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Zami Z, Pachuau L, Bawihtlung Z, Khenglawt L, Hlupuii L, Lalthanpuii C, Hruaii V, Lalhruaitluanga H, Kumar NS. Treatment regimens and survival among patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma from Mizo tribal population in northeast India - a single centre, retrospective cohort study. THE LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH. SOUTHEAST ASIA 2024; 24:100377. [PMID: 38444884 PMCID: PMC10914477 DOI: 10.1016/j.lansea.2024.100377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Background Patients with early-stage head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are treated using a single-modality approach that involves either surgery (S) or radiotherapy (RT). Conversely, those with advanced-stage disease are treated using a multi-modality approach incorporating a combination of chemotherapy (CT), RT and S. In addition to behavioural factors, such as alcohol and tobacco use, clinical parameters, such as leukocyte and neutrophil counts and T and N classification, have been linked to the survival of patients with head and neck cancer. This retrospective study was designed to provide insights into the types of treatment (induction chemotherapy [IC], concurrent chemoradiotherapy [CCRT], S and RT) administered to patients with HNSCC in Mizoram, analyse their 2-year outcome, and identify potential factors that may affect the response to treatment. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted using patients diagnosed with HNSCC between 2017 and 2020 in Mizoram, northeast India. Data on clinical and demographic factors and treatments provided were collected from medical records from the Mizoram State Cancer Institute, Mizoram. Overall survival (OS) and progression free survival (PFS) were determined for each factor using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared using the log-rank test. Cox regression analysis was used to identify the factors that affected OS and PFS. Multicollinearity test was performed between the predictors using a variance inflation factor cut-off point of 2. Findings A retrospective study was performed on 210 patients with HNSCC who were followed up for a period of 2 years. The findings revealed that hypopharynx was the most affected site, followed by the nasopharynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, and larynx. Regarding treatment regimens, 85/210 (40.5%) of the patients received IC along with CCRT or RT in a sequential manner. Moreover, 86/210 (41.0%) underwent CCRT alone, 22/210 (10.5%) received RT alone and 17/210 (8.1%) underwent surgery followed by adjuvant CCRT or RT. Two-year OS and PFS estimated using the Kaplan-Meier analysis were 78.1% (95% CI = 72.4%-84.2%) and 57.4% (95% CI = 50.8%-64.8%), respectively. Log-rank test showed that leucocytosis (p = 0.015) and neutrophilia (p = 0.014) exerted effects on OS, whereas nodal involvement (p = 0.005), neutrophilia (p = 0.043) and IC (p = 0.010) exerted effects on PFS. Multivariate analysis indicated that leucocytosis (p = 0.010 [OS], 0.025 [PFS]), neutrophilia (p = 0.029, 0.033), cancer site (laryngeal) (p = 0.009, 0.028) and nodal involvement (N2) (p = 0.020, 0.001) were predictors of poor OS and PFS. Interpretation OS was better than PFS in HNSCC patients from Mizo population. Multi-modality approach offered survival advantages over single-modality approach. Leucocytosis, neutrophilia, nodal involvement, and cancer sites were associated with poor OS and PFS. More comprehensive research with a larger sample size is needed to confirm the findings from this study. Funding There is no funding for this study.
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- Zothan Zami
- Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University, Tanhril, 796004, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University, Tanhril, 796004, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- Mizoram State Cancer Institute, Zemabawk, 796017, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- Mizoram State Cancer Institute, Zemabawk, 796017, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- Mizoram State Cancer Institute, Zemabawk, 796017, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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Lin H, Chung M, Sun J, Yang Y, Zhang L, Pan X, Wei M, Cai S, Pan Y. Ganoderma spore lipid ameliorates docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy-induced damage to bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and hematopoiesis. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:158. [PMID: 38610025 PMCID: PMC11010295 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04445-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND A triplet chemotherapy regimen of docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil (TPF) is used to treat head and neck squamous cell carcinoma; however, it is toxic to bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). We previously demonstrated that Ganoderma spore lipid (GSL) protect BMSCs against cyclophosphamide toxicity. In this study, we investigated the protective effects of GSL against TPF-induced BMSCs and hematopoietic damage. METHODS BMSCs and C57BL/6 mice were divided into control, TPF, co-treatment (simultaneously treated with GSL and TPF for 2 days), and pre-treatment (treated with GSL for 7 days before 2 days of TPF treatment) groups. In vitro, morphology, phenotype, proliferation, senescence, apoptosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and differentiation of BMSCs were evaluated. In vivo, peripheral platelets (PLTs) and white blood cells (WBCs) from mouse venous blood were quantified. Bone marrow cells were isolated for hematopoietic colony-forming examination. RESULTS In vitro, GSL significantly alleviated TPF-induced damage to BMSCs compared with the TPF group, recovering their morphology, phenotype, proliferation, and differentiation capacity (p < 0.05). Annexin V/PI and senescence-associated β-galactosidase staining showed that GSL inhibited apoptosis and delayed senescence in TPF-treated BMSCs (p < 0.05). GSL downregulated the expression of caspase-3 and reduced ROS formation (p < 0.05). In vivo, GSL restored the number of peripheral PLTs and WBCs and protected the colony-forming capacity of bone marrow cells (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS GSL efficiently protected BMSCs from damage caused by TPF and recovered hematopoiesis.
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- Haohui Lin
- Health Science Center, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, China
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- Health Science Center, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Health Science Center, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Health Science Center, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, China.
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- Health Science Center, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- Health Science Center, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
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Kawasaki K, Kai K, Minesaki A, Maeda S, Yamauchi M, Kuratomi Y. Chemoradiotherapy and Lymph Node Metastasis Affect Dendritic Cell Infiltration and Maturation in Regional Lymph Nodes of Laryngeal Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2093. [PMID: 38396770 PMCID: PMC10888629 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Dendritic cells (DCs) are the most specialized antigen-presenting cells, and lymph nodes (LNs) play an important role in the DC-mediated T-cell response. We evaluated the infiltration of CD1a-positive DCs (CD1a-DCs), i.e., immature DCs, and S100-positive dendritic cells (S100-DCs), a mixture of immature and mature DCs, in 73 cases of laryngeal cancer and its regional LNs. Among them, 31 patients underwent radiotherapy (RT) or chemoradiotherapy (CRT) prior to surgery. No significant difference was found for CD1a-DC infiltration in the primary tumors, metastatic LNs and non-metastatic LNs, while S100-DCs were significantly fewer in number in the primary tumors and metastatic LNs compared to non-metastatic LNs. The cases which showed a high infiltration of S100-DCs in the metastatic LNs appeared to show a favorable prognosis, although statistical significance was not reached. In the RT/CRT group, the infiltration of the CD1a-DCs and S100-DCs was less in the primary tumors and metastatic LNs compared to the treatment-naive group. Conversely, the RT/CRT group showed higher CD1a-DC and S100-DC numbers in the non-metastatic LNs compared to the treatment-naïve group. Thus, DC maturation in metastatic LNs plays an important role in tumor immunity in laryngeal cancer, and the infiltration of DCs into the primary tumor and metastatic LNs is impaired by RT/CRT.
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- Kanako Kawasaki
- Department of Pathology & Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga 849-8501, Japan; (K.K.); (S.M.)
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga 849-8501, Japan; (A.M.); (M.Y.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of Pathology, Saga University Hospital, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga 849-8501, Japan; (A.M.); (M.Y.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of Pathology & Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga 849-8501, Japan; (K.K.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga 849-8501, Japan; (A.M.); (M.Y.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga 849-8501, Japan; (A.M.); (M.Y.); (Y.K.)
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Ou X, Zhai R, Wei W, Chen J, Ou D, Liao T, Xu T, Zhu Y, Wang Y, Huang S, Shi R, Wu B, Chen T, Li Y, Yang Z, Zhou C, Liu Y, Jiang Z, Zeng M, Liu X, Ji D, Ying H, Zhang Z, Hu C, Lu X, Ji Q, He X, Wang Y. Induction Toripalimab and Chemotherapy for Organ Preservation in Locally Advanced Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer: A Single-Arm Phase II Clinical Trial. Clin Cancer Res 2024; 30:344-355. [PMID: 37955629 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-23-2398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy, toxicities, and potential role of larynx preservation of induction chemotherapy combined with programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitor in locally advanced laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS This is a single-arm phase II study. Patients with histopathologically confirmed, resectable locally advanced laryngeal/hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status 0-1 were eligible. Three cycles of induction chemotherapy (paclitaxel 175 mg/m2 d1, cisplatin 25 mg/m2 d1-3) combined with PD-1 inhibitor (toripalimab 240 mg d0) were administered. Response assessment was performed after induction chemoimmunotherapy using RECIST 1.1 criteria. Patients with a complete/partial response of the primary tumor received concurrent chemoradiation, followed by maintenance therapy of toripalimab. Otherwise, patients were referred to surgery, followed by adjuvant (chemo) radiation and maintenance therapy of toripalimab. The primary endpoint is a larynx preservation rate at 3 months postradiation. RESULTS Twenty-seven patients were enrolled. Most cases exhibited stage IV disease (81.5%), with T4 representing 37.0%. Five patients underwent pretreatment tracheostomy because of impaired larynx function. Overall response rate of induction chemoimmunotherapy was 85.2%. At 3 months postradiation, the larynx preservation rate was 88.9%. With a median follow-up of 18.7 months, the 1-year overall survival rate, progression-free survival rate, and larynx preservation rate were 84.7%, 77.6%, and 88.7%, respectively. When excluding those with pretreatment tracheostomy, the 1-year larynx preservation rate was 95.5%. Exploratory analysis revealed that relapse correlated with enrichment of RNA signature of hypoxia and M2 macrophage-associated genes. CONCLUSIONS Induction toripalimab combined with chemotherapy provided encouraging activity, promising larynx preservation rate and acceptable toxicity in this cohort of extensively locally advanced laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer.
