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Martín J, García S, Anton-Ladislao A, Ferreiro J, Martín M, Padierna A, Quintana JM. Variables related to health-related quality of life among breast cancer survivors after participation in an interdisciplinary treatment combining mindfulness and physiotherapy. Cancer Med 2023. [PMID: 37165927 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6035] [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] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment increase the potential psychological impact on breast cancer survivors (BCS). The objective of this study was to assess the effects of an interdisciplinary intervention during follow-up in BCS and identify variables related to improvements in HRQoL. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a non-randomised quasi-experimental design performed on an outpatient basis in a hospital gynaecology and oncology unit, 60 BCS were assigned to an interdisciplinary experimental group (EG) or a usual care group (CG). The EG underwent 12 sessions of an interdisciplinary program which included Mindfulness and physiotherapy, for 120 min per day, once a week for 6 weeks. At baseline, at 6 weeks and at 3 months after the intervention, participants of EG and CG completed an assessment of HRQoL (EuroQol and EORTC-QLQ-C30) and symptomatology of anxiety and depression. Additionally, EG completed an assessment of satisfaction with the treatment. For data analysis, we used descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Chi-square and Fisher tests and generalised linear models. RESULTS After 6 weeks, statistically significant differences were apparent in global and cancer-related health symptoms such as fatigue and pain in the EORTC QLQ-C30 and in anxiety and depression, among the EG (n = 30) compared with the CG (n = 30). Patients receiving the intervention reported a high degree of satisfaction with the treatment. Three months after the intervention, patients in the EG continued to show statistically significant improvements compared with the CG. In addition, allocation to the EG was identified as a variable related to improvement of HRQoL (EORTC QLQ-C30) in the multivariable model. CONCLUSIONS The results of our study suggest that a 6-week interdisciplinary intervention may improve HRQoL and symptomatology of anxiety and depression in BCS patients at 3 months. The study presents data that the intervention for BCS appears promising and warrants further study in a randomised controlled trial.
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- Josune Martín
- Department of Neuroscience, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Leioa, Spain
- Research Unit, Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
- Kronikgune Institute for Health Services Research, Barakaldo, Basque Country, Spain
- Health Services Research on Chronic Diseases Network - REDISSEC, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Research Unit, Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
- Health Services Research on Chronic Diseases Network - REDISSEC, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Research Unit, Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
- Health Services Research on Chronic Diseases Network - REDISSEC, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Department of Oncology, Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital, Barrio Labeaga s/n, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Department of Gynaecology, Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Research Unit, Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
- Health Services Research on Chronic Diseases Network - REDISSEC, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
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Padilla-Ruiz M, Zarcos-Pedrinaci I, Rivas-Ruiz F, Téllez T, García-Gutiérrez S, González N, Rivero A, Sarasqueta C, Serrano-Aguilar P, Castells X, Quintana JM, Sala M, Redondo M, Castells X, Comas M, Domingo L, Macià F, Roman M, Romero A, Sala M, Barata T, de la Lastra ID, de la Vega M, Bare M, Torà N, Ferrer J, Castanyer F, Carmona C, García S, Martín M, González N, Orive M, Valverde MA, Saez A, Barredo I, de Toro M, Ferreiro J, Quintana JM, Pérez J, Rivero A, Valcárcel C, Padilla M, Redondo M, Téllez T, Zarcos I, Churruca C, Perales A, Recio J, Ruiz I, Sarasqueta C, Urraca JM, Michelena MJ, Moreno J, Mallabiabarrena G, Cobos P, Otero B, Gorostiaga J, Troya I. Factors that Influence Treatment Delay for Patients with Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 28:3714-3721. [PMID: 33247362 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-09409-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The diagnosis or treatment of breast cancer is sometimes delayed. A lengthy delay may have a negative psychological impact on patients. The aim of our study was to evaluate the sociodemographic, clinical and pathological factors associated with delay in the provision of surgical treatment for localised breast cancer, in a prospective cohort of patients. METHODS This observational, prospective, multicentre study was conducted in ten hospitals belonging to the Spanish national public health system, located in four Autonomous Communities (regions). The study included 1236 patients, diagnosed through a screening programme or found to be symptomatic, between April 2013 and May 2015. The study variables analysed included each patient's personal history, care situation, tumour history and data on the surgical intervention, pathological anatomy, hospital admission and follow-up. Treatment delay was defined as more than 30 days elapsed between biopsy and surgery. RESULTS Over half of the study population experienced surgical treatment delay. This delay was greater for patients with no formal education and among widows, persons not requiring assistance for usual activities, those experiencing anxiety or depression, those who had a high BMI or an above-average number of comorbidities, those who were symptomatic, who did not receive NMR spectroscopy, who presented a histology other than infiltrating ductal carcinoma or who had poorly differentiated carcinomas. CONCLUSIONS Certain sociodemographic and clinical variables are associated with surgical treatment delay. This study identifies factors that influence surgical delays, highlighting the importance of preventing these factors and of raising awareness among the population at risk and among health personnel.
