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Park YI, Cho MS, Chang JS, Kim JS, Kim YB, Lee IJ, Hong CS, Choi SH. Normal tissue complication probability models of hypothyroidism after radiotherapy for breast cancer. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol 2024; 45:100734. [PMID: 38317677 PMCID: PMC10839258 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2024.100734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Purpose We aimed to develop Lyman-Kutcher-Burman (LKB) and multivariable normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) models to predict the risk of radiation-induced hypothyroidism (RIHT) in breast cancer patients. Materials and methods A total of 1,063 breast cancer patients who underwent whole breast irradiation between 2009 and 2016 were analyzed. Individual dose-volume histograms were used to generate LKB and multivariable logistic regression models. LKB model was fit using the thyroid radiation dose-volume parameters. A multivariable model was constructed to identify potential dosimetric and clinical parameters associated with RIHT. Internal validation was conducted using bootstrapping techniques, and model performance was evaluated using the area under the curve (AUC) and Hosmer-Lemeshow (HL) goodness-of-fit test. Results RIHT developed in 4 % of patients with a median follow-up of 77.7 months. LKB and multivariable NTCP models exhibited significant agreement between the predicted and observed results (HL P values > 0.05). The multivariable NTCP model outperformed the LKB model in predicting RIHT (AUC 0.62 vs. 0.54). In the multivariable model, systemic therapy, age, and percentage of thyroid volume receiving ≥ 10 Gy (V10) were significant prognostic factors for RIHT. The cumulative incidence of RIHT was significantly higher in patients who exceeded the cut-off values for all three risk predictors (systemic therapy, age ≥ 40 years, and thyroid V10 ≥ 26 %, P < 0.005). Conclusions Systemic therapy, age, and V10 of the thyroid were identified as strong risk factors for the development of RIHT. Our NTCP models provide valuable insights to clinicians for predicting and preventing hypothyroidism by identifying high-risk patients.
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- Ye-In Park
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Gyeonggi do, South Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- BC Cancer - Vancouver Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Choi SH, Chang JS, Byun HK, Son NH, Hong CS, Hong N, Park Ms YI, Kim J, Kim JS, Kim YB. Risk of Hypothyroidism in Women After Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2021; 110:462-472. [PMID: 33412261 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.12.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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PURPOSE To study the hypothyroidism risk after adjuvant radiation therapy (RT) and the association of different RT targets with hypothyroidism risk. METHODS We studied 4073 women treated with adjuvant RT for breast cancer from 2007 to 2016. The primary endpoint was hypothyroidism development after RT. Patients were divided and analyzed into 3 groups: whole breast (WB)-alone (n = 2468), regional node irradiation (RNI)-Lv.4 (n = 215; cranial border at the subclavian artery, according to the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology consensus guideline), and RNI-supraclavicular lymph node (SCL) (n = 1390; cranial border at the cricoid cartilage). In general, RNI-Lv.4 was used in the patients with high-risk pN0 and pN1 breast cancer. In auxiliary analysis, the mean thyroid dose was estimated in each group (total n = 600, 200 from each group). All the doses were converted to the equivalent dose in 2 Gy fractions (EQD2) with α/β ratios of 3. RESULTS The median follow-up duration was 84 months (WB-alone, 84 months; RNI-Lv.4, 44 months; RNI-SCL, 91 months). The 3-year hypothyroidism incidence rate differed significantly between the RNI-SCL and WB-alone groups (2.2% vs 0.8%; Bonferroni corrected P [Pc] < .001) but not between the RNI-Lv.4 and WB-alone groups (0.9% vs 0.8%; Pc > .05). The Cox model revealed an adjusted hazard ratio of 2.25 (95% CI, 1.49-3.38) for RNI-SCL vs WB-alone, 1.69 (95% CI, 1.12-2.56) for adjuvant systemic therapies, and 2.07 (95% CI, 1.07-3.99) for age <60 years. In the subgroup analysis, the hypothyroidism risk became more prominent in patients aged <60 years. The mean exposure doses to the thyroid were 0.23 versus 1.93 versus 7.89 Gy (EQD2) for the WB-alone versus RNI-Lv.4 versus RNI-SCL groups (P < .001). No statistically different locoregional recurrence rates were seen between groups (5-year rate: <3%). CONCLUSIONS The risk of hypothyroidism increases after RNI-SCL for breast cancer but not after RNI-Lv 4. These data support routine contouring of the thyroid in the RNI setting, and future studies are required to develop optimal dose-volume constraints.
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- Seo Hee Choi
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Data Science Team, Center for Digital Health, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Data Science Team, Center for Digital Health, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrine Research Institute, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Miner M, Elbaum M, Jawiarczyk-Przybyłowska A, Kubicka E. Endocrine complications of new anticancer therapies. POSTEP HIG MED DOSW 2021. [DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0014.8121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Studying and analyzing of complex molecular mechanisms and immunological processes of
cancer enables oncology to introduce new cancer therapies. In the treatment of cancer, we
successively increase the use of targeted therapies with tyrosine kinase inhibitors and mTOR
inhibitors and immunotherapy using checkpoint inhibitors CTLA-4 (cytotoxic T-cell antigen-4)
and PD-1/PD-L1 (programmed death receptor 1/programmed death ligand 1). New anticancer
drugs gradually replace conventional chemotherapy and have already found application in the
treatment of many cancers, including thyroid cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, non-small
cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, melanoma, breast cancer, acute and chronic
myelogenous leukemia. The use of these drugs is less toxic than classical chemotherapy, but
it can cause gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, skin and endocrine complications.
