidrug induction chemotherapy regimens for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Although conversion to resectability was achieved in about a third of patients, additional evidence is required to determine whether this translates into improved overall survival. FUNDING Celgene.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Volker Kunzmann
- Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Mainfranken Würzburg, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
| | - Jens T Siveke
- Department of Medical Oncology and Division of Solid Tumour Translational Oncology, West German Cancer Center, University Medicine Essen, Essen, Germany
| | - Hana Algül
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Department of Internal Medicine II, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
| | - Eray Goekkurt
- North-German Trial Center for Innovative Oncology, Hematology-Oncology Practice Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
| | - Gabriele Siegler
- Department of Internal Medicine 5, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Paracelsus Medical University, Nürnberg, Germany
| | - Uwe Martens
- Department of Internal Medicine III, SLK-Clinics Heilbronn, Heilbronn, Germany
| | - Dirk Waldschmidt
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
| | - Uwe Pelzer
- Division of Oncology and Hematology, Charite Campus Mitte and Charite Campus Virchow Klinikum, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin Germany
| | - Martin Fuchs
- Clinic for Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Gastrointestinal-Oncology, München Klinik Bogenhausen, Munich, Germany
| | - Frank Kullmann
- Department of Internal Medicine I, Kliniken Nordoberpfalz, Klinikum Weiden, Weiden, Germany
| | - Stefan Boeck
- Department of Medical Oncology and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ludwig Maximilians University - Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
| | - Thomas J Ettrich
- Department of Internal Medicine I, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany
| | - Swantje Held
- Department of Biometrics, ClinAssess, Leverkusen, Germany
| | - Ralph Keller
- Clinical Research, Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Internistische Onkologie Studien, Berlin, Germany
| | - Ingo Klein
- Department of Surgery I, Comprehensive Cancer Center Mainfranken Würzburg, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
| | - Christoph-Thomas Germer
- Department of Surgery I, Comprehensive Cancer Center Mainfranken Würzburg, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
| | - Hubert Stein
- Department of Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University, Nürnberg, Germany
| | - Helmut Friess
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
| | - Marcus Bahra
- Department of Surgery, Charite Campus Mitte and Charite Campus Virchow Klinikum, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin Germany
| | - Ralf Jakobs
- Department of Internal Medicine C, Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Oncology, Klinikum Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen, Germany
| | - Ingo Hartlapp
- Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Mainfranken Würzburg, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
| | - Volker Heinemann
- Department of Medical Oncology and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ludwig Maximilians University - Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
| | | |
Collapse
|
52
|
Treatment Strategies for the Optimal Management of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma With Curative Intent: A Systematic Review. Pancreas 2020; 49:1264-1275. [PMID: 33122513 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000001694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Historically, locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma (LAPDAC) was considered a palliative condition. Advances in treatment have resulted in studies reporting survival after neoadjuvant treatment and surgery similar to earlier disease stages. However, there is no consensus on optimal LAPDAC management. Our aim was a systematic review of published evidence on LAPDAC treatment strategies with curative intent. Twenty-eight studies defining LAPDAC as per established criteria and reporting outcomes after neoadjuvant treatment with a view to resection were included. Primary outcomes were resection rate and proportion of curative resections. Secondary outcomes were postoperative mortality, progression-free survival, and overall survival. Neoadjuvant treatment varied significantly, most common being the combination of folinic acid, fluorouracil, irontecan, and oxaliplatin. Median percentage of patients proceeding to surgery after completion of neoadjuvant pathway was 33.5%. Median resection rate was 25%. Median R0 resection was 80% of resected patients. These outcomes ranged 0% to 100% across studies. Ninety-day postoperative mortality ranged from 0% to 5%. Median progression-free and overall survival for resected patients were 12.9 and 30 months, respectively, versus 13.2 months overall survival for unresected patients. In conclusion, although there is wide variability in reported LAPDAC resection rates post-neoadjuvant chemotherapy, retrospective data suggest that neoadjuvant treatment followed by surgery results in improved survival.
Collapse
|
53
|
Ye C, Sadula A, Ren S, Guo X, Yuan M, Yuan C, Xiu D. The prognostic value of CA19-9 response after neoadjuvant therapy in patients with pancreatic cancer: a systematic review and pooled analysis. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2020; 86:731-740. [PMID: 33047181 DOI: 10.1007/s00280-020-04165-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a highly aggressive and refractory disease, with disappointing 5-year survival rates. Regarding the wide application of neoadjuvant treatment in patients with PC, how the post-neoadjuvant Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) response could translate into a survival benefit is not clearly understood. We aimed to evaluate the correlation of the CA19-9 response with overall survival (OS) in patients with PC receiving neoadjuvant therapy. METHODS An extensive electronic search in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library was performed to identify relevant articles, from which data relevant to independent correlations of the CA19-9 response with overall survival (OS) were extracted for analysis. A random-effects model was used to calculate the pooled hazard ratios (HRs) with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS Altogether, 17 eligible studies were identified in the systematic review. Pooled analysis showed that CA19-9 response > 50% (HR, 0.43; 95% CI 0.29-0.56; P < 0.001) and normalization of CA19-9 (HR, 0.52; 95% CI 0.42-0.63; P < 0.001) after neoadjuvant treatment are significantly associated with promising overall survival. The results also showed that optimal CA19-9 response after neoadjuvant treatment was significantly related to a favorable prognosis (HR = 0.49, 95% CI 0.42-0.55, P < 0.001; I2 = 45.1%, P = 0.04). Subgroup analysis revealed there were no prognostic difference between CA19-9 > 50% and normalization of CA19-9 after neoadjuvant treatment (P = 0.338), but the duration of neoadjuvant chemotherapy over 4 months was significantly associated with expanded postoperative survival (P = 0.013). CONCLUSIONS Serum CA19‑9 is valuable in determining the effect of neoadjuvant treatment in patients with PC. Post-neoadjuvant CA19-9 response > 50% or CA19-9 normalization was related to a more promising overall survival, suggesting that optimal CA19-9 response may be a suitable prognostic index to guide treatment decisions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chen Ye
- Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan Bei Lu, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
| | - Abuduhaibaier Sadula
- Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan Bei Lu, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
| | - Siqian Ren
- Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan Bei Lu, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
| | - Xin Guo
- Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan Bei Lu, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
| | - Meng Yuan
- Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan Bei Lu, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
| | - Chunhui Yuan
- Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan Bei Lu, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
| | - Dianrong Xiu
- Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan Bei Lu, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|
54
|
Factors predicting survival in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer undergoing pancreatectomy with arterial resection. Updates Surg 2020; 73:233-249. [PMID: 32978753 PMCID: PMC7889566 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00883-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Pancreatectomy with arterial resection is a treatment option in selected patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. This study aimed to identify factors predicting cancer-specific survival in this patient population. A single-Institution prospective database was used. Pre-operative prognostic factors were identified and used to develop a prognostic score. Matching with pathologic parameters was used for internal validation. In a patient population with a median Ca 19.9 level of 19.8 U/mL(IQR: 7.1–77), cancer-specific survival was predicted by: metabolic deterioration of diabetes (OR = 0.22, p = 0.0012), platelet count (OR = 1.00; p = 0.0013), serum level of Ca 15.3 (OR = 1.01, p = 0.0018) and Ca 125 (OR = 1.02, p = 0.00000137), neutrophils-to-lymphocytes ratio (OR = 1.16; p = 0.00015), lymphocytes-to-monocytes ratio (OR = 0.88; p = 0.00233), platelets-to-lymphocytes ratio (OR = 0.99; p = 0.00118), and FOLFIRINOX neoadjuvant chemotherapy (OR = 0.57; p = 0.00144). A prognostic score was developed and three risk groups were identified. Harrell’s C-Index was 0.74. Median cancer-specific survival was 16.0 months (IQR: 12.3–28.2) for the high-risk group, 24.7 months (IQR: 17.6–33.4) for the intermediate-risk group, and 39.0 months (IQR: 22.7–NA) for the low-risk group (p = 0.0003). Matching the three risk groups against pathology parameters, N2 rate was 61.9, 42.1, and 23.8% (p = 0.04), median value of lymph-node ratio was 0.07 (IQR: 0.05–0.14), 0.04 (IQR:0.02–0.07), and 0.03 (IQR: 0.01–0.04) (p = 0.008), and mean value of logarithm odds of positive nodes was − 1.07 ± 0.5, − 1.3 ± 0.4, and − 1.4 ± 0.4 (p = 0.03), in the high-risk, intermediate-risk, and low-risk groups, respectively. An online calculator is available at www.survivalcalculator-lapdac-arterialresection.org. The prognostic factors identified in this study predict cancer-specific survival in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer and low Ca 19.9 levels undergoing pancreatectomy with arterial resection.
Collapse
|
55
|
A two-gene-based prognostic signature for pancreatic cancer. Aging (Albany NY) 2020; 12:18322-18342. [PMID: 32966237 PMCID: PMC7585105 DOI: 10.18632/aging.103698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify a vital gene signature that has prognostic value for pancreatic cancer based on gene expression datasets from the Cancer Genome Atlas and Gene Expression Omnibus. A total of 34 genes were obtained by the univariate analysis, which were significantly associated with the overall survival of PC patients. After further analysis, Anillin (ANLN) and Histone H1c (HIST1H1C) were identified and considered to be the most significant prognostic genes among the 34 genes. A prognostic model based on these two genes was constructed, and successfully distinguished pancreatic cancer survival into high-risk and low-risk groups in the training set and testing set. Subsequently, independent predictive factors, including the age, margin condition and risk score, were then employed to construct the nomogram model. The area under curve for the nomogram model was 0.826 at 0.5 years and 0.726 at 1 year, and the C-index of the nomogram model was 0.664 higher than the others variables alone. These findings have indicated that high expression of ANLN and HIST1H1C predicted poor outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer. The nomogram model based on the expression of two genes could be valuable for the guidance of clinical treatment.
Collapse
|
56
|
Colloca GA, Venturino A, Guarneri D. Tumor growth kinetics by CA 19-9 in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer receiving chemotherapy: A retrospective analysis. Pancreatology 2020; 20:1189-1194. [PMID: 32747196 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2020.07.397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2019] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Recently, measures of tumor growth kinetics calculated by carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) determinations after cytotoxic chemotherapy (CHT) have been reported as effective prognostic indicators in locally-advanced unresectable and metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma (mPDAC). The study aims to evaluate the prognostic role of tumor kinetics measured by CA 19-9 in patients with mPDAC, measuring it by three different ways. METHODS Patients with mPDAC receiving a first-line CHT between 2009 and 2017 were identified, and those for whom CA 19-9 data were available were enrolled. Three CA 19-9-related variables were calculated: CA 19-9 related reduction rate (RR) and tumor growth rate (G), after 8 weeks of CHT, tumor growth and inflammation index (TGII), after 90 days of CHT. The relationships with the outcome were analysed, and a Cox model has been build with each of the three variables. RESULTS Of 118 patients only 48 were eligible for the analysis. RR, G, or TGII appear as significant prognostic factors, and, after multivariate analysis, a reduction rate of 20% the baseline or more was associated with good survival (HR 0.321; CIs 0.156-0.661) as well as a G > -0.4%/day (HR 2.114; CIs 1.034-4.321), whereas TGII >190 was not correlated with the outcome (HR 1.788; CIs 0.789-4.055). CONCLUSIONS In patients with mPDAC, after 8 weeks of first-line CHT, CA 19-9-related tumor reduction or growth rate appear as valuable prognostic factors.