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- María Padilla-Ruiz
- Research Unit, Agencia Sanitaria Costa del Sol, Hospital Costa del Sol University of Málaga, Marbella, Spain.,Health Services Network for Research into Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain
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- Oncology Service, Hospital Costa del Sol, Marbella, Spain.,Health Services Network for Research into Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain
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- Research Unit, Agencia Sanitaria Costa del Sol, Hospital Costa del Sol University of Málaga, Marbella, Spain.,Health Services Network for Research into Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain
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- Health Services Network for Research into Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain
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- Health Services Network for Research into Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain.,Research Unit, Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital Osakidetza, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Health Services Network for Research into Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain.,Research Unit, Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital Osakidetza, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Health Services Network for Research into Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain.,Canary Islands Foundation for Health Care Research (FUNCANIS), Tenerife, Spain
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- Unidad de Investigación, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria BioDonostia, Hospital Universitario Donostia - REDISSEC, Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Health Services Network for Research into Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain.,Evaluation Unit of the Canary Islands Health Service (SESCS), Tenerife, Spain
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- Health Services Network for Research into Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain.,Department of Epidemiology and Evaluation, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Health Services Network for Research into Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain.,Research Unit, Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital Osakidetza, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Health Services Network for Research into Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain.,Department of Epidemiology and Evaluation, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Unit, Agencia Sanitaria Costa del Sol, Hospital Costa del Sol University of Málaga, Marbella, Spain. .,Health Services Network for Research into Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain.
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Orive M, Anton A, Gonzalez N, Aguirre U, Anula R, Lázaro S, Redondo M, Bare M, Briones E, Escobar A, Sarasqueta C, Ferreiro J, Quintana JM. Factors associated with colon cancer early, intermediate and late recurrence after surgery for stage I-III: A 5-year prospective study. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2020; 29:e13317. [PMID: 32945024 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify factors associated with early, intermediate or late recurrence colon cancer recurrence. METHODS A total of 1,732 consecutive patients with colon cancer were recruited and followed for a period of 5 years. Recurrence at 1 year (early), from 1 to 2 (early), from 2 to 3 (intermediate) and from 3 to 5 years (late) was the main outcome measures. RESULTS Predictors of early recurrence (AUC (95% CI):0.74 (0.70-0.78) were as follows: TNM stage II and III, more than one type of invasion, haemoglobin <10 g/dl, residual tumour (R1), ASA IV, log odds of positive lymph nodes ratio ≥-0.53, perforation, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, infectious complications within 1 year and CEA pre- and post-intervention. These factors remained significant for predicting intermediate (AUC [95% CI]: 0.72 [0.67-0.77]) and late (AUC [95% CI]: 0.68 [0.63-0.74]) recurrence, except for ASA class, log lymph node ratio, perforation and neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Additionally, laterality (left) and medical complications up to 2 years were significant. CONCLUSIONS These risk factors show good predictive ability of early, intermediate and late recurrence, confirming factors established by guidelines and adding some others. They could serve to provide more appropriate and accurate treatment and follow-up tailored to patient characteristics.
