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Iacovelli R, Ciccarese C, Buti S, Zucali PA, Fantinel E, Bimbatti D, Verzoni E, Accettura C, Bonomi L, Buttigliero C, Fornarini G, Pipitone S, Atzori F, Masini C, Massari F, Primi F, Strusi A, Giudice GC, Perrino M, Maruzzo M, Milella M, Giannarelli D, Brunelli M, Procopio G, Tortora G. Avelumab Plus Intermittent Axitinib in Previously Untreated Patients with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. The Tide-A Phase 2 Study. Eur Urol 2024:S0302-2838(24)02132-8. [PMID: 38521617 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2024.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Combinations of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) plus immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) against PD1/PD-L1 are the standard first-line therapy for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), irrespective of the prognostic class. OBJECTIVE To investigate the feasibility and safety of withdrawing VEGFR-TKI but continuing anti-PD1/PD-L1 in patients who achieve a response to their combination. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This was a single-arm phase 2 trial in patients with treatment-naïve mRCC with prior nephrectomy, without symptomatic/bulky disease and no liver metastases. INTERVENTION Enrolled patients received axitinib + avelumab; after 36 wk of therapy those who achieved a tumour response interrupted axitinib and continued avelumab maintenance until disease progression. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS The primary endpoint was the rate of patients without progression 8 wk after the axitinib interruption. The secondary endpoints were the median value for progression-free (mPFS) and overall (mOS) survival and the safety in the overall population. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS Seventy-nine patients were enrolled and 75 were evaluated for efficacy. A total of 29 (38%) patients had axitinib withdrawn, as per the study design, with 72% of them having no progression after 8 wk and thus achieving the primary endpoint. The mPFS of the overall population was 24 mo, while the mOS was not reached. The objective response rate was 76% (12% complete response and 64% partial response), with 19% of patients having stable disease. In the patients who discontinued axitinib, the incidence of adverse events of any grade was 59% for grade 3 and 3% for grade 4. This study was limited by the lack of a comparative arm. CONCLUSIONS The TIDE-A study demonstrates that the withdrawal of VEGFR-TKI with ICI maintenance is feasible for selected mRCC patients with evidence of a response to the VEGFR-TKI + ICI combination employed in first-line therapy. Axitinib interruption with avelumab maintenance leads to decreased side effects and should be investigated further as a new strategy to delay tumour progression. PATIENT SUMMARY We evaluated whether certain patients with advanced kidney cancer treated with the fist-line combination of axitinib plus avelumab can interrupt the axitinib in case of a tumour response after 36 wk of therapy. We found that axitinib interruption improved the safety of the combination, while the maintenance with avelumab might delay tumour progression.
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- Roberto Iacovelli
- Oncology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Department of Medicine and Translational Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
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- Oncology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy; Medical Oncology, Humanitas Research Hospital Humanitas Cancer Center, Rozzano, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Oncology Unit 1, Istituto Oncologico Veneto, IOV - IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- SSD Oncologia Medica Genitourinaria, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University of Turin, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- UO Oncologia Medica 1, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Haematology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Centre IRCCS - AUSL Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Central Hospital of Belcolle, Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Translational Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Humanitas Research Hospital Humanitas Cancer Center, Rozzano, Italy
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- Oncology Unit 1, Istituto Oncologico Veneto, IOV - IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy; Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Biostatistics Unit, Scientific Directorate, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Pathology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- SSD Oncologia Medica Genitourinaria, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Department of Medicine and Translational Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Anpalakhan S, Signori A, Cortellini A, Verzoni E, Giusti R, Aprile G, Ermacora P, Catino A, Pipitone S, Di Napoli M, Scotti V, Mazzoni F, Guglielmini PF, Veccia A, Maruzzo M, Schinzari G, Casadei C, Grossi F, Rizzo M, Montesarchio V, Verderame F, Mencoboni M, Zustovich F, Fratino L, Accettura C, Cinieri S, Tondini CA, Camerini A, Banzi MC, Sorarù M, Zucali PA, Vignani F, Ricciardi S, Russo A, Cosenza A, Di Maio M, De Giorgi U, Pignata S, Giannarelli D, Pinto C, Buti S, Fornarini G, Rebuzzi SE, Rescigno P, Addeo A, Banna GL, Bersanelli M. Using peripheral immune-inflammatory blood markers in tumors treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors: An INVIDIa-2 study sub-analysis. iScience 2023; 26:107970. [PMID: 37860695 PMCID: PMC10583024 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and systemic immune-inflammatory index (SII) have been reported as prognosticators in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and melanoma. This analysis of the INVIDIa-2 study on influenza vaccination in patients with cancer treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) assessed NLR and SII on overall survival (OS) by literature-reported (LR), receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC)-derived (ROC) cutoffs or as continuous variable (CV). NLR and SII with ROC cutoffs of <3.4 (p < 0.001) and <831 (p < 0.001) were independent factors for OS in multivariate analysis. SII with LR, ROC, or CV significantly predicted OS in NSCLC (p = 0.002, p = 0.003, p = 0.003), RCC (p = 0.034, p = 0.014, p = 0.014), and melanoma (p = 0.038, p = 0.022, p = 0.019). NLR with LR and ROC cutoffs predicted OS in first line (p < 0.001 for both) and second line or beyond (p = 0.006 for both); likewise SII (p < 0.001; p = 0.002 and p < 0.001). NLR and SII are prognosticators in NSCLC, RCC, and melanoma treated with ICIs.
