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Lavingia V, Sardana S, Khanderia M, Bisht N, Patel A, Koyyala VPB, Sheth H, Ramaswamy A, Singh A, deSouza A, Jain SB, Mahajan M, Gohel S, Parikh A, Brown G, Sirohi B. Localized Rectal Cancer: Indian Consensus and Guidelines. Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2024; 45:461-480. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1777865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2025] Open
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AbstractThe rising incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in India, particularly the prevalence of rectal cancer over colon cancer (0.7:1), has been a growing concern in recent decades; especially notable is the trend of increasing cases among young CRC patients. Given the diverse treatment approaches for rectal cancer globally and the varying economic capacities of patients in low to middle-income countries (LMICs) like India, it is essential to establish consensus guidelines that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of these patients. To achieve this, a panel comprising 30 eminent rectal cancer experts convened to conduct a comprehensive and impartial evaluation of existing practices and recent advancements in the field. Through meticulous scrutiny of published literature and a consensus-building process that involved voting on pertinent questions, the panel formulated management strategies. These recommendations are the result of a rigorous, evidence-based process and encapsulate the collective wisdom and judgment of leading authorities in the field.
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- Viraj Lavingia
- Department of Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Center, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Max Institute of Cancer Care, Max Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, SPARSH Hospitals, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Indian Naval Hospital Ship Asvini, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Advanced Genomic Technologies Division, FRIGE Institute of Human Genetics, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre (HBNI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre and Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Mittal Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Mass General Cancer Centre, Boston, United States
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Cancer Imaging, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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Tan C, Qin G, Wang QQ, Li KM, Zhou YC, Yao SK. Comprehensive serum proteomics profiles and potential protein biomarkers for the early detection of advanced adenoma and colorectal cancer. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2024; 16:2971-2987. [PMID: 39072170 PMCID: PMC11271786 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i7.2971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The majority of colorectal cancer (CRC) cases develop from precursor advanced adenoma (AA). With the development of proteomics technologies, blood protein biomarkers have potential applications in the early screening of AA and CRC in the general population. AIM To identify serum protein biomarkers for the early screening of AA and CRC. METHODS We collected 43 serum samples from 8 normal controls (NCs), 19 AA patients and 16 CRC patients at China-Japan Friendship Hospital. Quantitative proteomic analysis was performed using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry and data independent acquisition, and differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) with P-values < 0.05 and absolute fold changes > 1.5 were screened out, followed by bioinformatics analysis. Prognosis was further analyzed based on public databases, and proteins expression in tissues were validated by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS A total of 2132 proteins and 17365 peptides were identified in the serum samples. There were 459 upregulated proteins and 118 downregulated proteins in the NC vs AA group, 289 and 180 in the NC vs CRC group, and 52 and 248 in the AA vs CRC group, respectively. Bioinformatic analysis revealed that these DEPs had different functions and participated in extensive signaling pathways. We also identified DIAPH1, VASP, RAB11B, LBP, SAR1A, TUBGCP5, and DOK3 as important proteins for the progression of AA and CRC. Furthermore, VASP (P < 0.01), LBP (P = 0.01), TUBGCP5 (P < 0.01), and DOK3 (P < 0.01) were associated with a poor prognosis. In addition, we propose that LBP and VASP may be more promising protein biomarkers for the early screening of colorectal tumors. CONCLUSION Our study elucidated the serum proteomic profiles of AA and CRC patients, and the identified proteins, such as LBP and VASP, may contribute to the early detection of AA and CRC.
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- Chang Tan
- Graduate School, Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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- Graduate School, Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Graduate School, Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Graduate School, Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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Randhawa SE, Tenner L. Survivorship in Early-Stage Rectal Cancer Patients Who Have Received Combined Modality Therapy. Clin Colorectal Cancer 2023; 22:375-382. [PMID: 37586927 DOI: 10.1016/j.clcc.2023.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Survival rates in early-stage rectal cancer patients have increased over the past few decades. Societies such as the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), American Cancer Society (ACS), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) have proposed guidelines related to cancer survivorship care including formal recommendations to address the needs in early-stage rectal cancer survivors. These guidelines, in addition to new clinical research findings in survivorship will be reviewed, specifically looking at physical, psychosocial, and financial concerns in rectal cancer survivorship.
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- Saboor E Randhawa
- Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellow, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
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Zirakchian Zadeh M. PET/CT in assessment of colorectal liver metastases: a comprehensive review with emphasis on 18F-FDG. Clin Exp Metastasis 2023; 40:465-491. [PMID: 37682423 DOI: 10.1007/s10585-023-10231-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Approximately 25% of those who are diagnosed with colorectal cancer will develop colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) as their illness advances. Despite major improvements in both diagnostic and treatment methods, the prognosis for patients with CRLM is still poor, with low survival rates. Accurate employment of imaging methods is critical in identifying the most effective treatment approach for CRLM. Different imaging modalities are used to evaluate CRLM, including positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT). Among the PET radiotracers, fluoro-18-deoxyglucose (18F-FDG), a glucose analog, is commonly used as the primary radiotracer in assessment of CRLM. As the importance of 18F-FDG-PET/CT continues to grow in assessment of CRLM, developing a comprehensive understanding of this subject becomes imperative for healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines. The primary aim of this article is to offer a simplified and comprehensive explanation of PET/CT in the evaluation of CRLM, with a deliberate effort to minimize the use of technical nuclear medicine terminology. This approach intends to provide various healthcare professionals and researchers with a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
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- Mahdi Zirakchian Zadeh
- Molecular Imaging and Therapy and Interventional Radiology Services, Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
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Okamura R, Itatani Y, Fujita Y, Hoshino N, Okumura S, Nishiyama K, Hida K, Obama K. Postoperative recurrence in locally advanced rectal cancer: how does neoadjuvant treatment affect recurrence pattern? World J Surg Oncol 2023; 21:247. [PMID: 37587422 PMCID: PMC10428603 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-023-03136-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The treatment strategy for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) has recently expanded from total mesorectal excision to additional neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) and/or systemic chemotherapy (NAC). Data on disease recurrence after each treatment strategy are limited. METHODS Clinical stage II to III rectal cancer patients who underwent curative surgery between July 2005 and February 2021 were analyzed. The cumulative incidence and site of first recurrence were assessed. The median follow-up duration was 4.6 years. RESULTS Among the 332 patients, we performed nCRT and NAC in 15.4% (N=51) and 14.8% (N=49), respectively. The overall recurrence rate was 23.5% (N=78). Although several differences in tumor stage or location were observed, there was no significant difference in the rate among the surgery alone (N=54, 23.3%), nCRT (N=11, 21.6%), and NAC (N=13, 26.5%) groups. In this cohort, the local recurrence rate (18.4%) was higher than the rate of distant metastasis in the NAC group (14.3%). All patients with recurrence in the nCRT group had distant metastases (N=11: one patient had distant and local recurrences simultaneously). For pathological stage 0-I, the recurrence rate was higher in the nCRT and NAC groups than in the surgery-alone group (nCRT, 10.0%; NAC, 15.4%; and surgery-alone, 2.0%). Curative-intent resection of distant-only recurrences significantly improved patients' overall survival (hazard ratio [95% confidence interval], 0.34 [0.14-0.84]), which was consistent even when stratified according to neoadjuvant treatment. Regardless of neoadjuvant treatment, >80% of recurrences occurred in the first 2.2 years, and 98.7% within 5 years after surgery. CONCLUSION Regardless of neoadjuvant treatment, detecting distant metastases with intensive surveillance, particularly in the first 2 years after surgery, is important. Also, even if neoadjuvant treatment can downstage LARC to pathological stage 0-I, careful follow-up is needed.
