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Shitara K, Kadowaki S, Nishina T, Sakai D, Yoshikawa R, Piao Y, Ozeki A, Inoue K, Gritli I, Muro K. Safety, pharmacokinetic, and clinical activity profiles of ramucirumab in combination with three platinum/fluoropyrimidine doublets in Japanese patients with chemotherapy-naïve metastatic gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancer. Gastric Cancer 2018; 21:106-113. [PMID: 28667466 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-017-0745-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 06/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND We evaluated the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and tumor response of ramucirumab in combination with one of three platinum/fluoropyrimidine regimens in Japanese patients with chemotherapy-naïve metastatic gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancer. METHODS In this phase 1b study, patients received 8 mg/kg ramucirumab on days 1 and 8 every 3 weeks, following one of three regimens: capecitabine + cisplatin, XP; S-1 + cisplatin, SP; or S-1 + oxaliplatin, SOX. The primary objective was to assess safety and tolerability; the secondary objectives were to evaluate pharmacokinetics and tumor response. RESULTS Six patients were treated in each cohort. All regimens were generally well tolerated, although 1 patient in SOX was associated with grade 3 enterocolitis, which was considered a dose-limiting toxicity. Common grade 3 or higher adverse events included neutropenia (1 in XP, 3 in SP, and 2 in SOX), decreased appetite (1 in SP), and hypertension (2 in XP). The mean trough ramucirumab concentrations were consistent across all cohorts, and those of most patients exceeded target levels, which were estimated from previous studies of the approved ramucirumab dose (8 mg/kg every 2 weeks). Among the 11 patients with measurable disease, overall response rate and disease control rate were 45.5% and 100.0%, respectively. Median progression-free survival (95% CI) was 7.6 months (6.0 to not estimable). CONCLUSION Ramucirumab 8 mg/kg on days 1 and 8 every 3 weeks in combination with XP, SP, or SOX was generally well tolerated and demonstrated preliminary anti-tumor activity in chemotherapy-naïve Japanese metastatic gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancer patients.
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- Kohei Shitara
- Department of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-8577, Japan.
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Frontier Science for Cancer and Chemotherapy, Osaka University, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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Janmaat VT, Steyerberg EW, van der Gaast A, Mathijssen RHJ, Bruno MJ, Peppelenbosch MP, Kuipers EJ, Spaander MCW. Palliative chemotherapy and targeted therapies for esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017; 11:CD004063. [PMID: 29182797 PMCID: PMC6486200 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004063.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Almost half of people with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer have metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis. Chemotherapy and targeted therapies are increasingly used with a palliative intent to control tumor growth, improve quality of life, and prolong survival. To date, and with the exception of ramucirumab, evidence for the efficacy of palliative treatments for esophageal and gastroesophageal cancer is lacking. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of cytostatic or targeted therapy for treating esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer with palliative intent. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, Embase, the Web of Science, PubMed Publisher, Google Scholar, and trial registries up to 13 May 2015, and we handsearched the reference lists of studies. We did not restrict the search to publications in English. Additional searches were run in September 2017 prior to publication, and they are listed in the 'Studies awaiting assessment' section. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on palliative chemotherapy and/or targeted therapy versus best supportive care or control in people with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently extracted data. We assessed the quality and risk of bias of eligible studies according to the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. We calculated pooled estimates of effect using an inverse variance random-effects model for meta-analysis. MAIN RESULTS We identified 41 RCTs with 11,853 participants for inclusion in the review as well as 49 ongoing studies. For the main comparison of adding a cytostatic and/or targeted agent to a control arm, we included 11 studies with 1347 participants. This analysis demonstrated an increase in overall survival in favor of the arm with an additional cytostatic or targeted therapeutic agent with a hazard ratio (HR) of 0.75 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.68 to 0.84, high-quality evidence). The median increased survival time was one month. Five studies in 750 participants contributed data to the comparison of palliative therapy versus best supportive care. We found a benefit in overall survival in favor of the group receiving palliative chemotherapy and/or targeted therapy compared to best supportive care (HR 0.81, 95% CI 0.71 to 0.92, high-quality evidence). Subcomparisons including only people receiving second-line therapies, chemotherapies, targeted therapies, adenocarcinomas, and squamous cell carcinomas all showed a similar benefit. The only individual agent that more than one study found to improve both overall survival and progression-free survival was ramucirumab. Palliative chemotherapy and/or targeted therapy increased the frequency of grade 3 or higher treatment-related toxicity. However, treatment-related deaths did not occur more frequently. Quality of life often improved in the arm with an additional agent. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS People who receive more chemotherapeutic or targeted therapeutic agents have an increased overall survival compared to people who receive less. These agents, administered as both first-line or second-line treatments, also led to better overall survival than best supportive care. With the exception of ramucirumab, it remains unclear which other individual agents cause the survival benefit. Although treatment-associated toxicities of grade 3 or more occurred more frequently in arms with an additional chemotherapy or targeted therapy agent, there is no evidence that palliative chemotherapy and/or targeted therapy decrease quality of life. Based on this meta-analysis, palliative chemotherapy and/or targeted therapy can be considered standard care for esophageal and gastroesophageal junction carcinoma.