Collapse
|
57
|
Truty MJ, Colglazier JJ, Mendes BC, Nagorney DM, Bower TC, Smoot RL, DeMartino RR, Cleary SP, Oderich GS, Kendrick ML. En Bloc Celiac Axis Resection for Pancreatic Cancer: Classification of Anatomical Variants Based on Tumor Extent. J Am Coll Surg 2020; 231:8-29. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
|
58
|
Al Abbas AI, Zenati M, Reiser CJ, Hamad A, Jung JP, Zureikat AH, Zeh HJ, Hogg ME. Serum CA19-9 Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy Predicts Tumor Size Reduction and Survival in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 27:2007-2014. [PMID: 31898105 PMCID: PMC7996002 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-08156-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The optimal cutoffs for carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) response after neoadjuvant therapy (NT) for pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) are not well characterized. This study aimed to analyze the relationship of serum CA19-9 to other markers of response and to identify thresholds correlating to outcomes. METHODS A retrospective review of resected PDAC patients from 2010 to 2017 at an academic tertiary referral center was conducted. RESULTS The analysis enrolled 250 subjects. Normalization and multiple cutoff points for CA19-9 response were assessed. Normalization was not associated with improved survival (35.17 vs. 29.43 months; p = 0.173). Although a response 45% or higher was associated with longer survival (35 vs. 20 months; p = 0.018), a response of 85% or higher was optimal (55.7 vs. 25.97 months; p < 0.0001). A response of 85% or higher remained a strong independent predictor of survival [hazard ratio (HR), 0.47; p = 0.007]. Subjects with a response of 85% or higher had received more NT cycles [3 (range 2-6) vs. 3 (range 2-4) cycles; p = 0.006] and fewer adjuvant cycles [4 (range 3-6) vs. 5 (range 3-6) cycles; p = 0.027]. Reduction in T-size correlated with a drop in CA19-9 and a size reduction of 25% or higher (56.97 vs. 28.17 months; p = 0.016) improved survival. A serum CA19-9 response of 85% or higher was a strong independent predictor of a reduction in T-size of 25% or higher (HR 2.40; p = 0.007). CONCLUSION A CA19-9 response of 85% or higher is the optimal threshold for predicting survival. It is predictive of T-size reduction. Future NT trials should incorporate CA19-9 response as an end point.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Amr I Al Abbas
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
| | | | | | - Ahmad Hamad
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
| | - Jae Pil Jung
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Andong Medical Group Hospital, Andong-si, Gyeongbuk, Korea
| | | | - Herbert J Zeh
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
| | - Melissa E Hogg
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
- Walgreens Building, Department of Surgery 2539, Northsore University HealthSystem, 2650 Ridge Road, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
59
|
Reni M, Peretti U, Zanon S, Macchini M, Balzano G, Mazza E, Tamburrino D, Orsi G, Arcidiacono PG, Falconi M, Gianni L. Time to CA19-9 nadir: a clue for defining optimal treatment duration in patients with resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2020; 85:641-650. [PMID: 32157412 DOI: 10.1007/s00280-020-04047-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Defining optimal treatment duration in patients with resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) receiving primary chemotherapy is an unmet need. The role of time to CA19-9 nadir and of nadir magnitude was explored in this study. PATIENTS AND METHODS The databases of our institution's prospective trials were queried to speculate on the time to maximum chemotherapy response. Patients with pathologically proven, metastatic (N = 356) or non-metastatic non-resected (N = 163) PDAC and elevated baseline (> 34 UI/mL) CA19-9 were analyzed. Survival curves were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared by means of the log-rank test for analyses including at least 45 patients. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards model was used to estimate clinical features for their association with OS. All probability values were from two-sided tests. RESULTS Time to CA19-9 nadir was ≥ 4 months in 184 of 346 (53%) metastatic and 121 of 163 (74%) non-metastatic patients (p = 0.002). The likelihood of a later nadir was higher with taxane-based chemotherapy as compared to taxane-free combinations (73% versus 56%; p = 0.02). Both metastatic and non-metastatic patients had significantly longer survival when nadir occurred later. Patients with a larger CA19-9 nadir magnitude had significantly longer survival. Metastatic patients with CA19-9 reduced by < 50%, 50-89%, or > 89% and had a median survival of 7.4, 9.8, and 14.7 months, respectively (p ≤ 0.001 for all comparisons). The corresponding figures for non-metastatic patients were 10.6; 17.0; and 18.7 months, respectively (p ≤ 0.02 for < 50% versus 50-89% or > 89%; p = 0.14 for 50-89% versus > 89%). Multivariable analyses showed that time to CA19-9 nadir but not CA19-9 nadir magnitude was independently predictive of survival. CONCLUSION The present study suggests that a 4-6 months program might be a more suitable candidate for prospective assessment in comparison to shorter pre-defined period in patients who are candidates to surgery after primary chemotherapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Michele Reni
- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.
| | - Umberto Peretti
- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
| | - Silvia Zanon
- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
| | - Marina Macchini
- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
| | - Gianpaolo Balzano
- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Center IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
| | - Elena Mazza
- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
| | - Domenico Tamburrino
- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Center IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
| | - Giulia Orsi
- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
| | - Paolo Giorgio Arcidiacono
- Pancreato-Biliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
| | - Massimo Falconi
- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Center IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
- Università "Vita E Salute", Via Olgettina 58, 20132, Milan, Italy
| | - Luca Gianni
- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
60
|
Philip PA, Lacy J, Portales F, Sobrero A, Pazo-Cid R, Manzano Mozo JL, Kim EJ, Dowden S, Zakari A, Borg C, Terrebonne E, Rivera F, Sastre J, Bathini V, López-Trabada D, Asselah J, Saif MW, Shiansong Li J, Ong TJ, Nydam T, Hammel P. Nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPACT): a multicentre, open-label phase 2 study. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 5:285-294. [DOI: 10.1016/s2468-1253(19)30327-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 10/06/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
|
61
|
Abstract
OBJECTIVES The treatment and outcomes of patients younger than 50 years (young adults [YAs]) with pancreatic cancer are largely unknown. We evaluated the presentation, treatment, and outcomes of these patients. METHODS The National Cancer Database was analyzed. Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazards models were performed to identify variables associated with overall survival. RESULTS A total of 124,442 patients with pancreatic cancer were identified, with 9657 between 18 and 50 years of age. Mean age was 45.4 years (standard deviation, 4.6 years). About 30.9% of YA patients and 25% of patients older than 50 years underwent resection of the primary tumor. Survival advantage was seen for patients 18 to 39 years (hazard ratio, 1.14; 95% confidence interval, 1.07-1.23; P < 0.001). This age advantage was similar across all the racial groups. Overall, YAs treated between 2009 and 2013 had higher survival rates compared with 2004 to 2008 (hazard ratio, 0.85; 95% confidence interval, 0.81-0.89; P < 0.001). This survival improvement was highest in American Indians and Asian/Pacific Islanders (16.6% vs 6.5%), African Americans (10.6% vs 8.5%), and Hispanics (14.5% vs 12.6%). CONCLUSIONS Survival of YAs with pancreatic cancer patients is superior to older patients and has improved over time, especially in minority populations.