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- Ryosuke Okamura
- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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Cuk V, Karamarkovic A, Juloski J, Arbutina D, Radulovic R, Milic L, Kovacevic B, De Luka S, Grahovac J. Prognostic Value of Combined Hematological/Biochemical Indexes and Tumor Clinicopathologic Features in Colorectal Cancer Patients-A Pilot Single Center Study. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:1761. [PMID: 36980648 PMCID: PMC10046459 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15061761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant public health problem. There is increasing evidence that the host's immune response and nutritional status play a role in the development and progression of cancer. The aim of our study was to examine the prognostic value of clinical markers/indexes of inflammation, nutritional and pathohistological status in relation to overall survival and disease free-survival in CRC. The total number of CRC patients included in the study was 111 and they underwent laboratory analyses within a week before surgery. Detailed pathohistological analysis and laboratory parameters were part of the standard hospital pre-operative procedure. Medical data were collected from archived hospital data. Data on the exact date of death were obtained by inspecting the death registers for the territory of the Republic of Serbia. All parameters were analyzed in relation to the overall survival and survival period without disease relapse. The follow-up median was 42 (24-48) months. The patients with the III, IV and V degrees of the Clavien-Dindo classification had 2.609 (HR: 2.609; 95% CI: 1.437-4.737; p = 0.002) times higher risk of death. The modified Glasgow prognostic score (mGPS) 2 and higher lymph node ratio carried a 2.188 (HR: 2.188; 95% CI: 1.413-3.387; p < 0.001) and 6.862 (HR: 6.862; 95% CI: 1.635-28.808; p = 0.009) times higher risk of death in the postoperative period, respectively; the risk was 3.089 times higher (HR: 3.089; 95% CI: 1.447-6.593; p = 0.004) in patients with verified tumor deposits. The patients with tumor deposits had 1.888 (HR: 1.888; 95% CI: 1024-3481; p = 0.042) and 3.049 (HR: 3.049; 95% CI: 1.206-7.706; p = 0.018) times higher risk of disease recurrence, respectively. The emphasized peritumoral lymphocyte response reduced the risk of recurrence by 61% (HR: 0.391; 95% CI: 0.196-0.780; p = 0.005). Standard perioperative laboratory and pathohistological parameters, which do not present any additional cost for the health system, may provide information on the CRC patient outcome and lay the groundwork for a larger prospective examination.
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- Vladica Cuk
- Zvezdara University Clinical Center, “Nikola Spasić” Surgical Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dimitrija Tucovica 161, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Zvezdara University Clinical Center, “Nikola Spasić” Surgical Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dimitrija Tucovica 161, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Zvezdara University Clinical Center, “Nikola Spasić” Surgical Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dimitrija Tucovica 161, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Zvezdara University Clinical Center, “Nikola Spasić” Surgical Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dimitrija Tucovica 161, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Zvezdara University Clinical Center, “Nikola Spasić” Surgical Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dimitrija Tucovica 161, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Zvezdara University Clinical Center, “Nikola Spasić” Surgical Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dimitrija Tucovica 161, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Zvezdara University Clinical Center, “Nikola Spasić” Surgical Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dimitrija Tucovica 161, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pathological Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Experimental Oncology, Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Pasterova 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Pakarinen S, Varpe P, Carpelan A, Koivisto M, Huhtinen H. Mobile-CEA - A Novel Surveillance Method for Patients with Colorectal Cancer. Cancer Control 2022; 29:10732748221102780. [PMID: 35695276 PMCID: PMC9209784 DOI: 10.1177/10732748221102780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Objective The follow-up of the increasing number of cancer survivors threatens to overload the health care system. While short message system (SMS)–based communication is widely used in other areas of the health care system, there are no studies of its appliance in cancer surveillance. The aim of the current study was to analyze the acceptability, convenience and impact of a novel mobile phone messaging -based system (Mobile-CEA) on health personnel contacts in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) during 2 years of follow-up. Methods The follow-up data of 52 curatively treated patients with CRC (22 Mobile-CEA-, 30 standard surveillance) was collected retrospectively from the electronic archives. Mobile-CEA patient satisfaction was measured by a tailored non-validated questionnaire. Health personnel satisfaction was assessed by personal interviews. Results Mobile-CEA surveillance group had less health personnel contacts than the standard surveillance group: median 3 (min 0–max 7) vs 5 (min 4–max 7) and 77.2% of the Mobile-CEA group had less than 4 contacts (minimum with the standard surveillance) to health personnel. There were no recurrences in either group. Mobile-CEA patients were satisfied with this novel follow-up method. Health personnel considered it as a practical and safe tool in CRC surveillance. Conclusion Mobile-CEA surveillance seems to be a promising and effective follow-up method for curatively treated patients with CRC. Further studies and experiences are needed.
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- Sakari Pakarinen
- Department of Digestive Surgery, 60652Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Finland
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, 60652Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Finland
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, 60652Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biostatistics, 8058University of Turku, Finland
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, 60652Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Finland
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Jankowski M, Wysocki WM, Las-Jankowska M, Tkaczyński K, Wiśniewski D, Bała D, Zegarski W. Efficacy of endoscopic surveillance in the detection of local recurrence after radical rectal cancer surgery is limited? A retrospective study. World J Surg Oncol 2021; 19:308. [PMID: 34670554 PMCID: PMC8529797 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-021-02413-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Rectal cancer, one of most common neoplasms, is characterized by an overall survival rate exceeding 60%. Nonetheless, local recurrence (LR) following surgery for rectal cancer remains a formidable clinical problem. The aim of this study was to assess the value of postoperative endoscopic surveillance (PES) for the early detection of LR in rectal cancer after radical anterior resection with sigmoid-rectal anastomosis. Methods We performed an anterior resection in 228 patients with stages I‑III rectal cancer who had undergone surgery from 2001 to 2008 in the Oncology Center in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Of these patients, 169 had perioperative radiotherapy or radiochemotherapy. All patients underwent PES with abdominal and pelvic imaging (abdominal ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance) and clinical examination. Sensitivities, specificities, positive likelihood ratios, negative likelihood ratios, and receiver operating characteristic curves were calculated to compare the value of colonoscopy versus imaging techniques for the diagnosis of LR. Results During the 5-year follow-up, recurrences occurred in 49 (21%) patients; of these, 15 (6%) had LR, which was most often located outside the intestinal lumen (n = 10, 4%). Anastomotic LR occurred in 5 (2%) patients. The mean time to anastomotic LR was 30 months after initial surgery, similar to that of other locations (29 months). Both imaging and endoscopy were shown to be efficient techniques for the diagnosis of LR in anastomotic sites. In the study group, endoscopy did not provide any additional benefit in patients who were receiving radiation therapy. Conclusions The benefit of PES for the detection of LR after curative treatment of rectal cancer is limited and not superior to imaging techniques. It remains a useful method, however, for the histopathological confirmation of suspected or confirmed recurrence. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12957-021-02413-0.