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- Miren Orive
- Research Unit, Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain.,Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Barakaldo, Spain
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- Research Unit, Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain.,Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Barakaldo, Spain
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- Research Unit, Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain.,Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Barakaldo, Spain
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- Research Unit, Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain.,Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Barakaldo, Spain
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- Colorectal Unit, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Barakaldo, Spain.,General Surgery Service, Hospital Universitario Basurto, Bilbao, Spain
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- Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Barakaldo, Spain.,Research Unit, Hospital Costa del Sol, Málaga, Spain
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- Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Barakaldo, Spain.,Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Corporacio Parc Tauli, Barcelona, Spain
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- Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Barakaldo, Spain.,Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Basurto, Bilbao, Spain
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- Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Barakaldo, Spain.,Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia-San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Oncology Unit, Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Research Unit, Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo, Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain.,Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Barakaldo, Spain
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Mañé JM, Fernández R, Muñoz A, Rubio I, Ferreiro J, López-Argumedo G, Barceló R, López-Vivanco G. Preradiation Chemotherapy with VM-26 and CCNU in Patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme. Tumori 2018; 90:562-6. [PMID: 15762357 DOI: 10.1177/030089160409000605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 01/02/2023]
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Aims and Background The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of combined chemoradiation in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme. The main end points were time to progression and overall survival. Methods Thirty-one patients with glioblastoma multiforme underwent surgery whenever possible and then received intravenous VM26 (120 mg/m2) and oral CCNU (120 mg/m2) for three cycles followed by radiotherapy (60 Gy). Results Surgery consisted of a complete resection in 39% of patients, partial resection in 35% and a biopsy in 26%. Sixteen patients had clinical or radiological evidence of progression during or after chemotherapy. Hematologic toxicity was mild. Forty-five percent of patients received the scheduled dose of radiation. The outcome was disappointing, with a median time to progression of 18 weeks and median survival of 37.17 weeks. Conclusions The survival of patients with glioblastoma multiforme remains disappointing. Multimodal therapy does not seem to modify the evolution of the tumor. Stratification according to prognostic factors might detect a potential benefit of other therapeutic approaches.
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- Joan M Mañé
- Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Osakidetza/Servicio Vasco de Salud, Barakaldo (Bizkaia), Spain.
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Jiménez Ubieto A, Grande C, Caballero D, Yañez L, Novelli S, Hernández-Garcia M, Manzanares M, Arranz R, Ferreiro J, Bobillo S, Mercadal S, Galego A, López-Jiménez J, Moraleda J, Vallejo C, Albo C, Pérez-Ceballos E, Marrero C, Magnano L, Palomera L, Jarque I, Martín A, Coria E, López-Guillermo A, Salar A, Lahuerta J. AUTOLOGOUS STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION MAY POTENTIALLY ABROGATE THE NEGATIVE PROGNOSTIC EFFECT OF EARLY RELAPSE AFTER CHEMO OR INMUNOCHEMOTHERAPY IN FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA. Hematol Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/hon.2438_85] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Hematology; Hospital 12 de Octubre; Madrid Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario de Salamanca; Salamanca Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla; Santander Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario Sant Pau; Barcelona Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario de Jerez; Jerez Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario La Princesa; Madrid Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario Donostia-Aránzazu; San Sebastián Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario Vall de Hebrón; Barcelona Barcelona Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, l'Hospitalet de Llobregat; Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario A Coruña, A Coruña; Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid; Madrid Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arriaxaca, El Palmar; Murcia Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Central de Asturias, Asturias; Oviedo Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario de Vigo; Vigo Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario Morales de Messeguer; Murcia Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria, Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Clinic de Barcelona; Barcelona Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa; Zaragoza Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario La Fe; València Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Universitario de Salamanca; Salamanca Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital Clínico San Carlos; Madrid Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital del Mar; Barcelona Spain