Most of the side effects of new cancer therapies are mild and moderate disorders, however
some might be severe and life-threatening. Endocrinopathies are one of the more common
side effects of these treatments. They can affect many endocrine glands (pituitary, thyroid,
parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas) and cause both transient and permanent disorders.
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- Michał Miner
- Katedra i Klinika Endokrynologii, Diabetologii i Leczenia Izotopami, Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu
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- Katedra i Klinika Endokrynologii, Diabetologii i Leczenia Izotopami, Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu
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- Katedra i Klinika Endokrynologii, Diabetologii i Leczenia Izotopami, Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu
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Zhou HM, Zhang JG, Zhang X, Li Q. Targeting cancer stem cells for reversing therapy resistance: mechanism, signaling, and prospective agents. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2021; 6:62. [PMID: 33589595 PMCID: PMC7884707 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-020-00430-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 171] [Impact Index Per Article: 57.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cancer stem cells (CSCs) show a self-renewal capacity and differentiation potential that contribute to tumor progression and therapy resistance. However, the underlying processes are still unclear. Elucidation of the key hallmarks and resistance mechanisms of CSCs may help improve patient outcomes and reduce relapse by altering therapeutic regimens. Here, we reviewed the identification of CSCs, the intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms of therapy resistance in CSCs, the signaling pathways of CSCs that mediate treatment failure, and potential CSC-targeting agents in various tumors from the clinical perspective. Targeting the mechanisms and pathways described here might contribute to further drug discovery and therapy.
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- He-Ming Zhou
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of medicine, No.100 Haining Road, 200080, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of medicine, No.100 Haining Road, 200080, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of medicine, No.100 Haining Road, 200080, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of medicine, No.100 Haining Road, 200080, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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Xiao J, Liang J, Zhang W, Li Y. Clinical observation of apatinib-related hypothyroidism in patients with advanced malignancies. Exp Ther Med 2020; 20:1961-1966. [PMID: 32782505 PMCID: PMC7401193 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.8937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Thyroid dysfunction has been previously reported during treatment with certain small-molecule multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitors, including sunitinib and sorafenib. Apatinib, which has a similar mechanism of action to these inhibitors, has reportedly induced hypothyroidism during treatment. Fully elucidating drug-associated adverse events could aid in patient monitoring and recommendations of suitable management strategies. The current 2-year observational study monitored patients with solid tumors who were prescribed apatinib. A total of 149 patients treated with apatinib from February 2015 to January 2016 were included. Their thyroid function and thyroid ultrastructure was evaluated for at least 24 months or until death. The primary objective of the current study was evaluating accepted thyroid replacement treatment. Secondary objective was ultrastructural changes in the thyroid gland. The current study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of Qianfoshan Hospital, affiliated with Shandong University and written informed consent was obtained from all patients prior to commencing the clinical trial. A total of 53 (35.57%) patients developed hypothyroidism, which varied from subclinical (12 cases; 8.05%) to clinical (41 cases; 27.52%). Thyroid nodules were noted in 15 cases (10.07%). Furthermore, 3 cases (2.01%) had thyroid imaging reporting and data system scores of 4a/4b/4c and 12 cases (8.05%) had scores of 1, 2 and 3. A total of 25 patients (16.78%) experienced 1-2 grade fatigue and 2 patients (1.34%) reported 3-4 grade fatigue. There was no reported association between disease control rate and hypothyroidism. Apatinib significantly increased the risk of clinically relevant hypothyroidism and altered thyroid gland structure.
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- Junjuan Xiao
- Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, P.R. China
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Bhattacharya S, Goyal A, Kaur P, Singh R, Kalra S. Anticancer Drug-induced Thyroid Dysfunction. EUROPEAN ENDOCRINOLOGY 2020; 16:32-39. [PMID: 32595767 DOI: 10.17925/ee.2020.16.1.32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapy, though less toxic than conventional chemotherapy, can increase the risk of thyroid dysfunction. Immune checkpoint inhibitors render the cancer cells susceptible to immune destruction, but also predispose to autoimmune disorders like primary hypothyroidism as well as central hypothyroidism secondary to hypophysitis. Tyrosine kinase inhibitors act by blocking vascular endothelial growth factor receptors and their downstream targets. Disruption of the vascular supply from the inhibition of endothelial proliferation damages not only cancer cells but also organs with high vascularity like the thyroid. Interferon-α, interleukin-2 and thalidomide analogues can cause thyroid dysfunction by immune modulation. Alemtuzumab, a monoclonal antibody directed against the cell surface glycoprotein CD52 causes Graves' disease during immune reconstitution. Metaiodobenzylguanidine, combined with 131-iodine, administered as a radiotherapeutic agent for tumours derived from neural crest cells, can cause primary hypothyroidism. Bexarotene can produce transient central hypothyroidism by altering the feedback effect of thyroid hormone on the pituitary gland. Thyroid dysfunction can be managed in the usual manner without a requirement for dose reduction or discontinuation of the implicated agent. This review aims to highlight the effect of various anticancer agents on thyroid function. Early recognition and appropriate management of thyroid disorders during cancer therapy will help to improve treatment outcomes.