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- Vincent T Janmaat
- Erasmus University Medical CenterDepartment of Gastroenterology and HepatologyRotterdamNetherlands
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- Erasmus University Medical CenterDepartment of Public HealthPO Box 2040RotterdamNetherlands3000 CA
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- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus University Medical CenterDepartment of Medical OncologyDr. Molewaterplein 40RotterdamNetherlands3015 GD
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- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus University Medical CenterDepartment of Medical OncologyDr. Molewaterplein 40RotterdamNetherlands3015 GD
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- Erasmus University Medical CenterDepartment of Gastroenterology and HepatologyRotterdamNetherlands
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- Erasmus University Medical CenterDepartment of Gastroenterology and HepatologyRotterdamNetherlands
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- Erasmus University Medical CenterDepartment of Gastroenterology and HepatologyRotterdamNetherlands
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- Erasmus University Medical CenterDepartment of Gastroenterology and HepatologyRotterdamNetherlands
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Efficacy and safety for Apatinib treatment in advanced gastric cancer: a real world study. Sci Rep 2017; 7:13208. [PMID: 29038432 PMCID: PMC5643341 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-13192-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Apatinib has been proved to be effective and safe among patients in gastric cancer in Phase II and III Trials. We aimed to evaluate its efficacy and safety in real world practice, and to explore factors associated with efficacy. Between January 2015 and February 2017, totally 36 patients with advanced gastric adenocarcinoma or adenocarcinoma of gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) were enrolled and followed up retrospectively after failing at least two lines of systemic therapy. The mPFS was 2.65 months (95%CI 1.66–3.54), and mOS was 5.8 months (95%CI 4.77–6.83). Two patients achieved partial response, and nineteen achieved stable disease. The disease control rate (DCR) was 58.3%, and objective response rate (ORR) was 5.6%. Common grade adverse events were hypertension (38.9%), proteinuria (36.1%), and neutropenia (33.3%). And the most common adverse events over grade 3 were hand-foot syndrome (8.3%), anemia (5.6%), and diarrhea (5.6%). No treatment-related death was documented during the drug administration. Exploratory analyses indicated patients treated with antiangiogenic therapy previously were more likely to benefit from apatinib.
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Pinto MP, Owen GI, Retamal I, Garrido M. Angiogenesis inhibitors in early development for gastric cancer. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2017; 26:1007-1017. [PMID: 28770623 DOI: 10.1080/13543784.2017.1361926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Angiogenesis, or the generation of new blood vessels from pre-existent ones is a critical process for tumor growth and progression. Hence, the development of angiogenesis inhibitors with therapeutic potential has been a central focus for researchers. Most angiogenesis inhibitors target the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) pathway, however a number of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), immunomodulatory drugs (IMiDs) and inhibitors of the mammalian Target-Of-Rapamycin (mTOR) pathway also display antiangiogenic activity. Areas covered: Here we review the effectiveness of a variety of compounds with antiangiogenic properties in preclinical and clinical settings in gastric cancer (GC). Expert opinion: In coming years angiogenesis will remain as a therapeutic target in GC. To date, ramucirumab a monoclonal antibody that targets VEGFR2 is the most successful antiangiogenic tested in clinical studies, and it is now well established as a second-line therapy in GC. The arrival of precision medicine and the success of immune checkpoint inhibitors will increase the number of clinical trials using targeted agents like ramucirumab in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors. A hypothetical working model that combines ramucirumab with immunotherapy is presented. Also, the impact of nanotechnology and a molecular subtype classification of GC are discussed.