Collapse
|
62
|
Delpero JR, Sauvanet A. Vascular Resection for Pancreatic Cancer: 2019 French Recommendations Based on a Literature Review From 2008 to 6-2019. Front Oncol 2020; 10:40. [PMID: 32117714 PMCID: PMC7010716 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.00040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction: Vascular resection remains a subject of debate in the management of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC). These French recommendations were drafted on behalf of the French National Institute of Cancer (INCA-2019). Material and Methods: A systematic literature search, with PubMed, Medline® (OvidSP), EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, was performed for abstracts published in English from January 2008 to June 2019, and identified systematic reviews/metaanalyses, retrospective analyses and case series dedicated to vascular resections in the setting of PDAC. All selected articles were graded for level of evidence and strength of recommendation was given according to the GRADE system. Results: Neoadjuvant treatment should be performed rather than direct surgery in borderline and locally advanced non-metastatic PDAC with venous and/or arterial infiltration (T4 stage). Patients who respond or those with stable disease and good performance status should undergo surgical exploration to assess resectability because cross-sectional imaging often fails to identify the extent of the remaining viable tumor. Combining vascular resection with pancreatectomy in these cases increases the feasibility of curative resection which is still the only option to improve long-term survival. Venous resection (VR) is recommended if resection is possible in the presence of limited lateral or circumferential involvement but without venous occlusion and in the absence of arterial contact with the celiac axis (CA; cephalic tumors) or the superior mesenteric artery (SMA; all tumor locations) (Grade B). The patients should be in good general condition because mortality and morbidity are higher than following pancreatectomy without VR (Grade B). In case of planned VR, neoadjuvant treatment is recommended since it improves both rate of R0 resections and survival compared to upfront surgery (Grade B). Due to their complexity and specificities, arterial resection (AR; mainly the hepatic artery (HA) or the CA) must be discussed in selected patients, in multidisciplinary team meetings in tertiary referral centers, according to the tumor location and the type of arterial extension. In case of invasion of a short segment of the common HA, resection with arterial reconstruction may be proposed after neoadjuvant therapy. In case of SMA invasion, neoadjuvant therapy may be followed by laparotomy with dissection and biopsy of peri-arterial tissues. A pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) with SMA-resection is not recommended if the frozen section examination is positive (Grade C). In case of distal PDAC with invasion of the CA, a distal pancreatectomy with CA-resection without arterial reconstruction may be proposed after neoadjuvant therapy and radiologic embolization of the CA branches (expert opinion). Conclusion: For PDAC with vascular involvement, neoadjuvant treatment followed by pancreatectomy with venous resection or even arterial resection can be proposed as a curative option in selected patients with selected vascular involvement.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jean Robert Delpero
- Institut Paoli-Calmettes (IPC), Marseille, France.,Faculté de Médecine, Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France
| | - Alain Sauvanet
- Hôpital Beaujon, Clichy, France.,Université Paris VII - Denis Diderot, Paris, France
| |
Collapse
|
63
|
Crippa S, Cirocchi R, Weiss MJ, Partelli S, Reni M, Wolfgang CL, Hackert T, Falconi M. A systematic review of surgical resection of liver-only synchronous metastases from pancreatic cancer in the era of multiagent chemotherapy. Updates Surg 2020; 72:39-45. [PMID: 31997233 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00710-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Recent studies considered surgery as a treatment option for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and synchronous liver metastases. The aim of this study was to evaluate systematically the literature on the role of surgical resection in this setting as an upfront procedure or following primary chemotherapy. A systematic search was performed of PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Only studies that included patients with synchronous liver metastases published in the era of multiagent chemotherapy (after 2011) were considered, excluding those with lung/peritoneal metastases or metachronous liver metastases. Median overall survival (OS) was the primary outcome. Six studies with 204 patients were analyzed. 63% of patients underwent upfront pancreatic and liver resection, 35% had surgery after primary chemotherapy with strict selection criteria and 2% had an inverse approach (liver surgery first). 38 patients (18.5%) did not undergo any liver resection since metastases disappeared after chemotherapy. Postoperative mortality was low (< 2%). Median OS ranged from 7.6 to 14.5 months after upfront pancreatic/liver resection and from 34 to 56 months in those undergoing preoperative treatment. This systematic review suggests that surgical resection of pancreatic cancer with synchronous liver oligometastases is safe, and it can be associated with improved survival, providing a careful selection of patients after primary chemotherapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Stefano Crippa
- Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Center, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.,Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
| | - Roberto Cirocchi
- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, St. Maria Hospital, Terni, Italy
| | - Matthew J Weiss
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Stefano Partelli
- Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Center, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
| | - Michele Reni
- Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Center, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
| | - Christopher L Wolfgang
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Thilo Hackert
- Department of Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
| | - Massimo Falconi
- Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Center, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy. .,Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
64
|
Survival in Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer After Neoadjuvant Therapy and Surgical Resection. Ann Surg 2020; 270:340-347. [PMID: 29596120 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 243] [Impact Index Per Article: 60.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to identify the survival of patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) and assess the effect of surgical resection after neoadjuvant therapy on patient outcomes. BACKGROUND An increasing number of LAPC patients who respond favorably to neoadjuvant therapy undergo surgical resection. The impact of surgery on patient survival is largely unknown. MATERIALS AND METHODS All LAPC patients who presented to the institutional pancreatic multidisciplinary clinic (PMDC) from January 2013 to September 2017 were included in the study. Demographics and clinical data on neoadjuvant treatment and surgical resection were documented. Primary tumor resection rates after neoadjuvant therapy and overall survival (OS) were the primary study endpoints. RESULTS A total of 415 LAPC patients were included in the study. Stratification of neoadjuvant therapy in FOLFIRINOX-based, gemcitabine-based, and combination of the two, and subsequent outcome comparison did not demonstrate significant differences in OS of 331 non-resected LAPC patients (P = 0.134). Eighty-four patients underwent resection of the primary tumor (20%), after a median duration of 5 months of neoadjuvant therapy. FOLFIRINOX-based therapy and stereotactic body radiation therapy correlated with increased probability of resection (P = 0.006). Resected patients had better performance status, smaller median tumor size (P = 0.029), and lower median CA19-9 values (P < 0.001) at PMDC. Patients who underwent surgical resection had significant higher median OS compared with those who did not (35.3 vs 16.3 mo, P < 0.001). The difference remained significant when non-resected patients were matched for time of neoadjuvant therapy (19.9 mo, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Surgical resection of LAPC after neoadjuvant therapy is feasible in a highly selected cohort of patients (20%) and is associated with significantly longer median overall survival.
