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van Roekel EH, Duchâteau J, Bours MJL, van Delden L, Breedveld-Peters JJL, Koole JL, Kenkhuis M, van den Brandt PA, Jansen RL, Kant I, Lima Passos V, Meijer K, Breukink SO, Janssen-Heijnen MLG, Keulen E, Weijenberg MP. Longitudinal associations of light-intensity physical activity with quality of life, functioning and fatigue after colorectal cancer. Qual Life Res 2020; 29:2987-2998. [PMID: 32617891 PMCID: PMC7591443 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02566-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Purpose Evidence from cross-sectional studies suggests that higher levels of light-intensity physical activity (LPA) are associated with better health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors. However, these associations have not been investigated in longitudinal studies that provide the opportunity to analyse how within-individual changes in LPA affect HRQoL. We investigated longitudinal associations of LPA with HRQoL outcomes in CRC survivors, from 6 weeks to 2 years post-treatment. Methods Data were used of a prospective cohort study among 325 stage I–III CRC survivors (67% men, mean age: 67 years), recruited between 2012 and 2016. Validated questionnaires were used to assess hours/week of LPA (SQUASH) and HRQoL outcomes (EORTC QLQ-C30, Checklist Individual Strength) at 6 weeks, and 6, 12 and 24 months post-treatment. We applied linear mixed regression to analyse longitudinal confounder-adjusted associations of LPA with HRQoL. Results We observed statistically significant longitudinal associations between more LPA and better global quality of life and physical, role and social functioning, and less fatigue over time. Intra-individual analysis showed that within-person increases in LPA (per 8 h/week) were related to improved HRQoL, including better global quality of life (β = 1.67, 95% CI 0.71; 2.63; total range scale: 0–100) and less fatigue (β = − 1.22, 95% CI − 2.37; − 0.07; scale: 20–140). Stratified analyses indicated stronger associations among participants below the median of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) at diagnosis. Conclusion Higher levels of LPA were longitudinally associated with better HRQoL and less fatigue in CRC survivors up to two years post-treatment. Further prospective studies using accelerometer data are necessary to inform development of interventions targeting LPA. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s11136-020-02566-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- E H van Roekel
- Department of Epidemiology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Epidemiology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Methodology and Statistics, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Science, NUTRIM School for Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Kwakman JJM, Vink G, Vestjens JH, Beerepoot LV, de Groot JW, Jansen RL, Opdam FL, Boot H, Creemers GJ, van Rooijen JM, Los M, Vulink AJE, Schut H, van Meerten E, Baars A, Hamberg P, Kapiteijn E, Sommeijer DW, Punt CJA, Koopman M. Feasibility and effectiveness of trifluridine/tipiracil in metastatic colorectal cancer: real-life data from The Netherlands. Int J Clin Oncol 2017; 23:482-489. [PMID: 29204933 PMCID: PMC5951890 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-017-1220-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Accepted: 11/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background The RECOURSE trial showed clinical efficacy for trifluridine/tipiracil for refractory metastatic colorectal cancer patients. We assessed the feasibility and effectiveness of trifluridine/tipiracil in daily clinical practice in The Netherlands. Methods Medical records of patients from 17 centers treated in the trifluridine/tipiracil compassionate use program were reviewed and checked for RECOURSE eligibility criteria. Baseline characteristics, safety, and survival times were compared, and prespecified baseline characteristics were tested in multivariate analyses for prognostic significance on overall survival (OS). Results A total of 136 patients with a median age of 62 years were analyzed. Forty-three patients (32%) did not meet the RECOURSE eligibility criteria for not having received all prior standard treatments (n = 35, 26%) and/or ECOG performance status (PS) 2 (n = 12, 9%). The most common grade ≥3 toxicities were neutropenia (n = 44, 32%), leukopenia (n = 8, 6%), anemia (n = 7, 5%), and fatigue (n = 7, 5%). Median progression-free survival (PFS) and median OS were 2.1 (95% CI, 1.8–2.3) and 5.4 months (95% CI, 4.0–6.9), respectively. Patients with ECOG PS 2 had a worse median OS (3.2 months) compared to patients with ECOG PS 0–1 (5.9 months). ECOG PS, KRAS-mutation status, white blood cell count, serum lactate dehydrogenase, and alkaline phosphatase were prognostic factors for OS. Conclusions Our data show that treatment with trifluridine/tipiracil in daily clinical practice is feasible and safe. Differences in patient characteristics between our population and the RECOURSE study population should be taken into account in the interpretation of survival data. Our results argue against the use of trifluridine/tipiracil in patients with ECOG PS 2. Funding Johannes J.M. Kwakman received an unrestricted research grant from Servier.
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- Johannes J M Kwakman
- Department of Medical Oncology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Room F4-224, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 22660, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Godebaldkwartier 419, 3511 DT, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Viecuri Hospital, Tegelseweg 210, 5912 BL, Venlo, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Doctor Deelenlaan 5, 5042 AD, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Isala Clinics, Dokter van Heesweg 2, 8025 AB, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Catharina Hospital, Michelangelolaan 2, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Martini Hospital, Van Swietenplein 1, 9728 NT, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St. Antonius Hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Reinier de Graafweg 5, 2625 AD, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, Henri Dunantstraat 1, 5223 GZ, Den Bosch, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus Medical Center, Erasmus University, 's-Gravendijkwal 230, 3015 CE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Gelderse Vallei Ede, Willy Brandtlaan 10, 6716 RP, Ede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Franciscus Gasthuis, Kleiweg 500, 3045 PM, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Room F4-224, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Oncology, Flevo Hospital, Hospitaalweg 1, 1315 RA, Almere, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Room F4-224, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Ayez N, van der Stok EP, de Wilt H, Radema SA, van Hillegersberg R, Roumen RM, Vreugdenhil G, Tanis PJ, Punt CJ, Dejong CH, Jansen RL, Verheul HM, de Jong KP, Hospers GA, Klaase JM, Legdeur MC, van Meerten E, Eskens FA, van der Meer N, van der Holt B, Verhoef C, Grünhagen DJ. Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery versus surgery alone in high-risk patients with resectable colorectal liver metastases: the CHARISMA randomized multicenter clinical trial. BMC Cancer 2015; 15:180. [PMID: 25884448 PMCID: PMC4377036 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-015-1199-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2014] [Accepted: 03/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Efforts to improve the outcome of liver surgery by combining curative resection with chemotherapy have failed to demonstrate definite overall survival benefit. This may partly be due to the fact that these studies often involve strict inclusion criteria. Consequently, patients with a high risk profile as characterized by Fong’s Clinical Risk Score (CRS) are often underrepresented in these studies. Conceptually, this group of patients might benefit the most from chemotherapy. The present study evaluates the impact of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy in high-risk patients with primary resectable colorectal liver metastases, without extrahepatic disease. Our hypothesis is that adding neo-adjuvant chemotherapy to surgery will provide an improvement in overall survival (OS) in patients with a high-risk profile. Methods/Design CHARISMA is a multicenter, randomized, phase III clinical trial. Patients will be randomized to either surgery alone (standard treatment, arm A) or to 6 cycles of neo-adjuvant oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy, followed by surgery (arm B). Patients must be ≥ 18 years of age with liver metastases of histologically confirmed primary colorectal carcinoma. Patients with extrahepatic metastases are excluded. Liver metastases must be deemed primarily resectable. Only patients with a CRS of 3–5 are eligible. The primary study endpoint is OS. Secondary endpoints are progression free survival (PFS), quality of life, morbidity of resection, treatment response on neo-adjuvant chemotherapy, and whether CEA levels can predict treatment response. Discussion CHARISMA is a multicenter, randomized, phase III clinical trial that will provide an answer to the question if adding neo-adjuvant chemotherapy to surgery will improve OS in a well-defined high-risk patient group with colorectal liver metastases. Trial registration The CHARISMA is registered at European Union Clinical Trials Register (EudraCT), number: 2013-004952-39, and in the “Netherlands national Trial Register (NTR), number: 4893.