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- Michal Jankowski
- Chair of Surgical Oncology, Ludwik Rydygier's Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland. .,Department of Surgical Oncology, Oncology Center-Prof Franciszek Łukaszczyk Memorial Hospital, Romanowskiej 2 Street, 85-796, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, Gustawa Herlinga-Grudzińskiego 1 Street, 30-705, Kraków, Poland.,Department of General, Oncological and Vascular Surgery, 5th Military Clinical Hospital in Kraków, Wrocławska 1-3 Street, 30-901, Kraków, Poland.,National Institute of Oncology, Maria Skłodowska-Curie Memorial, Scientific Editorial Office, W.K. Roentgena 5 Street, 02-781, Warszawa, Poland
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- Chair of Surgical Oncology, Ludwik Rydygier's Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland.,Department of Clinical Oncology, Oncology Center-Prof Franciszek Łukaszczyk Memorial Hospital, Romanowskiej 2 Street, 85-796, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Chair of Surgical Oncology, Ludwik Rydygier's Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland.,Department of Surgical Oncology, Oncology Center-Prof Franciszek Łukaszczyk Memorial Hospital, Romanowskiej 2 Street, 85-796, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Chair of Surgical Oncology, Ludwik Rydygier's Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland.,Department of Surgical Oncology, Oncology Center-Prof Franciszek Łukaszczyk Memorial Hospital, Romanowskiej 2 Street, 85-796, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Chair of Surgical Oncology, Ludwik Rydygier's Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland.,Department of Surgical Oncology, Oncology Center-Prof Franciszek Łukaszczyk Memorial Hospital, Romanowskiej 2 Street, 85-796, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Chair of Surgical Oncology, Ludwik Rydygier's Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland.,Department of Surgical Oncology, Oncology Center-Prof Franciszek Łukaszczyk Memorial Hospital, Romanowskiej 2 Street, 85-796, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Kawakatsu S, Ishizawa T, Fujimoto Y, Oba A, Mise Y, Inoue Y, Ito H, Takahashi Y, Ueno M, Saiura A. Impact on operative outcomes of laparoscopic simultaneous resection of colorectal cancer and synchronous liver metastases. Asian J Endosc Surg 2021; 14:34-43. [PMID: 32246587 DOI: 10.1111/ases.12802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The efficacy of laparoscopic simultaneous resection of primary colorectal cancer and synchronous colorectal liver metastases (SCRLM) remains unclear. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated data from 258 patients who had undergone simultaneous curative resection of the primary tumor and SCRLM from 2006 to 2017. We compared surgical outcomes between open, hybrid (laparoscopic colorectal resection and open hepatectomy), and pure laparoscopic approaches. Surgical outcomes were also evaluated between the open hepatectomy (OH) group (ie, open/hybrid surgery) and the laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) group (ie, pure laparoscopic surgery) in 141 patients later in the study period (2013-2017), when the clinical indications for laparoscopic hepatectomy were restricted to simple wedge resection and/or left lateral sectionectomy in our center. RESULTS The pure laparoscopic approach was associated with significantly less intraoperative blood loss and a significantly shorter postoperative hospital stay than the open and hybrid approaches. Late in the study period, operative outcomes in the LH group (n = 37) were more favorable than for the OH group (n = 104) in terms of intraoperative blood loss and postoperative hospital stay. In patients with rectal cancer, however, earlier postoperative recovery in the LH group did not differ significantly from the OH group. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic simultaneous resection of SCRLM with the primary tumor by simple hepatectomy is safe and may enhance patients' postoperative recovery, especially in patients with colon cancer.
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- Shoji Kawakatsu
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan.,Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Rogers CR, Matthews P, Xu L, Boucher K, Riley C, Huntington M, Le Duc N, Okuyemi KS, Foster MJ. Interventions for increasing colorectal cancer screening uptake among African-American men: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0238354. [PMID: 32936812 PMCID: PMC7494124 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND African-American men have the lowest 5-year survival rate in the U.S. for colorectal cancer (CRC) of any racial group, which may partly stem from low screening adherence. It is imperative to synthesize the literature evaluating the effectiveness of interventions on CRC screening uptake in this population. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this systematic review and meta-analysis, Medline, CINAHL, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL were searched for U.S.-based interventions that: were published after 1998-January 2020; included African-American men; and evaluated CRC screening uptake explicitly. Checklist by Cochrane Collaboration and Joanna Brigg were utilized to assess risk of bias, and meta-regression and sensitivity analyses were employed to identify the most effective interventions. RESULTS Our final sample comprised 41 studies with 2 focused exclusively on African-American men. The most frequently adopted interventions were educational materials (39%), stool-based screening kits (14%), and patient navigation (11%). Most randomized controlled trials failed to provide details about the blinding of the participant recruitment method, allocation concealment method, and/or the outcome assessment. Due to high heterogeneity, meta-analysis was conducted among 17 eligible studies. Interventions utilizing stool-based kits or patient navigation were most effective at increasing CRC screening completion, with odds ratios of 9.60 (95% CI 2.89-31.82, p = 0.0002) and 2.84 (95% CI 1.23-6.49, p = 0.01). No evidence of publication bias was present for this study registered with the International Prospective Registry of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO 2019 CRD42019119510). CONCLUSIONS Additional research is warranted to uncover effective, affordable interventions focused on increasing CRC screening completion among African-American men. When designing and implementing future multicomponent interventions, employing 4 or fewer interventions types may reduce bias risk. Since only 5% of the interventions solely focused on African-American men, future theory-driven interventions should consider recruiting samples comprised solely of this population.
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- Charles R. Rogers
- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, United States of America
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- Cancer Biostatistics Shared Resource, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Medical Sciences Library, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States of America
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Lai Q, Li Q, He C, Fang Y, Lin S, Cai J, Ding J, Zhong Q, Zhang Y, Wu C, Wang X, He J, Liu Y, Yan Q, Li A, Liu S. CTCF promotes colorectal cancer cell proliferation and chemotherapy resistance to 5-FU via the P53-Hedgehog axis. Aging (Albany NY) 2020; 12:16270-16293. [PMID: 32688344 PMCID: PMC7485712 DOI: 10.18632/aging.103648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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CTCF is overexpressed in several cancers and plays crucial roles in regulating aggressiveness, but little is known about whether CTCF drives colorectal cancer progression. Here, we identified a tumor-promoting role for CTCF in colorectal cancer. Our study demonstrated that CTCF was upregulated in colorectal cancer specimens compared with adjacent noncancerous colorectal tissues. The overexpression of CTCF promoted colorectal cancer cell proliferation and tumor growth, while the opposite effects were observed in CTCF knockdown cells. Increased GLI1, Shh, PTCH1, and PTCH2 levels were observed in CTCF-overexpressing cells using western blot analyses. CCK-8 and apoptosis assays revealed that 5-fluorouracil chemosensitivity was negatively associated with CTCF expression. Furthermore, we identified that P53 is a direct transcriptional target gene of CTCF in colorectal cancer. Western blot and nuclear extract assays showed that inhibition of P53 can counteract Hedgehog signaling pathway repression induced by CTCF knockdown. In conclusion, we uncovered a crucial role for CTCF regulation that possibly involves the P53-Hedgehog axis and highlighted the clinical utility of colorectal cancer-specific potential therapeutic target as disease progression or clinical response biomarkers.
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- Qiuhua Lai
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Maglione M, Perathoner A. Evidence-based follow-up in colorectal cancer—quo vadis? MEMO - MAGAZINE OF EUROPEAN MEDICAL ONCOLOGY 2020; 13:64-68. [DOI: 10.1007/s12254-019-00553-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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SummaryColorectal cancer is the third most common and the third most lethal cancer disease in the western world. As most patients undergo treatment with curative intent at initial diagnosis, postoperative surveillance protocols have been established with the primary aim to detect possible disease recurrence in an early resectable stage. Various international guidelines recommend an intensive surveillance protocol over a 5-year time period. These guidelines are based on the reported significant benefit regarding overall patient survival, and on the observation that 90% of recurrences occur within the first 5 years following resection. Surveillance protocols include regular clinical examinations, measurement of the carcinoembryonic antigen, computed tomography scans and regular endoscopies. While there is plenty of evidence regarding the scheduling of endoscopies, the frequency of carcinoembryonic antigen measurements and computed tomography scans has been ever since under debate. The benefit of intensive compared to low frequency surveillance protocols regarding disease-specific survival has never been shown. Moreover, recent meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials challenge current guidelines. Intensive carcinoembryonic antigen assessment and computed tomography scan follow-up protocols seem to fail in generating better overall and disease-specific survival in colorectal cancer patients compared to less intensive surveillance strategies. This change over the last few decades parallels the treatment evolution of colorectal cancer from a primarily surgical to a multidisciplinary task. Instead of advocating a reduction of the follow-up intensity, these findings should stimulate the colorectal oncology field to move from a one-fits-all to a patient-centered surveillance.