Collapse
|
65
|
Satoi S, Yamamoto T, Yamaki S, Sakaguchi T, Sekimoto M. Surgical indication for and desirable outcomes of conversion surgery in patients with initially unresectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2020; 4:6-13. [PMID: 32021953 PMCID: PMC6992681 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Aim of this review is to propose an acceptable surgical indication for conversion surgery in patients with initially unresectable (UR) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) by considering desirable outcomes, including resectability, overall survival (OS), and disease-free survival (DFS). A comprehensive literature search of PubMed was conducted through July 15, 2019. Eligible studies were those reporting on patients with UR-PDAC who underwent surgery. We excluded case reports with fewer than 10 patients, insufficient descriptions of survival data, and palliative surgery. When patients with UR-PDAC with no progression after chemo(radiation) therapy were offered surgical exploration, resectability and median survival time (MST) of those who underwent conversion surgery ranged from 20% to 69% (median, 52%) and from 19.5 to 33 months (median, 21.9 months), respectively. When conversion surgery was carried out in patients with expected margin-negative resection or with clinical response by Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST), resectability and MST ranged from 18% to 27% (median, 20%) and from 21 to 35.3 months (median, 30 months), respectively. Among patients who underwent conversion surgery based on clinical response and decreased CA19-9 level after multimodal treatment, resectability and MST ranged from 2% to 24% (median, 4.1%) and from 24.1 to 64 months (median, 36 months), respectively. Decreased CA19-9 level was a predictor of resectability, OS and DFS by multivariate analysis. In conclusion, decision-making for conversion surgery based on clinical response and decreased CA19-9 level after multimodal treatment may be appropriate. With regard to desirable outcomes of OS and DFS, conversion surgery may provide improved survival for patients with initial UR-PDAC.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sohei Satoi
- Department of SurgeryKansai Medical UniversityHirakata‐CityJapan
| | | | - So Yamaki
- Department of SurgeryKansai Medical UniversityHirakata‐CityJapan
| | | | - Mitsugu Sekimoto
- Department of SurgeryKansai Medical UniversityHirakata‐CityJapan
| |
Collapse
|
66
|
Comment on "Prognostic Factors of Survival After Neoadjuvant Treatment and Resection for Initially Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer": What Is Good for the Surgeon Is Just as Good for the Patient? Ann Surg 2019; 271:e106-e107. [PMID: 31804386 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000003655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
|
67
|
Oneda E, Zaniboni A. Are We Sure that Adjuvant Chemotherapy is the Best Approach for Resectable Pancreatic Cancer? Are We in the Era of Neoadjuvant Treatment? A Review of Current Literature. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8111922. [PMID: 31717439 PMCID: PMC6912693 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8111922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
The outcome of pancreatic cancer is poor, with a 9% 5-year survival rate. Current treatment recommendations in the 10%–20% of patients who present with resectable disease support upfront resection followed by adjuvant therapy. Until now, only early complete surgical (R0) resection and adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) with either FOLFIRINOX (5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin) or nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine have been shown to prolong the survival. However, up to 30% of patients do not receive adjuvant therapy because of the development of early recurrence, postoperative complications, comorbidities, and reduced performance status. The aims of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) are to identify rapidly progressing patients to avoid futile surgery, eliminate micrometastases, increase the feasibility of R0 resection, and ensure the completion of multimodal treatment. Neoadjuvant treatments are effective, but there is no consensus on their use in resectable pancreatic cancer (RPC) because of its lack of a survival benefit over adjuvant therapy. In this review, we analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the two therapeutic approaches in RPC. We need studies that compare the two approaches and can identify the appropriate sequence of adjuvant therapy after neoadjuvant treatment and surgery.
Collapse
|
68
|
Response: the Comment on "Prognostic Factors of Survival After Neoadjuvant Treatment and Resection for Initially Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer": What Is Good for the Surgeon Is Just as Good for the Patient?" The Case of Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer After Neoadjuvant Treatment. Ann Surg 2019; 271:e108. [PMID: 31651537 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000003652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
|
69
|
Maggino L, Malleo G, Marchegiani G, Viviani E, Nessi C, Ciprani D, Esposito A, Landoni L, Casetti L, Tuveri M, Paiella S, Casciani F, Sereni E, Binco A, Bonamini D, Secchettin E, Auriemma A, Merz V, Simionato F, Zecchetto C, D’Onofrio M, Melisi D, Bassi C, Salvia R. Outcomes of Primary Chemotherapy for Borderline Resectable and Locally Advanced Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. JAMA Surg 2019; 154:932-942. [PMID: 31339530 PMCID: PMC6659151 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2019.2277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Importance Chemotherapy is the recommended induction strategy in borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. However, the associated results on an intention-to-treat basis are poorly understood. Objective To investigate pragmatically the treatment compliance, conversion to surgery, and survival outcomes of patients with borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma undergoing primary chemotherapy. Design, Setting, and Participants This prospective study took place in a national referral center for pancreatic diseases in Italy. Consecutive patients with borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma were enrolled at the time of diagnosis (January 2013 through December 2015) and followed up to June 2018. Exposures The chemotherapy regimen, assigned based on multidisciplinary evaluation, was delivered either at a hub center or at spoke centers. By convention, primary chemotherapy was considered completed after 6 months. After restaging, surgical candidates were selected based on radiologic and biochemical response. All surgeries were carried out at the hub center. Main Outcomes and Measures Rates of receipt and completion of chemotherapy, rates of conversion to surgery, and disease-specific survival. Results Of 680 patients, 267 (39.3%) had borderline resectable and 413 (60.7%) had locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Overall, 66 patients (9.7%) were lost to follow-up. The rate of chemotherapy receipt was 92.9% (n = 570). The chemotherapeutic regimens most commonly used included FOLFIRINOX (fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan) (260 [45.6%]) and gemcitabine plus nanoparticle albumin-bound-paclitaxel (123 [21.6%]). Nineteen patients (3.3%) receiving chemotherapy died within 6 months, mainly for disease progression. The treatment completion rate was 71.6% (408 of 570). The overall rate of resection was 15.1% (93 of 614) (borderline resectable, 60 of 249 [24.1%]; locally advanced, 33 of 365 [9%]; resection:exploration ratio, 63.3%). Independent predictors of resection were age, borderline resectable disease, chemotherapy completion, radiologic response, and biochemical response. The median survival for the whole cohort was 12.8 (95% CI, 11.7-13.9) months. Factors independently associated with survival were completion of chemotherapy, receipt of complementary radiation therapy, and resection. In patients who underwent resection, the median survival was 35.4 (95% CI, 27.0-43.7) months for initially borderline resectable and 41.8 (95% CI, 27.5-56.1) months for initially locally advanced disease. No pretreatment and posttreatment factors were associated with survival after pancreatectomy. Conclusions and Relevance This pragmatic observational cohort study with an intention-to-treat design provides real-world evidence of outcomes associated with the most current primary chemotherapy regimens used for borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Laura Maggino