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- Xiaomin Ou
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center, Fudan University Cancer Hospital, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Proton and Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cancer Prevention, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endoscopy, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endoscopy, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Nursing Administration, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Head and Neck Tumors and Neuroendocrine Tumors, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Head and Neck Tumors and Neuroendocrine Tumors, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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Chen WQ, Peng L, Zeng XL, Wen WP, Sun W. Predictors of Myelosuppression for Patients with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma After Induction Chemotherapy. Clin Med Insights Oncol 2024; 18:11795549231219497. [PMID: 38187457 PMCID: PMC10771758 DOI: 10.1177/11795549231219497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Background Induction chemotherapy (ICT) has become an initial treatment for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). However, myelosuppression, an unavoidable side effect of ICT, significantly impacts follow-up treatment and prognosis. The main objective of this study is to identify the risk factors and predictors of myelosuppression and its different severity after ICT for ICT. Methods We retrospectively reviewed medical records of 102 patients with hypopharyngeal cancer or oropharyngeal cancer who received initial ICT from 2013 to 2022. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify risk factors for myelosuppression. Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curves were generated using the results of multiple logistic regression analysis to identify data with the highest sensitivity and lowest false-negative rate. Results Pretreatment lymphocyte count (PLC) and the pretreatment platelet count (PPC) were identified as independent risk factors of myelosuppression (P < .05). Pretreatment hemoglobin count (PHC) was an independent risk factor for predicting myelosuppression in patients with grades III to IV disease. Patients with myelosuppression after ICT are more sensitive to chemotherapy. Conclusions The PLC and PPC predicted myelosuppression in patients with HNSCC-administered ICT, and the PHC predicted grades III to IV myelosuppression. Myelosuppressed patients were more chemosensitive after ICT.
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- Wen-qing Chen
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Guo Y, Nakashima T, Cho BC, Lim DWT, Yang MH, Lou PJ, Corry J, Lin JC, Zhu GP, Kim KH, Zhang B, Li Z, Hong RL, Ng JYS, Tan EM, Liu YP, Stylianou C, Spiteri C, Porceddu S. Clinical decision pathway and management of locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: A multidisciplinary consensus in Asia-Pacific. Oral Oncol 2024; 148:106657. [PMID: 38101313 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2023.106657] [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] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To develop consensus on patient characteristics and disease-related factors considered in deciding treatment approaches for locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LA-HNSCC) based on real-world treatment patterns in 4 territories in Asia-Pacific. METHODS A three-round modified Delphi involving a multidisciplinary panel of HN surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists was used. Of 41 panelists recruited, responses of 26 from Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan were analyzed. All panelists had ≥five years' experience managing LA-HNSCC patients and treated ≥15 patients with LA-HNSCC annually. RESULTS All statements on definitions of LA-HNSCC, treatment intolerance and cisplatin dosing reached consensus. 4 of 7 statements on unresectability, 2 of 4 on adjuvant chemoradiotherapy, 7 of 13 on induction chemotherapy, 1 of 8 on absolute contraindications and 7 of 11 on relative contraindications to high-dose cisplatin did not reach consensus. In all territories except Taiwan, high-dose cisplatin was preferred in definitive and adjuvant settings for patients with no contraindications to cisplatin; weekly cisplatin (40 mg/m2) preferred for patients with relative contraindications to high-dose cisplatin. For Taiwan, the main treatment option was weekly cisplatin. For patients with absolute contraindications to cisplatin, carboplatin ± 5-fluorouracil or radiotherapy alone were preferred alternatives in both definitive and adjuvant settings. CONCLUSION This multidisciplinary consensus provides insights into management of LA-HNSCC in Asia-Pacific based on patient- and disease-related factors that guide selection of treatment modality and systemic treatment. Despite strong consensus on use of cisplatin-based regimens, areas of non-consensus showed that variability in practice exists where there is limited evidence.
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- Ye Guo
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Cancer Center, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Oncology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department Radiation Oncology, Genesis Care St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Head Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Oncology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- IQVIA Real-World Solutions Asia-Pacific, Singapore
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Victoria, Australia; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Boguszewicz Ł, Bieleń A, Ciszek M, Skorupa A, Mrochem-Kwarciak J, Składowski K, Sokół M. Metabolomic Insight into Implications of Induction Chemotherapy Followed by Concomitant Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:188. [PMID: 38203359 PMCID: PMC10779362 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010188] [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] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The present study compares two groups of locally advanced patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LA-HNSCC) undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy (cCHRT), specifically those for whom it is a first-line treatment and those who have previously received induction chemotherapy (iCHT). The crucial question is whether iCHT is a serious burden during subsequent treatment for LA-HNSCC and how iCHT affects the tolerance to cCHRT. Of the 107 LA-HNSCC patients, 54 received cisplatin-based iCHT prior to cCHRT. The patients were clinically monitored at weekly intervals from the day before until the completion of the cCHRT. The 843 blood samples were collected and divided into two aliquots: for laboratory blood tests and for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy (a Bruker 400 MHz spectrometer). The NMR metabolites and the clinical parameters from the laboratory blood tests were analyzed using orthogonal partial least squares analysis (OPLS) and the Mann-Whitney U test (MWU). After iCHT, the patients begin cCHRT with significantly (MWU p-value < 0.05) elevated blood serum lipids, betaine, glycine, phosphocholine, and reticulocyte count, as well as significantly lowered NMR inflammatory markers, serine, hematocrit, neutrophile, monocyte, red blood cells, hemoglobin, and CRP. During cCHRT, a significant increase in albumin and psychological distress was observed, as well as a significant decrease in platelet, N-acetyl-cysteine, tyrosine, and phenylalanine, in patients who received iCHT. Importantly, all clinical symptoms (except the decreased platelets) and most metabolic alterations (except for betaine, serine, tyrosine, glucose, and phosphocholine) resolve until the completion of cCHRT. In conclusion, iCHT results in hematological toxicity, altered lipids, and one-carbon metabolism, as well as downregulated inflammation, as observed at the beginning and during cCHRT. However, these complications are temporary, and most of them resolve at the end of the treatment. This suggests that iCHT prior to cCHRT does not pose a significant burden and should be considered as a safe treatment option for LA-HNSCC.
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- Łukasz Boguszewicz
- Department of Medical Physics, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, 44-102 Gliwice, Poland; (M.C.); (A.S.); (M.S.)
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- 1st Radiation and Clinical Oncology Department, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, 44-102 Gliwice, Poland; (A.B.)
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- Department of Medical Physics, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, 44-102 Gliwice, Poland; (M.C.); (A.S.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Medical Physics, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, 44-102 Gliwice, Poland; (M.C.); (A.S.); (M.S.)
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- Analytics and Clinical Biochemistry Department, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, 44-102 Gliwice, Poland;
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- 1st Radiation and Clinical Oncology Department, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, 44-102 Gliwice, Poland; (A.B.)
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- Department of Medical Physics, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, 44-102 Gliwice, Poland; (M.C.); (A.S.); (M.S.)
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Smussi D, Mattavelli D, Paderno A, Gurizzan C, Lorini L, Romani C, Bignotti E, Grammatica A, Ravanelli M, Bossi P. Revisiting the concept of neoadjuvant and induction therapy in head and neck cancer with the advent of immunotherapy. Cancer Treat Rev 2023; 121:102644. [PMID: 37862833 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2023.102644] [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] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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The treatment of locally advanced (LA) Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) is based on surgery followed by (chemo)radiation or on curative (chemo)radiation, depending on site and stage. Despite optimal locoregional treatment, about 50% of patients recur, with a huge impact on prognosis and substantial morbidity. The advent of immunotherapy (IT) with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) changed the paradigm of systemic treatment for recurrent/metastatic (RM) disease, showing activity, efficacy, and safety in both platinum-resistant and platinum-naïve patients. Such data led clinicians to design clinical trials to investigate early administration of IT even in the neoadjuvant or window of opportunity setting. In this review, we examine the published and ongoing trials investigating IT in the neoadjuvant setting for LA HNSCC. We address the current challenges of this treatment modality: optimal patient selection for neoadjuvant IT; choosing the appropriate systemic approach to enhance response without compromising tolerability; determining the ideal study endpoint, with a focus on major pathological response as a potential surrogate for overall survival; evaluating treatment response through imaging, considering the discordance between radiological and pathological assessments; and the influence of neoadjuvant IT response on locoregional treatment de-escalation strategies.
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- Davide Smussi
- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, ASST-Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, ASST-Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Otorhinolaryngology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, ASST-Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology Unit, Humanitas Cancer Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Angelo Nocivelli Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Brescia and ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Angelo Nocivelli Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Brescia and ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, ASST-Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health University of Brescia, ASST-Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology Unit, Humanitas Cancer Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy.
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Michelutti L, Tel A, Zeppieri M, Ius T, Sembronio S, Robiony M. The Use of Artificial Intelligence Algorithms in the Prognosis and Detection of Lymph Node Involvement in Head and Neck Cancer and Possible Impact in the Development of Personalized Therapeutic Strategy: A Systematic Review. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1626. [PMID: 38138853 PMCID: PMC10745006 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13121626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Given the increasingly important role that the use of artificial intelligence algorithms is taking on in the medical field today (especially in oncology), the purpose of this systematic review is to analyze the main reports on such algorithms applied for the prognostic evaluation of patients with head and neck malignancies. The objective of this paper is to examine the currently available literature in the field of artificial intelligence applied to head and neck oncology, particularly in the prognostic evaluation of the patient with this kind of tumor, by means of a systematic review. The paper exposes an overview of the applications of artificial intelligence in deriving prognostic information related to the prediction of survival and recurrence and how these data may have a potential impact on the choice of therapeutic strategy, making it increasingly personalized. This systematic review was written following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
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- Luca Michelutti
- Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Head-Neck and NeuroScience Department, University Hospital of Udine, p.le S. Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy (A.T.)
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- Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Head-Neck and NeuroScience Department, University Hospital of Udine, p.le S. Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy (A.T.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Udine, Piazzale S. Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Unit, Head-Neck and NeuroScience Department, University Hospital of Udine, p.le S. Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Head-Neck and NeuroScience Department, University Hospital of Udine, p.le S. Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy (A.T.)
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- Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Head-Neck and NeuroScience Department, University Hospital of Udine, p.le S. Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy (A.T.)
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Hsieh CY, Lin CC, Chang WC. Taxanes in the Treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2887. [PMID: 38001888 PMCID: PMC10669519 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11112887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Taxanes, particularly docetaxel (DTX), has been widely used for combination therapy of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). For locally advanced unresectable HNSCC, DTX combined with cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil as a revolutionary treatment revealed an advantage in the improvement of patient outcome. In addition, DTX plus immune check inhibitors (ICIs) showed low toxicity and an increased response of patients with recurrent or metastatic HNSCC (R/M HNSCC). Accumulated data indicate that taxanes not only function as antimitotics but also impair diverse oncogenic signalings, including angiogenesis, inflammatory response, ROS production, and apoptosis induction. However, despite an initial response, the development of resistance remains a major obstacle to treatment response. Taxane resistance could result from intrinsic mechanisms, such as enhanced DNA/RNA damage repair, increased drug efflux, and apoptosis inhibition, and extrinsic effects, such as angiogenesis and interactions between tumor cells and immune cells. This review provides an overview of taxanes therapy applied in different stages of HNSCC and describe the mechanisms of taxane resistance in HNSCC. Through a detailed understanding, the mechanisms of resistance may help in developing the potential therapeutic methods and the effective combination strategies to overcome drug resistance.