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- Ninos Ayez
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Groene Hilledijk 301, 3075 EA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Groene Hilledijk 301, 3075 EA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Radboud University, Nijmegen Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University, Nijmegen Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Clinical Trial Center, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Clinical Trial Center, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Groene Hilledijk 301, 3075 EA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Groene Hilledijk 301, 3075 EA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Kelderman S, Heemskerk B, van Tinteren H, van den Brom RRH, Hospers GAP, van den Eertwegh AJM, Kapiteijn EW, de Groot JWB, Soetekouw P, Jansen RL, Fiets E, Furness AJS, Renn A, Krzystanek M, Szallasi Z, Lorigan P, Gore ME, Schumacher TNM, Haanen JBAG, Larkin JMG, Blank CU. Lactate dehydrogenase as a selection criterion for ipilimumab treatment in metastatic melanoma. Cancer Immunol Immunother 2014; 63:449-58. [PMID: 24609989 PMCID: PMC11029318 DOI: 10.1007/s00262-014-1528-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [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: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 02/22/2014] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Ipilimumab, a cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen-4 blocking antibody, has improved overall survival (OS) in metastatic melanoma in phase III trials. However, about 80 % of patients fail to respond, and no predictive markers for benefit from therapy have been identified. We analysed a 'real world' population of patients treated with ipilimumab to identify markers for treatment benefit. METHODS Patients with advanced cutaneous melanoma were treated in the Netherlands (NL) and the United Kingdom (UK) with ipilimumab at 3 mg/kg. Baseline characteristics and peripheral blood parameters were assessed, and patients were monitored for the occurrence of adverse events and outcomes. RESULTS A total of 166 patients were treated in the Netherlands. Best overall response and disease control rates were 17 and 35 %, respectively. Median follow-up was 17.9 months, with a median progression-free survival of 2.9 months. Median OS was 7.5 months, and OS at 1 year was 37.8 % and at 2 years was 22.9 %. In a multivariate model, baseline serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) was demonstrated to be the strongest predictive factor for OS. These findings were validated in an independent cohort of 64 patients from the UK. CONCLUSION In both the NL and UK cohorts, long-term benefit of ipilimumab treatment was unlikely for patients with baseline serum LDH greater than twice the upper limit of normal. In the absence of prospective data, clinicians treating melanoma may wish to consider the data presented here to guide patient selection for ipilimumab therapy.
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- Sander Kelderman
- Netherlands Cancer Institute NKI-AVL, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Cancer Institute NKI-AVL, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Cancer Institute NKI-AVL, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Leiden University Medical Centre, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Medical Center Leeuwarden, Henri Dunantweg 2, 8934 AD Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Royal Marsden Hospital, 197 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6JJ UK
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- Technical University of Denmark, Anker Engelunds Vej 1, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- Technical University of Denmark, Anker Engelunds Vej 1, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- Christie Hospital, 550 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX UK
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- Royal Marsden Hospital, 197 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6JJ UK
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- Netherlands Cancer Institute NKI-AVL, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Cancer Institute NKI-AVL, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Cancer Institute NKI-AVL, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Taal W, Oosterkamp HM, Walenkamp AM, Beerepoot LV, Hanse M, Buter J, Honkoop A, Boerman D, De Vos FYFL, Jansen RL, van den Berkmortel FW, Brandsma D, Kros JM, Bromberg JE, van Heuvel I, Smits M, van der Holt B, Vernhout R, Van Den Bent MJ. A randomized phase II study of bevacizumab versus bevacizumab plus lomustine versus lomustine single agent in recurrent glioblastoma: The Dutch BELOB study. J Clin Oncol 2013. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.2001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [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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2001 Background: Bevacizumab (BEV) is widely used in recurrent glioblastoma, alone or in combination with other agents. There is however no well-controlled trial to support the use for this indication. Methods: In a three-arm Dutch multicenter randomized phase II study (NTR 1929) patients were assigned to either BEV 10 mg/kg iv every 2 weeks, BEV 10 mg/kg iv every 2 weeks and 110 mg/m2 lomustine every 6 weeks, or lomustine 110 mg/m2every 6 weeks. Eligible were patients with histologically proven glioblastoma, with a first recurrence after chemo-irradiation with temozolomide, having concluded radiotherapy more than 3 months ago, with adequate bone marrow, renal and hepatic function, and WHO performance status (PS) 0-2. Primary endpoint was 9 months overall survival (OS); P0 was set at 35% and P1 at 55%. Progression was defined using RANO criteria. A safety review after the first 10 patients in the combination arm was preplanned. Results: Between December 2009 and November 2011, 153 patients were enrolled of whom 148 were considered eligible. Median age was 57 years (range, 24-77) and median WHO PS was 1. With respect to prognostic factors groups were well balanced. After review of the safety cohort the dosage lomustine in the combination arm was lowered to 90 mg/m2 because of hematological toxicity (predominantly thrombocytopenia without symptoms). At this lower lomustine dose level the combination treatment was in general well tolerated. Outcome: see Table. Conclusions: In this first well-controlled study on BEV in recurrent glioblastoma with a primary OS endpoint, combination treatment with bevacizumab and lomustine met the prespecified criterion for further investigation in clinical trials, whereas both drugs given as single agent failed to meet this criterion. Clinical trial information: NTR1929. [Table: see text]