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- Hematology; Hospital 12 de Octubre; Madrid Spain
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Engels A, Brady P, Kammoun M, Ferreiro J, Dekoninck P, Endo M, Toelen J, Vermeesch J, Deprest J. Whole transcriptome sequencing (RNA-Seq) der Lunge nach fetaler Trachealokklusion im Kaninchen-Model für angeborene Zwerchfellhernien. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1566668] [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: 10/22/2022]
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Ferreiro J, Ruiz de Lobera A, Sancho A, Carrera S, Marrodan I, Rubio I, Iruarrizaga E, Azkona E, Munoz Llarena A, Lopez-Vivanco G. Bevacizumab plus chemotherapy in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer: Hospital of Cruces experience. J Clin Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.e11525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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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e11525 Background: Antiangiogenic therapies such as bevacizumab (BV), have proven to be effective in improving outcomes in metastatic disease from several tumor types. For metastatic breast cancer (MBC), combinations of BV and established chemotherapy regimens potentially offer new, more efficacious treatments without the significant toxicity associated with combining multiple cytotoxic agents. Methods: This is a retrospective chart review that reflects Hospital of Cruces experience with BV in combination with chemotherapy in patients with MBC. Demographic and treatment data were collected from diagnosis and follow-up period. Results: A total of 66 patients were included. Median age was 53(34-78) years. ECOG PS 0/1/2/3 was 35%/51.5%/10.5%/3%, respectively. Positive hormone receptor (66.7%) and negative hormone receptor (33.3%). Her2 negative and triple negative were 100% and 33.3% of the patients. Adjuvant treatment received was 81.8% chemotherapy and 56.1% hormone therapy. Most frequent metastasis locations: bone (68%), liver 54.5%, lymph nodes (51.5%) and lung (27.3%). Thirty-five patients reported two or 3 metastasis locations. Chemotherapy used with BV was docetaxel (68.2%) and paclitaxel (31.8%). Median of BV courses was 6 (1-20). Response rate was 57.5% (53% partial response) and 28.8% had stable disease. Median Progression Free Survival (PFS) was 11.7 months and median OS was 19.7 months. Statistical differences were observed between patients who received a maintenance therapy with BV vs patients who received no maintenance therapy (PFS: 9.34 vs 15.36 months, p<0.001; OS: 13.81 vs 25.56 months, p<0.001). Most frequent toxicities 3/4 were: neutropenia 31.8%, febrile neutropenia 21.2%, asthenia 21.2%, infection 9.1% and onycholysis 6.1%. Conclusions: BV in combination with chemotherapy improves clinical benefit in terms of increased PFS and OS in first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Maintenance with BV revealed statistical differences. Toxicity profile was manageable and as expected for BV.
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- Josefa Ferreiro
- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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Iruarrizaga E, Azkona E, Martinez M, Iza E, Lopez-Vivanco G, Munoz Llarena A, Ferreiro J, Ballesteros D, Fernandez R, Rubio I. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for malignant obstructive jaundice (OJ) in advanced digestive cancers. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.4_suppl.348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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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348 Background: OJ is a relatively frequent complication in patients with advanced malignancies that usually causes refractory symptoms and can make chemotherapy (CT) treatment difficult. In the last years, the use of different non-surgical techniques, such as PTBD or ERCP, is increasing. Methods: From Sep-05 to Aug-10, patients with OJ due to advanced digestive cancers who underwent ERCP or PTBD were included. Baseline characteristics, acute and late complications and outcome were retrospectively collected. Jaundice resolution was recognized if bilirubin value decreased to at least grade 1, after the procedure. Overall survival (OS) was calculated from the date of the technique to the date of death or last follow-up. Results: Seventy-six consecutive patients were collected. Male/Female: 52p/24p; Mean age 63.5 y-o (range: 33-85); ECOG performance status 0/1/2/3: 1/37/27/11; Primary tumour: pancreas 30, biliary tract 18, colorectal 16, gastric 7, and gall bladder 5, and of them, 13% were unresectable locally advanced and 87% metastatic. ERCP was used in 59% of the patients and PTBD in 49% and the proportion of intrahepatic and extrahepatic causes were 1:1. Mean hospital stay was 11.3 days (95% CI 1-21). Twenty- six patients (32%) suffered a complication during the hospital stay: 9 cholangitis, 7 catheter obstruction, 2 bleeding, 2 acute pancreatitis and 6 other, and 8 died of procedure-related adverse event. After hospital discharge there were 34% infections, 17% catheter obstruction and 8% other. After the technique OJ was solved (bilirubin nadir) in 49% of the patients and 55% underwent palliative CT. Median OS was 30 weeks (95% CI: 17-42). Conclusions: PTBD and ERCP are appropriate techniques in patients with malignant OJ and can resolve an absolute contraindication for palliative CT. However, major complications are frequent and a relatively high mortality rate should be expected. Therefore an adequate patient selection is crucial to prevent adverse events. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- E. Iruarrizaga
- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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Fernandez R, Lopez de Argumedo G, Fuente N, Ferreiro J, Martinez M, Azkona E, Gutierrez E, Iza E, Casas R, Mane J. Induction cisplatin, paclitaxel, and 5FU (PTF) before definitive local therapy for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.4_suppl.115] [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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115 Background: Induction chemotherapy for locally advanced oesophageal SCC is controversial. Triple combination is under study with promising results. We analyse induction therapy with PTF before local definitive therapy in terms of response, resectability, toxicity and survival. Methods: Pts diagnosed of locally advanced oesophageal SCC have been included. Treatment schedule: paclitaxel 175 mg/m2 and CDDP 75 mg/m2 on day 1 and 5FU 800 mg/m2/day days 1-4, every 28 days. After 2-3 cycles surgery is considered. If unresectable, radical radiotherapy (64 Gy) and concomitant carboplatin (60 mg/m2, d 1–5 during 1st, 4th and, if feasible, 7th week of RT) are administered. Results: From May-02 to Feb-10 48 pts have been treated (44M, 4F). Age: 56,7 (32–70). PS 0-1: 8-40. Location: Upper: 14, Middle: 25, Distal: 8, Whole: 1. T2/3/4:1/26/21, N0/1: 12/36. M1a: 6. Weight loss over 10 kg: 11 pts. Cycles delivered: 140; median 3. Toxicity (episodes): Anemia 3: 1. Emesis 3: 2. Mucositis 3: 2. Asthenia 2-3: 8. Two pts died in remission (one of them with a pCR at necropsy) due to gastrostomy complications and oesophagus-tracheal fistula, treatment related. Two pts developed oesophagus-tracheal fistula as a late event after response to therapy. Response rates: CR 7 (14.6%), PR 16 (33.3%), SD 18 (37.5%), PD 7 (14.6%). Treatment after PTF: Surgery 14 pts (1 upper, 9 middle, 4 distal). One (distal) unresectable at surgery, one (middle) not resected because of liver cirrhosis, two not resected because of liver metastases, unexpected findings at surgery. pCR: 2. pPR 8 (R0: 7, R1: 1). Chemoradiation: 25, improving 2 SD to PR, 4 PR to CR and 3 SD to CR. One PR and 4 SD progressed immediately after chemoradiation. Progression: 33 (local 14, systemic 11, both 8); died: 34. Median progression free survival: 35.7 weeks (95% CI 30.2-41.2). Median overall survival: 50.7 weeks (95% CI 35.2-66.1). Conclusions: Induction PTF has a good toxicity profile with a high response rate and disease control during therapy. Surgical rescue is possible in middle and distal tumours. Local definitive therapy with chemoradiation is the best approach for unresectable or upper third tumours. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- R. Fernandez
- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain; Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
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Ferreiro J, de Corcuera ID, Mañé JM, Sancho A, Muñoz A, Fuente N, de Argumedo GL, Moreno A, Rubio I, de Lobera AR. Toxicity of bevacizumab (BV) in metastatic colorectal carcinoma (MCRC): Analysis in 173 consecutive patients. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.15069] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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de Lobera AR, Mañé JM, López-Vivanco G, Muñoz A, de Argumedo GL, Ferreiro J, de Corcuera ID, Fuente N, Moreno A, Rubio I. Folfiri-bevacizumab as first line treatment for advanced colorectal cancer (ACRC): Results from 77 consecutive unsellected patients. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.15056] [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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Sancho A, López-Vivanco G, de Corcuera ID, Ferreiro J, Moreno A, Mielgo X, Fernandez R, Ancizar N, Iruarrizaga E, Mañe JM. Oxaliplatin and capecitabine after gemcitabine failure in patients with advanced pancreatic, biliary, and gallbladder adenocarcinoma (APBC). J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.15625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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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Fuente N, Mañé JM, Rubio I, Carrera S, Martínez-Bueno A, de Argumedo GL, Ferreiro J, Abón G, Garrido P, López-Vivanco G. Concomitant radiotherapy (RT) with docetaxel for unresectable locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (LA-NSCLC). J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.7581] [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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Muñoz A, Carrera S, Ferreiro J, de Lobera AR, Mañé JM, López-Vivanco G. Reversible liver toxicity with adjuvant trastuzumab for localized breast