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- Ching-Yun Hsieh
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
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- Center for Molecular Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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Khera N, Rajkumar AS, Abdulkader M Alkurdi K, Liu Z, Ma H, Waseem A, Teh MT. Identification of multidrug chemoresistant genes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cells. Mol Cancer 2023; 22:146. [PMID: 37667354 PMCID: PMC10476423 DOI: 10.1186/s12943-023-01846-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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Multidrug resistance renders treatment failure in a large proportion of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients that require multimodal therapy involving chemotherapy in conjunction with surgery and/or radiotherapy. Molecular events conferring chemoresistance remain unclear. Through transcriptome datamining, 28 genes were subjected to pharmacological and siRNA rescue functional assays on 12 strains of chemoresistant cell lines each against cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil (5FU), paclitaxel (PTX) and docetaxel (DTX). Ten multidrug chemoresistance genes (TOP2A, DNMT1, INHBA, CXCL8, NEK2, FOXO6, VIM, FOXM1B, NR3C1 and BIRC5) were identified. Of these, four genes (TOP2A, DNMT1, INHBA and NEK2) were upregulated in an HNSCC patient cohort (n = 221). Silencing NEK2 abrogated chemoresistance in all drug-resistant cell strains. INHBA and TOP2A were found to confer chemoresistance in majority of the drug-resistant cell strains whereas DNMT1 showed heterogeneous results. Pan-cancer Kaplan-Meier survival analysis on 21 human cancer types revealed significant prognostic values for INHBA and NEK2 in at least 16 cancer types. Drug library screens identified two compounds (Sirodesmin A and Carfilzomib) targeting both INHBA and NEK2 and re-sensitised cisplatin-resistant cells. We have provided the first evidence for NEK2 and INHBA in conferring chemoresistance in HNSCC cells and siRNA gene silencing of either gene abrogated multidrug chemoresistance. The two existing compounds could be repurposed to counteract cisplatin chemoresistance in HNSCC. This finding may lead to novel personalised biomarker-linked therapeutics that can prevent and/or abrogate chemoresistance in HNSCC and other tumour types with elevated NEK2 and INHBA expression. Further investigation is necessary to delineate their signalling mechanisms in tumour chemoresistance.
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- Neha Khera
- Centre for Oral Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, The Blizard Building, 4, Newark Street, London, E1 2AT, UK
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- Centre for Oral Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, The Blizard Building, 4, Newark Street, London, E1 2AT, UK
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- Centre for Oral Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, The Blizard Building, 4, Newark Street, London, E1 2AT, UK
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- Centre for Oral Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, The Blizard Building, 4, Newark Street, London, E1 2AT, UK
- China-British Joint Molecular Head and Neck Cancer Research Laboratory, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, China
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- China-British Joint Molecular Head and Neck Cancer Research Laboratory, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, China
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- Centre for Oral Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, The Blizard Building, 4, Newark Street, London, E1 2AT, UK
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- Centre for Oral Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, The Blizard Building, 4, Newark Street, London, E1 2AT, UK.
- China-British Joint Molecular Head and Neck Cancer Research Laboratory, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, China.
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Sun X, Fu S, Yuan X, Pu X, Wang R, Wang X, Lu H. RNA N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification in HNSCC: molecular mechanism and therapeutic potential. Cancer Gene Ther 2023; 30:1209-1214. [PMID: 37221404 DOI: 10.1038/s41417-023-00628-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma ranks seventh in incidence of malignant tumours in the world. Although there are treatments including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy, drug resistance to treatment is caused by various reasons, and the survival rate of patients remains frustrating. To overcome the bottleneck of treatment at this stage, it is urgent to identify possible diagnostic and prognostic markers. N6-methyladenosine is a methylation modification on the sixth N atom of adenine which is the most abundant epitope transcriptome modification in mammalian genes. N6-methyladenosine modification is reversible and results from the interaction among writers, erasers and readers. A large number of studies have proven that N6-methyladenosine modification has important significance in promoting the progression and treatment of tumours and have made great progress in research. In this review, we introduce how N6-methyladenosine modification promotes the occurrence and development of tumours, the mechanism of drug resistance, and new findings of N6-methyladenosine modification in radiotherapy and chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. N6-methyladenosine modification provides more possibilities for improving the overall survival rate and prognosis of patients.
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- Xinyu Sun
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute Of Jiangsu University, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute Of Jiangsu University, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute Of Jiangsu University, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute Of Jiangsu University, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute Of Jiangsu University, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Wei C, Lan X, Qiu M, Cui R, Fu Q, Shinge SAU, Muluh TA, Jiang O. Expanding the role of combined immunochemotherapy and immunoradiotherapy in the management of head and neck cancer (Review). Oncol Lett 2023; 26:372. [PMID: 37965160 PMCID: PMC10641411 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2023.13958] [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: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Immunotherapy has become one of the most promising approaches in tumor therapy, and there are numerous associated clinical trials in China. As an immunosuppressive tumor, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) carries a high mutation burden, making immune checkpoint inhibitors promising candidates in this field due to their unique mechanism of action. The present review outlines a comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer treatment approach and elaborates on how combining immunochemotherapy and immunoradiotherapy guidelines could enhance clinical efficacy in patients with HNSCC. Furthermore, the present review explores the immunology of HNSCC, current immunotherapeutic strategies to enhance antitumor activity, ongoing clinical trials and the future direction of the current immune landscape in HNSCC. Advanced-stage HNSCC presents with a poor prognosis, low survival rates and minimal improvement in patient survival trends over time. Understanding the potential of immunotherapy and ways to combine it with surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy confers good prospects for the management of human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive HNSCC, as well as other HPV-positive malignancies. Understanding the immune system and its effect on HNSCC progression and metastasis will help to uncover novel biomarkers for the selection of patients and to enhance the efficacy of treatments. Further research on why current immune checkpoint inhibitors and targeted drugs are only effective for some patients in the clinic is needed; therefore, further research is required to improve the overall survival of affected patients.
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- Chun Wei
- Department of Oncology, The Second People's Hospital of Neijiang City, Neijiang, Sichuan 641000, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second People's Hospital of Neijiang City, Neijiang, Sichuan 641000, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second People's Hospital of Neijiang City, Neijiang, Sichuan 641000, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The First People's Hospital of Neijiang City, Neijiang, Sichuan 641000, P.R. China
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- Department of General Medicine, The People's Hospital of Luzhou City, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second People's Hospital of Neijiang City, Neijiang, Sichuan 641000, P.R. China
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Hariharan A, Tran SD. Localized Drug Delivery Systems: An Update on Treatment Options for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1844. [PMID: 37514031 PMCID: PMC10385385 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15071844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is one of the most common cancers in the world, with surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy being the primary treatment modalities. The treatment for HNSCC has evolved over time, due to which the prognosis has improved drastically. Despite the varied treatment options, major challenges persist. HNSCC chemotherapeutic and immunotherapeutic drugs are usually administered systemically, which could affect the patient's quality of life due to the associated side effects. Moreover, the systemic administration of salivary stimulating agents for the treatment of radiation-induced xerostomia is associated with toxicities. Localized drug delivery systems (LDDS) are gaining importance, as they have the potential to provide non-invasive, patient-friendly alternatives to cancer therapy with reduced dose-limiting toxicities. LDDSs involve directly delivering a drug to the tissue or organ affected by the disease. Some of the common localized routes of administration include the transdermal and transmucosal drug delivery system (DDSs). This review will attempt to explore the different treatment options using LDDSs for the treatment of HNSCC and radiotherapy-induced damage and their potential to provide a better experience for patients, as well as the obstacles that need to be addressed to render them successful.
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- Arvind Hariharan
- McGill Craniofacial Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Laboratory, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, 3640 University Street, Montreal, QC H3A 0C7, Canada
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- McGill Craniofacial Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Laboratory, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, 3640 University Street, Montreal, QC H3A 0C7, Canada
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Bera RN, Tripathi R. Survival Outcomes and Factors Affecting Survival in Resectable Locally Advanced Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 75:607-616. [PMID: 37275034 PMCID: PMC10235362 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-022-03404-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Management of locally advanced OSCC include primary surgery followed by adjuvant radiotherapy or chemo radiation, concurrent chemo radiation, induction chemotherapy followed by surgery or non surgical methods. In resectable disease the role of induction chemotherapy is questionable and surgery remains the first choice. In this study we aimed at evaluating the survival and factors effecting survival in locally advanced oral cancer. retrospective review of patient records was made. Kaplan Meir method was used to evaluate OS and DFS rate and log rank test was used to compare the survival amongst groups. Cox regression analysis (univariate and multivariate) was used to evaluate the hazard ratio to find out the possible factors influencing risk of death and disease. The 3 year OS of the entire cohort was 56.80% and 3 year DFS was 52.4%. ECS, surgical margin, PNI, LVI and LN size were independent risk factors for poor overall and disease free survival. We identified ECS, positive margin, LVI, PNI and LN size as independent risk factors effecting survival. These factors justify the use of adjuvant radiotherapy or chemo radiation according to the already available guidelines.