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- VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, the Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neuropathology, Erasmus MC–Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Blank CU, Kelderman S, van Tinteren H, Heemskerk B, van den Brom R, Hospers GA, van den Eertwegh AJM, Kapiteijn E, De Groot JW, Jansen RL, Fiets WE, Krzystanek M, Szallasi Z, Furness AJS, Renn A, Gore ME, Lorigan P, Schumacher T, Haanen JBAG, Larkin JMG. Serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) as a prognostic selection criterion for ipilimumab treatment in metastatic melanoma. J Clin Oncol 2013. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.3036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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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3036 Background: Ipilimumab, a CTLA4 blocking antibody, has been shown to improve survival in metastatic melanoma patients in phase III trials. However, only a subset of patients experiences long-term survival benefit. Therefore, we analysed two independent retrospective sets of patients treated in ‘real world’ settings to identify prognostic factors that correlate with better outcome after ipilimumab therapy. Methods: Advanced melanoma patients, eligible for ipilimumab therapy, were treated in the Dutch and UK Expanded Access Programs (EAP) and after European licensing on the 3mg/kg schedule. Baseline characteristics and peripheral blood parameters were assessed and patients were monitored for the occurrence of adverse events and responses. Results: A total of 166 patients were enrolled in the Dutch EAP. Best overall response rate and disease control rate were (DCR) 17% and 35%. Median follow-up was 17.9 months, with a median progression free survival of 2.9 months. Median overall survival (OS) was 7.5 months, and OS at 1 year 37.8% and at 2 years 22.9%. Univariate analysis revealed that gender, age, Breslow thickness, baseline and week 6 lymphocyte count (ALC), and prior treatment had no influence on OS, while mWHO, M stage, baseline LDH, S100, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and the slope of ALC did. In a multivariate model only baseline LDH and ESR remained as significant independent prognostic factors. The relevance of LDH was validated in an independent cohort of 68 patients from the UK. Stratifying the patients in the NL cohort according to LDH levels (≤upper limit normal (ULN), 54.4% of patients versus >2xULN, 16.9% of patients) separated into groups of patients observing DCR of 48% versus 14%, and median OS of 13.7 versus 3.1 months, while toxicity was similar in both groups (48% and 41%). None of the patients was alive at 15 months after treatment if baseline LDH was >2xULN in both the NL and UK cohorts. Conclusions: Overall survival upon ipilimumab treatment is lower in an expanded access population as compared to phase III trials. LDH >2xULN at baseline is a potential prognosticator in patients receiving ipilimumab and should be considered in guiding ipilimumab treatment initiation.
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- Christian U. Blank
- The Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- The Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen/University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- The Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koopman M, Simkens LHJ, Ten Tije AJ, Creemers GJ, Loosveld OJL, de Jongh FE, Erdkamp F, Erjavec Z, van der Torren AME, Van der Hoeven JJM, Nieboer P, Braun JJ, Jansen RL, Haasjes JG, Cats A, Wals JJ, Mol L, Dalesio O, van Tinteren H, Punt CJA. Maintenance treatment with capecitabine and bevacizumab versus observation after induction treatment with chemotherapy and bevacizumab in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC): The phase III CAIRO3 study of the Dutch Colorectal Cancer Group (DCCG). J Clin Oncol 2013. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.3502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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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3502 Background: The optimal duration of chemotherapy and bevacizumab in mCRC is not well established. The CAIRO3 study investigated the efficacy of maintenance treatment with capecitabine plus bevacizumab versus observation in mCRC pts not progressing during induction treatment with capecitabine, oxaliplatin and bevacizumab (CAPOX-B). Methods: Previously untreated mCRC pts, PS 0-1, with stable disease or better after 6 cycles of CAPOX-B, not eligible for metastasectomy and eligible for future treatment with oxaliplatin, were randomized between observation (arm A) or maintenance treatment with capecitabine 625 mg/m2 bid dailycontinuouslyand bevacizumab 7.5 mg/kg iv q 3 weeks (arm B). Upon first progression (PFS1), pts in both arms were treated with CAPOX-B until second progression (PFS2, primary endpoint). For pts not able to receive CAPOX-B upon PFS1, PFS2 was considered equal to PFS1. Secondary endpoints were overall survival (OS) and time to second progression (TTP2), which was defined as the time to progression or death on any treatment following PFS1. All endpoints were calculated from the time of randomization. Results: A total of 558 pts were randomized. Median follow-up is 33 months. The median number of maintenance cycles in arm B was 9 (range 1-54). The median PFS1 in arm A vs B was 4.1 vs 7.4 months (HR 0.44, 95% CI 0.37-0.54, p<0.0001). Upon PFS1, 72% of pts received CAPOX-B in arm A and 44% in arm B. The median PFS2 was 10.4 vs 10.4 months (HR 0.86, 95% CI 0.7-1.04, p=0.12). The median TTP2 in arm A vs B was 11.5 vs 15.4 months (HR 0.58, 95% CI 0.48-0.72, p<0.0001), and the median OS was 17.9 vs 21.7 months (HR 0.77, 95% CI 0.62-0.96, p=0.02), respectively. Conclusions: Maintenance treatment with capecitabine plus bevacizumab after 6 cycles CAPOX-B did not significantly prolong PFS2, which may be due to the lower number of pts in arm B that received CAPOX-B following PFS1. Maintenance treatment significantly prolonged PFS1, TTP2 and OS. Our data support the use of bevacizumab plus capecitabine until progression or unacceptable toxicity. Updated results will be presented. Clinical trial information: NCT00442637.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center the Netherlands, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- The Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Lutz MP, Wilke H, Wagener DJT, Vanhoefer U, Jeziorski K, Hegewisch-Becker S, Balleisen L, Joossens E, Jansen RL, Debois M, Bethe U, Praet M, Wils J, Van Cutsem E. Weekly infusional high-dose fluorouracil (HD-FU), HD-FU plus folinic acid (HD-FU/FA), or HD-FU/FA plus biweekly cisplatin in advanced gastric cancer: randomized phase II trial 40953 of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Gastrointestinal Group and the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Internistische Onkologie. J Clin Oncol 2007; 25:2580-5. [PMID: 17577037 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.11.1666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This multicentric, randomized, two-stage phase II trial evaluated three simplified weekly infusional regimens of fluorouracil (FU) or FU plus folinic acid (FA) and cisplatin (Cis) with the aim to select a regimen for future phase III trials. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 145 patients with advanced gastric cancer where randomly assigned to weekly FU 3,000 mg/m2/24 hours (HD-FU), FU 2,600 mg/m2/24 hours plus dl-FA 500 mg/m2 or l-FA 250 mg/m2 (HD-FU/FA), or FU 2000 mg/m2/24 hours plus FA plus biweekly Cis 50 mg/m2, each administered for 6 weeks with a 1-week rest. The primary end point was the response rate. RESULTS Confirmed responses were observed in 6.1% (two of 33) of the eligible patients treated with HD-FU, in 25% (12 of 48, including one complete remission [CR]) with HD-FU/FA, and in 45.7% (21 of 46, including four CRs) with HD-FU/FA/Cis. The HD-FU arm was closed after stage 1 because the required minimum number of responses was not met. The median progression-free survival of all patients in the HD-FU, HD-FU/FA, and HD-FU/FA/Cis arm was 1.9, 4.0, and 6.1 months, respectively. The median overall survival was 7.1, 8.9, and 9.7 months, and the survival rate at 1 year was 24.3%, 30.3%, and 45.3%, respectively. Grade 4 toxicities were rare. The most relevant grade 3/4 toxicities were neutropenia in 1.9%, 5.4%, and 19.6%, and diarrhea in 2.7%, 1.9%, and 3.9% of the cycles in the HD-FU, HD-FU/FA, and HD-/FU/Cis arms, respectively. CONCLUSION Weekly infusional FU/FA plus biweekly Cis is effective and safe in patients with gastric cancer.
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Bosch TM, Huitema ADR, Doodeman VD, Jansen R, Witteveen E, Smit WM, Jansen RL, van Herpen CM, Soesan M, Beijnen JH, Schellens JHM. Pharmacogenetic Screening of CYP3A and ABCB1 in Relation to Population Pharmacokinetics of Docetaxel. Clin Cancer Res 2006; 12:5786-93. [PMID: 17020985 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-05-2649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [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: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite the extensive clinical experience with docetaxel, unpredictable interindividual variability in efficacy and toxicity remain important limitations associated with the use of this anticancer drug. Large interindividual pharmacokinetic variability has been associated with variation in toxicity profiles. Genetic polymorphisms in drug-metabolizing enzymes and drug transporters could possibly explain the observed pharmacokinetic variability. The aim of this study was therefore to investigate the influence of polymorphisms in the CYP3A and ABCB1 genes on the population pharmacokinetics of docetaxel. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Whole blood samples were obtained from patients with solid tumors and treated with docetaxel to quantify the exposure to docetaxel. DNA was collected to determine polymorphisms in the CYP3A and ABCB1 genes with DNA sequencing. A population pharmacokinetic analysis of docetaxel was done using nonlinear mixed-effect modeling. RESULTS In total, 92 patients were assessable for pharmacokinetic analysis of docetaxel. A three-compartmental model adequately described the pharmacokinetics of docetaxel. Several polymorphisms in the CYP3A and ABCB1 genes were found, with allele frequencies of 0.54% to 48.4%. The homozygous C1236T polymorphism in the ABCB1 gene (ABCB1*8) was significantly correlated with a decreased docetaxel clearance (-25%; P = 0.0039). No other relationships between polymorphisms and pharmacokinetic variables reached statistical significance. Furthermore, no relationship between haplotypes of CYP3A and ABCB1 and the pharmacokinetics could be identified. CONCLUSIONS The polymorphism C1236T in the ABCB1 gene was significantly related to docetaxel clearance. Our current finding may provide a meaningful tool to explain interindividual differences in docetaxel treatment in daily practice.
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- Tessa M Bosch
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute/Slotervaart Hospital, Louwesweg 6, 1066 EC Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Kerbusch T, Jansen RL, Mathôt RA, Huitema AD, Jansen M, van Rijswijk RE, Beijnen JH. Modulation of the cytochrome P450-mediated metabolism of ifosfamide by ketoconazole and rifampin. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2001; 70:132-41. [PMID: 11503007 DOI: 10.1067/mcp.2001.117283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The autoinducible metabolic transformation of the anticancer agent ifosfamide involves activation through 4-hydroxyifosfamide to the ultimate cytotoxic ifosforamide mustard and deactivation to 2- and 3-dechloroethylifosfamide with concomitant release of the neurotoxic chloroacetaldehyde. Activation is mediated by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 and deactivation by CYP3A4 and CYP2B6. The aim of this study was to investigate modulation of the CYP-mediated metabolism of ifosfamide with ketoconazole, a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4, and rifampin (INN, rifampicin), an inducer of CYP3A4/CYP2B6. METHODS In a double-randomized, 2-way crossover study a total of 16 patients received ifosfamide 3 g/m(2) per 24 hours intravenously, either alone or in combination with 200 mg ketoconazole twice daily (1 day before treatment and 3 days of concomitant administration) or 300 mg rifampin twice daily (3 days before treatment and 3 days of concomitant administration). Plasma pharmacokinetics and urinary excretion of ifosfamide, 2- and 3-dechloroethylifosfamide, and 4-hydroxyifosfamide were assessed in both courses. Data analysis was performed with a population pharmacokinetic model with a description of autoinduction of ifosfamide. RESULTS Rifampin increased the clearance of ifosfamide at the start of therapy at 102%. The fraction of ifosfamide metabolized to the dechloroethylated metabolites was increased, whereas exposure to the metabolites was decreased as a result of increased elimination. The fraction metabolized and the exposure to 4-hydroxyifosfamide were not significantly influenced. Ketoconazole did not affect the fraction metabolized or the exposure to the dechloroethylated metabolites, whereas both parameters were reduced with 4-hydroxyifosfamide. CONCLUSIONS Coadministration of ifosfamide with ketoconazole or rifampin did not produce changes in the pharmacokinetics of the parent or metabolites that may result in an increased benefit of ifosfamide therapy.
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- T Kerbusch
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam.