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- All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Beukhof CM, van Doorn L, Visser TJ, Bins S, Visser WE, van Heerebeek R, van Kemenade FJ, de Rijke YB, de Herder WW, Chaker L, Mathijssen RH, Peeters RP. Sorafenib-Induced Changes in Thyroid Hormone Levels in Patients Treated for Hepatocellular Carcinoma. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2017; 102:2922-2929. [PMID: 28575418 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2016-4025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2016] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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CONTEXT The pathogenesis of tyrosine kinase inhibitor-induced thyroid hormone (TH) alterations are still a matter of debate. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the effects of sorafenib on TH levels in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to evaluate possible mechanisms. DESIGN We performed a prospective cohort study between 2009 and 2016. SETTING This study was conducted at a tertiary referral center. PATIENTS This study included 57 consecutive patients with HCC who were treated with sorafenib. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4) levels were measured every 6 weeks, and extensive thyroid function tests (TFTs) were measured before treatment (t0), after 6 weeks (t6), and at the end of therapy. The effect of sorafenib on TH transport by monocarboxylate transporter (MCT)8 or MCT10 was tested in transfected COS1 cells. RESULTS Four patients (7%) developed thyroiditis. Among the other patients, 30% had elevation of TSH or FT4 above the normal range. Overall, between t0 and t6, mean TSH increased from 1.28 to 1.57 mU/L (P < 0.001) and mean FT4 from 18.4 to 21.2 pmol/L (P < 0.001). Simultaneously, the serum triiodothyronine (T3)/reverse triiodothyronine ratio and the (T3/thyroxine) ×100 ratio decreased. Sorafenib decreased cellular T3 uptake by MCT8 and to a lesser extent by MCT10. CONCLUSIONS These in vivo data suggest that sorafenib affects TFTs on multiple levels. Our in vitro experiments suggest a possible role of sorafenib-induced inhibition of T3 transport into the cell by MCT8 and MCT10.
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- Carolien M Beukhof
- Department of Internal Medicine, Academic Center for Thyroid Diseases, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Academic Center for Thyroid Diseases, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Academic Center for Thyroid Diseases, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Academic Center for Thyroid Diseases, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Academic Center for Thyroid Diseases, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Academic Center for Thyroid Diseases, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Academic Center for Thyroid Diseases, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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A phase II evaluation of brivanib in the treatment of persistent or recurrent carcinoma of the cervix: An NRG Oncology/Gynecologic Oncology Group study. Gynecol Oncol 2017; 146:554-559. [PMID: 28728751 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2017.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 05/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Brivanib is an oral, tyrosine kinase inhibitor against vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR). We studied its efficacy and tolerability in persistent or recurrent cervical cancer patients. METHODS Eligible patients had at least one prior cytotoxic regimen for recurrence and with measurable disease. Brivanib 800mg was administered orally every day (1cycle=28days) until disease progression or prohibitive toxicity. Primary endpoints were progression-free survival (PFS) >6months and objective tumor response. RESULTS Of 28 eligible and evaluable women enrolled, 11 (39%) had primary surgery and 25 (89%) had prior radiation. Eighteen (64%) received one prior cytotoxic treatment and 10 (36%) had 2 prior regimens. Twelve (43%) had >2cycles of brivanib with 4 (14%) receiving >10cycles (range: 1-20). Seven (25%) patients had PFS >6months (90% CI: 7.3%-33.9%). Two (7%) (90% CI: 1.3%-20.8%) patients had partial tumor response with duration of 8 and 22months and 12 (43%) had stable disease. The median PFS was 3.2months (90% CI: 2.1-4.4). The median overall survival was 7.9months (90% CI: 6.1-11.7). More common grade 3 adverse events were hypertension, anemia, hyponatremia, hyperglycemia, elevated liver enzymes, nausea, headache, and colon hemorrhage. Grade 4 adverse events included sepsis and hypertension. CONCLUSIONS Based on early results of this phase II trial, brivanib was well tolerated and demonstrated sufficient activity after first stage but trial was stopped due to lack of drug availability.
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Ronca R, Benkheil M, Mitola S, Struyf S, Liekens S. Tumor angiogenesis revisited: Regulators and clinical implications. Med Res Rev 2017. [PMID: 28643862 DOI: 10.1002/med.21452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Since Judah Folkman hypothesized in 1971 that angiogenesis is required for solid tumor growth, numerous studies have been conducted to unravel the angiogenesis process, analyze its role in primary tumor growth, metastasis and angiogenic diseases, and to develop inhibitors of proangiogenic factors. These studies have led in 2004 to the approval of the first antiangiogenic agent (bevacizumab, a humanized antibody targeting vascular endothelial growth factor) for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. This approval launched great expectations for the use of antiangiogenic therapy for malignant diseases. However, these expectations have not been met and, as knowledge of blood vessel formation accumulates, many of the original paradigms no longer hold. Therefore, the regulators and clinical implications of angiogenesis need to be revisited. In this review, we discuss recently identified angiogenesis mediators and pathways, new concepts that have emerged over the past 10 years, tumor resistance and toxicity associated with the use of currently available antiangiogenic treatment and potentially new targets and/or approaches for malignant and nonmalignant neovascular diseases.