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- Rathindra Nath Bera
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Institute, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Jiang W, Li R, Zhang L, Dou S, Ye L, Shao Z, Wu S, Dong M, Li J, Zhu G. Efficacy and feasibility of Apatinib and S-1 as a novel oral induction therapy in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: an exploratory phase 2 open-label, single-arm trial. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1072538. [PMID: 37251944 PMCID: PMC10213222 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1072538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Objectives The current standard nonsurgical treatment for locally advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer (LA-HNSCC) is concomitant chemoradiotherapy (CRT). Neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with CRT has been explored in HNSCC patients and is an acceptable strategy. However, the occurrence of adverse events (AEs) restricts its application. We conducted a clinical study to explore the efficacy and feasibility of a novel induction therapy with orally administered apatinib and S-1 in LA-HNSCC. Materials and methods This nonrandomized, single-arm, prospective clinical trial included patients with LA-HNSCCs. The eligibility criteria included histologically or cytologically confirmed HNSCC, with at least one radiographically measurable lesion detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) scan, age 18-75 years, and a diagnosis of stage III to IVb according to the 7th edition of the American Joint Committee of Cancer (AJCC). Patients received induction therapy with apatinib and S-1 for three cycles (3 weeks/cycle). The primary endpoint of this study was the objective response rate (ORR) to induction therapy. The secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and AEs during induction treatment. Results From October 2017 to September 2020, 49 patients with LA-HNSCC were screened consecutively and 38 were enrolled. The median age of the patients was 60 years (range, 39-75). Thirty-three patients (86.8%) had stage IV disease according to the AJCC staging system. The ORR after induction therapy was 97.4% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 86.2%-99.9%). the 3-year OS rate was 64.2% (95% CI: 46.0%-78.2%) and 3-year PFS was 57.1% (95% CI: 40.8%-73.6%). The most common AEs during induction therapy were hypertension and hand-foot syndrome, which were manageable. Conclusion Apatinib combined with S-1 as novel induction therapy for LA-HNSCC patients resulted in a higher-than-anticipated ORR and manageable adverse effects. With the associated safety profile and preferable oral administration route, apatinib combined with S-1 is an attractive exploratory induction regimen in outpatient settings. However, this regimen failed to show a survival benefit. Clinical trial registration https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT03267121, identifier NCT03267121.
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- Wen Jiang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Biostatistics Office of Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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Clinical outcomes and toxicities of locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients treated with early thoracic radiation therapy after induction chemotherapy. Int J Clin Oncol 2023; 28:550-564. [PMID: 36735115 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-023-02299-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes and toxicities between induction chemotherapy (IC) + chemo-radiotherapy (CRT) and CRT alone in patients with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), to explore the appropriate thoracic radiotherapy (TRT) timing after IC and to identify prognostic factors. METHODS 450 ESCC patients were included from September 2011 to December 2020, 238 of whom received IC/CRT. Propensity score matching was performed to balance potential confounders between the two groups. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to identify the independent prognostic factors. RESULTS Patients who received IC/CRT experienced improved overall survival (OS) (38.5 vs. 28.8 months) and progression-free survival (PFS) (41.0 vs. 22.0 months) before matching, with similar results after matching. In the IC/CRT group, early TRT had more favorable survival than late TRT both matching before and after. In subgroup analysis, early TRT combination concurrent chemotherapy had better OS and PFS than late TRT combination concurrent chemotherapy. In addition, early TRT had better survival benefits regardless of the N stage. Notably, the IC/CRT group and early TRT group had manageable toxicities reaction compared with CRT alone group and the late TRT group. The nomogram was developed to predict the OS and PFS based on multivariate analysis results. The C-index was 0.743 and 0.722, respectively. CONCLUSION IC/CRT and early TRT could yield satisfactory clinical outcomes and controllable toxicities in locally advanced ESCC. The IC plus early concurrent CRT might be a promising treatment strategy for improving further survival in ESCC.
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Zhang Q, Xu T, Shen C, Qian W, Ying H, He X, Wang Y, Ji Q, Hu C, Zhou X, Lu X. Response to induction chemotherapy predicts survival outcomes in oropharyngeal cancer. Cancer Med 2023; 12:9175-9185. [PMID: 36708134 PMCID: PMC10166893 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The role of induction chemotherapy (IC) in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) remains controversial. Its interpretation can be confounded by heterogeneity in chemosensitivity and human papillomavirus (HPV) status. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic impact of IC response in HPV-positive and -negative OPSCC. METHODS Patients with OPSCC who underwent IC and concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) were retrospectively analyzed. Radiologic response to IC by ≥50% was defined as IC-sensitive (IC-s), while lesser response was deemed as IC-resistant (IC-r). Progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were compared between subgroups. RESULTS A total of 51 HPV-positive and 57 HPV-negative patients were included. IC-s patients accounted for 55.6%, 62.7%, and 49.1% in the entire cohort, HPV-positive, and HPV-negative subgroup, respectively. Compared with IC-r subgroup, IC-s was associated with better clinical outcomes either in the entire cohort (3y-PFS 91.7%vs.43.7%, P < 0.001; 3y-OS 98.3% vs. 67.4%, P = 0.002), the HPV-positive subgroup (3-year PFS 94.7% vs. 47.9%, P < 0.001; 3-year OS 100% vs. 73.5%, P = 0.055) or the HPV-negative subgroup (3-year PFS 88.2% vs. 40.9%, P = 0.001; 3-year OS 96.4% vs. 63.1%, P = 0.026). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that response to IC represents an independent prognosticator for 3-year PFS (HR, 0.088; 95% CI, 0.027-0.289; P < 0.001) and 3-year OS (HR, 0.100; 95% CI, 0.021-0.477; P = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS Response to IC exerts a critical predictive effect on prognosis of both HPV-positive and -negative OPSCC. Personalized treatment strategy based on IC response is worthy of further exploration in the future.
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- Qixian Zhang
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai, China
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Chemotherapy is a widely recognized form of cancer treatment that uses cytotoxic drugs to treat varieties of cancer. In general, these drugs intend to kill the cancer cell and stop the reproduction of cancer cells by which they can prevent further growth and spread. The goals of chemotherapy can be curative or palliative or adjunctive increasing the efficacy of other treatments such as radiotherapy. Combination chemotherapy is commonly prescribed than monotherapy. Most of the chemotherapy drugs are delivered either via the intravenous route or in an oral form. There is a variety of chemotherapeutic agents and most commonly they are divided into several categories including anthracycline antibiotics, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, and plant alkaloids. All chemotherapeutic agents have various side effects. The most common side effects are fatigue, nausea, vomiting, mucositis, hair loss, dry skin, skin rash, bowel changes, anemia, and increase risk of acquiring infection. However, these agents can also cause inflammation of the heart, lungs, liver, kidney, neurons, and disturbance of coagulation cascade.
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Hsieh CY, Lin CC, Huang YW, Chen JH, Tsou YA, Chang LC, Fan CC, Lin CY, Chang WC. Macrophage secretory IL-1β promotes docetaxel resistance in head and neck squamous carcinoma via SOD2/CAT-ICAM1 signaling. JCI Insight 2022; 7:157285. [PMID: 36264639 PMCID: PMC9746909 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.157285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Docetaxel (DTX) combined with cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil has been used as induction chemotherapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). However, the development of acquired resistance remains a major obstacle to treatment response. Tumor-associated macrophages are associated with chemotherapeutic resistance. In the present study, increased infiltration of macrophages into the tumor microenvironment (TME) was significantly associated with shorter overall survival and increased resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs, particularly DTX, in patients with HNSCC. Macrophage coculture induced expression of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM1), which promotes stemness and the formation of polyploid giant cancer cells, thereby reducing the efficacy of DTX. Both genetic silencing and pharmacological inhibition of ICAM1 sensitized HNSCC to DTX. Macrophage secretion of IL-1β was found to induce tumor expression of ICAM1. IL-1β neutralization and IL-1 receptor blockade reversed DTX resistance induced by macrophage coculture. IL-1β activated superoxide dismutase 2 and inhibited catalase, thereby modulating intracellular levels of ROS and inducing ICAM1 expression. Arsenic trioxide (ATO) reduced macrophage infiltration into the TME and impaired IL-1β secretion by macrophages. The combinatorial use of ATO enhanced the in vivo efficacy of DTX in a mouse model, which may provide a revolutionary approach to overcoming acquired therapeutic resistance in HNSCC.
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- Ching-Yun Hsieh
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and
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- Center for Molecular Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Chinese Medicinal Research and Development Center, China Medical University Hospital, and,Department of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Development, Marker Exploration Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center for Molecular Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Gouttia OG, Zhao J, Li Y, Zwiener MJ, Wang L, Oakley GG, Peng A. The MASTL-ENSA-PP2A/B55 axis modulates cisplatin resistance in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:904719. [PMID: 36247015 PMCID: PMC9554306 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.904719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Platinum-based chemotherapy is the standard first-line treatment for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) that is inoperable, recurrent, or metastatic. Platinum sensitivity is a major determinant of patient survival in advanced OSCC. Here, we investigated the involvement of MASTL, a cell cycle kinase that mediates ENSA/ARPP19 phosphorylation and PP2A/B55 inhibition, in OSCC therapy. Interestingly, upregulation of MASTL and ENSA/ARPP19, and downregulation of PP2A/B55, were common in OSCC. MASTL expression was in association with poor patient survival. In established OSCC cell lines, upregulation of MASTL and ENSA, and downregulation of B55 genes, correlated with cisplatin resistance. We further confirmed that stable expression of MASTL in OSCC cells promoted cell survival and proliferation under cisplatin treatment, in an ENSA-dependent manner. Conversely, deletion of MASTL or ENSA, or overexpression of B55α, sensitized cisplatin response, consistent with increased DNA damage accumulation, signaling, and caspase activation. Moreover, GKI-1, the first-in-class small molecule inhibitor of MASTL kinase, phenocopied MASTL depletion in enhancing the outcome of cisplatin treatment in OSCC cells, at a dose substantially lower than that needed to disrupt mitotic entry. Finally, GKI-1 exhibited promising efficacy in a mouse tumor xenograft model, in conjunction with cisplatin therapy.
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Zarei M, Hajihassani O, Hue JJ, Graor HJ, Loftus AW, Rathore M, Vaziri-Gohar A, Asara JM, Winter JM, Rothermel LD. Wild-type IDH1 inhibition enhances chemotherapy response in melanoma. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2022; 41:283. [PMID: 36153582 PMCID: PMC9509573 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-022-02489-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Alternative treatment strategies in melanoma beyond immunotherapy and mutation-targeted therapy are urgently needed. Wild-type isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (wtIDH1) has recently been implicated as a metabolic dependency in cancer. The enzyme protects cancer cells under metabolic stress, including nutrient limited conditions in the tumor microenvironment. Specifically, IDH1 generates NADPH to maintain redox homeostasis and produces α-ketoglutarate to support mitochondrial function through anaplerosis. Herein, the role of wtIDH1 in melanoma is further explored. METHODS The expression of wtIDH1 was determined by qRT-PCR, and Western blot in melanoma cell lines and the effect of wtIDH1 on metabolic reprogramming in melanoma was interrogated by LC-MS. The impact of wtIDH1 inhibition alone and in combination with chemotherapy was determined in cell culture and mouse melanoma models. RESULTS Melanoma patients express higher levels of the wtIDH1 enzyme compared to normal skin tissue, and elevated wtIDH1 expression portends poor patient survival. Knockdown of IDH1 by RNA interference inhibited cell proliferation and migration under low nutrient levels. Suppression of IDH1 expression in melanoma also decreased NADPH and glutathione levels, resulting in increased reactive oxygen species. An FDA-approved inhibitor of mutant IDH1, ivosidenib (AG-120), exhibited potent anti-wtIDH1 properties under low magnesium and nutrient levels, reflective of the tumor microenvironment in natura. Thus, similar findings were replicated in murine models of melanoma. In light of the impact of wtIDH1 inhibition on oxidative stress, enzyme blockade was synergistic with conventional anti-melanoma chemotherapy in pre-clinical models. CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrate the clinical potential of wtIDH1 inhibition as a novel and readily available combination treatment strategy for patients with advanced and refractory melanoma. Schematic shows increased wild-type IDH1 expression and activity as an adaptive response to metabolic stress induced by chemotherapy.