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The Utility of PET/Computed Tomography for Radiation Oncology Planning, Surveillance, and Prognosis Prediction of Gastrointestinal Tumors. PET Clin 2019; 15:77-87. [PMID: 31735304 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpet.2019.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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At present, the strongest evidence for the use of PET/computed tomography (CT) in gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies is to rule out distant metastatic disease at diagnosis, radiation treatment planning for anal malignancies, and disease recurrence monitoring in colorectal and anal malignancies. Use of PET/CT for GI malignancies continues to evolve over time, with new studies evaluating prognostic abilities of PET/CT and with increasing sensitivity and spatial resolution of more modern PET/CT scanners. The authors encourage future applications and prospective evaluation of the use of PET/CT in the staging, prognostication, and recurrence prediction for GI malignancies.
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Cheng X, Huang Z, Long D, Jin W. BET inhibitor bromosporine enhances 5-FU effect in colorectal cancer cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2019; 521:840-845. [PMID: 31708100 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a challenge because of the lack of effective early treatment strategies and high incidence of relapse. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a typical CRC treatment. Bromosporine is an innovative bromodomain and extraterminal domain (BET) inhibitor. We investigated if CRC could be targeted by the combination of 5-FU and bromosporine in a synergistic manner in vivo and in vitro. Our findings shown that the combination treatment inhibits cell viability, formation of colonies, increased apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G0-G1. In addition, the expression level of BRD4 was high in HCT116 cells exposed to 5-FU that showed lower apoptosis against the parental cells. Moreover, the 5-FU-resistance was reversed significantly by BRD4 knockdown or inhibition. The drug combination showed increased activity against tumor than individual drug exposure in the xenograft model. In conclusion, this work serves as a basic clinical evaluation of 5-FU and bromosporine as an effective therapeutic approach for CRC.
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- Xueyuan Cheng
- Department of General Surgery, The Ninth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Beihai People's Hospital, Beihai, 536000, Guangxi Zhuang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Ninth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Beihai People's Hospital, Beihai, 536000, Guangxi Zhuang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Wuming Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530199, Guangxi Zhuang, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Wuming Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530199, Guangxi Zhuang, China
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Jeffery M, Hickey BE, Hider PN, Cochrane Colorectal Group. Follow-up strategies for patients treated for non-metastatic colorectal cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019; 9:CD002200. [PMID: 31483854 PMCID: PMC6726414 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd002200.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND This is the fourth update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2002 and last updated in 2016.It is common clinical practice to follow patients with colorectal cancer for several years following their curative surgery or adjuvant therapy, or both. Despite this widespread practice, there is considerable controversy about how often patients should be seen, what tests should be performed, and whether these varying strategies have any significant impact on patient outcomes. OBJECTIVES To assess the effect of follow-up programmes (follow-up versus no follow-up, follow-up strategies of varying intensity, and follow-up in different healthcare settings) on overall survival for patients with colorectal cancer treated with curative intent. Secondary objectives are to assess relapse-free survival, salvage surgery, interval recurrences, quality of life, and the harms and costs of surveillance and investigations. SEARCH METHODS For this update, on 5 April 2109 we searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Science Citation Index. We also searched reference lists of articles, and handsearched the Proceedings of the American Society for Radiation Oncology. In addition, we searched the following trials registries: ClinicalTrials.gov and the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform. We contacted study authors. We applied no language or publication restrictions to the search strategies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included only randomised controlled trials comparing different follow-up strategies for participants with non-metastatic colorectal cancer treated with curative intent. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. Two review authors independently determined study eligibility, performed data extraction, and assessed risk of bias and methodological quality. We used GRADE to assess evidence quality. MAIN RESULTS We identified 19 studies, which enrolled 13,216 participants (we included four new studies in this second update). Sixteen out of the 19 studies were eligible for quantitative synthesis. Although the studies varied in setting (general practitioner (GP)-led, nurse-led, or surgeon-led) and 'intensity' of follow-up, there was very little inconsistency in the results.Overall survival: we found intensive follow-up made little or no difference (hazard ratio (HR) 0.91, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.80 to 1.04: I² = 18%; high-quality evidence). There were 1453 deaths among 12,528 participants in 15 studies. In absolute terms, the average effect of intensive follow-up on overall survival was 24 fewer deaths per 1000 patients, but the true effect could lie between 60 fewer to 9 more per 1000 patients.Colorectal cancer-specific survival: we found intensive follow-up probably made little or no difference (HR 0.93, 95% CI 0.81 to 1.07: I² = 0%; moderate-quality evidence). There were 925 colorectal cancer deaths among 11,771 participants enrolled in 11 studies. In absolute terms, the average effect of intensive follow-up on colorectal cancer-specific survival was 15 fewer colorectal cancer-specific survival deaths per 1000 patients, but the true effect could lie between 47 fewer to 12 more per 1000 patients.Relapse-free survival: we found intensive follow-up made little or no difference (HR 1.05, 95% CI 0.92 to 1.21; I² = 41%; high-quality evidence). There were 2254 relapses among 8047 participants enrolled in 16 studies. The average effect of intensive follow-up on relapse-free survival was 17 more relapses per 1000 patients, but the true effect could lie between 30 fewer and 66 more per 1000 patients.Salvage surgery with curative intent: this was more frequent with intensive follow-up (risk ratio (RR) 1.98, 95% CI 1.53 to 2.56; I² = 31%; high-quality evidence). There were 457 episodes of salvage surgery in 5157 participants enrolled in 13 studies. In absolute terms, the effect of intensive follow-up on salvage surgery was 60 more episodes of salvage surgery per 1000 patients, but the true effect could lie between 33 to 96 more episodes per 1000 patients.Interval (symptomatic) recurrences: these were less frequent with intensive follow-up (RR 0.59, 95% CI 0.41 to 0.86; I² = 66%; moderate-quality evidence). There were 376 interval recurrences reported in 3933 participants enrolled in seven studies. Intensive follow-up was associated with fewer interval recurrences (52 fewer per 1000 patients); the true effect is between 18 and 75 fewer per 1000 patients.Intensive follow-up probably makes little or no difference to quality of life, anxiety, or depression (reported in 7 studies; moderate-quality evidence). The data were not available in a form that allowed analysis.Intensive follow-up may increase the complications (perforation or haemorrhage) from colonoscopies (OR 7.30, 95% CI 0.75 to 70.69; 1 study, 326 participants; very low-quality evidence). Two studies reported seven colonoscopic complications in 2292 colonoscopies, three perforations and four gastrointestinal haemorrhages requiring transfusion. We could not combine the data, as they were not reported by study arm in one study.The limited data on costs suggests that the cost of more intensive follow-up may be increased in comparison with less intense follow-up (low-quality evidence). The data were not available in a form that allowed analysis. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The results of our review suggest that there is no overall survival benefit for intensifying the follow-up of patients after curative surgery for colorectal cancer. Although more participants were treated with salvage surgery with curative intent in the intensive follow-up groups, this was not associated with improved survival. Harms related to intensive follow-up and salvage therapy were not well reported.