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- Operative Research Unit of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Roma, Italy
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- SS. Oncologia Genitourinaria, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Sant'Andrea, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, San Bortolo General Hospital, Unità Locale Socio-Sanitaria (ULSS) 8 Berica-East District, Vicenza, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Presidio Ospedaliero Universitario Santa Maria della Misericordia, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Medical Thoracic Oncology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Oncologia Medica Uro-Ginecologica, Istituto Nazionale Tumori "Fondazione G. Pascale," IRCCS, Napoli, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Firenze, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Oncologia Medica 1, Istituto Oncologico Veneto IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) Dino Amadori, Meldola, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Division, University of Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Translational Oncology, IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Pavia, Italy
- Medical Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospesaliera Universitaria Consorziale – Policlinico di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- U.O.C. Oncologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Specialistica dei Colli, Ospedale Monaldi, Napoli, Italy
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- Oncology Unit AO Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti "Villa Sofia - Cervello", Palermo, Italy
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- UOC Oncologia di Belluno, Dipartimento di Oncologia Clinica, AULSS 1 Dolomiti, Ospedale S.Martino, Belluno, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Pordenone, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Division and Breast Unit, Senatore Antonio Perrino Hospital, ASL Brindisi, Brindisi, Italy
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- Oncologia Medica, Ospedale della Versilia, Lido di Camaiore, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Centre, AUSL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Camposampiero Hospital, Camposampiero (Padua), Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Department of Oncology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Medical Oncology, AO Ordine Mauriziano, Turin, Italy
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- Pulmonary Oncology Unit, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Discipline Chirurgiche, Oncologiche e Stomatologiche, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Medical Oncology, AO Ordine Mauriziano, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) Dino Amadori, Meldola, Italy
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- Oncologia Medica Uro-Ginecologica, Istituto Nazionale Tumori "Fondazione G. Pascale," IRCCS, Napoli, Italy
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- Facility of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Centre, AUSL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit 1, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Ospedale San Paolo, 17100 Savona, Italy
- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (Di. M. I.), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK
- Faculty of Science and Health, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Federation of Italian Cooperative Oncology Groups (FICOG), Milan, Italy
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Leo S, Marinelli F, Zurlo IV, Guarini V, Accettura C, Falco A, Leone S, Saracino V, Giudetti AM, Piscitelli P. Bioimpedentiometry parameters used as indicators of frailty and malnutrition: association between G8 score and Phase angle (PHA) in elderly cancer patients. Aging Clin Exp Res 2023; 35:2219-2225. [PMID: 37626230 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-023-02512-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Since the incidence of cancer increases with age, in older cancer patients important information may be missed without a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA). On the other side, CGA is a time-consuming and complex instrument, so that Geriatric 8 (G8) has been proposed as a more feasible screening tool to identify patients who could benefit from a CGA evaluation. G8 consists of 8 questions (patient age + 7 items derived from the Mini Nutritional Assessment questionnaire). A G8 score ≤ 14 is considered associated with frailty and risk of malnutrition. Another screening test is Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (Bioimpedentiometry, BIA), which enables to evaluate the nutritional status through a specific parameter known as Phase angle (PhA). This study is aimed at assessing the ability of G8 alone or in combination with PhA to detect elderly cancer patients at higher risk for malnutrition who cannot undergo immediate anticancer treatments. METHODS A total of 289 cancer patients (168 men and 121 women) aged ≥ 70 years old were enrolled and performed both G8 test, body mass index (BMI) and BIA assessments. A concurrent G8 score ≤ 14 and PhA < 5 defined subjects most exposed to the risk of malnutrition. RESULTS An association between BMI and G8 (p < 0.001, OR 1.54) and a clinically significant relationship between G8 and PhA (p = 0.013) were observed. CONCLUSION G8 can be used to identify patients at risk for malnutrition who would benefit from comprehensive CGA. The concurrent use of G8 and BIA presents a higher power in discriminating subjects at higher risk of malnutrition than a single test. This study suggests the need for routine assessment of nutritional status in cancer patients using combinations of methods, in order to implement strategies for individually-tailored care before starting any treatment.
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- Silvana Leo
- Division of Oncology, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (DISTEBA), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (DISTEBA), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (DISTEBA), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Division of Oncology, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy.
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (DISTEBA), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy.
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Bersanelli M, Verzoni E, Cortellini A, Giusti R, Calvetti L, Ermacora P, Di Napoli M, Catino A, Guadalupi V, Guaitoli G, Scotti V, Mazzoni F, Veccia A, Guglielmini PF, Perrone F, Maruzzo M, Rossi E, Casadei C, Montesarchio V, Grossi F, Rizzo M, Travagliato Liboria MG, Mencoboni M, Zustovich F, Fratino L, Accettura C, Cinieri S, Camerini A, Sorarù M, Zucali PA, Ricciardi S, Russo A, Negrini G, Banzi MC, Lacidogna G, Fornarini G, Laera L, Mucciarini C, Santoni M, Mosillo C, Bonetti A, Longo L, Sartori D, Baldini E, Guida M, Iannopollo M, Bordonaro R, Morelli MF, Tagliaferri P, Spada M, Ceribelli A, Silva RR, Nolè F, Beretta G, Giovanis P, Santini D, Luzi Fedeli S, Nanni O, Maiello E, Labianca R, Pinto C, Clemente A, Tognetto M, De Giorgi U, Pignata S, Di Maio M, Buti S, Giannarelli D. Impact of influenza vaccination on survival of patients with advanced cancer receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (INVIDIa-2): final results of the multicentre, prospective, observational study. EClinicalMedicine 2023; 61:102044. [PMID: 37434748 PMCID: PMC10331809 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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Background The prospective multicentre observational INVIDIa-2 study investigated the clinical effectiveness of influenza vaccination in patients with advanced cancer receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). In this secondary analysis of the original trial, we aimed to assess the outcomes of patients to immunotherapy based on vaccine administration. Methods The original study enrolled patients with advanced solid tumours receiving ICI at 82 Italian Oncology Units from Oct 1, 2019, to Jan 31, 2020. The trial's primary endpoint was the time-adjusted incidence of influenza-like illness (ILI) until April 30, 2020, the results of which were reported previously. Secondary endpoints (data cut-off Jan 31, 2022) included the outcomes of patients to immunotherapy based on vaccine administration, for which the final results are reported herein. A propensity score matching by age, sex, performance status, primary tumour site, comorbidities, and smoking habits was planned for the present analysis. Only patients with available data for these variables were included. The outcomes of interest were overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), objective response rate (ORR), and disease-control rate (DCR). Findings The original study population consisted of 1188 evaluable patients. After a propensity score matching, 1004 patients were considered (502 vaccinated and 502 unvaccinated), and 986 of them were evaluable for overall survival (OS). At the median follow-up of 20 months, the influenza vaccination demonstrated a favourable impact on the outcome receiving ICI in terms of median OS [27.0 months (CI 19.5-34.6) in vaccinated vs. 20.9 months (16.6-25.2) in unvaccinated, p = 0.003], median progression-free survival [12.5 months (CI 10.4-14.6) vs. 9.6 months (CI 7.9-11.4), p = 0.049], and disease-control rate (74.7% vs. 66.5%, p = 0.005). The multivariable analyses confirmed the favourable impact of influenza vaccination in terms of OS (HR 0.75, 95% C.I. 0.62-0.92; p = 0.005) and DCR (OR 1.47, 95% C.I. 1.11-1.96; p = 0.007). Interpretation The INVIDIa-2 study results suggest a favourable immunological impact of influenza vaccination on the outcome of cancer patients receiving ICI immunotherapy, further encouraging the vaccine recommendation in this population and supporting translational investigations about the possible synergy between antiviral and antitumour immunity. Funding The Federation of Italian Cooperative Oncology Groups (FICOG), Roche S.p.A., and Seqirus.