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- Mehrdad Zarei
- grid.67105.350000 0001 2164 3847Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH USA ,grid.443867.a0000 0000 9149 4843Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
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- grid.67105.350000 0001 2164 3847Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH USA
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- grid.443867.a0000 0000 9149 4843Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
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- grid.67105.350000 0001 2164 3847Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH USA
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- grid.443867.a0000 0000 9149 4843Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
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- grid.67105.350000 0001 2164 3847Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH USA
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- grid.67105.350000 0001 2164 3847Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH USA
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- grid.239395.70000 0000 9011 8547Division of Signal Transduction and Mass Spectrometry Core, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA USA ,grid.38142.3c000000041936754XDepartment of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.67105.350000 0001 2164 3847Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH USA ,grid.443867.a0000 0000 9149 4843Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
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- grid.67105.350000 0001 2164 3847Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH USA ,grid.443867.a0000 0000 9149 4843Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
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Fu JY, Yue XH, Dong MJ, Li J, Zhang CP, Zhang ZY. Assessment of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin, and fluorouracil in patients with oral cavity cancer. Cancer Med 2022; 12:2417-2426. [PMID: 35880556 PMCID: PMC9939210 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin, and fluorouracil (TPF) has been studied in patients with head and neck cancer. Its impact on patients with oral cavity cancer was not specified. METHODS We consecutively reviewed medical files of patients with untreated oral cavity cancer who received neoadjuvant TPF chemotherapy in our department from January 2017 to April 2020. Outcomes included the objective response to TPF chemotherapy, factors associated with the response, and progression and survival in different response groups. RESULTS A total of 167 patients were included, with half of stage IV disease. Complete or partial response was observed in 51 patients. A total of 91 patients had stable disease, and 25 patients had progressive disease. The response was not associated with age, sex, anatomic subsite, and the tumor's T stage. It was related with N stage (p < 0.001) and clinical stage (p = 0.004). Most patients with bulky nodes or nodes with obvious necrosis showed low response or even progressed after neoadjuvant TPF chemotherapy. The planned surgery was conducted in 159 patients. Disease relapse mostly occurred in 2 years after treatment. The 2-year overall survival and the progression-free survival were 89.0% and 85.2% for patients with complete or partial response, 62.4% and 55.6% for patients with stable disease, and 12.5% and 4.2% for patients with progressive disease, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The response of neoadjuvant TPF chemotherapy in patients with oral cavity cancer is related to disease stage, especially the nodal stage. Patients with complete or partial response developed less progression events and better survival.
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- Jin Ye Fu
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial – Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's HospitalCollege of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Center for StomatologyShanghaiChina,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of StomatologyShanghaiChina
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- Department of RadiologyShanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of RadiologyShanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Center for StomatologyShanghaiChina,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of StomatologyShanghaiChina,Department of Oral PathologyShanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial – Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's HospitalCollege of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Center for StomatologyShanghaiChina,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of StomatologyShanghaiChina
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial - Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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Li Z, Liu Y, Zhang L. Role of the microbiome in oral cancer occurrence, progression and therapy. Microb Pathog 2022; 169:105638. [PMID: 35718272 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The oral cavity, like other digestive or mucosal sites, contains a site-specific microbiome that plays a significant role in maintaining health and homeostasis. Strictly speaking, the gastrointestinal tract starts from the oral cavity, with special attention paid to the specific flora of the oral cavity. In healthy people, the microbiome of the oral microenvironment is governed by beneficial bacteria, that benefit the host by symbiosis. When a microecological imbalance occurs, changes in immune and metabolic signals affect the characteristics of cancer, as well as chronic inflammation, disruption of the epithelial barrier, changes in cell proliferation and cell apoptosis, genomic instability, angiogenesis, and epithelial barrier destruction and metabolic regulation. These pathophysiological changes could result in oral cancer. Rising evidence suggests that oral dysbacteriosis and particular microbes may play a positive role in the evolution, development, progression, and metastasis of oral cancer, for instance, oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) through direct or indirect action.
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- Zhengrui Li
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200000, China.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200000, China.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200000, China.
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Silver JA, Turkdogan S, Roy CF, Subramaniam T, Henry M, Sadeghi N. De-Escalation Strategies for Human Papillomavirus-Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma—Where Are We Now? Curr Oncol 2022; 29:3668-3697. [PMID: 35621685 PMCID: PMC9139371 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29050295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The prevalence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma has been increasing in North America due to human papillomavirus-associated disease. It is molecularly distinct and differs from other head and neck cancers due to the young population and high survival rate. The treatment regimens currently in place cause significant long-term toxicities. Studies have transitioned from mortality-based outcomes to patient-reported outcomes assessing quality of life. There are many completed and ongoing trials investigating alternative therapy regimens or de-escalation strategies to minimize the negative secondary effects while maintaining overall survival and disease-free survival. The goal of this review is to discuss the most recent advancements within the field while summarizing and reviewing the available evidence.
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- Jennifer A. Silver
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H4A 3JI, Canada; (J.A.S.); (S.T.); (C.F.R.); (T.S.)
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3JI, Canada;
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H4A 3JI, Canada; (J.A.S.); (S.T.); (C.F.R.); (T.S.)
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3JI, Canada;
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H4A 3JI, Canada; (J.A.S.); (S.T.); (C.F.R.); (T.S.)
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3JI, Canada;
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H4A 3JI, Canada; (J.A.S.); (S.T.); (C.F.R.); (T.S.)
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3JI, Canada;
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3JI, Canada;
- Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3JI, Canada
- Lady-Davis Institute for Medical Research, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada
- Segal Cancer Centre, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H4A 3JI, Canada; (J.A.S.); (S.T.); (C.F.R.); (T.S.)
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3JI, Canada;
- Research Institute of McGill University Health Center, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3JI, Canada
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-514-934-1934 (ext. 34974); Fax: +1-514-843-1403
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The role of induction chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: A nationwide population-based matched study. Oral Oncol 2022; 128:105848. [PMID: 35364548 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2022.105848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Induction chemotherapy (IC) has a proven role in organ preservation and reducing distant failure. However, its ability to prolong survival remains controversy. Herein, our study aimed to investigate the impact of primary tumor location on survival in patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LA-HNSCC) treated with IC. METHODS Patients who were older than 18 years and diagnosed with LA-HNSCC between 2007 and 2016 were retrospectively identified from Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database and Taiwan Cancer Registry. Patients were categorized into two group: IC group and CCRT group. In order to reduce the selection bias, IC patients were individually matched with the CCRT patients. The oncologic outcomes were presented with overall survival (OS). RESULTS A total of 5547 patients were identified. After matching, 2208 patients were analyzed for outcomes comparison, including 1104 patients in each group. In general, median OS were 27.3 months versus 28.5 months in IC and CCRT group, respectively (p = 0.6151). Patients were stratified by primary tumor location. For patients with oral cavity cancers, the median OS was significantly inferior in IC group than those in CCRT group, while for patients with non-oral cavity cancer, the median OS was superior in IC group than those in CCRT group. CONCLUSIONS Primary tumor location has a significant impact on survival in patients with LA-HNSCC treated with IC. Our study provides a strong evidence that primary tumor location should be taken into consideration during multidisciplinary approach.
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Yuwanati M, Sarode SC, Sarode GS, Gadbail A, Gondivkar S. Clinical trial outcomes in oral squamous cell carcinoma: A pragmatic ideation. Oral Oncol 2022; 126:105752. [PMID: 35121397 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2022.105752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Monal Yuwanati
- Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India.
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- Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra State, India
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- Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra State, India
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- Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra State, India
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Wang F, Gouttia OG, Wang L, Peng A. PARP1 Upregulation in Recurrent Oral Cancer and Treatment Resistance. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 9:804962. [PMID: 35071239 PMCID: PMC8769238 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.804962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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First-line treatments for oral cancer typically include surgery, radiation, and in some cases, chemotherapy. Radiation and oral cancer chemotherapeutics confer cytotoxicity largely by inducing DNA damage, underscoring the importance of the cellular DNA damage repair and response pathways in cancer therapy. However, tumor recurrence and acquired resistance, following the initial response to treatment, remains as a major clinical challenge. By analyzing oral tumor cells derived from the primary and recurrent tumors of the same patient, our study revealed upregulated PARP1 expression in the recurrent tumor cells. Cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil treatment further augmented PARP1 expression in the recurrent, but not the primary, tumor cells. Post-treatment upregulation of PARP1 was dependent on the catalytic activities of PARP and CDK7. Consistent with the established function of PARP1 in DNA repair, we showed that overexpression of PARP1 rendered the primary tumor cells highly resistant to DNA damage treatment. Conversely, PARP inhibition partially reversed the treatment resistance in the recurrent tumor cells; combinatorial treatment using a PARP inhibitor and cisplatin/5-fluorouracil significantly sensitized the tumor response in vivo. Taken together, we reported here PARP1 upregulation as a clinically relevant mechanism involved in oral cancer recurrence, and suggested the clinical benefit of PARP inhibitors, currently approved for the treatment of several other types of cancer, in oral cancer.
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- Feifei Wang
- Department of Oral Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE, United States
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- Department of Oral Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE, United States
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- Department of Oral Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE, United States
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- Department of Oral Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE, United States
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Ganapathy D, Ramadoss R, Yuwanati M, Karthikeyan M. Rarity of mucormycosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma: A clinical paradox? Oral Oncol 2022; 125:105725. [PMID: 35051852 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2022.105725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Dhanraj Ganapathy
- Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India
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- Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India
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- Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India.