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- Mark Jeffery
- Christchurch HospitalCanterbury Regional Cancer and Haematology ServicePrivate Bag 4710ChristchurchNew Zealand8140
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- Princess Alexandra HospitalRadiation Oncology Mater Service31 Raymond TerraceBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia4101
- The University of QueenslandSchool of MedicineBrisbaneAustralia
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- University of Otago, ChristchurchDepartment of Population HealthPO Box 4345ChristchurchNew Zealand8140
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Wanis KN, Maleyeff L, Van Koughnett JAM, H D Colquhoun P, Ott M, Leslie K, Hernandez-Alejandro R, Kim JJ. Health and Economic Impact of Intensive Surveillance for Distant Recurrence After Curative Treatment of Colon Cancer: A Mathematical Modeling Study. Dis Colon Rectum 2019; 62:872-881. [PMID: 31188189 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intensive surveillance strategies are currently recommended for patients after curative treatment of colon cancer, with the aim of secondary prevention of recurrence. Yet, intensive surveillance has not yielded improvements in overall patient survival compared with minimal follow-up, and more intensive surveillance may be costlier. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to estimate the quality-adjusted life-years, economic costs, and cost-effectiveness of various surveillance strategies after curative treatment of colon cancer. DESIGN A Markov model was calibrated to reflect the natural history of colon cancer recurrence and used to estimate surveillance costs and outcomes. SETTINGS This was a decision-analytic model. PATIENTS Individuals entered the model at age 60 years after curative treatment for stage I, II, or III colon cancer. Other initial age groups were assessed in secondary analyses. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES We estimated the gains in quality-adjusted life-years achieved by early detection and treatment of recurrence, as well as the economic costs of surveillance under various strategies. RESULTS Cost-effective strategies for patients with stage I colon cancer improved quality-adjusted life-expectancy by 0.02 to 0.06 quality-adjusted life-years at an incremental cost of $1702 to $13,019. For stage II, they improved quality-adjusted life expectancy by 0.03 to 0.09 quality-adjusted life-years at a cost of $2300 to $14,363. For stage III, they improved quality-adjusted life expectancy by 0.03 to 0.17 quality-adjusted life-years for a cost of $1416 to $17,631. At a commonly cited willingness-to-pay threshold of $100,000 per quality-adjusted life-year, the most cost-effective strategy for patients with a history of stage I or II colon cancer was liver ultrasound and chest x-ray annually. For those with a history of stage III colon cancer, the optimal strategy was liver ultrasound and chest x-ray every 6 months with CEA measurement every 6 months. LIMITATIONS The study was limited by model structure assumptions and uncertainty around the values of the model's parameters. CONCLUSIONS Given currently available data and within the limitations of a model-based decision-analytic approach, the effectiveness of routine intensive surveillance for patients after treatment of colon cancer appears, on average, to be small. Compared with testing using lower cost imaging, currently recommended strategies are associated with cost-effectiveness ratios that indicate low value according to well-accepted willingness-to-pay thresholds in the United States. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/A921.
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- Kerollos N Wanis
- Department of Surgery, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Surgery, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Oncology, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Oncology, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Oncology, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Oncology, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Policy and Management and Center for Health Decision Science, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
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Wang J, Liang W, Wang X, Min G, Chen W, Wang H, Yao N, Wang J. The value of biomarkers in colorectal cancer: Protocol for an overview and a secondary analysis of systematic reviews of diagnostic test accuracy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16034. [PMID: 31192959 PMCID: PMC6587652 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the world, with 694,000 deaths each year. Despite improvements in treatment strategies in recent years, the overall survival rate of CRC is still very low and the survival rate is highly dependent on the stage at the time of diagnosis. Some biomarkers have shown great potential for early screening of CRC and some have been tested in systematic reviews (SRs). However, the quality of these SRs remains unclear and these SRs did not clarify which biomarker is the optimal diagnostic test. This overview will evaluate the methodological quality of available SRs and compare the diagnostic value of different biomarkers in order to find the best biomarker for diagnosing CRC. METHODS A comprehensive literature search for SRs published before February 2019 was conducted in the PubMed, Embase.com, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science without any language restrictions. We will use the assessment of multiple systematic reviews-2 instrument to assess the methodological quality of each SR. Bubble plots will be used to summarize the main characteristics and quality of SRs. Standard pairwise meta-analysis and adjusted indirect comparison will be conducted to compare the diagnostic value of different biomarkers. RESULTS The results of this overview will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal for publication. CONCLUSION The findings of this project will provide a general overview and evidence of the diagnostic value of biomarkers in detecting CRC. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42019125880.
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- Jun Wang
- Fourth Department of General Surgery, First Hospital of Lanzhou University
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- Department of Ultrasound, Gansu Provincial Hospital
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- Fourth Department of General Surgery, First Hospital of Lanzhou University
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- Fourth Department of General Surgery, First Hospital of Lanzhou University
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- Fourth Department of General Surgery, First Hospital of Lanzhou University
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- Fourth Department of General Surgery, First Hospital of Lanzhou University
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- Fourth Department of General Surgery, First Hospital of Lanzhou University
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- Gansu Provincial Hospital
- Hospital Management Research Center, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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Huang SH, Tsai WS, You JF, Hung HY, Yeh CY, Hsieh PS, Chiang SF, Lai CC, Chiang JM, Tang R, Chen JS. Preoperative Carcinoembryonic Antigen as a Poor Prognostic Factor in Stage I-III Colorectal Cancer After Curative-Intent Resection: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis. Ann Surg Oncol 2019; 26:1685-1694. [PMID: 30915591 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-07184-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) has yet to be used as a prognostic or adjuvant chemotherapy factor for colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS This retrospective cohort study included all stage I-III CRC patients with different preoperative serum CEA levels (≤ 5, 5-10, and > 10 ng/ml) at a single center between 1995 and 2010. Propensity score matching was performed in a 1:1 ratio between the two elevated CEA groups (5-10 ng/ml and > 10 ng/ml) and in a 1:2 ratio between the elevated and non-elevated groups (≤ 5 ng/ml), with a caliper of 0.05. RESULTS After exclusion and matching, 3857 patients had preoperative CEA levels ≤ 5 ng/ml, 1121 patients had CEA levels between 5 and 10 ng/ml, and 1121 patients had CEA levels > 10 ng/ml. Elevated preoperative CEA showed an increased risk of overall survival (5-10 ng/ml: hazard ratio [HR] 1.376; > 10 ng/ml: HR 1.523; both p < 0.001), cancer-specific survival (5-10 ng/ml: HR 1.404; > 10 ng/ml: HR 1.712; both p < 0.001), and recurrence free interval (5-10 ng/ml: HR 1.190; > 10 ng/ml: HR 1.468; both p < 0.05). Patients with negative lymph node staging (LNs) and CEA > 10 ng/ml, as well as those with positive LNs and CEA ≤ 5 ng/ml, showed similar overall survival (5-year survival: 72% vs. 69%; p = 0.542) and recurrence free intervals (19.9 vs. 21.72 months; p = 0.662). CONCLUSIONS A preoperative CEA level can be an independent prognostic factor for stage I-III CRC after curative resection. Patients with negative LNs and preoperative CEA level > 10 ng/ml should be considered for intensive follow-up or adjuvant chemotherapy.
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- Shu-Huan Huang
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan. .,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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Wang Y, He XH, Xu LC, Huang HZ, Li GD, Wang YH, Li WT, Wang GZ. CT-guided cryoablation for unresectable pelvic recurrent colorectal cancer: a retrospective study. Onco Targets Ther 2019; 12:1379-1387. [PMID: 30863104 PMCID: PMC6389010 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s189897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Objective The study aimed to investigate the efficacy of computed tomography (CT)-guided cryoablation debulking of unresectable pelvic recurrent colorectal cancer (CRC). Patients and methods From January 2013 to April 2016, 30 patients (18 males and 12 females; aged 57.8±10.5 years) with unresectable pelvic recurrent CRC who had previously received radiotherapy or chemotherapy were included. A total of 35 tumors ranging from 1.2 to 6.3 cm underwent cryoablation. Tumor response was evaluated 1 month after cryoablation according to the Modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors. Logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors for tumor response. Degree of pain palliation was also determined using the Numerical Rating Scale. Cox proportional hazard models were used to identify predictors of outcomes. Results Cryoablation was successfully performed in all patients. Complete response (CR) was achieved for 27 tumors in 23 patients and partial response was achieved for eight tumors in seven patients 1 month after cryoablation. The rate of CR was 77.14%, and tumor size was an independent risk factor for CR. Pain relief was satisfactory in 21 symptomatic patients (P<0.001), and the median duration of pain relief was 6.0 months (95% CI: 2.67–9.33). Serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) was significantly decreased after cryoablation in 15 patients with elevated CEA (P=0.005). The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 10.0 months (95% CI: 4.43–15.67). Multivariate analysis revealed that tumor size (HR =3.089, P<0.001), sex (HR =0.089, P=0.002), and elevated CEA (HR =7.015, P=0.002) were independent predictors of PFS. Conclusion CT-guided cryoablation is a safe and effective therapeutic option for pelvic recurrent CRC. Tumor size is an important predictor of poor outcomes.