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- SS.Oncologia Genitourinaria, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Roma, Italy
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Sant’Andrea, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, San Bortolo General Hospital, Unità Locale Socio-Sanitaria (ULSS)8 Berica, Vicenza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Oncologia, Presidio Ospedaliero Universitario Santa Maria della Misericordia, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Uro Gynecological Oncology, Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Napoli, Italy
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- Medical Thoracic Oncology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Tumori “Giovanni Paolo II”, Bari, Italy
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- SS.Oncologia Genitourinaria, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- SODc Radioterapia Oncologica, DAI Oncologia, AOU Careggi, Firenze, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Oncologia Medica 1, Dipartimento di Oncologia, Istituto Oncologico Veneto IOV–IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- U.O.C. Oncologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Specialistica dei Colli, Ospedale Monaldi, Napoli, Italy
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- Università degli Studi dell’Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
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- Oncologia Traslazionale, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- SSD Oncologia, Villa Scassi Hospital, ASL3 Regione Liguria, Genova, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Division and Breast Unit, Senatore Antonio Perrino Hospital, ASL Brindisi, Brindisi, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Versilia Hospital - Azienda USL Toscana Nord Ovest, Lido di Camaiore, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Camposampiero Hospital, ULSS 6 Euganea, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
- Department of Oncology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano (MI), Italy
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- UOSD Pneumologia Oncologica, Az. Ospedal. San Camillo Forlanini, Roma, Italy
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- Section of Medical Oncology, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Centre, AUSL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Medical Oncology, AO Ordine Mauriziano, Turin, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit 1, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- UOC di Oncologia e Oncoematologia Ente Ecclesiastico Ospedale Generale Regionale “Miulli” Acquaviva delle Fonti (BA), Italy
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- UOC Oncologia, Ospedale Generale Provinciale di Macerata, ASUR Marche Area Vasta 3, Macerata, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Medical & Translational Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria, Terni, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Mater Salutis Hospital, Verona, Legnago, Italy
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- UOSD Oncologia Area Sud Azienda AUSL Modena, Sassuolo (MO), Italy
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- Rare Tumors and Melanoma Unit, IRCCS Istituto dei Tumori “Giovanni Paolo II”, Bari, Italy
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- SOC Oncologia, Dipartimento di Oncologia, Azienda Usl Toscana Centro, Presidio Ospedaliero SS. Cosma e Damiano - Pescia e San Jacopo, Pistoia, Italy
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- UOC Oncologia, Fondazione Istituto G. Giglio - C.da Pietrapollastra-Pisciotto SNC, Cefalù (PA), Italy
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- Department of Oncology, San Camillo De Lellis Hospital, Rieti, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, ASUR Marche, Area Vasta 2, Fabriano, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Division of Urogenital and Head & Neck Tumours IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milano, Italy
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- UOC Oncologia, Ospedale Santa Maria del Prato, Feltre, AULSS1 Dolomiti, Feltre, Italy
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- Oncologia Medica A, Policlinico Umberto 1, La Sapienza Università di Roma, Romaa, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, AOU Ospedali Riuniti, Presidio San Salvatore, Pesaro, Italy
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- Biostatistics and Clinical Research Unit, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Fondazione “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza” IRCCS Hospital, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
- Federation of Italian Cooperative Oncology Groups (FICOG), Milan, Italy
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- Federation of Italian Cooperative Oncology Groups (FICOG), Milan, Italy
- Medical Oncology Unit, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Centre, AUSL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Federation of Italian Cooperative Oncology Groups (FICOG), Milan, Italy
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- Federation of Italian Cooperative Oncology Groups (FICOG), Milan, Italy
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- Federation of Italian Cooperative Oncology Groups (FICOG), Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
- Federation of Italian Cooperative Oncology Groups (FICOG), Milan, Italy
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- Department of Uro Gynecological Oncology, Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Napoli, Italy
- Federation of Italian Cooperative Oncology Groups (FICOG), Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Medical Oncology, AO Ordine Mauriziano, Turin, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Medicine and Surgery Department, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Facility of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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Tafuri A, Panunzio A, Greco F, Maglietta A, De Carlo F, Di Cosmo F, Luperto E, Rizzo M, Cavaliere A, De Mitri R, Zacheo F, Baviello M, Cimino A, Pisino M, Giordano L, Accettura C, Porcaro AB, Antonelli A, Cerruto MA, Ciurlia E, Leo S, Quarta LG, Pagliarulo V. MRI-Derived Apparent Diffusion Coefficient of Peri-Prostatic Adipose Tissue Is a Potential Determinant of Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness in Preoperative Setting: A Preliminary Report. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:15996. [PMID: 36498069 PMCID: PMC9736448 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Background: The aim of this study was to test the association between periprostatic adipose tissue (PPAT)—apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value recorded at multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) and determinants of prostate cancer (PCa) aggressiveness in the preoperative setting. Methods: Data from 219 consecutive patients undergoing prostate biopsy (PBx) for suspicion of PCa, between January 2020 and June 2022, at our institution were retrospectively evaluated. Only patients who had mpMRI performed before PBx were included. The distribution of demographics and clinical features among PPAT-ADC values up to vs. above the median was studied using both parametric and non-parametric tests, according to variables. Linear and logistic regression models tested the association between PPAT-ADC values and determinants of PCa aggressiveness and the presence of intermediate-high risk PCa, respectively. Results: Of 132 included patients, 76 (58%) had PCa. Median PPAT-ADC was 876 (interquartile range: 654 − 1112) × 10−6 mm2/s. Patients with PPAT-ADC up to the median had a higher rate of PIRADS (Prostate Imaging—Reporting and Data System) 5 lesions (41% vs. 23%, p = 0.032), a higher percentage of PBx positive cores (25% vs. 6%, p = 0.049) and more frequently harbored ISUP (International Society of Urological Pathology) > 1 PCa (50% vs. 28%, p = 0.048). At univariable linear regression analyses, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), PSA density, PIRADS 5, and percentage of PBx positive cores were associated with lower PPAT-ADC values. PPAT-ADC up to the median was an independent predictor for intermediate-high risk PCa (odds ratio: 3.24, 95%CI: 1.17−9.46, p = 0.026) after adjustment for age and body mass index. Conclusions: Lower PPAT-ADC values may be associated with higher biopsy ISUP grade group PCa and a higher percentage of PBx-positive cores. Higher-level studies are needed to confirm these preliminary results.
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- Alessandro Tafuri
- Department of Urology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore, 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Verona, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy
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- U.O.C. Diagnostica per Immagini Territoriale Aziendale, Cittadella della Salute Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Lecce, Piazza Filippo Bottazzi, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Urology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore, 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Urology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore, 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Urology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore, 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Urology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore, 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Urology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore, 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Urology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore, 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Urology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore, 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Urology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore, 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Verona, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Verona, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University of Verona, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Therapy, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- U.O.C. Diagnostica per Immagini Territoriale Aziendale, Cittadella della Salute Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Lecce, Piazza Filippo Bottazzi, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- Department of Radiology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Urology, “Vito Fazzi” Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore, 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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Bersanelli M, Giannarelli D, De Giorgi U, Pignata S, Di Maio M, Clemente A, Verzoni E, Giusti R, Di Napoli M, Aprile G, Ermacora P, Catino A, Scotti V, Mazzoni F, Guglielmini PF, Veccia A, Maruzzo M, Rossi E, Grossi F, Casadei C, Ficorella C, Montesarchio V, Verderame F, Rizzo M, Guaitoli G, Fratino L, Accettura C, Mencoboni M, Zustovich F, Baldessari C, Cinieri S, Camerini A, Laera L, Sorarù M, Zucali PA, Guadalupi V, Leonardi F, Tiseo M, Tognetto M, Di Costanzo F, Pinto C, Negrini G, Russo A, Migliorino MR, Filetti M, Buti S. INfluenza Vaccine Indication During therapy with Immune checkpoint inhibitors: a multicenter prospective observational study (INVIDIa-2). J Immunother Cancer 2021; 9:jitc-2021-002619. [PMID: 34016723 PMCID: PMC8141439 DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2021-002619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background Until now, no robust data supported the efficacy, safety and recommendation for influenza vaccination in patients with cancer receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Methods The prospective multicenter observational INfluenza Vaccine Indication During therapy with Immune checkpoint inhibitors (INVIDIa-2) study investigated the clinical effectiveness of influenza vaccination in patients with advanced cancer receiving ICIs, enrolled in 82 Italian centers from October 2019 to January 2020. The primary endpoint was the time-adjusted incidence of influenza-like illness (ILI) until April 30, 2020. Secondary endpoints regarded ILI severity and vaccine safety. Results The study enrolled 1279 patients; 1188 patients were evaluable for the primary endpoint analysis. Of them, 48.9% (581) received influenza vaccination. The overall ILI incidence was 8.2% (98 patients). Vaccinated patients were significantly more frequently elderly (p<0.0001), males (p=0.004), with poor European Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (p=0.009), affected by lung cancer (p=0.01), and by other non-cancer comorbidities (p<0.0001) when compared with unvaccinated. ILI incidence was not different basing on influenza vaccination: the time-to-ILI was similar in vaccinated and unvaccinated patients (p=0.62). ILI complications were significantly less frequent for patients receiving the vaccination (11.8% vs 38.3% in unvaccinated, p=0.002). ILI-related intravenous therapies were significantly less frequent in vaccinated patients than in unvaccinated (11.8% vs 29.8%, p=0.027). ILI lethality was, respectively, 0% in vaccinated and 4.3% in unvaccinated patients. Vaccine-related adverse events were rare and mild (1.5%, grades 1–2). Conclusion The INVIDIa-2 study results support a positive recommendation for influenza vaccination in patients with advanced cancer receiving immunotherapy.