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Giuseppe Malleo
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Giovanni Marchegiani
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Elena Viviani
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Chiara Nessi
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Debora Ciprani
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Alessandro Esposito
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Luca Landoni
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Luca Casetti
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Massimiliano Tuveri
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Salvatore Paiella
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Fabio Casciani
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Elisabetta Sereni
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Alessandra Binco
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Deborah Bonamini
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Erica Secchettin
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Alessandra Auriemma
- Unit of Medical Oncology, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Valeria Merz
- Unit of Medical Oncology, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Francesca Simionato
- Unit of Medical Oncology, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Camilla Zecchetto
- Unit of Medical Oncology, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Mirko D’Onofrio
- Unit of Radiology, Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Davide Melisi
- Unit of Medical Oncology, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Claudio Bassi
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| | - Roberto Salvia
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
70
|
Fornaro L, Leone F, Vienot A, Casadei-Gardini A, Vivaldi C, Lièvre A, Lombardi P, De Luca E, Vernerey D, Sperti E, Musettini G, Satolli MA, Edeline J, Spadi R, Neuzillet C, Falcone A, Pasquini G, Clerico M, Passardi A, Buscaglia P, Meurisse A, Aglietta M, Brac C, Vasile E, Montagnani F. Validated Nomogram Predicting 6-Month Survival in Pancreatic Cancer Patients Receiving First-Line 5-Fluorouracil, Oxaliplatin, and Irinotecan. Clin Colorectal Cancer 2019; 18:e394-e401. [PMID: 31564556 DOI: 10.1016/j.clcc.2019.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Revised: 06/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND FOLFIRINOX (leucovorin, 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin) is an option for fit patients with metastatic (MPC) and locally advanced unresectable (LAPC) pancreatic cancer. However, no criteria reliably identify patients with better outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS We investigated putative prognostic factors among 137 MPC/LAPC patients treated with triplet chemotherapy. Association with 6-month survival status (primary endpoint) was assessed by multivariate logistic regression models. A nomogram predicting the risk of death at 6 months was built by assigning a numeric score to each identified variable, weighted on its level of association with survival. External validation was performed in an independent data set of 206 patients. The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03590275). RESULTS Four variables (performance status, liver metastases, baseline carbohydrate antigen 19-9 level, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio) were found to be associated with 6-month survival by multivariate analysis or had sufficient clinical plausibility to be included in the nomogram. Accuracy was confirmed in the validation cohort (C index = 0.762; 95% confidence interval, 0.713-0.825). After grouping all cases, 4 subsets with different outcomes were identified by 0, 1, 2, or > 2 poor prognostic features (P < .0001). CONCLUSION The nomogram we constructed accurately predicts the risk of death in the first 6 months after initiation of FOLFIRINOX in MPC/LAPC patients. This tool could be useful to guide communication about prognosis, and to inform the design and interpretation of clinical trials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lorenzo Fornaro
- Unit of Medical Oncology 2, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy.
| | - Francesco Leone
- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy; Medical Oncology, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO, IRCCS, Candiolo, Italy
| | - Angélique Vienot
- Department of Medical Oncology, Besancon University Hospital, Besançon, France
| | | | - Caterina Vivaldi
- Unit of Medical Oncology 2, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
| | - Astrid Lièvre
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes 1 University, COSS (Chemistry Oncogenesis Stress Signaling), UMR_S 1242, Rennes, France
| | - Pasquale Lombardi
- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy; Medical Oncology, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO, IRCCS, Candiolo, Italy
| | - Emmanuele De Luca
- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy; S.C.D.U. Oncologia, A.O. Ordine Mauriziano, Ospedale Umberto I, Turin, Italy
| | - Dewi Vernerey
- Methodological and Quality of Life in Oncology Unit, EA 3181, Besançon University Hospital, Besançon, France
| | - Elisa Sperti
- S.C.D.U. Oncologia, A.O. Ordine Mauriziano, Ospedale Umberto I, Turin, Italy
| | - Gianna Musettini
- Unit of Medical Oncology 2, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
| | - Maria Antonietta Satolli
- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy; Medical Oncology 1 Division, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
| | - Julien Edeline
- Oncology Department, Cancer Institute Eugène Marquis, Rennes 1 University, INSERM, INRA, Rennes 1 University, Nutrition Metabolism and Cancer (NuMeCan), Rennes, France
| | - Rosella Spadi
- Medical Oncology 1 Division, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
| | - Cindy Neuzillet
- Department of Medical Oncology, Curie Institute, Saint Cloud, France
| | - Alfredo Falcone
- Unit of Medical Oncology 2, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy; Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
| | - Giulia Pasquini
- Unit of Medical Oncology 2, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
| | - Mario Clerico
- S.C. Oncologia, Department of Oncology, ASL BI, Biella, Italy
| | - Alessandro Passardi
- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
| | | | - Aurélia Meurisse
- Methodological and Quality of Life in Oncology Unit, EA 3181, Besançon University Hospital, Besançon, France
| | - Massimo Aglietta
- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy; Medical Oncology, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO, IRCCS, Candiolo, Italy
| | - Clémence Brac
- Oncology Department, Cancer Institute Eugène Marquis, Rennes, France
| | - Enrico Vasile
- Unit of Medical Oncology 2, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
| | | |
Collapse
|
71
|