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- Ying Wang
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China, .,Department of Medical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China, .,Department of Medical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China, .,Department of Medical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China, .,Department of Medical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China, .,Department of Medical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China, .,Department of Medical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China, .,Department of Medical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Medical Imaging Center, Affiliated Hospital, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, People's Republic of China,
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Liu SL, Cheung WY. Role of surveillance imaging and endoscopy in colorectal cancer follow-up: Quality over quantity? World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25:59-68. [PMID: 30643358 PMCID: PMC6328961 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i1.59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Revised: 11/25/2018] [Accepted: 12/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent disease and represents a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the developed world. Intensive post-treatment surveillance is routinely recommended by major expert groups for early stage (II and III) CRC survivors because previous meta-analyses showed a modest, but significant survival benefit. This practice has been recently challenged based on data emerging from several large phase III randomized trials that demonstrated a lack of survival benefit from intensive surveillance strategies. In addition, findings from cost-effectiveness analyses of such an approach are inconsistent. Data on real-world practice, specifically adherence to these follow-up guidelines, are also limited. The debate is especially controversial in resected stage IV patients where there are currently no clear guidelines for follow-up. In an era of personalized medicine, there may be a shift towards a more risk-adapted approach to better define the optimal follow-up strategy. In this article, we review the evidence and highlight the role of surveillance in CRC survivors.
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- Shiru L Liu
- Department of Medical Oncology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2, Canada
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Zhou YY, Zhang QW, Huang J, Yan XL, Chen C, Xu FF, Du XJ, Jin R. Additional lymphadenectomy might not improve survival of patients with resectable metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma of T4 stage, proximal location, poor/undifferentiation, or N3/N4 stages: a large population-based study. J Cancer 2018; 9:2428-2435. [PMID: 30026839 PMCID: PMC6036890 DOI: 10.7150/jca.24675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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This study was performed to evaluate the prognostic effect of lymphadenectomy on outcomes in patients with resectable metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma (mCRC). We selected patients with mCRC from 2004 to 2013 from Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER) database. Kaplan-Meier analysis, univariate Cox regression and multivariate Cox regression analysis were performed to assess the clinical value of lymphadenectomy on overall survival (OS) and cause-specific survival (CSS) of patients with resectable mCRC. A total 24178 eligible patients were included, 23056 (95.36%) of which received lymphadenectomy. Results showed that lymphadenectomy was an independent protective factor for survival of patients with mCRC overall [OS (HR: 0.86, 95%CI: 0.79-0.93, P=0.002) and CSS (HR: 0.85, 95%CI: 0.78-0.93, P<0.001)]. Further analysis showed that lymphadenectomy improved survival of patients with T1 stage [OS (HR: 0.51, 95%CI: 0.39-0.66, P<0.001); CSS (HR: 0.48, 95%CI: 0.36-0.65, P<0.001)], distal [OS (HR: 0.65, 95%CI: 0.56-0.75, P<0.001); CSS (HR: 0.65, 95%CI: 0.65-0.75, P<0.001)], rectal [OS (HR: 0.60, 95%CI: 0.52-0.70, P<0.001); CSS (HR: 0.59, 95%CI: 0.51-0.69, P<0.001)] , well/moderately differentiated [OS (HR: 0.62, 95%CI: 0.56-0.70, P<0.001); CSS (HR: 0.62, 95%CI: 0.55-0.69, P<0.001)], N1 stage [OS (HR: 0.76, 95%CI: 0.67-0.85, P<0.001); CSS (HR: 0.74, 95%CI: 0.65-0.84, P<0.001)] and N2 stage [OS (HR: 0.63, 95%CI: 0.54-0.74, P<0.001; CSS (HR: 0.65, 95%CI: 0.55-0.77, P<0.001)) mCRC. While lymphadenectomy might not improve survival of patients with T4 stage, proximal, poor or undifferentiated, N3 and N4 stage mCRC. In general, Additional lymphadenectomy was suggested for patients with mCRC overall. However, lymphadenectomy might not improve survival of patients with mCRC of higher malignancy tendency, such as T4 stage, proximal location, poor or undifferentiation, N3 and N4 stages.
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- Yang-Yang Zhou
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou325000, Zhejiang, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease;145 Middle Shandong Road, Shanghai 200001, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yuyao People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, The Affiliated Yangming Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo 315400, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 197, Ruijin 2nd Rd, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou325000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou325000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou325000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou325000, Zhejiang, China.,Department of Epidemiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou325000, Zhejiang, China
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Jian Y, Wang M, Zhang Y, Ou R, Zhu Z, Ou Y, Chen X, Liang X, Ding Y, Song L, Xu X, Liao W. Jade family PHD finger 3 (JADE3) increases cancer stem cell-like properties and tumorigenicity in colon cancer. Cancer Lett 2018; 428:1-11. [PMID: 29660380 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2018.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Revised: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Jade family PHD finger 3 (JADE3) plays a role in inducing histone acetylation during transcription, and is involved in the progression of several human cancers; however, its role in colon cancer remains unclear. Herein, we found that JADE3 was markedly upregulated in colon cancer tissues and significantly correlated with cancer progression, and predicted shorter patient survival. Further, JADE3 was expressed much higher in colon cancer cell lines that are enriched with a stem-like signature. Overexpression of JADE3 increased, while silencing JADE3 reduced cancer stem cell-like traits in colon cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. Importantly, silencing of JADE3 strongly impaired the tumor initiating capacity of colon cancer cells in vivo. Furthermore, JADE3 interacted with the promoters of colon stem cell marker LGR5 and activated its transcription, by increasing the occupancy of p300 acetyltransferase and histone acetylation on the promoters. Finally, we found that JADE3 expression was substantially induced by Wnt/β-catenin signaling. These findings suggest an oncogenic role of JADE3 by regulating cancer stem cell-like traits in the colon cancer, and therefore JADE3 might be a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of colon cancer.
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- Yunting Jian
- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medicine Oncology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, China
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- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, China
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- Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Institute of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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McLoughlin JM, Jensen EH, Malafa M. Resection of Colorectal Liver Metastases: Current Perspectives. Cancer Control 2017; 13:32-41. [PMID: 16508624 DOI: 10.1177/107327480601300105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Metastases to the liver is the leading cause of death in patients with colorectal cancer. METHODS The authors review the data on diagnosis and management of this clinical problem, and they discuss management options that can be considered. RESULTS Complete surgical resection of metastases from colorectal cancer that are localized to the liver results in 5-year survival rates ranging from 26% to 40%. CONCLUSIONS By adding modalities such as targeted systemic therapy and other "local" treatments for liver metastases, further gains in survival are anticipated.