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- Roberto Ronca
- Experimental Oncology and Immunology, Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Laboratory of Virology and Chemotherapy, Rega Institute for Medical Research, Leuven, Belgium
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- Experimental Oncology and Immunology, Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Rega Institute for Medical Research, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Virology and Chemotherapy, Rega Institute for Medical Research, Leuven, Belgium
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Krajewska J, Paliczka-Cieslik E, Jarzab B. Managing tyrosine kinase inhibitors side effects in thyroid cancer. Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab 2017; 12:117-127. [PMID: 30063430 DOI: 10.1080/17446651.2017.1300526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are a new group of drugs that show the activity against receptors of different growth factors leading to the inhibition of tumor cells growth and proliferation. To date, four different TKIs have been approved for RAI-refractory DTC or MTC: sorafenib, lenvatinib, vandetanib and cabozantinib. METHODS This review focuses on treatment toxicity related to above-mentioned TKIs administration in thyroid carcinoma. RESULTS TKIs cause a variety of side effects in nearly all treated patients, among them: hypertension, gastrointestinal disturbances (diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting), skin reactions (rashes, acne, hand-foot syndrome), fatigue and weight loss. Most of side effects are mild and moderate and manageable by dose adjustment (dose interruptions and dose reductions) and concomitant therapy. However, some complications although rare may be life-threatening or even fatal. Conclusion: TKIs shows an acceptable toxicity profile in patients with advanced and progressive RAI refractory DTC and MTC but only in experienced hands familiar with TKIs, particularly with diagnostics and management of treatment-related complications and also with thyroid carcinoma, what is essential to safely care for the patients and keep them on kinase inhibitor therapy as long as the treatment is beneficial without an unfavorable impact on their quality of life.
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- Jolanta Krajewska
- a Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology Department , M.Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch , Gliwice , Poland
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- a Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology Department , M.Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch , Gliwice , Poland
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- a Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology Department , M.Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch , Gliwice , Poland
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Walko CM, Aubert RE, La-Beck NM, Clore G, Herrera V, Kourlas H, Epstein RS, McLeod HL. Pharmacoepidemiology of Clinically Relevant Hypothyroidism and Hypertension from Sunitinib and Sorafenib. Oncologist 2017; 22:208-212. [PMID: 28167571 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2016-0233] [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: 08/12/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Thyroid dysfunction and hypertension (HTN) have been sporadically reported with sunitinib (SUN) and sorafenib (SOR). Determination of the side effect incidence will enhance monitoring and management recommendations. METHODS An observational cohort study was performed using deidentified pharmacy claims data from a 3-year period to evaluate patients prescribed SUN, SOR, or capecitabine (CAP; comparison group). The primary outcome was time to first prescription for thyroid replacement or HTN treatment. Hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated by Cox proportional hazards models. RESULTS A total of 20,061 patients were eligible for evaluation of thyroid replacement therapy, which was initiated in 11.6% of those receiving SUN (HR, 16.77; 95% CI, 13.54-20.76), 2.6% of those receiving SOR (HR, 3.47; 95% CI, 2.46-4.98), and 1% of those receiving CAP, with median time to initiation of 4 months (range, 1-35 months). A total of 14,468 patients were eligible for evaluation of HTN therapy, which was initiated in 21% of SUN recipients (HR, 4.91; 95% CI, 4.19-5.74), 14% of SOR recipients (HR, 3.25; 95% CI, 2.69-3.91), and 5% of CAP recipients, with median time to initiation of 1 month (range, 1-18 months) for SOR and 2 months (range, 1-25 months) for SUN. CONCLUSION SUN and SOR significantly increased the risk for clinically relevant hypothyroidism; the risk was at least 4 times greater with SUN than with SOR. Patients receiving SUN and SOR had a similar elevated risk for clinically relevant HTN. These data provide robust measures of the incidence and time to onset of these clinically actionable adverse events. The Oncologist 2017;22:208-212Implications for Practice: The side effect profiles for novel therapies are typically used to create monitoring and management recommendations using clinical trial data from patient populations that may not represent those seen in standard clinical practice. This analysis using a large pharmacy claims database better reflects typical patients treated with sorafenib or sunitinib outside of a clinical trial. The findings of increased need for thyroid replacement in patients receiving sunitinib compared with sorafenib and a similar increase in need for hypertension therapy with both agents can be used to form clinically relevant monitoring recommendations for these agents.
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- Christine M Walko
- DeBartolo Family Personalized Medicine Institute, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Immunotherapeutics and Biotechnology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Abilene, Texas, USA
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- Department of Immunotherapeutics and Biotechnology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Abilene, Texas, USA
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- Medco Health Solutions, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, USA
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- DeBartolo Family Personalized Medicine Institute, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
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Colorectal cancer is commonly diagnosed throughout the world, and treatment options have greatly expanded over the last 2 decades. Targeting angiogenesis has been a major focus of study in a variety of malignancy types. Targeting angiogenesis has been achieved by several mechanisms in colorectal cancer, including use of antiangiogenic small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). There have been many attempts and failures to prove efficacy of TKIs in the treatment of colorectal cancer including sorafenib, sunitinib, vatalanib, and tivozanib. Regorafenib was the first TKI to demonstrate efficacy and is an orally active inhibitor of angiogenic (including the vascular endothelial growth factor receptors 1, 2, and 3), stromal, and oncogenic receptor tyrosine kinases. There are ongoing investigations of both regorafenib and ninetanib; however, there remains a critical need to better understand novel combinations with TKIs that could prove more efficacious than available options.