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- Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India
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Yu J, Pham TT, Wandrey N, Daly M, Karam SD. Multimodality Management of EBV-Associated Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:6078. [PMID: 34885187 PMCID: PMC8657235 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13236078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare cancer of the nasopharyngeal mucosa with a specific geographic predisposition. NPC is often associated with Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) infection and as a result contains many characteristic biomarkers. Treatment of locally-contained NPC is generally achieved through use of radiotherapy (RT), as part of a multimodality treatment regimen. Induction chemotherapy followed by concurrent RT and platinum-based chemotherapy regimen has emerged as the definitive treatment of choice for locoregionally-advanced NPC. Recently, immunotherapy is finding a role in the treatment of recurrent or metastatic NPC. Immune checkpoint blockade therapies targeted against the programmed death-1 (PD-1) receptor have demonstrated efficacy in early phase clinical trials, with ongoing phase III trials in effect. Biomarkers for treatment efficacy remain an ongoing area of investigation, with important prognostic implications on the horizon.
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- Justin Yu
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA; (J.Y.); (T.T.P.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA; (J.Y.); (T.T.P.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA; (N.W.); (M.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA; (N.W.); (M.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA; (N.W.); (M.D.)
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Liu X, He Z, Qu Y, Meng Q, Qin L, Hu Y. Circulating Natural Autoantibodies to HER2-Derived Peptides Performed Antitumor Effects on Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:693989. [PMID: 34803666 PMCID: PMC8602057 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.693989] [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: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Natural autoantibodies play a crucial role in destruction of malignant tumors due to immune surveillance function. Epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) has been found to be highly expressed in a variety of epithelial tumors including oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The present study was thus undertaken to investigate the effect of anti-HER2 natural autoantibodies on OSCC. Compared with cancer-adjacent tissues, cancer tissues from OSCC patients exhibited higher HER2 expression especially in those with middle & advanced stage OSCC. Plasma anti-HER2 IgG levels examined with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) developed in-house showed differences between control subjects, individuals with oral benign tumor and patients with OSCC. In addition, anti-HER2 IgG-abundant plasma was screened from healthy donors to treat OSCC cells and to prepare for anti-HER2 intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg). Both anti-HER2 IgG-abundant plasma and anti-HER2 IVIg could significantly inhibit proliferation and invasion of OSCC cells by inducing the apoptosis, and also regulate apoptosis-associated factors and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), respectively. Besides, the complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) pathway was likely to contribute to the anti-HER2 IgG mediated inhibition of OSCC cells. After the HER2 gene was knocked down with HER2-specific siRNAs, the inhibitory effects on OSCC cell proliferation and apoptotic induction faded away. In conclusion, human plasma IgG, or IVIg against HER2 may be a promising agent for anti-OSCC therapy.
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- Xiu Liu
- Beijing Institute of Dental Research, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Transfusion Research, Dongguan Blood Center, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial and Head and Neck Oncology, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory for Nursing Science and Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial and Head and Neck Oncology, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Institute of Dental Research, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Ning Y, Yang H, Qin S, Cao B, Zhong Z, He C, Zhu G. Prognostic Value of Preoperative Mean Platelet Volume and a Predictive Nomogram in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients Based on Real-World Data. Cancer Manag Res 2021; 13:8495-8509. [PMID: 34785954 PMCID: PMC8590944 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s323117] [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: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objective We aimed to identify new prognostic factors of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) among platelet-related parameters, establish a survival prediction model to predict the survival status of OSCC patients, and analyze the therapeutic effect of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on OSCC patients on the basis of real-world data. Materials and Methods The real-world data of patients with OSCC confirmed by pathologic examination at Cancer Hospital from January 2011 to January 2015 and May 2017 to January 2020 were collected. We analyzed clinicopathologic factors using a Cox regression analysis, the Kaplan-Meier method, and propensity score matching (PSM). Results The multivariate Cox regression analysis of not only validated the traditional prognostic factors such as tumor site, neural invasion, poor differentiation, and tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) stage but also identified a new prognostic factor, preoperative mean platelet volume (MPV) for overall survival (OS, HR, 0.47; 95% CI: 0.25–0.89, P = 0.020). A nomogram was created to predict the probability of 3-year and 5-year OS. We found that neoadjuvant chemotherapy improved OS in patients with OSCC. Conclusion Preoperative MPV, being associated with female, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and advanced stage (Stage III and IV), may be a new prognostic factor for OS of patients with OSCC. The nomograms provided useful prediction for OS in OSCC patients. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy may improve the OS of patients with OSCC.
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- Yudong Ning
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Head and Neck Radiotherapy, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Head and Neck Oncology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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The use of topical ALA-photodynamic therapy combined with induction chemotherapy for locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma. Am J Otolaryngol 2021; 42:103112. [PMID: 34214712 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUNDS Platinum-based induction chemotherapy (ICT) confers benefits in suitable patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Additionally, the application of a proper local approach can not only promote the survival quality and alleviate the suffering, but also improve the resectability in patients with advanced malignant tumor. 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) is a promising minimally invasive therapy and has shown good efficacy in the treatment of patients bearing precancerous lesions and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The aim of the study was to evaluate the application of topical ALA-PDT synchronized with ICT in locally advanced OSCC. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study described the application of topical ALA-PDT combined with TPF (docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil) ICT in eleven patients treated due to locally advanced in the oral cavity. Patients qualified for this type of local treatment had cancerous lesions located on the surface of the gum or oral mucosa. The efficacy was evaluated based on the clinical response and complications of the patients. RESULTS All patients were treated with four courses (bi-weekly) of ALA-PDT with three courses of TPF containing ICT. After treatment, the overall response rate was 90.9%. Then ten patients with surgery experienced radical surgery alone or combined with radiotherapy except a patient with serious heart condition. In the follow-up period of 26-43 months (median duration of 34.1 months), no local recurrence was observed in cases. Only one patient (9.1%) died of unrelated myocardial infarction. CONCLUSION Topical ALA-PDT proved to be a safe treatment in OSCC patients with locally advanced sites, which could be an appropriate addition to ICT. Despite the short observation period and small sample size, it seems justified to conduct prospective studies for the evaluation of the efficacy and safety of topical ALA-PDT synchronized with ICT followed by surgery.
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Induction chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:622. [PMID: 34044810 PMCID: PMC8157730 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08373-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background This study aimed to explore the efficacy and safety of sintilimab combined with induction chemotherapy (IC) in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients. Methods A total of 163 patients were prospectively enrolled; 98 patients received IC only, and 65 patients received IC with sintilimab. Following neoadjuvant therapy, patients either underwent surgery (31.9%) or chemoradiotherapy (68.1%). Objective response rate (ORR), progression free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and toxicities between the two groups were compared. Results The ORR in the IC group was significantly lower than that in the IC with sintilimab group (68.4% vs 84.6%, P = 0.019). Grade 3 or higher acute toxicity occurred in 15 (15.3%) and 12 (18.5%) patients in the IC and IC with sintilimab groups, respectively. However, this difference was not significant (P = 0.596). After follow-up with a median time of 28.0 months, the IC group had a 2-year PFS rate of 27% (95%CI: 18–36%), whereas the IC with sintilimab group had a 2-year PFS rate of 44% (95%CI: 32–56%), and this difference was significant (P = 0.041). The 2-year OS rates in the IC and IC with sintilimab groups were 61% (95%CI: 52–70%) and 70% (95%CI: 60–80%), respectively, the difference was not significant (P = 0.681). Conclusions Addition of sintilimab to IC could provide longer PFS time than traditional chemotherapy regimen, without increasing the toxicity events.
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Sequential chemotherapy regimen of induction with panitumumab and paclitaxel followed by radiotherapy and panitumumab in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer unfit for platinum derivatives. The phase II, PANTERA/TTCC-2010-06 study. Clin Transl Oncol 2021; 23:1666-1677. [PMID: 33876416 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-021-02567-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sequential treatment of Panitumumab (Pb) plus Paclitaxel (Px) as induction treatment (IT) followed by concurrent bioradiotherapy (Bio-RT) with Pb may be an alternative for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA-SCCHN) in patients ineligible for high-dose cisplatin therapy. METHODS Phase II, single-arm, multicentre study, with two-stage design, in patients ≥ 18 years with stage III-IVa-b LA-SCCHN unfit for platinum. Patients received Px + Pb (9 weeks) as IT followed by Bio-RT + Pb. Primary endpoint: overall response rate (ORR) after IT, defined as: more than 70% of patients achieving complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) to IT. Secondary end-points: progression-free survival, organ preservation rate, safety profile. RESULTS Study ended prematurely (51 patients) due to slow recruitment. ORR: 66.7% (95% CI: 53.7-79.6), 8 (15.7%) CR and 26 (51.0%) PR. 39 patients (76%) completed radiotherapy (RT). Pb and/or Px-related adverse events (AEs) grade 3-4: 56.9% during IT and 63.4% during the concomitant phase, of which most common were skin toxicity (33.3%). Five deaths occurred during treatment, two of them (3.9%) were Pb and/or Px-related. CONCLUSIONS Although underpowered, ORR was higher than the pre-specified boundary for considering the treatment active. Although Px + Pb as IT provides some benefit, the safety profile is worse than expected. To consider Pb + Px as IT as an alternative for platinum-unsuitable LA-SCCHN, further research/investigation would be needed.
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García-Cabo P, López F, Sánchez-Canteli M, Fernández-Vañes L, Álvarez-Marcos C, Llorente JL, de la Rúa MÁ, Blay P, Rodrigo JP. Matched-Pair Analysis of Survival in the Patients with Advanced Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated with Induction Chemotherapy Plus Chemo-Radiation or Total Laryngectomy. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13071735. [PMID: 33917434 PMCID: PMC8038732 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13071735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Simple Summary There are no randomized studies comparing organ-preservation protocols with chemo-selection to the classical total laryngectomy plus (chemo)radiotherapy. Thus, we performed a matched-pair analysis to compare these two treatments with respect to locoregional control, disease-specific survival (DSS), and overall survival (OS) in patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx and hypopharynx. The results did not show differences between the two treatments for patients with T3/T4a larynx and T2–T4a hypopharynx cancer with respect to OS and DSS, locoregional control, and metastasis-free survival. Abstract Background: We performed a comparative analysis between an organ-preservation protocol and surgery followed by radiotherapy in patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx and hypopharynx; Methods: 60 previously untreated patients who were treated with induction chemotherapy followed by chemoradiotherapy in responders were compared with a control group of 60 patients treated with up-front surgery. Both groups were statistically comparable, according to the subsite, TNM (tumor-node-metastasis) stage, age, and sex; Results: Mean age was 58 years and 92% were male. No significant statistical difference was observed for overall survival (OS) (HR 0.75; 95% CI 0.48–1.18; P = 0.22) and disease-specific survival (DSS) (HR 0.98; 95% CI 0.52–1.83, P = 0.96). Also, there was no significant difference for recurrence-free survival (HR 0.931; 95% CI 0.57–1.71; P = 0.81), metastases-free survival (HR 2.23; 95% CI 0.67–7.41; P = 0.19), and the appearance of second primary tumors (HR 1.22; 95% CI 0.51–2.88; P = 0.64); Conclusions: The results of the organ-preservation approach did not appear inferior to those of surgery plus (chemo)radiotherapy for patients with T3/T4a larynx and T2–T4a hypopharynx cancer with respect to OS and DSS, locoregional control and metastases-free survival.