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Kerbusch T, de Kraker J, Keizer HJ, van Putten JW, Groen HJ, Jansen RL, Schellens JH, Beijnen JH. Clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of ifosfamide and its metabolites. Clin Pharmacokinet 2001; 40:41-62. [PMID: 11236809 DOI: 10.2165/00003088-200140010-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [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: 11/02/2022]
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This review discusses several issues in the clinical pharmacology of the antitumour agent ifosfamide and its metabolites. Ifosfamide is effective in a large number of malignant diseases. Its use, however, can be accompanied by haematological toxicity, neurotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Since its development in the middle of the 1960s, most of the extensive metabolism of ifosfamide has been elucidated. Identification of specific isoenzymes responsible for ifosfamide metabolism may lead to an improved efficacy/toxicity ratio by modulation of the metabolic pathways. Whether ifosfamide is specifically transported by erythrocytes and which activated ifosfamide metabolites play a key role in this transport is currently being debated. In most clinical pharmacokinetic studies, the phenomenon of autoinduction has been observed, but the mechanism is not completely understood. Assessment of the pharmacokinetics of ifosfamide and metabolites has long been impaired by the lack of reliable bioanalytical assays. The recent development of improved bioanalytical assays has changed this dramatically, allowing extensive pharmacokinetic assessment, identifying key issues such as population differences in pharmacokinetic parameters, differences in elimination dependent upon route and schedule of administration, implications of the chirality of the drug and interpatient pharmacokinetic variability. The mechanisms of action of cytotoxicity, neurotoxicity, urotoxicity and nephrotoxicity have been pivotal issues in the assessment of the pharmacodynamics of ifosfamide. Correlations between the new insights into ifosfamide metabolism, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will rationalise the further development of therapeutic drug monitoring and dose individualisation of ifosfamide treatment.
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- T Kerbusch
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute/ Slotervaart Hospital, Amsterdam.
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Jager JJ, Jansen RL, Arends JW, Joosten-Achjanie S, Volovics L, Schouten LJ, De Jong JM, Meyenfeldt MF, Blijham GH. Anti-apoptotic phenotype is associated with decreased locoregional recurrence rate in breast cancer. Anticancer Res 2000; 20:1269-75. [PMID: 10810433] [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: 02/16/2023]
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PURPOSE Tumor stage and nodal status are the most important factors predicting locoregional recurrence in breast cancer. We wanted to investigate the prognostic value of some newer molecular genetic markers for the occurrence of a locoregional recurrence, in order to improve the selection of patients for locoregional adjuvant therapy. METHODS Bcl-2, p53, MIB-1, pS2 and CD44v6 were determined immunohistochemically on formalin-fixed and paraffin embedded tumour tissues of 163 patients treated by modified radical mastectomy between 1982 and 1987. Postoperative irradiation was given to 35 patients to the intermammary chain only and to only 13 (8%) patients to the chest wall with or without the regional lymph nodes. Node-positive patients were treated with CAF adjuvant chemotherapy and were randomized for whether or no additional Medroxyprogesteroneacetate (MPA). A multivariate analysis was performed on a number of potential prognostic factors. The risk for locoregional recurrence was estimated using the competing risk approach. RESULTS After a median period of 7.5 years 28 patients developed a locoregional recurrence. The cumulative incidence of loco-regional recurrence at 10 years was 17%. Bcl-2 and p53 were found to be independent factors predicting locoregional recurrence, whereas a trend was found for MIB-1. Increased Bcl-2 as well as p53 expression were associated with a decreased risk, whereas the increased presence of MIB-1 was associated with an increased risk. CONCLUSION Results indicate that molecular markers of apoptosis as well as proliferation provide additional information for the risk of locoregional recurrence after modified radical mastectomy. If confirmed, these markers may play a role in the selection of appropriate locoregional adjuvant treatment after primary surgery.
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- J J Jager
- Radiotherapeutisch Instituut Limburg, Heerlen, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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van Herpen CM, Jansen RL, Kruit WH, Hoekman K, Groenewegen G, Osanto S, De Mulder PH. Immunochemotherapy with interleukin-2, interferon-alpha and 5-fluorouracil for progressive metastatic renal cell carcinoma: a multicenter phase II study. Dutch Immunotherapy Working Party. Br J Cancer 2000; 82:772-6. [PMID: 10732744 PMCID: PMC2374413 DOI: 10.1054/bjoc.1999.0997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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In patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma response rates of 7-26% have been achieved with immunotherapy. A high response rate of 48% in 35 patients has been reported for treatment with the combination of interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha), interleukin-2 (IL-2) and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) (Atzpodien et al (1993a) Eur J Cancer29A: S6-8). We conducted a multicentre phase II study to confirm these results. Metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients were treated as outpatients with an 8-week treatment cycle. Recombinant human IL-2 20 MU m(-2) was administered subcutaneously (s.c.) three times a week (t.i.w) in weeks 1 and 4 and 5 MU m(-2) t.i.w. in weeks 2 and 3. Recombinant human IFN-alpha 2a 6 MU m(-2) was administered s.c. once in weeks 1 and 4 and t.i.w. in weeks 2 and 3, and 9 MU m(-2) t.i.w. in weeks 5-8. 5-FU (750 mg m(-2)) was given as a bolus injection intravenous once a week in weeks 5-8. The treatment cycle was repeated once in case of response or minor response. Fifty-two patients entered the study. All had undergone a nephrectomy and had progressive metastatic disease. The median WHO-performance status was 1, the median number of metastatic sites was 2 (range 1-5) and the median time between the diagnosis of the primary tumour and the start of treatment was 12.9 months (range 1-153). Among the 51 patients, including four patients with early progressive disease, who were evaluable for response, the response rate was 11.8% (95% confidence interval (CI) 2.9-20.7%), with no complete responses. Median duration of response was 8.3 (range 3.8-22.4+) months. Median survival was 16.5 (range 1.8-30.5+) months. Grade 3/4 toxicity (WHO) occurred in 29/52 (55.8%) of the patients in cycle 1 and in 6/16 (37.5%) of the patients in cycle 2. It consisted mainly of anorexia, fatigue, nausea, fever and leucocytopenia. We cannot confirm the high response rate in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with the combination of IFN-alpha, IL-2 and 5-FU, as described by Atzpodien et al.