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Creel PA. Optimizing patient adherence to targeted therapies in renal cell carcinoma. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2016; 18:694-700. [PMID: 25427704 DOI: 10.1188/14.cjon.694-700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The current standard of care for treating metastatic renal cell carcinoma is sequential therapy with vascular endothelial growth factor-targeted agents (i.e., axitinib, bevacizumab, pazopanib, sorafenib, and sunitinib) and mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors (i.e., everolimus and temsirolimus). To maximize adherence to and persistence with targeted therapy, which should help improve clinical benefit, a clear understanding of the tolerability profiles of these agents and implementation of early, appropriately aggressive adverse event (AE) prevention and management strategies are key. Active and aggressive AE management should improve the quality of life of patients during the course of their treatment. Nurses are in a unique position to educate patients on the potential AEs they may experience and their prevention and management. This article reviews the safety and tolerability of currently available targeted therapies recommended for use in the second-line treatment setting, as well as their management in the context of maximizing clinical outcomes and patient quality of life.
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Jo SY, Ryu SH, Kim MY, Moon JS, Yoon WJ, Kim JN. Secondary adrenal insufficiency caused by sorafenib administration in a patient with hepatocellular carcinoma. Yeungnam Univ J Med 2016. [DOI: 10.12701/yujm.2016.33.2.155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Soo Yeon Jo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Krajewska J, Olczyk T, Jarzab B. Cabozantinib for the treatment of progressive metastatic medullary thyroid cancer. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2015; 9:69-79. [PMID: 26536165 DOI: 10.1586/17512433.2016.1102052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Cabozantinib (XL-184) is a potent inhibitor of MET, VEGFR 2/KDR, RET and other receptor tyrosine kinases, such as KIT, AXL and FLT3. Its efficacy against MTC has been demonstrated in a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study (EXAM). Cabozantinib comparing to placebo significantly prolonged progression free survival both in hereditary and sporadic MTC, 11.2 vs 4.0 months, respectively. Final analysis showed no global differences in overall survival (OS) between cabozantinib and placebo. However, in a subgroup with RET M918T mutation the difference in OS was significant: 44.3 vs 18.9 months, respectively. Among the most frequent cabozantinib-related adverse events (AEs), observed in >30% of patients were diarrhea, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, decreased weight, decreased appetite, nausea, fatigue, dysgeusia, hair color changes and hypertension. Expert Commentary: Cabozantinib constitutes an effective treatment option with acceptable toxicity in MTC patients showing either germinal or sporadic tumor RET M918T mutation as the drug prolonged OS in these subjects.
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- Jolanta Krajewska
- a Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology Department , M.Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology , Gliwice , Poland
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- a Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology Department , M.Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology , Gliwice , Poland
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- a Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology Department , M.Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology , Gliwice , Poland
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Krajewska J, Handkiewicz-Junak D, Jarzab B. Sorafenib for the treatment of thyroid cancer: an updated review. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2015; 16:573-83. [PMID: 25605317 DOI: 10.1517/14656566.2015.1005601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Sorafenib (Nexavar) is an oral multi-kinase inhibitor targeting B-type Raf kinase (BRAF) (both wild type and BRAF(V600E)), VEGFR1, VEGFR2, VEGFR3, PDGFRβ and RET (also RET/PTC) influencing both differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) cell proliferation and angiogenesis. AREAS COVERED Encouraging results achieved in numerous Phase II trials were confirmed in a Phase III study conducted in radioiodine-refractory DTC. Sorafenib compared to placebo significantly prolongs progression-free survival, 10.8 versus 5.8 months, respectively. However, its administration resulted mainly in disease stabilization. No complete remission was obtained in any study. Beneficial effects were also demonstrated for medullary and anaplastic thyroid cancer; however further studies fulfilling evidence based medicine criteria are necessary. Its toxicity profile is convergent with other VEGFR inhibitors. The most common treatment-related side-effects involve skin toxicity (predominantly hand-foot skin reaction, different rashes and alopecia), gastrointestinal disturbances (diarrhea, abdominal pain), constitutional adverse reactions (anorexia, weight loss, fatigue) and hypertension. Although most adverse reactions are manageable, > 50% of patients required dose reduction. EXPERT OPINION Sorafenib constitutes the first line treatment option in advanced, radioiodine-refractory DTC. However, there are still no data on its efficacy in patients progressed after another tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Other applications of the drug, such as use as adjuvant therapy to 131-I treatment, requires further studies.
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- Jolanta Krajewska
- Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology, Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology Department, Gliwice Branch , Gliwice , Poland + 48 32 2789301 ; +48 32 2789310 ;
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Illouz F, Braun D, Briet C, Schweizer U, Rodien P. Endocrine side-effects of anti-cancer drugs: thyroid effects of tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Eur J Endocrinol 2014; 171:R91-9. [PMID: 24833135 DOI: 10.1530/eje-14-0198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are currently used by most oncologists. Among their side effects, thyroid dysfunctions are nowadays clearly observed. Whereas changes in thyroid function tests have been originally described with sunitinib, we now know that many TKIs can induce hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. In this study, the various molecules implicated in thyroid dysfunctions are analysed and the latest data on physiopathological mechanisms are approached in order to propose a strategy of thyroid monitoring of patients on TKI therapy.