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- Patricia García-Cabo
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.G.-C.); (M.S.-C.); (L.F.-V.); (C.Á.-M.); (J.L.L.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Instituto Universitario de Oncología del Principado de Asturias (IUOPA), University of Oviedo, IUOPA, CIBERONC-ISCIII, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.G.-C.); (M.S.-C.); (L.F.-V.); (C.Á.-M.); (J.L.L.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Instituto Universitario de Oncología del Principado de Asturias (IUOPA), University of Oviedo, IUOPA, CIBERONC-ISCIII, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Correspondence: (F.L.); (J.P.R.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.G.-C.); (M.S.-C.); (L.F.-V.); (C.Á.-M.); (J.L.L.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Instituto Universitario de Oncología del Principado de Asturias (IUOPA), University of Oviedo, IUOPA, CIBERONC-ISCIII, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.G.-C.); (M.S.-C.); (L.F.-V.); (C.Á.-M.); (J.L.L.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Instituto Universitario de Oncología del Principado de Asturias (IUOPA), University of Oviedo, IUOPA, CIBERONC-ISCIII, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.G.-C.); (M.S.-C.); (L.F.-V.); (C.Á.-M.); (J.L.L.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Instituto Universitario de Oncología del Principado de Asturias (IUOPA), University of Oviedo, IUOPA, CIBERONC-ISCIII, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.G.-C.); (M.S.-C.); (L.F.-V.); (C.Á.-M.); (J.L.L.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Instituto Universitario de Oncología del Principado de Asturias (IUOPA), University of Oviedo, IUOPA, CIBERONC-ISCIII, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.G.-C.); (M.S.-C.); (L.F.-V.); (C.Á.-M.); (J.L.L.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Instituto Universitario de Oncología del Principado de Asturias (IUOPA), University of Oviedo, IUOPA, CIBERONC-ISCIII, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Correspondence: (F.L.); (J.P.R.)
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van Dijk LV, Mohamed ASR, Ferrarotto R, McCoy LA, Sharafi CS, Jones E, Steele K, Moreno AC, Lai SY, Garden AS, Myers JN, Rosenthal DI, Fuller CD, Hutcheson KA. The impact of induction and/or concurrent chemoradiotherapy on acute and late patient-reported symptoms in oropharyngeal cancer: Application of a mixed-model analysis of a prospective observational cohort registry. Cancer 2021; 127:2453-2464. [PMID: 33788956 PMCID: PMC8359995 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The goal of this study was to comprehensively investigate the association of chemotherapy with trajectories of acute symptom development and late symptom recovery in patients with oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) by comparing symptom burden between induction chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy (ICRT), concurrent chemo‐radiotherapy (CRT), or radiotherapy (RT) alone. METHODS Among a registry of 717 patients with OPC, the 28‐item patient‐reported MD Anderson Symptom Inventory–Head and Neck Module (MDASI‐HN) symptoms were collected prospectively at baseline, weekly during RT, and 1.5, 3 to 6, 12, and 18 to 24 months after RT. The effect of the treatment regimen (ICRT, CRT, and RT alone) was examined with mixed‐model analyses for the acute and late period. In the CRT cohort, the chemotherapy agent relationship with symptoms was investigated. RESULTS Chemoradiation (ICRT/CRT) compared with RT alone resulted in significantly higher acute symptom scores in the majority of MDASI‐HN symptoms (ie, 21 out of 28). No late symptom differences between treatment with or without chemotherapy were observed that were not attributable to ICRT. Nausea was lower for CRT with carboplatin than for CRT with cisplatin; cetuximab was associated with particularly higher scores for acute and late skin, mucositis, and 6 other symptoms. The addition of ICRT compared with CRT or RT alone was associated with a significant increase in numbness and shortness of breath. CONCLUSION The addition of chemotherapy to definitive RT for OPC patients was associated with significantly worse acute symptom outcomes compared with RT alone, which seems to attenuate in the late posttreatment period. Moreover, induction chemotherapy was specifically associated with worse numbness and shortness of breath during and after treatment. LAY SUMMARY Chemotherapy is frequently used in addition to radiotherapy cancer treatment, yet the (added) effect on treatment‐induced over time is not comprehensively investigated This study shows that chemotherapy adds to the symptom severity reported by patients, especially during treatment
Induction/concurrent chemotherapy significantly augments patient‐reported symptom burden of radiotherapy among patients with oropharyngeal cancer, as worse acute symptom outcomes are observed compared with radiotherapy alone. Induction chemotherapy is associated with greater numbness and shortness of breath during and after treatment.
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- Lisanne V van Dijk
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.,Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.,Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cancer Medicine, Department of Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.,College of Medicine, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.,Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.,Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.,Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.,Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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New Challenges of Treatment for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancers in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10040587. [PMID: 33557273 PMCID: PMC7915471 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10040587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Locally advanced head and neck cancer is a unique challenge for cancer management in the Covid-19 situation. The negative consequences of delaying radio-chemotherapy treatment make it necessary to prioritize these patients, the continuation of radiotherapy being indicated even if SARS-CoV-2 infection is confirmed in the case of patients with moderate and mild symptoms. For an early scenario, the standard chemo-radiotherapy using simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) technique is the preferred option, because it reduces the overall treatment time. For a late scenario with limited resources, hypo-fractionated treatment, with possible omission of chemotherapy for elderly patients and for those who have comorbidities, is recommended. Concurrent chemotherapy is controversial for dose values >2.4 Gy per fraction. The implementation of hypo-fractionated regimens should be based on a careful assessment of dose-volume constraints for organs at risks (OARs), using recommendations from clinical trials or dose conversion based on the linear-quadratic (LQ) model. Induction chemotherapy is not considered the optimal solution in this situation because of the risk of immunosuppression even though in selected groups of patients TPF regimen may bring benefits. Although the MACH-NC meta-analysis of chemotherapy in head and neck cancers did not demonstrate the superiority of induction chemotherapy over concurrent chemoradiotherapy, an induction regimen could be considered for cases with an increased risk of metastasis even in the case of a possible Covid-19 pandemic scenario.
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HDAC1 regulates the chemosensitivity of laryngeal carcinoma cells via modulation of interleukin-8 expression. Eur J Pharmacol 2021; 896:173923. [PMID: 33539818 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.173923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Chemotherapies such as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and cisplatin (CDDP) have been widely used to treat laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC), the second most common head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. However, chemoresistance seriously impairs chemotherapeutic efficacy. Our present study reveals that 5-FU and CDDP treatment increase the expression of histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) in LSCC cells. Consistently, increased levels of HDAC1 are observed in chemoresistant cells. Knockdown of HDAC1 significantly restores the sensitivity of LSCC cells, as HDAC1 increases the expression of interleukin-8 (IL-8), which is essential for LSCC chemoresistance. Mechanistically, HDAC1 directly initiates the transcription of IL-8 though binding to its promoter. Simultaneously, si-HDAC1 increases the levels of miR-93, which binds to the 3'UTR of IL-8 mRNA to trigger its degradation. In summary, the HDAC1/IL-8 axis can confer chemotherapeutic resistance to LSCC cells.
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Wang TH, Chen CC, Leu YL, Lee YS, Lian JH, Hsieh HL, Chen CY. Palbociclib induces DNA damage and inhibits DNA repair to induce cellular senescence and apoptosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma. J Formos Med Assoc 2020; 120:1695-1705. [PMID: 33342707 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2020.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Palbociclib is an FDA-approved cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitor that has been clinically proven to be effective in breast cancer. However, its use in oral cancer is not well researched. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory activity of palbociclib against oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cells and explored the mechanism of inhibition. METHODS The effects of palbociclib on the cytotoxicity of OSCC cells were determined by MTT and colony formation assays. β-Galactosidase staining and cell-cycle analysis were used to determine palbociclib-induced cellular senescence and apoptosis of OSCC cells. Wound healing and transwell assays were performed to assess the effects of palbociclib treatment on migration and invasion ability of OSCC cells. Whole transcriptome sequencing was conducted to show the relationship between DNA damage repair of OSCC cells and palbociclib treatment. Palbociclib-induced DNA damage and repair capacity of OSCC cells were confirmed by comet assay and immunofluorescence confocal microscopy. Western blotting was used to verify the palbociclib-mediated changes in the CDK/pRB/c-Myc/CDC25A pathway. Finally, in vitro findings were tested in a mouse xenograft model. RESULTS Our results showed that palbociclib can significantly inhibit the growth, migration, and invasive ability of OSCC cells and can accelerate cellular senescence and apoptosis. We found that palbociclib induced DNA damage and p21 expression through the p53-independent pathway, thereby downregulating c-Myc and CDC25A expression to inhibit cell cycle progression. In addition, palbociclib downregulated RAD51 expression to inhibit DNA damage repair ability of OSCC cell. CONCLUSION Palbociclib was found to have anti-oral squamous cell carcinoma activity and to simultaneously induce DNA damage and inhibit its repair, and to accelerated cellular senescence and apoptosis.
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- Tong-Hong Wang
- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology and Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan 33303, Taiwan; Liver Research Center, Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan 33303, Taiwan
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan 33303, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Ming Chuan University, 5 De Ming Rd., Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan; Genomic Medicine Research Core Laboratory, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Genomic Medicine Research Core Laboratory, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology and Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan 33303, Taiwan; Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan.
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology and Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan 33303, Taiwan.