cancer. Ann Oncol 2008; 18:2045-6. [PMID: 18083694 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdm515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Carrera S, López-Vivanco G, Calvo B, Aresti U, Jangi MS, Ferreiro J, Martínez-Bueno A, Rubio I, Muñoz A, Ancizar N. Increased expression levels of human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) mRNA correlates with poor prognosis in resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.10594] [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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10594 Background: Telomerase adds hexameric TTAGGG nucleotide repeats onto the ends of chromosomal DNAs to compensate for losses of each cell replication. In several tumors, telomerase is expressed in a way that tumoral cell proliferates indefinitely. Correlation between telomerase level expression, clinico-pathological characteristics and survival of lung cancer is not well established in NSCLC. Methods: We studied 149 consecutive patients (140 men/9 women) with resected NSCLC: 37.6% adenocarcinoma, 59 % squamous cell, and 3.4% large cell carcinoma. Pathological stage: I (36.9%), II (32.3%) and III (30.8%). Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis was used for the detection hTERT expression in lung cancer tissues immediately snap-frozen in liquid nitrogen at -80 °C. Results: Median and mean values of hTERT mRNA were 18.27 and 475.29 (SE 309.76). There were no significant differences on expression according to sex, histology, smoking history and pathological stage (ANOVA). Patients with highest values of hTERT mRNA expression (percentile 95, cut-off value >353) had worse median progression free survival (PFS) (p=0.024) and overall survival (OS) (p=0.020), using Kaplan-Meier method. Multivariate analysis by Cox regression yielded that hTERT level > 353 independently predicted a worse PFS (HR=0.39; 95% CI 0.17–0.93, p=0.034) and OS (HR=0.32; 95% CI 0.12–0.82, p=0.017). Conclusions: A high level of telomerase expression in tumoral tissue is strongly associated with increased risk of recurrence and mortality in resected NSCLC. The level of hTERT mRNA would predict the prognosis of lung cancer patients. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- S. Carrera
- Hospital Cruces Osakidetza, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Hospital Cruces Osakidetza, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Hospital Cruces Osakidetza, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Hospital Cruces Osakidetza, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Hospital Cruces Osakidetza, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Hospital Cruces Osakidetza, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Hospital Cruces Osakidetza, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Hospital Cruces Osakidetza, Barakaldo, Spain
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- M de L Figuerola
- CEDIE, CONICET, Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Fernández-Rodríguez R, de Argumedo GL, Mañé JM, Muñoz A, Ferreiro J, Fuente N, López-Vivanco G. High-Dose Interleukin-2 in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. J Clin Oncol 2005; 23:6797-8; author reply 6798-9. [PMID: 16170190 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.02.1709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Lopez-Vivanco G, Muñoz A, Mañe JM, Ferreiro J, Rubio I, Fuente N, Perez-Hoyos T, Lopez-Argumedo G, Viteri A, Barcelo-Galindez R. Combination of oxaliplatin and capecitabine (CAPOX) in first and second-line treatment for metastatic colorectal carcinoma (MCRC). J Clin Oncol 2004. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.22.90140.3701] [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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Muñoz A, Rubio I, Mañé JM, Ferreiro J, Fernández R, Abón G, de Argumedo GL, Fuente N, Barceló JR, López-Vivanco G. Phase II study of docetaxel/vinorelbine in patients with non-small-cell-lung cancer previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. Clin Lung Cancer 2004; 4:168-73. [PMID: 14706166 DOI: 10.3816/clc.2002.n.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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]
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The aim of this phase II trial was to assess the efficacy and tolerability of docetaxel/vinorelbine as second-line therapy. Thirty-two patients with a performance status (PS) of <or= 2 (5 with locally advanced and 27 with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer [NSCLC]) who were previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy, were recruited. Docetaxel 75 mg/m2 on day 1 and vinorelbine 20 mg/m2 on days 1 and 5 were administered every 3 weeks with dexamethasone premedication but without prophylactic granulocyte colony-stimulating factor and antibiotics. The overall response rate (intent-to-treat analysis) was 9.5%, including 3 patients with a partial response, 15 (47%) with stable disease, and 9 (28%) with progressive disease. Myelosupression was the limiting toxicity, with 8 episodes of febrile neutropenia and 3 deaths due to sepsis. Median overall survival and progression-free survival were 25 weeks and 13 weeks, respectively. Patients with a PS of 2 (P < 0.02) and elevated lactate dehydrogenase (P < 0.01) had a worse prognosis. Histology of adenocarcinoma appeared to positively influence survival (P = 0.09). Our study confirms that the docetaxel/vinorelbine schedule has activity in NSCLC patients pretreated with platinum-based therapies.