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- Frédéric Illouz
- Département d'Endocrinologie Diabétologie NutritionCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceCentre de Référence des Pathologies de la Réceptivité HormonaleCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceInstitut für Biochemie und MolekularbiologieRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, D-53115 Bonn, GermanyHôpitaux Universitaires Paris-SudHôpital Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Le Kremlin Bicêtre F-94275, FranceINSERMU1083, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceUniversité d'AngersAngers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceDépartement d'Endocrinologie Diabétologie NutritionCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceCentre de Référence des Pathologies de la Réceptivité HormonaleCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceInstitut für Biochemie und MolekularbiologieRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, D-53115 Bonn, GermanyHôpitaux Universitaires Paris-SudHôpital Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Le Kremlin Bicêtre F-94275, FranceINSERMU1083, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceUniversité d'AngersAngers Cedex 09 F-49933, France
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- Département d'Endocrinologie Diabétologie NutritionCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceCentre de Référence des Pathologies de la Réceptivité HormonaleCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceInstitut für Biochemie und MolekularbiologieRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, D-53115 Bonn, GermanyHôpitaux Universitaires Paris-SudHôpital Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Le Kremlin Bicêtre F-94275, FranceINSERMU1083, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceUniversité d'AngersAngers Cedex 09 F-49933, France
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- Département d'Endocrinologie Diabétologie NutritionCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceCentre de Référence des Pathologies de la Réceptivité HormonaleCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceInstitut für Biochemie und MolekularbiologieRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, D-53115 Bonn, GermanyHôpitaux Universitaires Paris-SudHôpital Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Le Kremlin Bicêtre F-94275, FranceINSERMU1083, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceUniversité d'AngersAngers Cedex 09 F-49933, France
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- Département d'Endocrinologie Diabétologie NutritionCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceCentre de Référence des Pathologies de la Réceptivité HormonaleCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceInstitut für Biochemie und MolekularbiologieRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, D-53115 Bonn, GermanyHôpitaux Universitaires Paris-SudHôpital Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Le Kremlin Bicêtre F-94275, FranceINSERMU1083, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceUniversité d'AngersAngers Cedex 09 F-49933, France
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- Département d'Endocrinologie Diabétologie NutritionCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceCentre de Référence des Pathologies de la Réceptivité HormonaleCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceInstitut für Biochemie und MolekularbiologieRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, D-53115 Bonn, GermanyHôpitaux Universitaires Paris-SudHôpital Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Le Kremlin Bicêtre F-94275, FranceINSERMU1083, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceUniversité d'AngersAngers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceDépartement d'Endocrinologie Diabétologie NutritionCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceCentre de Référence des Pathologies de la Réceptivité HormonaleCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceInstitut für Biochemie und MolekularbiologieRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, D-53115 Bonn, GermanyHôpitaux Universitaires Paris-SudHôpital Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Le Kremlin Bicêtre F-94275, FranceINSERMU1083, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceUniversité d'AngersAngers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceDépartement d'Endocrinologie Diabétologie NutritionCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceCentre de Référence des Pathologies de la Réceptivité HormonaleCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceInstitut für Biochemie und MolekularbiologieRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, D-53115 Bonn, GermanyHôpitaux Universitaires Paris-SudHôpital Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Le Kremlin Bicêtre F-94275, FranceINSERMU1083, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceUniversité d'AngersAngers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceDépartement d'Endocrinologie Diabétologie NutritionCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceCentre de Référence des Pathologies de la Réceptivité HormonaleCHU d'Angers, Angers Cedex 09 F-49933, FranceInstitut für Biochemie und MolekularbiologieRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universi
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Fallahi P, Ferrari SM, Vita R, Di Domenicantonio A, Corrado A, Benvenga S, Antonelli A. Thyroid dysfunctions induced by tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2014; 13:723-33. [PMID: 24821006 DOI: 10.1517/14740338.2014.913021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Recently, tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have emerged as a new class of anticancer therapy. Although generally considered less toxic than cytotoxic chemotherapy, TKIs do cause significant side effects including fatigue and hypertension. In addition, thyroid dysfunction is a well-known adverse effect of TKI. AREAS COVERED This review provides a comprehensive assessment of TKI-induced thyroid dysfunctions by sunitinib, sorafenib, pazopanib, imatinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, vandetanib, axitinib, motesanib and tivozanib. Furthermore, the potential mechanisms that result in this toxicity, the clinical impact of thyroid dysfunction in these patients and the controversies regarding treatment with thyroid hormone (TH) therapy are evaluated. EXPERT OPINION Detection of TKI-induced thyroid dysfunction requires routine monitoring of thyroid function and may necessitate treatment. Potential benefits in developing thyroid dysfunction and potential harm in treating it necessitate controlled studies. Finally, if treatment is pursued, appropriate dosing and timing of TH replacement will require prospective clinical evaluation.