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- James M McLoughlin
- Gastrointestinal Tumor Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612-9497, USA
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Colorectal Cancer Surveillance: What Is the Optimal Frequency of Follow-up and Which Tools Best Predict Recurrence? CURRENT COLORECTAL CANCER REPORTS 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11888-017-0382-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Khan K, Athauda A, Aitken K, Cunningham D, Watkins D, Starling N, Cook GJ, Kalaitzaki E, Chau I, Rao S. Survival Outcomes in Asymptomatic Patients With Normal Conventional Imaging but Raised Carcinoembryonic Antigen Levels in Colorectal Cancer Following Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography Imaging. Oncologist 2016; 21:1502-1508. [PMID: 27742904 PMCID: PMC5153343 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2016-0222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Accepted: 07/21/2016] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study had two aims: (a) to evaluate the utility of fluorine 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)-computed tomography (CT) in detecting occult disease recurrence with raised carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and (b) to establish the prognostic effects of early detection of disease recurrence in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). PATIENTS AND METHODS Clinico-pathological data were obtained from all consecutive patients undergoing CRC surveillance from 2004 to 2010 who had an elevated CEA level (>3 ng/mL in nonsmokers, >5 ng/mL in smokers) but normal or equivocal conventional investigations. Histopathological confirmation or a minimum of 12 months' clinical and radiological follow-up were required to ascertain disease relapse. RESULTS A total of 1,200 patients were screened; of those, 88 (59% men; mean age, 66 years [SD, 9.6]) eligible patients (67 with normal and 21 with equivocal results on conventional investigations) were identified. Recurrent disease was detected in 56 of 88 patients (64%). The sensitivity of FDG PET-CT to detect recurrence was 49 of 56 (88%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 76%-95%) and specificity was 28 of 32 (88%; 95% CI, 71%-97%). Twenty-seven of 49 (55%) patients with PET-CT-detected relapsed disease were deemed eligible for further curative therapy; 19 (70%) went on to receive potentially curative therapy. The median time to progression (8.8 months [interquartile range (IQR), 4.5-19.1 months] vs. 2.2 months [IQR, 0.7-5.6]), median overall survival (39.9 months [IQR, 23.6-65.4 months] vs. 15.6 months [IQR, 7.3-25.7 months]), and 5-year survival (36.8% [95% CI, 16.5%-57.5%] vs. 6.1% [95% CI, 1.1%-17.6%]; p ≤ .001) were higher in patients who received potentially curative therapy than in those who received noncurative therapy. CONCLUSION FDG PET-CT is a highly sensitive and specific tool for the detection of occult CRC recurrence. In >50% of patients, recurrent disease may still be potentially amenable to curative therapy. Long-term survival can be achieved in such patients. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who, on follow-up, have normal or equivocal results on clinical investigations but raised carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels pose a significant challenge to treating physicians. This study supported the notion that the early use of fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)-computed tomography (CT) may have predictive and prognostic value in management of such patients. Long-term disease control and cure can be achieved in a subgroup of this patient population with low-volume disease relapse who are amenable to potentially curative treatment strategies. Reassuringly, the sensitivity and specificity for recurrence did not significantly vary as a function of the CEA level, suggesting that even with a minimal CEA rise, benefit can be attained by conducting FDG PET-CT in a timely manner.
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- Khurum Khan
- GI and Lymphoma Unit, Department of Medicine, The Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- GI and Lymphoma Unit, Department of Medicine, The Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- GI and Lymphoma Unit, Department of Medicine, The Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- GI and Lymphoma Unit, Department of Medicine, The Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- GI and Lymphoma Unit, Department of Medicine, The Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- GI and Lymphoma Unit, Department of Medicine, The Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Statistics, The Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- GI and Lymphoma Unit, Department of Medicine, The Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- GI and Lymphoma Unit, Department of Medicine, The Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Jeffery M, Hickey BE, Hider PN, See AM. Follow-up strategies for patients treated for non-metastatic colorectal cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 11:CD002200. [PMID: 27884041 PMCID: PMC6464536 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd002200.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND It is common clinical practice to follow patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) for several years following their curative surgery or adjuvant therapy, or both. Despite this widespread practice, there is considerable controversy about how often patients should be seen, what tests should be performed, and whether these varying strategies have any significant impact on patient outcomes. This is the second update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2002 and first updated in 2007. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of intensive follow-up for patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer treated with curative intent. SEARCH METHODS For this update, we searched CENTRAL (2016, Issue 3), MEDLINE (1950 to May 20th, 2016), Embase (1974 to May 20th, 2016), CINAHL (1981 to May 20th, 2016), and Science Citation Index (1900 to May 20th, 2016). We also searched reference lists of articles, and handsearched the Proceedings of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (2011 to 2014). In addition, we searched the following trials registries (May 20th, 2016): ClinicalTrials.gov and the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform. We further contacted study authors. No language or publication restrictions were applied to the search strategies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included only randomised controlled trials comparing different follow-up strategies for participants with non-metastatic CRC treated with curative intent. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently determined trial eligibility, performed data extraction, and assessed methodological quality. MAIN RESULTS We studied 5403 participants enrolled in 15 studies. (We included two new studies in this second update.) Although the studies varied in setting (general practitioner (GP)-led, nurse-led, or surgeon-led) and "intensity" of follow-up, there was very little inconsistency in the results.Overall survival: we found no evidence of a statistical effect with intensive follow-up (hazard ratio (HR) 0.90, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.78 to 1.02; I² = 4%; P = 0.41; high-quality evidence). There were 1098 deaths among 4786 participants enrolled in 12 studies.Colorectal cancer-specific survival: this did not differ with intensive follow-up (HR 0.93, 95% CI 0.78 to 1.12; I² = 0%; P = 0.45; moderate-quality evidence). There were 432 colorectal cancer deaths among 3769 participants enrolled in seven studies.Relapse-free survival: we found no statistical evidence of effect with intensive follow-up (HR 1.03, 95% CI 0.90 to 1.18; I² = 5%; P = 0.39; moderate-quality evidence). There were 1416 relapses among 5253 participants enrolled in 14 studies.Salvage surgery with curative intent: this was more frequent with intensive follow-up (risk ratio (RR) 1.98, 95% CI 1.53 to 2.56; I² = 31%; P = 0.14; high-quality evidence). There were 457 episodes of salvage surgery in 5157 participants enrolled in 13 studies.Interval (symptomatic) recurrences: these were less frequent with intensive follow-up (RR 0.59, 95% CI 0.41 to 0.86; I² = 66%; P = 0.007; moderate-quality evidence). Three hundred and seventy-six interval recurrences were reported in 3933 participants enrolled in seven studies.Intensive follow-up did not appear to affect quality of life, anxiety, nor depression (reported in three studies).Harms from colonoscopies did not differ with intensive follow-up (RR 2.08, 95% CI 0.11 to 40.17; moderate-quality evidence). In two studies, there were seven colonoscopic complications in 2112 colonoscopies. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The results of our review suggest that there is no overall survival benefit for intensifying the follow-up of patients after curative surgery for colorectal cancer. Although more participants were treated with salvage surgery with curative intent in the intensive follow-up group, this was not associated with improved survival. Harms related to intensive follow-up and salvage therapy were not well reported.
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- Mark Jeffery
- Christchurch HospitalCanterbury Regional Cancer and Haematology ServicePrivate Bag 4710ChristchurchNew Zealand8140
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- University of Otago, ChristchurchDepartment of Population HealthPO Box 4345ChristchurchNew Zealand8140
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- Princess Alexandra HospitalRadiation Oncology Mater Service31 Raymond TerraceBrisbaneAustralia4101
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Williams R, White P, Nieto J, Vieira D, Francois F, Hamilton F. Colorectal Cancer in African Americans: An Update. Clin Transl Gastroenterol 2016; 7:e185. [PMID: 27467183 PMCID: PMC4977418 DOI: 10.1038/ctg.2016.36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2015] [Accepted: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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This review is an update to the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Committee on Minority Affairs and Cultural Diversity's paper on colorectal cancer (CRC) in African Americans published in 2005. Over the past 10 years, the incidence and mortality rates of CRC in the United States has steadily declined. However, reductions have been strikingly much slower among African Americans who continue to have the highest rate of mortality and lowest survival when compared with all other racial groups. The reasons for the health disparities are multifactorial and encompass physician and patient barriers. Patient factors that contribute to disparities include poor knowledge of benefits of CRC screening, limited access to health care, insurance status along with fear and anxiety. Physician factors include lack of knowledge of screening guidelines along with disparate recommendations for screening. Earlier screening has been recommended as an effective strategy to decrease observed disparities; currently the ACG and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopists recommend CRC screening in African Americans to begin at age 45. Despite the decline in CRC deaths in all racial and ethnic groups, there still exists a significant burden of CRC in African Americans, thus other strategies including educational outreach for health care providers and patients and the utilization of patient navigation systems emphasizing the importance of screening are necessary. These strategies have been piloted in both local communities and Statewide resulting in notable significant decreases in observed disparities.