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- Mauricio P Pinto
- a School of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiology , Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
- b Center UC for Investigation in Oncology (CITO) , Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
- c School of Chemistry and Biology, Laboratory on the Immunology of Reproduction , Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
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- a School of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiology , Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
- b Center UC for Investigation in Oncology (CITO) , Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
- d School of Medicine, Department of Hematology and Oncology , Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
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- b Center UC for Investigation in Oncology (CITO) , Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
- d School of Medicine, Department of Hematology and Oncology , Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
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- b Center UC for Investigation in Oncology (CITO) , Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
- d School of Medicine, Department of Hematology and Oncology , Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
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Will molecular target agents enable the multidisciplinary treatment in stage IV gastric cancer? Eur J Surg Oncol 2017; 43:1835-1845. [PMID: 28888797 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2017.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2017] [Revised: 08/02/2017] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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A detailed molecular characterization of gastric cancer has been revealed by global initiatives and a number of new molecular agents are under investigation. Currently only trastuzumab, a monoclonal antibody for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), is clinically used for HER2 positive advanced gastric cancer patients and ramucirumab, a monoclonal antibody directed against the extracellular ligand-binding domain of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR)2, can be used in second line. However, despite the progress in gastric cancer treatment, the prognosis of stage IV gastric cancer patients remains dismal. To achieve a remarkable improvement in the prognosis of patients, a multidisciplinary treatment approach with the help of effective molecular target agents should be considered. So far the role of multidisciplinary treatment for stage IV gastric cancer is still uncertain due to limited available data and absence of long-lasting tumor control with systemic therapy. Herein, an overview of the latest developments of molecular targeted agents for gastric cancer in advanced stages, in the perioperative setting and in oligometastatic disease is provided. The possibility of a multidisciplinary strategy using molecular target agents and surgery for stage IV gastric cancer is also assessed.
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Abdo J, Bertellotti CA, Cornell DL, Agrawal DK, Mittal SK. Neoadjuvant Therapy for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma in the Community Setting-Practice and Outcomes. Front Oncol 2017; 7:151. [PMID: 28770168 PMCID: PMC5513914 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2017.00151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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There has been an alarming rise in the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma which continues to have poor survival rates primarily due to lack of effective chemotherapy and presentation at advanced stages. Over a dozen chemotherapeutic agents are FDA approved for esophageal cancer (EC), and a two or three-drug combination is typically prescribed as first-line therapy for the majority of EC patients, administered either pre or post-operatively with esophageal resection. We have noticed significant variability in adjuvant and neoadjuvant regimens used in the community setting. The aim of this study was to review the various drug regimens used in the neoadjuvant setting for EC patients with adenocarcinoma undergoing resection at a single tertiary referral center in the Midwest. A total of 123 patients (stage II–III) underwent esophageal resection after neoadjuvant treatment at the center. Overall, 18 distinct drug regimens were used in 123 patients including two patients who received targeted therapy. Median survival post-surgery for this group was 11.2 months with no single regimen offering a survival advantage. These results reveal an unclear algorithm of how accepted regimens are prescribed in the community setting as well as a dire need for agents that are more effective. Additionally, it was noted that although proteomic markers have been found to predict drug response to 92% of the FDA-approved drugs in EC (12 of 13), according to pathology reports, molecular diagnostic testing was not used to direct treatment in this cohort. We therefore propose potential strategies to improve clinical outcomes including the use of a robust molecular oncology diagnostic panel and discuss the potential role for targeted chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy in the management of EC patients.