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- Alberto Muñoz
- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Osakidetza, Basque Country, Spain
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Muñoz A, Fuente N, Barceló R, Rubio I, Ferreiro J, López Vivanco G. Factores pronósticos y predictivos en pacientes con cáncer de origen desconocido tratados con un esquema de quimioterapia con paclitaxel. Med Clin (Barc) 2004; 122:216-8. [PMID: 15012889 DOI: 10.1016/s0025-7753(04)74200-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Taxane-based combinations appear to be promising for the treatment of carcinoma of unknown primary site (CUPS). PATIENTS AND METHOD Patients with CUPS not corresponding to any favourable subset were treated with paclitaxel, carboplatin and etoposide. Interaction between various factors with survival was analyzed. A regression model was applied to identify factors with independent prognostic significance. RESULTS 48 patients were included and 15 responses were observed with a median overall survival of 7.4 months. In the multivariate analysis, performance status and hypoalbuminemia were negatively associated with overall survival. CONCLUSIONS Some patients can achieve complete response and prolonged survival. This treatment cannot be recommended for patients with a regular performance status. A better knowledge of prognostic factors and a definition of more subgroups with favourable outcome are needed.
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- Alberto Muñoz
- Servicio de Oncología Médica, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, España
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Muñoz A, Barceló R, Rubio I, Mañé JM, Ferreiro J, López-Vivanco G. Onycholysis associated with capecitabine in combination with irinotecan in two patients with colorectal cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst 2003; 95:1252-3. [PMID: 12928355 DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djg034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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López-Vivanco G, Fuente N, Barceló R, Rubio I, Muñoz A, Mañé JM, Pérez-Hoyos T, Viteri A, Ferreiro J. A novel biweekly schedule with cisplatin and gemcitabine in advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res 2003; 23:9-16. [PMID: 14621068] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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A new schedule with cisplatin and gemcitabine administered biweekly was prospectively evaluated in stage IIIB or IV non-small cell lung cancer. We report the interim analysis of the safety and efficacy with the first 23 patients included. The mean age was 60. Thirteen patients (56.5%) were stage IIIB and 10 (43.5%) were stage IV The overall response rate was 47.8%: 69.2% for stage IIIB and 20% for stage IV The median survival among the 23 patients was 33 weeks and 1-year survival was 39%: 53.8% for stage IIIB and 20% for stage IV Seventy-seven cycles (154 administrations) were given. The mean number of cycles/patient was 3.3 (range: 1 to 6). Of the 154 administrations, 26 were delayed 1 week for recovery from toxicity. The dose intensity (Hryniuk criteria) was 94% of the planned dose. There was one toxic death with grade 4 thrombocytopenia and grade 4 esophagitis. In two patients, grade 3-4 vascular toxicity was observed, with distal arterial ischemic changes in the lower extremities. There were three (3.9%) episodes of grade 2 neutropenia, one (1.7%) of grade 3 and another one of grade 4. No cases of febrile neutropenia were seen. Predominant nonhematologic toxicities were asthenia and nausea/vomiting. This schedule of cisplatin and gemcitabine has a good therapeutic index and, as it is active, enrollment is ongoing to complete the second part of the study.
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- G López-Vivanco
- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de Cruces, Bizkaia, Spain.
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Caride A, Ferreiro J, Zevallos E. 2-04-03 HTLV-I associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (H.A.M./T.S.P.). J Neurol Sci 1997. [DOI: 10.1016/s0022-510x(97)85180-5] [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: 11/25/2022]
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We present a widely metastatic islet cell tumor of the pancreas with focal areas resembling rhabdomyosarcoma. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of islet cell/carcinoid tumor exhibiting such differentiation. Desmin was localized to the rhabdoid areas by immunohistochemistry. Cross striations were not seen by light microscopy, but Z-lines and thick filaments were seen on electron microscopy.