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- Poupak Fallahi
- University of Pisa, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine , Via Savi 10, 56126, Pisa , Italy
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Carter Y, Sippel RS, Chen H. Hypothyroidism after a cancer diagnosis: etiology, diagnosis, complications, and management. Oncologist 2014; 19:34-43. [PMID: 24309982 PMCID: PMC3903058 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2013-0237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2013] [Accepted: 09/12/2013] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Hypothyroidism is a common disease that is easily treated in the majority of cases, when readily diagnosed; however, presentation of an aggregate of its symptoms is often clinically overlooked or attributed to another disease and can potentially be lethal. Already prevalent in older women, its occurrence in younger patients is rising as a result of radiation therapy, radioactive iodine therapy, and newer antineoplastic agents used to manage various malignancies. The presence of nonspecific constitutional symptoms and neuropsychiatric complaints in cancer patients can be attributed to a myriad of other diagnoses and therapies. Thyroid dysfunction can be easily overlooked in cancer patients because of the complexity of cancer's clinical picture, particularly in the pediatric population. Underdiagnosis can have important consequences for the management of both hypothyroidism and the malignancy. At minimum, quality of life is adversely affected. Untreated hypothyroidism can lead to heart failure, psychosis, and coma and can reduce the effectiveness of potentially life-saving cancer therapies, whereas iatrogenic causes can provoke atrial fibrillation and osteoporosis. Consequently, the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism in cancer patients are pertinent. We summarize the history, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis, and management of hypothyroidism in cancer patients.
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- Yvette Carter
- Section of Endocrine Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Torino F, Barnabei A, Paragliola R, Baldelli R, Appetecchia M, Corsello SM. Thyroid dysfunction as an unintended side effect of anticancer drugs. Thyroid 2013; 23:1345-66. [PMID: 23750887 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2013.0241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several of the currently used anticancer drugs may variably affect thyroid function, with impairment ranging from modified total but not free concentration of thyroid hormones to overt thyroid disease. SUMMARY Cytotoxic agents seem to alter thyroid function in a relatively small proportion of adult patients. Anticancer hormone drugs may mainly alter serum levels of thyroid hormone-binding proteins without clinically relevant thyroid dysfunction. Old immunomodulating drugs, such as interferon-α and interleukin-2, are known to induce variably high incidence of autoimmune thyroid dysfunction. Newer immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as anti-CTLA4 monoclonal antibodies, are responsible for a relatively low incidence of thyroiditis and may induce secondary hypothyroidism resulting from hypophysitis. Central hypothyroidism is a well-recognized side effect of bexarotene. Despite their inherent selectivity, tyrosine kinase inhibitors may cause high rates of thyroid dysfunction. Notably, thyroid toxicity seems to be restricted to tyrosine kinase inhibitors targeting key kinase-receptors in angiogenic pathways, but not other kinase-receptors (e.g., epidermal growth factor receptors family or c-KIT). In addition, a number of these agents may also increase the levothyroxine requirement in thyroidectomized patients. CONCLUSIONS The pathophysiology of thyroid toxicity induced by many anticancer agents is not fully clarified and for others it remains speculative. Thyroid dysfunction induced by anticancer agents is generally manageable and dose reduction or discontinuation of these agents is not required. The prognostic relevance of thyroid autoimmunity, overt and subclinical hypothyroidism induced by anticancer drugs, the value of thyroid hormone replacement in individuals with abnormal thyrotropin following anticancer systemic therapy, and the correct timing of replacement therapy in cancer patients need to be defined more accurately in well-powered prospective clinical trials.
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- Francesco Torino
- 1 Department of Systems Medicine, Tor Vergata University of Rome , Rome, Italy
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Llovet JM, Decaens T, Raoul JL, Boucher E, Kudo M, Chang C, Kang YK, Assenat E, Lim HY, Boige V, Mathurin P, Fartoux L, Lin DY, Bruix J, Poon RT, Sherman M, Blanc JF, Finn RS, Tak WY, Chao Y, Ezzeddine R, Liu D, Walters I, Park JW. Brivanib in Patients With Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma Who Were Intolerant to Sorafenib or for Whom Sorafenib Failed: Results From the Randomized Phase III BRISK-PS Study. J Clin Oncol 2013; 31:3509-16. [PMID: 23980090 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.47.3009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 463] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Purpose Brivanib is a selective dual inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor and fibroblast growth factor receptors implicated in tumorigenesis and angiogenesis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). An unmet medical need persists for patients with HCC whose tumors do not respond to sorafenib or who cannot tolerate it. This multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial assessed brivanib in patients with HCC who had been treated with sorafenib. Patients and Methods In all, 395 patients with advanced HCC who progressed on/after or were intolerant to sorafenib were randomly assigned (2:1) to receive brivanib 800 mg orally once per day plus best supportive care (BSC) or placebo plus BSC. The primary end point was overall survival (OS). Secondary end points included time to progression (TTP), objective response rate (ORR), and disease control rate based on modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (mRECIST) and safety. Results Median OS was 9.4 months for brivanib and 8.2 months for placebo (hazard ratio [HR], 0.89; 95.8% CI, 0.69 to 1.15; P = .3307). Adjusting treatment effect for baseline prognostic factors yielded an OS HR of 0.81 (95% CI, 0.63 to 1.04; P = .1044). Exploratory analyses showed a median time to progression of 4.2 months for brivanib and 2.7 months for placebo (HR, 0.56; 95% CI, 0.42 to 0.76; P < .001), and an mRECIST ORR of 10% for brivanib and 2% for placebo (odds ratio, 5.72). Study discontinuation due to treatment-related adverse events (AEs) occurred in 61 brivanib patients (23%) and nine placebo patients (7%). The most frequent treatment-related grade 3 to 4 AEs for brivanib included hypertension (17%), fatigue (13%), hyponatremia (11%), and decreased appetite (10%). Conclusion In patients with HCC who had been treated with sorafenib, brivanib did not significantly improve OS. The observed benefit in the secondary outcomes of TTP and ORR warrants further investigation.