Borazanci E, Sckolnik S, Amini A. Neo-adjuvant therapy for pancreatic cancer: hope for the future. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2019; 13:579-589. [PMID: 30979348 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2019.1607294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
Abstract
In 2018, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) was the 3rd highest cause cancer related death in the United States. Worldwide estimates in 2018 indicate 458,918 cases diagnosed with 432,242 deaths. Standard therapy for decades for localized PDAC has been to pursue surgical resection for localized disease. For the individuals who are diagnosed with localized PDAC and undergo surgical resection, historical survival has been reported to be around 24 months. While recent advancements in the use of multiagent systemic therapy has allowed for greater survival benefit, adjuvant therapy does have limitations. Recently, neo-adjuvant therapy for PDAC has become more accepted in practice. Areas covered: In this review, we will discuss the current guidelines for treatment of localized PDAC, the pros and cons of neo-adjuvant versus adjuvant therapy for PDAC, the utilization of available biomarkers for the management of PDAC, and future possibilities for clinical trials. Expert commentary: Neo-adjuvant therapy for localized PDAC has tremendous promise in leading to greater survival by treating for micro-metastatic disease along with selecting for patients for better outcomes. Further work based upon molecular insights will lead to better biomarkers for treatment assessment along with improvements in treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Albert Amini
- c Arizona Premier Surgery , Scottsdale , AZ , USA
| |
Collapse
|
72
|
Kawai M, Hirono S, Okada KI, Miyazawa M, Shimizu A, Kitahata Y, Kobayashi R, Ueno M, Hayami S, Tanioka K, Yamaue H. Low lymphocyte monocyte ratio after neoadjuvant therapy predicts poor survival after pancreatectomy in patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. Surgery 2019; 165:1151-1160. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Revised: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
|
73
|
Seufferlein T, Hammel P, Delpero JR, Macarulla T, Pfeiffer P, Prager GW, Reni M, Falconi M, Philip PA, Van Cutsem E. Optimizing the management of locally advanced pancreatic cancer with a focus on induction chemotherapy: Expert opinion based on a review of current evidence. Cancer Treat Rev 2019; 77:1-10. [PMID: 31163334 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2019.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 05/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
Surgical resection of pancreatic cancer offers a chance of cure, but currently only 15-20% of patients are diagnosed with resectable disease, while 30-40% are diagnosed with non-metastatic, unresectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC). Treatment for LAPC usually involves systemic chemotherapy, with the aim of controlling disease progression, reducing symptoms and maintaining quality of life. In a small proportion of patients with LAPC, primary chemotherapy may successfully convert unresectable tumours to resectable tumours. In this setting, primary chemotherapy is termed 'induction therapy' rather than 'neoadjuvant'. There is currently a lack of data from randomized studies to thoroughly evaluate the benefits of induction chemotherapy in LAPC, but Phase II and retrospective data have shown improved survival and high R0 resection rates. New chemotherapy regimens such as nab-paclitaxel + gemcitabine and FOLFIRINOX have demonstrated improvement in overall survival for metastatic disease and shown promise as neoadjuvant treatment in patients with resectable and borderline resectable disease. Prospective trials are underway to evaluate these regimens further as induction therapy in LAPC and preliminary data indicate a beneficial effect of FOLFIRINOX in this setting. Further research into optimal induction schedules is needed, as well as guidance on the patients who are most suitable for induction therapy. In this expert opinion article, a panel of surgeons, medical oncologists and gastrointestinal oncologists review the available evidence on management strategies for LAPC and provide their recommendations for patient care, with a particular focus on the use of induction chemotherapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Pascal Hammel
- Hôpital Beaujon (AP-HP), Clichy, and Université Paris VII-Denis Diderot, France.
| | | | | | | | - Gerald W Prager
- Department of Medicine I, Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna, Medical University Vienna, Austria.
| | - Michele Reni
- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
| | - Massimo Falconi
- Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Centre, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, "Vita-Salute" University, Milan, Italy.
| | - Philip A Philip
- Department of Oncology, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI, USA.
| | - Eric Van Cutsem
- Digestive Oncology, University Hospitals Gasthuisberg Leuven and KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
| |
Collapse
|
74
|
Passardi A, Scarpi E, Neri E, Parisi E, Ghigi G, Ercolani G, Gardini A, La Barba G, Pagan F, Casadei-Gardini A, Valgiusti M, Ferroni F, Frassineti GL, Romeo A. Chemoradiotherapy (Gemox Plus Helical Tomotherapy) for Unresectable Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Phase II Study. Cancers (Basel) 2019; 11:cancers11050663. [PMID: 31086093 PMCID: PMC6562444 DOI: 10.3390/cancers11050663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
Abstract
The aim of the study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new chemo-radiotherapy regimen for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC). Patients were treated as follows: gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 on day 1, and oxaliplatin 100 mg/m2 on day 2, every two weeks (GEMOX regimen) for 4 cycles, 15 days off, hypofractionated radiotherapy (35 Gy in 7 fractions in 9 consecutive days), 15 days off, 4 additional cycles of GEMOX, restaging. From April 2011 to August 2016, a total of 42 patients with non resectable LAPC were enrolled. Median age was 67 years (range 41-75). Radiotherapy was well tolerated and the most frequently encountered adverse events were mild to moderate nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and fatigue. In total, 9 patients underwent surgical laparotomy (5 radical pancreatic resection 1 thermoablation and 3 explorative laparotomy), 1 patient became operable but refused surgery. The overall resectability rate was 25%, while the R0 resection rate was 12.5%. At a median follow-up of 50 months, the median progression-free survival and overall survival were 9.3 (95% CI 6.2-14.9) and 15.8 (95% CI 8.2-23.4) months, respectively. The results demonstrate the feasibility of a new chemo-radiotherapy regimen as a potential treatment for unresectable LAPC.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alessandro Passardi
- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Via P. Maroncelli n. 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
| | - Emanuela Scarpi
- Unit of Biostatistics and Clinical Trials, IRST-IRCCS, Via P. Maroncelli n. 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
| | - Elisa Neri
- Radiotherapy Unit, IRST-IRCCS, Via P. Maroncelli n. 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
| | - Elisabetta Parisi
- Radiotherapy Unit, IRST-IRCCS, Via P. Maroncelli n. 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
| | - Giulia Ghigi
- Radiotherapy Unit, IRST-IRCCS, Via P. Maroncelli n. 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
| | - Giorgio Ercolani
- General and Oncologic Surgery Unit, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Via C. Forlanini n. 34, 47121 Forlì, Italy.