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- J Ferreiro
- Department of Pathology, UCLA Medical Center 90024
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The pituitary gland was examined at autopsy in 88 patients who died with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS-related complex (ARC). Pathologic findings included focal to widespread necrosis and/or fibrosis of the anterior pituitary gland in 10 cases, evidence of cytomegalovirus infection without an apparent inflammatory component in the anterior pituitary in 3 cases, and microglial nodules in the pars nervosa in 5 cases. In one instance, a multinucleated giant cell identical to those associated with direct human immunodeficiency virus infection of brain was identified in the pars nervosa. One patient showed focal anterior pituitary infection by Cryptococcus neoformans in the context of widespread and severe cryptococcosis. These findings are discussed in relation to the possible clinical manifestations and the neuropathologic and systemic pathologic findings in AIDS patients.
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- J Ferreiro
- Department of Pathology, UCLA Medical Center
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Fifty patients with major fractures of the pelvis (Trunkey's classification types I and II) treated in an urban Level I Trauma Center were analysed to assess the role of peritoneal lavage and urological studies in the initial evaluation. The mechanisms of injury were automobile v. pedestrian (44 per cent), falls from heights (44 per cent), and motor vehicular accidents (12 per cent). Important hypotension was present in 46 per cent of patients on arrival. Peritoneal tap or lavage was selectively used in 11 patients (22 per cent). Four patients in refractory hypotension despite vigorous resuscitation had positive results. There were no false-positive results or missed intra-abdominal injuries in any of the 50 patients. Laparotomy was carried out in 10 of 50 patients. IVP or cystography was performed in 25 of 50 patients. However, injuries of the urinary tract requiring operative correction (eight injuries in six patients) were all associated with gross haematuria. Urological studies were negative in patients with 1 to 3+ microscopic haematuria. Peritoneal lavage is recommended on a selective basis in patients with pelvic fractures. Microscopic haematuria does not warrant contrast studies of the urinary tract.
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Castellanos A, Ferreiro J, Pefkaros K, Rozanski JJ, Moleiro F, Myerburg RJ. Effects of lignocaine on bidirectional tachycardia and on digitalis-induced atrial tachycardia with block. Heart 1982; 48:27-32. [PMID: 7082511 PMCID: PMC481198 DOI: 10.1136/hrt.48.1.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Most recent studies discussing tachycardias with alternating QRS polarity have referred to those known as torsade de pointes. This report, in contrast, deals with bidirectional tachycardia and the effects of lignocaine on 10 patients with this arrhythmia. Three of the patients also had digitalis-induced atrial tachycardia with block. In one patient, a single bolus of lignocaine was followed (five minutes later) by ventricular fibrillation, but the other nine patients received two boluses of 75 mg followed by a drip infusion of 3 mg/min. The drug terminated the episodes of atrial tachycardia with block and bidirectional tachycardia in all patients thus treated. Whereas the abolition of the bidirectional tachycardia was permanent in the seven patients with digitalis intoxication, it recurred after stopping the drip infusion in the two patients without digitalis toxicity. It is concluded that lignocaine can be useful in the treatment of digitalis-induced bidirectional tachycardia and atrial tachycardia with block. From this study no conclusions can be drawn, however, as to whether lignocaine is superior to other class I or class IV agents.
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Introduction of 0.9% NaCl or undiluted fetal tracheal fluid into the laryngeal region produced no suppression of breathing in lambs during the perinatal period. As NaCl or tracheal fluid solutions were increasingly diluted with water, progressively greater respiratory suppression associated with rapid swallowing was observed. Introduction of amniotic fluid was associated with variable suppression of respiration. The swallowing induced by the dilute solutions was as rapid as two swallows per sec. Lambs 3 months of age swallowed when water was introduced into the laryngeal region, but were able to alternate swallows between breaths without suppression of breathing.
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Harned HS, Ferreiro J. Circulatory effects related to alterations of the ambient environment of the term fetal lamb. J Pediatr 1974; 85:120-7. [PMID: 4851037 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(74)80307-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Harned HS, Ferreiro J. Initiation of breathing by cold stimulation: effects of change in ambient temperature on respiratory activity of the full-term fetal lamb. J Pediatr 1973; 83:663-9. [PMID: 4729994 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(73)80237-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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