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- Josep M. Llovet
- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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- Josep M. Llovet and Charissa Chang, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Josep M. Llovet and Jordi Bruix, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) –Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Thomas Decaens, University of Paris-Est, and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Creteil; Jean-Luc Raoul, Institut Paoli Calmette, Marseille; Eveline Boucher, Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Central Eugene Marquis, Rennes; Eric Assenat,
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FUJIWARA YUTAKA, CHAYAHARA NAOKO, MUKOHARA TORU, KIYOTA NAOMI, TOMIOKA HIDEO, FUNAKOSHI YOHEI, MINAMI HIRONOBU. Hypothyroidism in patients with colorectal carcinoma treated with fluoropyrimidines. Oncol Rep 2013; 30:1802-6. [DOI: 10.3892/or.2013.2644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2013] [Accepted: 06/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Haraldsdottir S, Li Q, Villalona-Calero MA, Olencki TE, Kendra K, Ing SW. Case of Sorafenib-Induced Thyroid Storm. J Clin Oncol 2013; 31:e262-4. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.46.7142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
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- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
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- The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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Thyroid hormones (THs) may play a role in diseases other than hyper- and hypothyroidism. Several lines of evidence suggest tumor-promoting effects of TH and TH receptors. They are possibly mediated by phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase and MAPK and involve among others stimulation of angiogenesis via αvβ3. Thus, an increased risk for colon, lung, prostate, and breast cancer with lower TSH has been demonstrated in epidemiological studies, even suggesting a TH dose effect on cancer occurrence. Furthermore, higher TH levels were associated with an advanced clinical stage of breast and prostate cancer. In rodent models, TH stimulated growth and metastasis of tumor transplants, whereas hypothyroidism had opposite effects. In clinical studies of glioblastoma and head and neck cancer, hypothyroid patients showed longer survival than euthyroid patients. Also, patients with renal cell cancer that were treated with the tyrosine kinase inhibitor sunitinib and developed hypothyroidism in due course showed significantly longer survival than patients that remained euthyroid. Development of hypothyroidism was an independent predictor for survival in two studies. Yet, it is still possible that hypothyroidism is only a surrogate marker for treatment efficacy and does not positively influence treatment outcome by itself. Future cancer treatment studies, especially with substances that can induce hypothyroidism, should therefore be designed in a way that allows for an analysis of thyroid function status and its contribution on treatment outcome.
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- Lars C Moeller
- Division of Laboratory Research, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45127 Essen, Germany.
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OBJECTIVE Thyroid function abnormalities are common during treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as sorafenib. Suggested causes are direct effects on thyroid tissue and increased extrathyroidal metabolism of serum thyroxine and 3,5,3-triiodothyronine. We postulated that tyrosine kinase inhibitors may affect the peripheral metabolism of TSH as well. The effect of sorafenib on TSH clearance was studied. DESIGN In a study of athyreotic patients on TSH suppression therapy, TSH concentrations were measured after recombinant human TSH (rhTSH) injections before and after 26 weeks of sorafenib therapy. METHODS Before and after the last week of sorafenib therapy, 20 patients with progressive differentiated thyroid carcinoma received a standard dose regimen of two injections 0.9 mg rhTSH on two consecutive days. TSH concentrations were measured 48 h (TSH(48 h)) and 96 h (TSH(96 h)) after the first rhTSH injection. The area under the curve (TSH-AUC), reflecting TSH content between 48 and 96 h following rhTSH administration, was calculated. RESULTS TSH(48 h) levels (120.5 mU/l before vs 146.3 mU/l after; P=0.029), TSH(96 h) levels (22.0 mU/l before vs 35.5 mU/l after; P=0.001), and TSH-AUC (142.7 vs 186.8 mU/l; P=0.001) were significantly higher after sorafenib treatment. Higher sorafenib doses were associated with increased changes in TSH(96 h) and TSH-AUC. In two patients, TSH levels after sorafenib therapy exceeded 200 mU/l. CONCLUSIONS Sorafenib therapy is accompanied by higher rhTSH levels, probably due to a decreased TSH clearance. Further studies are recommended to clarify whether a decreased clearance of TSH is sorafenib specific.
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- Herman Verloop
- Department of Endocrinology, C7-99, Leiden University Medical Center, PO Box 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
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Lele AV, Clutter S, Price E, De Ruyter ML. Severe hypothyroidism presenting as myxedema coma in the postoperative period in a patient taking sunitinib: case report and review of literature. J Clin Anesth 2013; 25:47-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2012.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2011] [Revised: 07/10/2012] [Accepted: 07/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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