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- Melissa Bersanelli
- Medicine and Surgery Department, University of Parma, Parma, Italy .,Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Biostatistical Unit, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- UC Oncologia Medica Uro-Ginecologica, Istituto Nazionale Tumori "Fondazione G. Pascale", IRCCS, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University of Turin, Torino, Italy.,Medical Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliera Ordine Mauriziano di Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Biostatistics and Clinical Research Unit, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- SS.Oncologia Genitourinaria, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano, Italy
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- UC Oncologia Medica Uro-Ginecologica, Istituto Nazionale Tumori "Fondazione G. Pascale", IRCCS, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, San Bortolo General Hospital, Vicenza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Oncologia, Presidio Ospedaliero Universitario Santa Maria della Misericordia, Azienda sanitaria universitaria integrata Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Medical Thoracic Oncology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Firenze, Italy
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- Oncologia Medica 1, Istituto Oncologico Veneto IOV-IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Department, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, St Salvatore Hospital, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- UOC Oncologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Specialistica dei Colli, Ospedale Monaldi, Napoli, Italy
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- Oncologia Traslazionale, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Universita degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- UOC Oncologia di Belluno, Dipartimento di Oncologia Clinica, AULSS 1 Dolomiti, Ospedale S.Martino, Belluno, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Universita degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Division and Breast Unit, Senatore Antonio Perrino Hospital, Brindisi, Italy
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- Oncologia Medica, Ospedale della Versilia, Lido di Camaiore, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Ospedale Generale Regionale F Miulli, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Puglia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Camposampiero Hospital, ULSS 6 Euganea, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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- UC Oncologia Medica Uro-Ginecologica, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano, Italy
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- Medicine and Surgery Department, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.,Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, AUSL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.,Presidency of the Federation of Italian Cooperative Oncology Groups (FICOG), Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Discipline Chirurgiche, Oncologiche e Stomatologiche, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Oncology Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Petracci E, Scarpi E, Passardi A, Biggeri A, Milandri C, Vecchia S, Gelsomino F, Tassinari D, Tamberi S, Bernardini I, Accettura C, Frassineti GL, Amadori D, Nanni O. Effectiveness of bevacizumab in first- and second-line treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer: ITACa randomized trial. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2020; 12:1758835920937427. [PMID: 32754229 PMCID: PMC7378711 DOI: 10.1177/1758835920937427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Cancer trials involving multiple treatment lines substantially increase our
understanding of therapeutic strategies. However, even when the primary
end-point of these studies is progression-free survival (PFS), their
statistical analysis usually focuses on each line separately, or does not
consider repeated events, thus missing potentially relevant information.
Consequently, the evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment strategies is
highly impaired. Methods: We evaluated the potentially different effect of bevacizumab (B) administered
for the first- or second-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer
(mCRC) in the ITACa (Italian Trial in Advanced Colorectal Cancer) randomized
trial. The ITACa trial consisted of two arms: first-line chemotherapy (CT)+B
followed by second-line CT alone versus first-line CT alone
followed by second-line CT+B or CT+B+cetuximab according to KRAS status. Cox
models for repeated disease progression were performed, and potential
selection bias was adjusted using the inverse probability of censoring
weighting method. Hazard ratios (HR) [95% confidence interval (CI)] for PFS
(primary endpoint) were reported. Results: The overall effect of B across the two lines resulted in a HR = 0.80 (95% CI
0.68–0.95, p = 0.008). Evaluating the differential effect
of B in first- and second-line, the addition of B to first-line chemotherapy
(CT) produced a 10% risk reduction (HR = 0.90, 95% CI 0.72–1.12,
p = 0.340) versus CT alone; B added to
second-line CT produced a 36% risk reduction (HR = 0.64, 95% CI 0.49–0.84,
p = 0.0011) versus CT alone. Conclusion: Our results seem to suggest that B confers a PFS advantage when administered
in combination with second-line chemotherapy, which could help to improve
current international guidelines on optimal sequential treatment
strategies.
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- Elisabetta Petracci
- Unit of Biostatistics and Clinical Trials, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics and Clinical Trials, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, via Piero Maroncelli 40, Meldola, 47014, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Statistics, Informatics and Applications "G. Parenti", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Oncology and Hematology, Degli Infermi Hospital, Faenza, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics and Clinical Trials, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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Casadei-Gardini A, Scarpi E, Ulivi P, Palladino MA, Accettura C, Bernardini I, Spallanzani A, Gelsomino F, Corbelli J, Marisi G, Ruscelli S, Valgiusti M, Frassineti GL, Passardi A. Prognostic role of a new inflammatory index with neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and lactate dehydrogenase (CII: Colon Inflammatory Index) in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer: results from the randomized Italian Trial in Advanced Colorectal Cancer (ITACa) study. Cancer Manag Res 2019; 11:4357-4369. [PMID: 31191000 PMCID: PMC6522652 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s198651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 02/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of a new inflammatory index (Colon Inflammatory Index [CII]) as a predictor of prognosis and treatment efficacy in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) enrolled in the prospective multicenter randomized ITACa (Italian Trial in Advanced Colorectal Cancer) trial to receive first-line chemotherapy (CT)+ bevacizumab or CT alone. Patients and methods: Between November 14, 2007 and March 6, 2012, 276 patients diagnosed with CRC were available for baseline neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). We divided the population into three groups on basis of the CII index. Results: At baseline in all populations, median PFS and OS was predictive of clinical outcome (p<0.0001). Following adjustment for clinical covariates, multivariate analysis confirmed CII index as an independent prognostic factor. The CII index was also predictive when we evaluated the two distinct arms with (p=0.0009) or without bevacizumab (p=0.0001). When we divided right side versus left side for treatment regimen (CT plus bevacizumab versus only bevacizumab), we found a benefit of bevacizumab versus only CT in the right side in patients treated with bevacizumab and not in patients treated with only chemotherapy. Conversely, we found no difference the left side, but we found a difference in the poor group of 4 months in favor to only chemotherapy. Conclusion: Our results indicate that the CII index is a good prognostic marker for mCRC patients in first line treatment with CT with or without bevacizumab. Trial registration: NCT01878422 ClinicalTrials.gov; date of registration: June 7, 2013.