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- Joe Abdo
- Department of Clinical and Translational Science, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, United States
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- Department of Surgery, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States
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- Department of Surgery, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States
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- Department of Clinical and Translational Science, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, United States
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- Department of Clinical and Translational Science, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, United States.,Norton Thoracic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Dignity Health, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Roviello G, Pacifico C, Corona P, Generali D. Risk of hypertension with ramucirumab-based therapy in solid tumors: data from a literature based meta-analysis. Invest New Drugs 2017; 35:518-523. [PMID: 28285368 DOI: 10.1007/s10637-017-0452-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2017] [Accepted: 03/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Ramucirumab is a monoclonal antibody against Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) approved for the treatment of several solid tumours. As shown in recent trials results, new-onset hypertension is one of the most frequent adverse events associated with ramucirumab therapy. Recent studies looked at the quantification of the risk of hypertension in patients receiving other anti-angiogenesis medications. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials with the aim to investigate the incidence and quantify the risk of new-onset hypertension of any grade in patients treated with ramucirumab. Our research suggests that hypertension is frequently associated with ramucirumab therapy, with an OR of 3.60 for any grade of hypertension and an even stronger correlation with grade 3-4 hypertension (OR 4.16). These data suggest that a strict monitoring, as well as early intervention protocols, are recommended in patients receiving the drug.
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- Giandomenico Roviello
- Department of Oncology, Medical Oncology Unit, San Donato Hospital, Via Nenni 20, 52100, Arezzo, Italy.
- Department of Medical, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazza Ospitale 1, 34129, Trieste, Italy.
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurological Sciences, Unit of Raiotherapy, University Hospital Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Moorabbin Campus, East Bentleigh Victoria, 3165, Australia
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- Department of Medical, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazza Ospitale 1, 34129, Trieste, Italy
- Unit of Molecular therapy and Pharmacogenomic, ASST Cremona, Viale Concordia 1, 26100, Cremona, Italy
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Elimova E, Lin Q, Song S, Ajani JA. Current status of ramucirumab in gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Future Oncol 2017; 13:1585-1592. [PMID: 28436242 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2016-0556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Outcomes of patients with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma (GEAC) remain poor despite recent advances. The standard of care in the management of this disease had not changed much over the past decade. In the first line, a platinum containing doublet/triplet is used, while in <20% of patients with human epithelial growth factor receptor type 2 overexpressing GEACs, trasuzumab can provide a modest advantage. Until recently, no standard second-line regimens existed; however, the results of the REGARD and RAINBOW trials led to the approval of ramucirumab in the second-line setting. From these trials it is clear that paclitaxel and ramucirumab should be used if possible. The placement of ramucirumab may become less clear as the data from immune oncology trials in GEAC emerge.
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- Elena Elimova
- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Medical oncology, Biostatistics, Gastroenterology, Radiation Oncology, Thoracic Oncology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pathology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd (FC10.3022), Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University of Toronto, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2M9, Canada
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Medical oncology, Biostatistics, Gastroenterology, Radiation Oncology, Thoracic Oncology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pathology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd (FC10.3022), Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Medical oncology, Biostatistics, Gastroenterology, Radiation Oncology, Thoracic Oncology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pathology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd (FC10.3022), Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Medical oncology, Biostatistics, Gastroenterology, Radiation Oncology, Thoracic Oncology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pathology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd (FC10.3022), Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Salati M, Di Emidio K, Tarantino V, Cascinu S. Second-line treatments: moving towards an opportunity to improve survival in advanced gastric cancer? ESMO Open 2017; 2:e000206. [PMID: 29209523 PMCID: PMC5703389 DOI: 10.1136/esmoopen-2017-000206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Accepted: 05/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Gastric cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related death globally with approximately 723 000 deaths every year. Most patients present with advanced unresectable or metastatic disease, only amenable to palliative systemic treatment and a median survival uncommonly exceeding 12 months. Over the last years, the efficacy of chemotherapy combination has plateaued and the introduction of the anti-human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 trastuzumab has resulted in a limited survival gain in the upfront setting. After this positive experience, first-line treatment with new targeted therapies failed to improve the outcome of advanced gastric cancer. On the contrary, second-line options, including monochemotherapy with taxanes or irinotecan and the anti-vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 ramucirumab, either alone or combined with paclitaxel, opened new therapeutic rooms for an ever-increasing number of patients who maintain an acceptable performance status across multiple lines. This article provides an updated overview on the current management of advanced gastric cancer and discusses how the different treatment options available may be best combined to favourably impact the outcome of patients following the logic of a treatment strategy.