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- C M van Herpen
- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Peters FP, van de Beek C, Bot FJ, Jansen RL. Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis--a pseudo-neoplastic disease. Acta Oncol 1999; 38:269-70. [PMID: 10227452 DOI: 10.1080/028418699431726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- F P Peters
- University Hospital Maastricht, Department of Internal Medicine, The Netherlands
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Jansen RL, Joosten-Achjanie SR, Volovics A, Arends JW, Hupperets PS, Hillen HF, Schouten HC. Relevance of the expression of bcl-2 in combination with p53 as a prognostic factor in breast cancer. Anticancer Res 1998; 18:4455-62. [PMID: 9891509] [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: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Both the proto-oncogene bcl-2 and the tumour suppressor gene p53 are involved in the regulation of apoptosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS We have investigated the prognostic value of the immunohistochemical expression of p53 and bcl-2 separately and in combination in a group of 345 breast cancer patients from one hospital with a long median follow-up of more than 10 years. RESULTS Bcl-2 expression was not a prognostic factor. p53 was an independent prognostic factor for overall survival (p = 0.005) and for post-relapse survival (p = 0.006). Looking at bcl-2/p53 subgroups in the bcl-2 positive subgroup there was a large difference in both disease-free and overall survival between p53 negative and p53 positive patients. In the bcl-2 negative subgroup the p53 status was not a prognostic factor at all. CONCLUSIONS p53 is an independent prognostic factor for overall survival and post-relapse survival. However, p53 status is only important in the bcl-2 positive subgroup.
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- R L Jansen
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Leenders AC, Daenen S, Jansen RL, Hop WC, Lowenberg B, Wijermans PW, Cornelissen J, Herbrecht R, van der Lelie H, Hoogsteden HC, Verbrugh HA, de Marie S. Liposomal amphotericin B compared with amphotericin B deoxycholate in the treatment of documented and suspected neutropenia-associated invasive fungal infections. Br J Haematol 1998; 103:205-12. [PMID: 9792309 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2141.1998.00944.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 192] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [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: 11/20/2022]
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It has been suggested that a better outcome of neutropenia-associated invasive fungal infections can be achieved when high doses of lipid formulations of amphotericin B are used. We now report a randomized multicentre study comparing liposomal amphotericin B (AmBisome, 5 mg/kg/d) to amphotericin B deoxycholate (AmB, 1 mg/kg/d) in the treatment of these infections. Of 106 possible patients, 66 were enrolled and analysed for efficacy: nine had documented fungaemia, 17 had other invasive mould infections and 40 had suspected pulmonary aspergillosis. After completion of the course medication, in the AmBisome group (n = 32) 14 patients had achieved complete response, seven a partial response and 11 were failures as compared to 6, 13 and 15 patients (n = 34) treated with AmB (P=0.09); P=0.03 for complete responders. A favourable trend for AmBisome was found at day 14, in patients with documented infections and in patients with pulmonary aspergillosis (P=0.05 and P=0.096 respectively). Mortality rates were lower in patients treated with AmBisome (adjusted for malignancy status, P=0.03). More patients on AmB had a >100% increase of their baseline serum creatinine (P<0.001). The results indicate that, in neutropenic patients with documented or suspected invasive fungal infections AmBisome 5 mg/kg/d was superior to AmB 1 mg/kg/d with respect to efficacy and safety.
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- A C Leenders
- Erasmus University Medical Centre Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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van den Bent MJ, Schellens JH, Vecht CJ, Sillevis Smit PA, Loosveld OJ, Ma J, Tijssen CC, Jansen RL, Kros JM, Verweij J. Phase II study on cisplatin and ifosfamide in recurrent high grade gliomas. Eur J Cancer 1998; 34:1570-4. [PMID: 9893630 DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(98)00138-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [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: 10/18/2022]
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27 patients with recurrent high grade glioma following surgery and radiation therapy were treated with 100 mg/m2 cisplatin and 6 g/m2 ifosfamide per cycle, administered on days 1-3 in 4 week cycles, for a maximum of six cycles. Toxicity was assessed after every cycle. Response was assessed following every second cycle, and a 50% decrease of the largest cross-sectional tumour area on contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography scan was considered a partial response (PR). A total of 95 cycles was administered; 26 patients were evaluable for response. In 5 patients (19%), a PR was obtained (median time to progression (TTP): 34 weeks). Stable disease was observed in 6 patients (23%, median TTP: 22 weeks). The most frequent toxicity was haematological: 37% of cycles were complicated by a grade 3 or 4 leucopenia. 1 patients died, probably as a consequence of increased cerebral oedema induced by the cisplatin hydration schedule. Determination of the cisplatin concentration in this patient showed a 10-fold increase in the tumour concentration as compared with that in normal brain tissue, demonstrating the absence of a blood-brain barrier in the tumour. In conclusion, generally this schedule was well tolerated, but it is of moderate activity for recurrent glioma.
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- M J van den Bent
- Department of Neuro-Oncology, Rotterdam Cancer Institute, The Netherlands
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Jansen RL, Hupperets PS, Arends JW, Joosten-Achjanie SR, Volovics A, Schouten HC, Hillen HF. MIB-1 labelling index is an independent prognostic marker in primary breast cancer. Br J Cancer 1998; 78:460-5. [PMID: 9716027 PMCID: PMC2063089 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.1998.515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The proliferative activity of a tumour is considered to be an important prognostic factor in primary breast cancer. We have investigated the prognostic value of the MIB-1 labelling index in 341 patients with primary breast cancer and compared the results with the S-phase fraction in 220 patients of the same cohort. All patients were treated in one hospital and had a median follow-up of 128 months. No correlation between MIB-1 labelling and S-phase fraction could be demonstrated. MIB-1 had prognostic value for disease-free survival in the whole group of patients (P < 0.001) and in the node-negative subgroup (P < 0.001). In multivariate analysis, MIB-1 was an independent prognostic factor (P = 0.004) besides axillary lymph node status (P = 0.001). In univariate analysis high S-phase fraction was associated with decreased overall survival (P = 0.04); however, not in multivariate analysis. Moreover, S-phase fraction had a borderline prognostic significance for post-relapse survival in multivariate analysis (P= 0.08). Thus, in conclusion, the growth fraction of a tumour as determined by the MIB-1 labelling index is an important prognostic factor in patients with primary breast cancer.