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti n. 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
| | - Andrea Gardini
- General and Oncologic Surgery Unit, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Via C. Forlanini n. 34, 47121 Forlì, Italy.
| | - Giuliano La Barba
- General and Oncologic Surgery Unit, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Via C. Forlanini n. 34, 47121 Forlì, Italy.
| | - Flavia Pagan
- Unit of Biostatistics and Clinical Trials, IRST-IRCCS, Via P. Maroncelli n. 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
| | - Andrea Casadei-Gardini
- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Via P. Maroncelli n. 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
| | - Martina Valgiusti
- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Via P. Maroncelli n. 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
| | - Fabio Ferroni
- Radiology Unit, IRST IRCCS, Via P. Maroncelli n. 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
| | - Giovanni Luca Frassineti
- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Via P. Maroncelli n. 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
| | - Antonino Romeo
- Radiotherapy Unit, IRST-IRCCS, Via P. Maroncelli n. 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
75
|
Conversion surgery for initially unresectable pancreatic cancer: current status and unresolved issues. Surg Today 2019; 49:894-906. [PMID: 30949842 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-019-01804-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 02/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal of all malignancies. One of the reasons for the dismal prognosis is that most diagnoses are made when the disease is either locally advanced or metastatic. Recent advances in chemotherapy and chemoradiotherapy (CRT) enable "conversion surgery" to be performed for selected patients with initially unresectable pancreatic cancer following favorable responses to preoperative treatment. Using FOLFIRINOX as preoperative treatment, the resection rate was reported as 6-44% of patients with locally advanced cancer and the prognosis of these patients was favorable. Even for metastasized cancer, recent reports show the effectiveness of conversion surgery, which has achieved 27-56 months of median overall survival. However, there are many unanswered questions about conversion surgery. The optimal regimen and duration of preoperative treatment remain unclear and there is still debate regarding the safety and effectiveness of vascular resection, which is often required for curative resection of locally advanced cancer. Accumulation of more data on conversion surgery is required to establish the safety and effectiveness of this treatment. In this review, we summarize the current status and unresolved issues about conversion surgery for initially unresectable pancreatic cancer.
Collapse
|
76
|
Pancreatic cancer surgery with vascular resection: current concepts and perspectives. JOURNAL OF PANCREATOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1097/jp9.0000000000000013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
|
77
|
Rieser CJ, Zenati M, Hamad A, Al Abbas AI, Bahary N, Zureikat AH, Zeh HJ, Hogg ME. CA19-9 on Postoperative Surveillance in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Predicting Recurrence and Changing Prognosis over Time. Ann Surg Oncol 2018; 25:3483-3491. [PMID: 29786131 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-018-6521-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) correlates with response to therapy and overall survival (OS) for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). This study aimed to define the chronologic relationship between CA19-9 elevation and radiographic recurrence to develop a model that can predict the risk of recurrence (RFS) and prognosis during interval surveillance for patients with resected PDAC. METHODS A retrospective review examined patients undergoing surgery for pancreatic adenocarcinoma from January 2010 to May 2016. Their CA19-9 levels were classified at diagnosis, after surgery, and at 6-month surveillance intervals. Recurrence was defined by radiographic evidence. The CA19-9 levels were correlated with RFS and OS at every time point using multivariate analysis. RESULTS The study examined 525 patients. Five patterns of CA19-9 were identified: normal ("nonsecretors," 18.5%), always elevated, and high at diagnosis but normal after resection involving three patterns with varied behavior during surveillance. These five patterns had implications for RFS and OS. When elevation of CA19-9, as assessed at 6-month intervals, was analyzed relative to detection of radiographic disease, CA19-9 had poor positive predictive value (average, 35%) but high negative predictive value (average, 92%) for radiographic recurrence. Conditional RFS showed that CA19-9 elevation did not equal radiographic recurrence but predicted subsequent RFS. Additionally, conditional OS showed that CA19-9 elevation alone was predictive at each time point. CONCLUSION This study showed that CA19-9 patterns beyond the post-resection period predict RFS and OS. High CA19-9 frequently is discordant with recurrence on imaging and may precede it by more than 6 months. At each surveillance interval, CA19-9 is predictive of prognosis, which may help in counseling patients and could be used to direct protocols of salvage chemotherapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Caroline J Rieser
- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
| | - Mazen Zenati
- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
| | - Ahmad Hamad
- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
| | - Amr I Al Abbas
- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
| | - Nathan Bahary
- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
| | - Amer H Zureikat
- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
| | - Herbert J Zeh
- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
| | - Melissa E Hogg
- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
78
|
Reni M, Zanon S, Balzano G, Passoni P, Pircher C, Chiaravalli M, Fugazza C, Ceraulo D, Nicoletti R, Arcidiacono PG, Macchini M, Peretti U, Castoldi R, Doglioni C, Falconi M, Partelli S, Gianni L. A randomised phase 2 trial of nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine with or without capecitabine and cisplatin in locally advanced or borderline resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Eur J Cancer 2018; 102:95-102. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2018.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Revised: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
|
79
|
Shi S, Yu XJ. Time to think: Selecting patients who may benefit from synchronous resection of primary pancreatic cancer and liver metastases. World J Gastroenterol 2018; 24:3677-3680. [PMID: 30197474 PMCID: PMC6127654 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i33.3677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Revised: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 07/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Pancreatic cancer remains a lethal disease and is associated with poor prognosis, particularly for patients with distant metastasis at diagnosis. Recently, Oweira reported a retrospective study that included 13233 metastatic pancreatic cancer patients from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results database. They demonstrated that pancreatic cancer patients with isolated liver metastases had worse outcomes than patients with isolated lung metastases or distant nodal metastases. At present, the standard treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer is chemotherapy. However, improvement in the safety of pancreatic surgery has led to the consideration of more aggressive surgical approaches. Schneitler reported two cases of hepatic metastatic pancreatic cancer in which negative margin (R0) resection and long survival were achieved after effective preoperative chemotherapy. In general, these two studies indicate that although pancreatic cancer patients with liver metastasis have a poor prognosis, surgical approaches may prolong survival for a few of these patients. A strategy to select hepatic metastatic pancreatic cancer patients who may benefit from surgical intervention is urgently needed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Si Shi
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai 200032, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
| | - Xian-Jun Yu
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai 200032, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
| |
Collapse
|
80
|
Malleo G. Dynamic Behavior of Ca 19-9 and Pancreatic Cancer Recurrence: Enough Data to Drive Salvage Therapy? Ann Surg Oncol 2018; 25:3419-3420. [DOI: 10.1245/s10434-018-6703-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
|