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- Andrea Casadei-Gardini
- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics and Clinical Trials, IRST IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Biosciences Laboratory, IRST IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Division of Oncology, University Hospital Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Division of Oncology, University Hospital Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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Leo S, Arnoldi E, Repetto L, Coccorullo Z, Cinieri S, Fedele P, Cazzaniga M, Lorusso V, Latorre A, Campanella G, Ciccarese M, Accettura C, Pisconti S, Rinaldi A, Brunetti C, Raffaele M, Coltelli L, Spazzapan S, Fratino L, Petrucelli L, Biganzoli L. Eribulin Mesylate as Third or Subsequent Line Chemotherapy for Elderly Patients with Locally Recurrent or Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Multicentric Observational Study of GIOGer (Italian Group of Geriatric Oncology)-ERIBE. Oncologist 2018; 24:e232-e240. [PMID: 30413667 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2017-0676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is highly prevalent in middle-aged or elderly patients. Eribulin is a nontaxane microtubule inhibitor, approved for the treatment of pretreated MBC. This multicentric study (sponsored by GIOGer, Italian Group for Geriatric Oncology) was designed to assess the efficacy and tolerability of eribulin, according to parameters usually used in geriatric oncology. SUBJECTS, MATERIALS, AND METHODS An observational study was conducted on 50 consecutive elderly patients with MBC. The primary endpoint was to evaluate the change in items score of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and health-related quality of life (HRQL). Italian versions of the CGA and HRQL questionnaires were administered at baseline, before the third and fifth cycles, and then every three cycles until treatment discontinuation. Secondary endpoints were efficacy and safety. RESULTS Overall, both EQ-5D scores and EQ-5D-3 L visual analogic scale did not significantly change from baseline; the percentage of subjects without problems doing usual activities tended to decrease during treatment (p for linear trend .018), and the percentage of patients with minor problems performing usual activities tended to increase (p for linear trend.012). Among CGA items, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living tended to decrease during treatment and Geriatric Depression Scale tended to increase. After 12 months follow-up, 24 patients (out of 47) showed clinical benefits; median progression-free survival was 4.49 months (2.10-10.33) and median OS was 7.31 months (3.70-14.03). The treatment was associated with mild toxicity. CONCLUSION Eribulin treatment preserved quality of life and geriatric parameters included in the CGA, except for instrumental functioning and geriatric depression, in elderly patients with MBC. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE A collaboration between oncologist and geriatric specialists is essential in the management of patients with metastatic breast cancer, who are frequently elderly or frail. The assessment of geriatric parameters in the decision-making process can contribute to direct toward the most appropriate therapeutic plan and preserve the quality of life of patients. Eribulin does not seem to affect quality of life or worsen the overall geriatric status; therefore, it can be considered a suitable option for elderly patients with metastatic breast cancer.
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- Presidio Ospedaliero Sant'Andrea-San Filippo Neri, Rome, Italy
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Silvana L, Leone S, Chiara L, Anna Maria G, Accettura C, Saracino V. Observational case-control study about the adherence to the Mediterranean diet in elderly oncological patients in Salento. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx433.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Leo S, Palma S, Leone S, Leo C, Accettura C, Caione A, Saracino V, Surico G. Observational study about the adherence to the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle analysis in geriatric cancer patients in Salento. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw345.50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Tucci M, Lutrino SE, Di Maio M, Procopio G, Massari F, Calvani N, Fontanella C, Atzori F, Barni S, Caliolo C, Vignani F, Accettura C, Quaranta A, Mazzoni E, D'amico M, Scavelli C, Chetrì MC, Ferrara P, Cinieri S. PRO-BMI study: prognostic role of body mass index (BMI) in metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients receiving chemotherapy. J Clin Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2016.34.15_suppl.e16543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Department of Oncology, University of Turin, Orbassano (TO), Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Struttura Complessa di Oncologia Medica, A.O.U. di Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Division of Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliera Treviglio, Treviglio, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, AOU San Luigi Gonzaga, Orbassano (TO), Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit and Breast Unit, S Perrino Hospital, Brindisi, Italy
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Silvana L, Accettura C, Bovino C, Leo C, Palma S, Leone S, Caroli P, Saracino V. The G8 screening as a tool for malnutrition risk. Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv346.05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Russo D, Leone A, Papaleo A, Cavalera E, Di Paola G, Ricci F, Chiuri V, Accettura C, Santantonio M. EP-1324: Toxicity evaluation in adjuvant hypofractionated IMRT versus conventional 3DCRT in prostate cancer. Radiother Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(15)31442-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Leo S, Accettura C, Gnoni A, Licchetta A, Giampaglia M, Mauro A, Saracino V, Carr BI. Systemic treatment of gastrointestinal cancer in elderly patients. J Gastrointest Cancer 2013; 44:22-32. [PMID: 23150086 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-012-9447-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Gastrointestinal cancer (GI) incidence increases with each decade of life and is the leading cause of death in patients aged >70 years. Nevertheless, elderly patients are often excluded or underrepresented in clinical trials. We performed a review of current recommendations in the management of GI elderly cancer patients. METHODS A comprehensive literature review was performed analyzing data about several meta-analysis and studies regarding chemotherapeutic regimens in elderly patients with colorectal and gastroesophageal cancers. RESULTS Most of the studies demonstrated that the elderly experience the same advantages and toxicities from chemotherapy as younger individuals despite the fact that the data reviewed in this article provide evidence that elderly with GI cancers are underrepresented in clinical trials and few trials are conducted addressing the different risks and aims in older population. Each individual should be assessed for an appropriate regimen of treatment in the adjuvant or metastatic gastrointestinal cancer setting, and the decision of how to treat elderly must incorporate goals and preferences of the patient after a careful discussion of risks and benefits. CONCLUSION Chronological age alone is not a sufficient factor to withhold curative/palliative treatment from an elderly GI cancer patient, and cofactors regarding their functional, social, and mental status have to be considered. For this purpose, several tools exist that may be utilized, such as geriatric assessment scores, comorbidity indices, frailty indices, scores for predicting toxicity from chemotherapy, and prognostic indices for survival.
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- Silvana Leo
- Geriatric Oncology Unit-Medical Oncology Department, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy.