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- R L Jansen
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Lalisang RI, Hupperets PS, ten Haaft MA, Jansen RL, Schouten HC. High-dose chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow support as consolidation after standard-dose adjuvant therapy in primary breast cancer patients with seven or more involved axillary lymph nodes. Bone Marrow Transplant 1998; 21:243-7. [PMID: 9489646 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1701071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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: 02/06/2023]
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Despite adjuvant chemotherapy the prognosis of patients with breast cancer and a high number of involved axillary lymph nodes is very poor. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow support in patients with seven or more involved axillary lymph nodes. Nineteen patients underwent four courses of standard adjuvant chemotherapy, followed by high-dose busulphan/cyclophosphamide chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow support. The median age was 41.4 years and the median number of involved lymph nodes 11. Mucositis WHO grade > or = 3 was observed in 15 patients and 18 patients suffered febrile neutropenia. Transplant-related mortality was encountered in two patients, due to hepatic veno-occlusive disease and sepsis complicated by multi-organ failure, respectively. After a median follow-up period of 1490 days (range 582-2024 days) from diagnosis, nine patients have relapsed and the overall event-free survival (EFS) is 42% (95% CI 19-65%). The median EFS is 487 days. High-dose treatment with BuCy2 in high-risk breast cancer patients is a toxic regimen and does not seem to improve disease-free survival.
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- R I Lalisang
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Jansen RL, Hupperets PS, Arends JW, Joosten-Achjanie SR, Volovics A, Hillen HF, Schouten HC. pS2 is an independent prognostic factor for post-relapse survival in primary breast cancer. Anticancer Res 1998; 18:577-82. [PMID: 9568180] [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: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The pS2 protein is involved in the maintenance of the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract. In breast cancer pS2 can be demonstrated in at least half of the tumors and probably reflects the functional status of ER. Several features make it likely that pS2 is involved in growth regulation. PATIENTS AND METHODS We have investigated the value of immunohistochemical pS2 determination as a prognostic factor in 339 breast cancer patients with long follow-up from one hospital. RESULTS A prognostic role for pS2 could not be demonstrated considering disease-free and overall survival, although in pS2-negative tumors a trend for less locoregional relapse was found. However, in multivariate analysis pS2 showed independent prognostic value for post-relapse survival. CONCLUSIONS PS2 is an independent prognostic factor for post-relapse survival, most likely because it is a predictive factor for response to systemic therapy.
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- R L Jansen
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- R L Jansen
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Maastricht, Netherlands
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Punt CJ, van Herpen CM, Jansen RL, Vreugdenhil G, Muller EW, de Mulder PH. Chemoimmunotherapy with bleomycin, vincristine, lomustine, dacarbazine (BOLD) plus interferon alpha for metastatic melanoma: a multicentre phase II study. Br J Cancer 1997; 76:266-9. [PMID: 9231931 PMCID: PMC2223935 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.1997.374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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High response rates in patients with metastatic melanoma have been achieved with combination chemoimmunotherapy. A response rate of 62% in 45 patients has been reported for treatment with dacarbazine, bleomycin, vincristine, lomustine (BOLD) plus interferon alpha (IFN-alpha). We conducted a multicentre phase II study to confirm these results. Melanoma patients with distant metastases were treated as outpatients with dacarbazine 200 mg m(-2) on days 1-5, vincristine 1 mg m(-2) on days 1 and 4, bleomycin 15 mg on days 2 and 5 i.v. and lomustine 80 mg orally on day 1, repeated every 4 weeks. IFN-alpha-2b was initiated s.c. on day 8 at 3 MU daily for 6 weeks, and 6 MU t.i.w. thereafter. Forty-three patients entered the study. The median number of metastatic sites was three (range 1-5), and 81% of patients had visceral metastases. Nine patients had brain metastases, and seven patients were systemically pretreated. Among the 41 patients that were evaluable for response, the response rate was 27% (95% CI 14-3%), with one complete and ten partial remissions. The response rate in 25 previously untreated patients without brain metastases was 40% (95% CI 21-61%). Median duration of response was 6 (range 2-14+) months; median overall survival was 5 (1-26) months. The main toxicity was malaise/fatigue. We confirm that BOLD plus IFN-alpha has activity in metastatic melanoma. The lower response rate in our study compared with the previous report is probably related to patient selection, as in the previous study 46% of patients had stage III disease, whereas all our patients had stage IV disease, which is associated with a worse prognosis.
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- C J Punt
- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Kruit WH, Bolhuis RL, Goey SH, Jansen RL, Eggermont AM, Batchelor D, Schmitz PI, Stoter G. Interleukin-2-induced thyroid dysfunction is correlated with treatment duration but not with tumor response. J Clin Oncol 1993; 11:921-4. [PMID: 8487055 DOI: 10.1200/jco.1993.11.5.921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 01/31/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To analyze the putative relationship between immunotherapy-associated dysthyroidism and the probability of a tumor response. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 89 consecutive patients with advanced cancer were treated with interleukin-2 (IL2)-based immunotherapy in a prospective study. RESULTS Twenty patients developed thyroid dysfunction. Repeatedly positive tests for thyroid antibodies developed in 28% of the patients. Twenty-two patients achieved a response. There was no relationship between the formation of antibodies and the probability of response. There appeared to be a trend toward a relationship between thyroid dysfunction and response (P = .23). A strong relationship was found between response on the one hand and cumulative dose of IL2 (P = .01) and treatment duration with IL2 (P = .025) on the other. The frequency of thyroid dysfunction was also significantly correlated with treatment duration (P = .001). After adjustment for cumulative dose of IL2 and treatment duration, no relationship between thyroid dysfunction and response remained (P = .99). CONCLUSION There is no relationship between thyroid dysfunction and the probability of tumor response. Thyroid dysfunction is merely a function of treatment duration and cumulative dose of IL2.