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Al Qaraghuli MM. Biotherapeutic Antibodies for the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer: Current Approaches and Future Considerations of Photothermal Therapies. Front Oncol 2020; 10:559596. [PMID: 33324546 PMCID: PMC7726427 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.559596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a heterogeneous disease that includes a variety of tumors originating in the hypopharynx, oropharynx, lip, oral cavity, nasopharynx, or larynx. HNC is the sixth most common malignancy worldwide and affects thousands of people in terms of incidence and mortality. Various factors can trigger the development of the disease such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and repetitive viral infections. HNC is currently treated by single or multimodality approaches, which are based on surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and biotherapeutic antibodies. The latter approach will be the focus of this article. There are currently three approved antibodies against HNCs (cetuximab, nivolumab, and pembrolizumab), and 48 antibodies under development. The majority of these antibodies are of humanized (23 antibodies) or human (19 antibodies) origins, and subclass IgG1 represents a total of 32 antibodies. In addition, three antibody drug conjugates (ADCs: telisotuzumab-vedotin, indatuximab-ravtansine, and W0101) and two bispecific antibodies (GBR 1372 and ABL001) have been under development. Despite the remarkable success of antibodies in treating different tumors, success was limited in HNCs. This limitation is attributed to efficacy, resistance, and the appearance of various side effects. However, the efficacy of these antibodies could be enhanced through conjugation to gold nanoparticles (GNPs). These conjugates combine the high specificity of antibodies with unique spectral properties of GNPs to generate a treatment approach known as photothermal therapy. This approach can provide promising outcomes due to the ability of GNPs to convert light into heat, which can specifically destroy cancer cells and treat HNC in an effective manner.
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- Mohammed M. Al Qaraghuli
- SiMologics Ltd., Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Taira K, Fujiwara K, Fukuhara T, Koyama S, Takeuchi H. The effect of Hangeshashinto on Oral Mucositis Caused by Induction Chemotherapy in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. Yonago Acta Med 2020; 63:183-187. [PMID: 32884437 DOI: 10.33160/yam.2020.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Background Oral mucositis (OM) is a side effect of chemotherapy in head and neck cancer. Severe OM often has a large impact on quality of life. Therefore, the treatment of OM during chemotherapy is very important. It was recently reported that Hangeshashinto (TJ-14), a Japanese traditional medicine (Kampo), is effective for OM caused by fluorinated pyrimidine-based agents used in colon cancer. We investigated the efficacy of TJ-14 for OM. Methods We enrolled patients with head and neck cancer who were treated with induction chemotherapy between September 2014 and March 2016. In this double-blind trial, patients were randomly assigned to the TJ-14 group or placebo group. Patients were instructed to dissolve 2.5 g of TJ-14 or placebo in 100 ml of drinking water, rinse their mouths with the solution for 30 s and then spit it out. They were not allowed to eat anything for 30 minutes before or after using the mouthwash. Results The incidence of ≥ grade 2 OM was 37.5% (three patients) in the TJ-14 group and 50.0% (four patients) in the placebo group, with no significant difference between the two groups. The mean day of onset was 9.7 in the TJ-14 group and 6.7 in the placebo group. The mean duration of ≥ grade 2 OM was 1.3 days in the TJ-14 group and 3.7 days in the placebo group. Thus TJ-14 significantly reduced the duration of ≥ grade 2 OM. Conclusion Treatment of OM with TJ-14 was associated with a statistically significant reduction in the duration of ≥ grade 2 OM compared to placebo. Gargling with TJ-14 is a safe and effective method of administering the drug to patients with head and neck cancer.
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- Kenkichiro Taira
- Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Sensory and Motor Organs, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Sensory and Motor Organs, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Sensory and Motor Organs, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Sensory and Motor Organs, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Sensory and Motor Organs, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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Hussain M, Faisal M, Abu Bakar M, Muhammad T, Qadeer S, Mohtasham S, Hussain R, Jamshed A. Locally Advanced Oral Tongue Cancer: Is Organ Preservation a Safe Option in Resource-Limited High-Volume Setting? Ann Maxillofac Surg 2020; 10:158-163. [PMID: 32855933 PMCID: PMC7433937 DOI: 10.4103/ams.ams_166_19] [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: 07/24/2019] [Revised: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Oral tongue is found to be the most common intraoral subsite with worse prognosis despite the use of multimodality treatments. Extensive resections have resulted in loss of form and function of tongue in advanced tumors. The objective of the study was to analyze the role of induction chemotherapy (IC) in intermediate to advanced staged oral tongue cancer for organ preservation and survival outcome in a developing country. Materials and Methods The records of oral tongue cancer patients treated from 2007 to 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Results Eighty-one oral tongue cancer patients with advanced stage were treated using induction arm in 10 years. The median follow-up was 24 months with 3- and 5-year survival of 77% and 58%, respectively. IC has an overall response in 87% of the patients at primary site. The chemotherapy has completely resolved the nodal disease in 17% of the patients, but 23% of the patients had failed to respond. Only 21% of the patients received reconstruction using local or regional flaps. Conclusion IC has shown encouraging results in advanced staged oral tongue cancers with function preservation and improved survival outcome in less privileged high-volume centers.
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- Muntazir Hussain
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, Pakistan.,Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Head and Neck Diseases, Evangelical Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cancer Registry and Clinical Data Management, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, Pakistan
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Isoform specific FBXW7 mediates NOTCH1 Abruptex mutation C1133Y deregulation in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Cell Death Dis 2020; 11:615. [PMID: 32792479 PMCID: PMC7426429 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-02873-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Our group previously identified that the NOTCH1 Abruptex domain contains the most mutations in Chinese OSCC patients, including a hotspot mutation (C1133Y). FBXW7 is an E3 ubiquitin ligase that regulates a network of proteins, including NOTCH1, via degradation. In this study, we first described the co-localization of isoform specific FBXW7-FBXW7β and NOTCH1C1133Y mutation in the same cytoplasmic sites. Gain- and loss-of-function assays were performed to examine the tumor suppressor role of FBXW7β in the proliferation and invasion of OSCC cells. The co-expression of NOTCH1C1133Y and FBXW7β significantly attenuated tumor growth. Meanwhile, FBXW7β reversed the oncogenic phenotype and the activation of the AKT/ERK/NFκB pathway induced by NOTCH1C1133Y mutation. FBXW7β downregulated the stability of NOTCH1C1133Y protein and promoted protein ubiquitination. This was the first time that we selected a NOTCH1 hotspot mutation detected in clinical samples and identified the function of FBXW7β that mediated NOTCH1 mutation degradation in OSCC. The newly identified interaction between FBXW7β and NOTCH1C1133Y protein provides new insights into the progression of OSCC, especially regarding Abruptex domain mutations, and represents a valuable target for OSCC therapy.
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Powell SF, Gold KA, Gitau MM, Sumey CJ, Lohr MM, McGraw SC, Nowak RK, Jensen AW, Blanchard MJ, Fischer CD, Bykowski J, Ellison CA, Black LJ, Thompson PA, Callejas-Valera JL, Lee JH, Cohen EEW, Spanos WC. Safety and Efficacy of Pembrolizumab With Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Phase IB Study. J Clin Oncol 2020; 38:2427-2437. [PMID: 32479189 DOI: 10.1200/jco.19.03156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Pembrolizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks interaction between programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) and its ligands (PD-L1, PD-L2). Although pembrolizumab is approved for recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), its role in the management of locally advanced (LA) disease is not defined. We report a phase IB study evaluating the safety and efficacy of adding pembrolizumab to cisplatin-based chemoradiotherapy in patients with LA HNSCC. PATIENTS AND METHODS Eligible patients included those with oral cavity (excluding lip), oropharyngeal, hypopharyngeal, or laryngeal stage III to IVB HNSCC (according to American Joint Committee on Cancer, 7th edition, staging system) eligible for cisplatin-based, standard-dose (70 Gy) chemoradiotherapy. Pembrolizumab was administered concurrently with and after chemoradiotherapy with weekly cisplatin. Safety was the primary end point and was determined by incidence of chemoradiotherapy adverse events (AEs) and immune-related AEs (irAEs). Efficacy was defined as complete response (CR) rate on end-of-treatment (EOT) imaging or with pathologic confirmation at 100 days postradiotherapy completion. Key secondary end points included overall (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). RESULTS The study accrued 59 patients (human papillomavirus [HPV] positive, n = 34; HPV negative, n = 25) from November 2015 to October 2018. Five patients (8.8%) required discontinuation of pembrolizumab because of irAEs, all of which occurred during concurrent chemoradiotherapy; 98.3% of patients completed the full planned treatment dose (70 Gy) of radiotherapy without any delays ≥ 5 days; 88.1% of patients completed the goal cisplatin dose of ≥ 200 mg/m2. EOT CR rates were 85.3% and 78.3% for those with HPV-positive and -negative HNSCC, respectively. CONCLUSION Pembrolizumab in combination with weekly cisplatin-based chemoradiotherapy is safe and does not impair delivery of curative radiotherapy or chemotherapy in HNSCC. Early efficacy data support further investigation of this approach.
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- Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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- Roger Maris Cancer Center, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND
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- Sanford Cancer Center, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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- Sanford Research, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
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- Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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Lehrich BM, Goshtasbi K, Abiri A, Yasaka T, Sahyouni R, Papagiannopoulos P, Tajudeen BA, Kuan EC. Impact of induction chemotherapy and socioeconomics on sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma survival. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2020; 10:679-688. [PMID: 32104985 DOI: 10.1002/alr.22536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC) is an uncommon malignancy of the nasal cavity and accessory sinuses with limited available studies evaluating role of induction chemotherapy (IC), demographics, and socioeconomic factors on overall survival (OS). METHODS The 2004-2015 National Cancer Database was queried for patients with histologically confirmed SNUC. IC was defined as chemotherapy administered 6 months to 2 weeks before surgery or ≥45 days before radiotherapy. RESULTS Of 440 identified patients, 70 (16%) underwent treatments involving IC. This consisted of 52 (12%), 15 (3%), and 3 (1%) patients receiving IC before definitive radiation therapy, surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy, or surgery only, respectively. On univariate analysis, IC (p = 0.34) did not affect OS, whereas having government insurance (hazard ratio [HR], 1.79; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.37-2.34; p < 0.001) and living in regions with ≥13% of the population without a high school diploma (HR, 1.38; 95% CI, 1.06-1.79; p = 0.02) were associated with worse OS. On log-rank test, patients with advanced stage had similar OS regardless of whether or not they received IC (p = 0.96). Patients who received IC lived closer to their treatment site (p = 0.02) and had worse overall health, with more comorbidities (p = 0.02). The timing of IC before definitive surgery or radiation did not affect OS (p = 0.69). CONCLUSION In this SNUC population-based analysis, IC did not appear to provide additional OS benefit regardless of disease stage or timing before definitive treatment. Distance to treatment and level of comorbidities may be associated with receiving IC, whereas type of insurance and residence education level may impact SNUC OS, regardless of treatment.
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- Brandon M Lehrich
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, CA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, CA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, CA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, CA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, CA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, CA
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