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Leo SA, Accettura C, Romano G, Cocciolo A, Giampaglia M, Gnoni A, Licchetta A, Saracino V, Lorusso V. Retrospective analysis of erlotinib in the treatment of patients over 70 years with NSCLC: Our experience in the geriatric oncologic unit. J Clin Oncol 2013. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.e20681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e20681 Background: Erlotinib is a potential treatment option for elderly patients with advanced NSCLC; it has demonstrated a survival advantage vs BSC in the BR.21 study after 1st/2nd line failure and a good safety profile in elderly pts. Methods: Wereviewed the medical records of pts over 70 yearstreated with Erlotinib in the last 5 years in our Unit in order to correlate response to pts characteristics. EGFR mutation status (Ems) was not determined in any pts. Response was evaluated by CT scan every 2 months. Results: Since October 2006 we have treated 84 elderly pts with stage IIIb/IV NSCLC as 2nd/3rd/4th line of therapy. Median age was 75 (range 70-90), 62 (73.8%) were males and 22 (26.2%) women, respectively. Histology was ADK in 46 (54.8%), SQM in 31 (36.9%), other in 7 (8.3%). Stage IIIb/IV was 19/65 (22.6%/77.4%). PS was 0 in 7 (8.3%), 1 in 67 (79.8%), 2 in 9 (10.7%), 3 in 1 (1.2%) pts. With regard to smoking status,15 (17.8%) pts were never smoker, 59 (70.2%) ex smoker and 10 (12%) currently smoker. Patients treated as 2nd/3rd/4th line were 59/23/2 (70.2%/27.3%/2.4%). Overall, 3 pts achieved PR (3.6%), 33 SD (39.3%), 48 PD (57.1%). The characteristics of responding pts were: female, ADK, never/ex smokers, PS 0/1, 2nd line. Clinical benefit rate was 42.8%, 60.8% in ADK (28/46), 16.1% in SQM pts (5/31), 42.9% in other pts (3/7). The median duration of response (Mdr) was 20.3 months (range 11-36), Mdr of SD was 34 (range 7-55). Responding pts had a median survival of 43 months (range 34-59). Conclusions: In our series of elderly pts, Erlotinib was more effective in female, PS ≤ 2, ADK, and 2nd line. This drug can be considered a good alternative to chemotherapy in elderly pts with ADK and good PS, irrespective of mutational status of EGFR.
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy
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- Oncologic Institute, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Bari, Italy
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Leo⁎ S, Romano G, Accettura C, Giampaglia M, Licchetta A, Gnoni A, Mauro A, Cocciolo A, Saracino V, Lupo L, Gambino A, Lorusso V. Retrospective analysis of Erlotinib in the treatment of patients over 70years with NSCLC: Our experience in the Geriatric Oncologic Unit. J Geriatr Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2012.10.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ciccarese M, Galante MM, Forcignano R, Chiuri VE, Cairo G, Ronzino G, Romano G, Accettura C, Giampaglia M, Pellegrino A, Leo SA, Saracino V, Petrucelli L, Lupo L, Leo G, Pisanò M, Lorusso V. Prognostic and predictive value of HER2 extracellular domain in patients with early and metastatic breast cancer treated with trastuzumab and lapatinib: Correlation with clinicopathological parameters and response. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e11123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Papaleo A, Russo D, Adriana P, Cantisani P, Gianfreda C, Accettura C, Santantonio M. 1003 poster STEREOTACTIC RADIOTHERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF BRAIN METASTASES. Radiother Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(11)71125-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Leo S, Accettura C, Lorusso V. Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: Targeted Therapies. Chemotherapy 2011; 57:115-27. [DOI: 10.1159/000323581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2010] [Accepted: 08/07/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Cortesi E, Mancuso A, De Pasquale Ceratti A, Pizzardi N, D'Auria G, Accettura C, Beccaglia P, Bertelletti D, De Marinis F. Effectiveness and Safety of an Induction Therapy with Epoetin Alfa in Anemic Cancer Patients Receiving Concomitant Chemotherapy. Oncologist 2004; 9:459-68. [PMID: 15266099 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.9-4-459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Epoetin alfa, administered at standard dosages of 10,000-20,000 IU three times weekly or 40,000-60,000 IU once weekly, has been shown to significantly increase hemoglobin (Hb) levels, decrease transfusion requirements, and improve quality-of-life parameters in patients undergoing chemotherapy.Objective. This open-label, nonrandomized, historically controlled study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an induction dose of epoetin alfa in patients with moderate or severe anemia who were receiving chemotherapy. METHODS Nineteen patients with solid tumors and Hb levels < 9.0 g/dl were enrolled. The patients received single s.c. injections of epoetin alfa, 40,000 IU, on study days 1, 4, 7, 10, and 13, and were then observed for the following 30 days. Nineteen other cancer patients who had matching characteristics and had received epoetin alfa, 10,000 IU, three times weekly for the 45-day study period, served as historical controls. The primary efficacy variable was change in Hb level from baseline to days 15 (approximately week 2) and 45 (approximately week 6.5). Secondary efficacy variables included the percent response (Hb increase > or = 1 g/dl) and percent major response (Hb increase > or = 2 g/dl) at days 15 and 45, the durations of response and major response after day 45, the proportion of patients transfused within the 45 study days, the changes in Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status score at days 15 and 45, and the ability to maintain the planned chemotherapy dose (dose intensity) over the 45-day study. RESULTS Mean increases in Hb level in the epoetin alfa 40,000 IU group were significantly greater than those in the historical control group both at day 15 and at day 45. The increase in Hb level in the control group approximated increases reported with standard 3-times-weekly epoetin alfa at day 15 but was somewhat lower than the increases typically seen by day 45, presumably due to the fact that, in the present study, the epoetin alfa dose was not doubled in initial nonresponders, as is commonly done with standard epoetin alfa treatment. The rates of major response for epoetin alfa 40,000 IU patients (37% at day 15 and 84% at day 45) were higher than those for control patients (16% and 21%, respectively). Also, the transfusion rate was lower and performance status scores were better in the epoetin alfa 40,000 IU patients than in the control patients. In all, 74% of epoetin alfa 40,000 IU patients versus 47% of control patients received 100% of the planned chemotherapy dose. Epoetin alfa was well tolerated in both treatment groups. CONCLUSIONS Results of this study suggest that epoetin alfa at a dose of 40,000 IU administered five times over 2 weeks may confer even higher response rates than those seen with standard dosing regimens. These encouraging results support further study of the proposed induction dose of epoetin alfa in a larger, randomized, prospectively controlled trial.