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- W H Kruit
- Department of Medical Oncology, Rotterdam Cancer Institute Daniel den Hoed Kliniek, The Netherlands
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Punt KC, Jansen RL, De Mulder PH, Batchelor D, Galazka A, Bolhuis RL, Stoter G. Repetitive weekly cycles of 4-day continuous infusion of recombinant interleukin-2: a phase I study. J Immunother 1992; 12:277-84. [PMID: 1477079 DOI: 10.1097/00002371-199211000-00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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: 12/27/2022]
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A phase I trial was performed with a new interleukin-2 (IL-2) given as a continuous intravenous infusion in patients with solid tumors. The objectives of the study were to examine the feasibility of administering IL-2 in 4-day cycles for 4 consecutive weeks, and to investigate the response pattern of peripheral blood lymphocytes. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and IL-2 serum concentrations were also measured. Prior to this study, IL-2 had been tested at increasing dosages during one 4-day cycle, and it appeared that a dose of 1300 mcg/m2/day was tolerated. However, when this treatment schedule was maintained for 4 consecutive weeks, the maximum tolerated dose was 430 mcg/m2/day. In this schedule, a dose-dependent progressive increase in rebound lymphocyte count occurred after each weekly cycle, resulting in a 5-70-fold increase after the 4th cycle. Serum TNF peak concentrations also showed a tendency to increase during each subsequent cycle, while serum IL-2 peak concentrations showed a paradoxical decrease. Clinical toxicity comprised several events, which, possibly, could be ascribed to autoimmune phenomena. Myocardial infarction as a late toxicity of IL-2 is suggested. One complete response (renal carcinoma) and two partial responses (renal and breast carcinoma) were documented, one of these occurring in a patient who previously had shown a transient response on interferon therapy.
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- K C Punt
- Department of Medical Oncology, Rotterdam Cancer Institute, The Netherlands
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Jansen RL, Slingerland R, Goey SH, Franks CR, Bolhuis RL, Stoter G. Interleukin-2 and interferon-alpha in the treatment of patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. J Immunother 1992; 12:70-3. [PMID: 1322167 DOI: 10.1097/00002371-199207000-00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 12/26/2022]
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The role of combination chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer is controversial. At best, a small survival benefit can be achieved. Therefore, other treatment modalities are needed. On the basis of the promising treatment results with interleukin-2 (IL-2) -containing immunotherapy in renal cell cancer and melanoma, we performed a phase I-II study with IL-2 and interferon alpha (IFN-alpha). Eligible patients were treated with IL-2 18 x 10(6) IU/m2/day by continuous intravenous infusion (c.i.v.) for 3 days. On the same days, 5 x 10(6) U/m2/day IFN-alpha was given intramuscularly. After a rest period of 4 days, patients at the first dose level received IL-2 2.4 x 10(6) IU/m2/day c.i.v. for a period of 28 days, followed by 14 days' rest, 14 days' treatment, 7 days' rest, and a final treatment for 14 days. Patients at the second dose level were treated according to the same schedule, in which the dose of IL-2 was increased to 3.6 x 10(6) IU/m2/day. During low-dose IL-2 treatment, patients received IFN-alpha 5 x 10(6) U/m2/day on days 1 and 4 of each week. Eleven patients were admitted to the study, six at the first and five at the second dose level. Median age was 54 years; all patients had a performance status of 0 or 1. The most important adverse effects included anorexia, fatigue, nausea, and headache, which were not dose limiting. In the 11 patients treated, no responses were seen. Nine patients developed progressive disease during the first 5 weeks of treatment. We concluded that this regimen of IL-2 and IFN-alpha is ineffective.
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- R L Jansen
- Department of Medical Oncology, Rotterdam Cancer Institute, Daniel den Hoed Kliniek, The Netherlands
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Jansen RL, Sylvester R, Sleyfer DT, ten Bokkel Huinink WW, Kaye SB, Jones WG, Keizer J, van Oosterom AT, Meyer S, Vendrik CP. Long-term follow-up of non-seminomatous testicular cancer patients with mature teratoma or carcinoma at postchemotherapy surgery. EORTC Genitourinary Tract Cancer Cooperative Group (EORTC GU Group). Eur J Cancer 1991; 27:695-8. [PMID: 1829907 DOI: 10.1016/0277-5379(91)90168-d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 12/29/2022]
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From 1979 to 1983 the EORTC GU Group treated 239 patients with disseminated non-seminomatous testicular cancer with combination chemotherapy comprising cisplatin, vinblastine and bleomycin in a prospectively controlled trial. The protocol required complete resection of residual masses after induction chemotherapy, provided that serum tumour markers were normal. 102 patients were operated on. 27 patients had mature teratoma (teratoma differentiated) in the resected specimens and 23 had viable cancer. Follow-up data were available for 26 and 22 of these patients, respectively. 23 of 26 patients (88%) with mature teratoma are alive and disease free after a follow-up of 53-110 months (median 92 months). 3 patients developed progressive disease; 1 died. A peculiar case of growing mature teratoma on the forearm is described. 13 of 22 patients (59%) with residual carcinoma are alive and disease free after a follow-up of 74-112 months (median 95 months). The prognosis of patients with carcinoma is shown to be correlated with the completeness of surgery, which in turn is correlated with the initial tumour mass before chemotherapy.
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- R L Jansen
- Department of Medical Oncology, Rotterdam Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Eggermont AM, Stoter G, Jansen RL, Bolhuis RL. [Adoptive immunotherapy with interleukin-2 and with interleukin-2 activated lymphocytes]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 1989; 133:1387-92. [PMID: 2677757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Jansen RL, van der Burg ME, Verweij J, Stoter G. Cyclophosphamide, hexamethylmelamine, adriamycin and cisplatin combination chemotherapy in mixed mesodermal sarcoma of the female genital tract. Eur J Cancer Clin Oncol 1987; 23:1131-3. [PMID: 3115787 DOI: 10.1016/0277-5379(87)90145-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Clinically mixed mesodermal sarcoma is a different entity among the other subtypes of soft tissue sarcomas. Although adriamycin is considered to be the most active single agent in the treatment of adult soft tissue sarcomas, the drug has only limited activity in mixed mesodermal sarcomas. On the other hand, cisplatin is inactive in soft tissue sarcomas, but was reported to be active in mixed mesodermal sarcomas. Therefore combinations including both adriamycin and cisplatin appear attractive for testing in the treatment of mixed mesodermal sarcomas. We have performed a pilot study with two combinations in mixed mesodermal sarcomas of the female genital tract. Two patients treated with adriamycin and cisplatin showed rapid progression. Of 7 patients treated with cyclophosphamide, hexamethylmelamine, adriamycin and cisplatin (CHAP-5), 6 had measurable disease, of whom 5 yielded a response (2 complete responses for 19+ and 40 months and 3 partial responses for 4, 7 and 8 months). The patient with non-measurable disease had a progression-free survival of 27 months. The median survival for all CHAP-5-treated patients was 20 months. This regimen is recommended for further phase II studies.
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- R L Jansen
- Department of Medical Oncology, Rotterdam Cancer Institute, The Netherlands
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