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- Massimiliano Salati
- Department of Oncology, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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De Souza K, Atabani S, Madhusudan S. Precision medicine in gastric cancer: where are we now? EXPERT REVIEW OF PRECISION MEDICINE AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/23808993.2017.1357431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Karen De Souza
- Department of Oncology, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Oncology, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Oncology, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK
- Translational Oncology, Division of Cancer and Stem Cells, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Mitani S, Muro K. No benefit from ramucirumab in first-line chemotherapy? Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 2:30. [PMID: 28529984 PMCID: PMC5420525 DOI: 10.21037/tgh.2017.03.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2017] [Accepted: 03/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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- Seiichiro Mitani
- Department of Clinical Oncology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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Yoon HH, Bendell JC, Wainberg ZA. Consideration of an association between performance status and ramucirumab efficacy. Ann Oncol 2017; 28:902-903. [PMID: 28203696 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- H H Yoon
- Department of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- GI Cancer Research Program, Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Hematology Oncology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Shitara K. RAINFALL before RAINBOW-an illusion or reality? Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 2:26. [PMID: 28447061 DOI: 10.21037/tgh.2017.03.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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- Kohei Shitara
- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan
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Roviello G, Polom K, Roviello F, Marrelli D, Multari AG, Paganini G, Pacifico C, Generali D. Targeting VEGFR-2 in Metastatic Gastric Cancer: Results From a Literature-Based Meta-Analysis. Cancer Invest 2017; 35:187-194. [PMID: 28165839 DOI: 10.1080/07357907.2016.1276185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Angiogenesis is a key process in cancer development. We performed a meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of the novel VEGFR-2 inhibitors in patients with metastatic gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer. A literature-based meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was undertaken. The primary outcome was the overall survival. The pooled analysis from RCTs on anti-VEGFR-2 inhibitors revealed a significant increase in overall survival (hazard ratio for death: 0.69, 95% confidence interval: 0.55-0.87; p = .002). This study confirms the efficacy of novel anti-VEGFR-2 inhibitors. The future studies of these agents will evaluate alone and in combination with chemotherapy the early line of treatment along with the identification of proper predictive biomarker.
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- Giandomenico Roviello
- a Department of Oncology , Medical Oncology Unit, San Donato Hospital , Arezzo , Italy
- b Unit of Molecular Therapy and Pharmacogenomic, ASST Cremona , Cremona , Italy
- c Department of Medical , Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste , Trieste , Italy
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- d Unit of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgery and Neuroscience ; University of Siena , Siena , Italy
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- d Unit of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgery and Neuroscience ; University of Siena , Siena , Italy
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- d Unit of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgery and Neuroscience ; University of Siena , Siena , Italy
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- f Unit of General Medicine , AziendaOspedaliera "C. Poma" Presidio Ospedaliero di Pieve di Coriano , Mantova , Italy
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- g Unit of Radiotherapy, Department of Medical , Surgical Sciences and Neurosciences, Siena University , Siena , Italy
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- b Unit of Molecular Therapy and Pharmacogenomic, ASST Cremona , Cremona , Italy
- c Department of Medical , Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste , Trieste , Italy
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Roviello G, Pacifico C, Polom K, Roviello F, Generali D. Different efficacy of ramucirumab in patients with metastatic gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer according to ECOG performance status. Ann Oncol 2017; 28:665-666. [PMID: 27993812 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023] Open
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- G Roviello
- Unit of Medical Oncology, Department of Oncology, Ospedale San Donato, Arezzo
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurological Sciences, University Hospital of Siena, Radiotherapy Unit, Siena
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- Unit of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgery and Neuroscience; University of Siena, Siena
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- Unit of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgery and Neuroscience; University of Siena, Siena
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- Unit of Molecular Therapy and Pharmacogenomic, ASST Cremona, Cremona
- Department of Medical, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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