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- Enrico Cortesi
- Medical Oncology, "La Sapienza" University, viale del Policlinico, 00161 Rome, Italy.
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The development of colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) has provided clinicians with a valuable tool for proactive management of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. However, clinicians are also presented with the challenge of appropriately targeting this treatment to patients at serious risk of neutropenic complications, while maintaining an economic approach to prescribing. This article discusses the seriousness of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and reviews current approaches to the management of this condition. Febrile neutropenia risk models, new therapy options and international guidelines for the use of CSFs are also discussed.
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- Lazzaro Repetto
- Istituto Nazionale di Riposo e Cura per Anziani, Rome, Italy.
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Bernard-Marty C, Mano M, Paesmans M, Accettura C, Munoz-Bermeo R, Richard T, Kleiber K, Cardoso F, Lobelle JP, Larsimont D, Piccart MJ, Di Leo A. Second malignancies following adjuvant chemotherapy: 6-year results from a Belgian randomized study comparing cyclophosphamide, methotrexate and 5-fluorouracil (CMF) with an anthracycline-based regimen in adjuvant treatment of node-positive breast cancer patients. Ann Oncol 2003; 14:693-8. [PMID: 12702521 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdg204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Alkylating agents and topoisomerase-II inhibitors have been associated with the occurrence of secondary leukemias and myelodysplastic syndromes in breast cancer patients treated with adjuvant chemotherapy. Conversely, data on the occurrence of second solid malignancies in this setting are scarce. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study retrospectively evaluates the occurrence of second hematological and solid malignancies in the context of a prospective multicenter phase III trial comparing epirubicin-cyclophosphamide at intermediate doses (EC), or at full doses (HEC), with classical cyclophosphamide, methotrexate and 5-fluorouracil (CMF) in 777 patients with early breast cancer. RESULTS At a median follow-up of 73 months, the following 8-year actuarial rates of second solid primaries were observed: CMF 5.5% [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.5% to 9.5%], EC 4.1% (95% CI 0.1% to 8.1%), and HEC 7.2% (95% CI 3.2% to 11.2%) (P = 0.79 by log rank test). Three secondary acute myeloid leukemias (AML) were reported, all in the HEC arm (incidence = 1.2%, 95% CI 0.0% to 2.5%), which by a three arm comparison allows us to conclude that HEC is statistically different (borderline significance) from CMF and EC (P = 0.05). CONCLUSIONS HEC, as delivered in this trial, cannot be recommended in clinical practice because of the lack of superiority over classic CMF and because of the increased risk of AML observed in this arm. Prolongation of conventional anthracycline-based treatment beyond the current standard of four to six cycles is not recommended in clinical practice.
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Mancuso A, Giuliani R, Accettura C, Palma M, D'Auria G, Cecere F, Paoluzzi L, Bezzi M, Massidda B, Cortesi E. Hepatic arterial continuous infusion (HACI) of oxaliplatin in patients with unresectable liver metastases from colorectal cancer. Anticancer Res 2003; 23:1917-22. [PMID: 12820479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Oxaliplatin, a new DACH-platinum compound, has provided high response rates both in untreated and 5-FU-resistant patients. AIM To define the feasibility and toxicity profile of Oxaliplatin administered as a continuous hepatic aterial infusion. PATIENTS AND METHODS Seventeen patients with pretreated metastatic liver colorectal cancer were treated with Oxaliplatin 20 mg/m2/day by HACI x 5 days every 3 weeks. RESULTS Toxicity grade 3 included pain (4 out of 17), asthenia (1 out of 17) and nausea (1 out of 17). Abdominal pain grade 4 (WHO) was noted in only one patient. Overall, severe abdominal pain (main dose-limiting toxicity) was observed in 41% of patients and no chemical hepatitis and sclerosing cholangitis pain-related was proven by an endoscopic retrograde cholangiography. The response rate was not a primary end-point; nonetheless among 15 evaluable patients we observed partial responses (PR) in 7 patients (46%) and stable disease (SD) in 21% of cases for an overall tumor growth control of 67%. Progression to disease (PD) was 33%. Following chemotherapy, one patient underwent surgical removal of residual metastases, with curative intent. The 1-year survival rate was 64%. The median duration of survival was 19 months. The median delay to hepatic progression was 10 months. CONCLUSION Further studies are required to define the role of HACI Oxaliplatin, the schedule of administration (bolus vs continuous infusion) and the combination, also in this setting, with fluoropyrimidines.
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- Andrea Mancuso
- Department of Experimental Medicine and Pathology, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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Seminara P, Lucà F, Gualdi G, Donato V, Accettura C, Peverini P, Franchi F. Long-Lasting Response to Vinorelbine in Unresectable Non—Small Cell Lung Carcinoma: A Case With Concomitant Good Quality of Life. Am J Med Sci 1998. [DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9629(15)40451-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Seminara P, Lucá F, Gualdi G, Donato V, Accettura C, Peverini P, Franchi F. Long-lasting response to vinorelbine in unresectable non-small cell lung carcinoma: a case with concomitant good quality of life. Am J Med Sci 1998; 316:398-400. [PMID: 9856695 DOI: 10.1097/00000441-199812000-00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The authors observed a long-lasting response to uninterrupted vinorelbine treatment in a 72-year-old patient with a stage IIIB unresectable non-small cell carcinoma. The progressive tumor mass reduction was assessed by computed tomographic scans over a 2-year period. In the literature, data of randomized trials confirm that the appeal of single-agent vinorelbine therapy in elderly patients is also good for the patient's quality of life during treatment.
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- P Seminara
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy
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