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- Renee Williams
- New York University School of Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, USA
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- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Borland Groover Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- New York University School of Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, USA
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- New York University School of Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, USA
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Le AT, Tzeng CWD. Does finding early recurrence improve outcomes, and at what cost? J Surg Oncol 2016; 114:329-35. [PMID: 27393742 DOI: 10.1002/jso.24370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2016] [Accepted: 06/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The putative goal of surveillance is the early detection of recurrence while both the cancer and patient are still treatable. To be cost and clinically effective, surveillance requires a tailored approach based on stage, tumor biology, conditional survival, and available treatment options. Although surveillance is the major component of care for cancer patients after potentially curative treatment, current guidelines for surveillance lack the high-level data seen on the treatment side of the patient care continuum. J. Surg. Oncol. 2016;114:329-335. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Anh-Thu Le
- Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky
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Dervenis C, Xynos E, Sotiropoulos G, Gouvas N, Boukovinas I, Agalianos C, Androulakis N, Athanasiadis A, Christodoulou C, Chrysou E, Emmanouilidis C, Georgiou P, Karachaliou N, Katopodi O, Kountourakis P, Kyriazanos I, Makatsoris T, Papakostas P, Papamichael D, Pechlivanides G, Pentheroudakis G, Pilpilidis I, Sgouros J, Tekkis P, Triantopoulou C, Tzardi M, Vassiliou V, Vini L, Xynogalos S, Ziras N, Souglakos J. Clinical practice guidelines for the management of metastatic colorectal cancer: a consensus statement of the Hellenic Society of Medical Oncologists (HeSMO). Ann Gastroenterol 2016; 29:390-416. [PMID: 27708505 PMCID: PMC5049546 DOI: 10.20524/aog.2016.0050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2015] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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There is discrepancy and failure to adhere to current international guidelines for the management of metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) in hospitals in Greece and Cyprus. The aim of the present document is to provide a consensus on the multidisciplinary management of metastastic CRC, considering both special characteristics of our Healthcare System and international guidelines. Following discussion and online communication among the members of an executive team chosen by the Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), a consensus for metastastic CRC disease was developed. Statements were subjected to the Delphi methodology on two voting rounds by invited multidisciplinary international experts on CRC. Statements reaching level of agreement by ≥80% were considered as having achieved large consensus, whereas statements reaching 60-80% moderate consensus. One hundred and nine statements were developed. Ninety experts voted for those statements. The median rate of abstain per statement was 18.5% (range: 0-54%). In the end of the process, all statements achieved a large consensus. The importance of centralization, care by a multidisciplinary team, adherence to guidelines, and personalization is emphasized. R0 resection is the only intervention that may offer substantial improvement in the oncological outcomes.
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- Christos Dervenis
- General Surgery, "Konstantopouleio" Hospital of Athens, Greece (Christos Dervenis)
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- General Surgery, "InterClinic" Hospital of Heraklion, Greece (Evangelos Xynos)
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- General Surgery, "METROPOLITAN" Hospital of Piraeus, Greece (Nikolaos Gouvas)
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- Medical Oncology, "Bioclinic" of Thessaloniki, Greece (Ioannis Boukovinas)
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- General Surgery, Athens Naval & Veterans Hospital, Greece (Christos Agalianos, Ioannis Kyriazanos, George Pechlivanides)
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- Medical Oncology, "Venizeleion" Hospital of Heraklion, Greece (Nikolaos Androulakis)
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- Radiology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Greece (Evangelia Chrysou)
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- Medical Oncology, "Interbalkan" Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece (Christos Emmanoulidis)
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- Colorectal Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK (Panagiotis Georgiou, Paris Tekkis)
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- Medical Oncology, Dexeus University Institut, Barcelona, Spain (Niki Carachaliou)
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- Medical Oncology, "Iaso" General Hospital, Athens, Greece (Ourania Katopoidi)
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- Medical Oncology, Oncology Center of Bank of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus (Pandelis Kountourakis, Demetris Papamichael)
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- General Surgery, Athens Naval & Veterans Hospital, Greece (Christos Agalianos, Ioannis Kyriazanos, George Pechlivanides)
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- Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Patras, Greece (Thomas Makatsoris)
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- Medical Oncology, "Ippokrateion" Hospital of Athens, Greece (Pavlos Papakostas)
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- Medical Oncology, Oncology Center of Bank of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus (Pandelis Kountourakis, Demetris Papamichael)
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- General Surgery, Athens Naval & Veterans Hospital, Greece (Christos Agalianos, Ioannis Kyriazanos, George Pechlivanides)
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- Gastroenterology, "Theageneion" Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece (Ioannis Pilpilidis)
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- Medical Oncology, "Agioi Anargyroi" Hospital of Athens, Greece (Joseph Sgouros)
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- Colorectal Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK (Panagiotis Georgiou, Paris Tekkis)
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- Pathology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Greece (Maria Tzardi)
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- Radiation Oncology, Oncology Center of Bank of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus (Vassilis Vassiliou)
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- Radiation Oncology, "Iatriko" Center of Athens, Greece (Lousa Vini)
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- Medical Oncology, "George Gennimatas" General Hospital, Athens, Greece (Spyridon Xynogalos)
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- Medical Oncology, "Metaxas" Cancer Hospital, Piraeus, Greece (Nikolaos Ziras)
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- Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Greece (John Souglakos)
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Erenay FS, Alagoz O, Banerjee R, Said A, Cima RR. Cost-effectiveness of alternative colonoscopy surveillance strategies to mitigate metachronous colorectal cancer incidence. Cancer 2016; 122:2560-70. [PMID: 27248907 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2015] [Revised: 03/21/2016] [Accepted: 04/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of metachronous colorectal cancer (MCRC) among colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors varies significantly, and the optimal colonoscopy surveillance practice for mitigating MCRC incidence is unknown. METHODS A cost-effectiveness analysis was used to compare the performances of the US Multi-Society Task Force guideline and all clinically reasonable colonoscopy surveillance strategies for 50- to 79-year-old posttreatment CRC patients with a computer simulation model. RESULTS The US guideline [(1,3,5)] recommends the first colonoscopy 1 year after treatment, whereas the second and third colonoscopies are to be repeated at 3- and 5-year intervals. Some promising alternative cost-effective strategies were identified. In comparison with the US guideline, under various scenarios for a 20-year period, 1) reducing the surveillance interval of the guideline after the first colonoscopy by 1 year [(1,2,5)] would save up to 78 discounted life-years (LYs) and prevent 23 MCRCs per 1000 patients (incremental cost-effectiveness ratio [ICER] ≤ $23,270/LY), 2) reducing the intervals after the first and second negative colonoscopies by 1 year [(1,2,4)] would save/prevent up to 109 discounted LYs and 36 MCRCs (ICER ≤ $52,155/LY), and 3) reducing the surveillance intervals after the first and second negative colonoscopy by 1 and 2 years [(1,2,3)] would save/prevent up to 141 discounted LYs and 50 MCRCs (ICER ≤ $63,822/LY). These strategies would require up to 1100 additional colonoscopies per 1000 patients. Although the US guideline might not be cost-effective in comparison with a less intensive oncology guideline [(3,3,5); the ICER could be as high as $140,000/LY], the promising strategies would be cost-effective in comparison with such less intensive guidelines unless the cumulative MCRC incidence were very low. CONCLUSIONS The US guideline might be improved by a slight increase in the surveillance intensity at the expense of moderately increased cost. More research is warranted to explore the benefits/harms of such practices. Cancer 2016;122:2560-70. © 2016 American Cancer Society.
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- Fatih Safa Erenay
- Department of Management Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.,Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Surgical Outcomes Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Kahi CJ, Boland CR, Dominitz JA, Giardiello FM, Johnson DA, Kaltenbach T, Lieberman D, Levin TR, Robertson DJ, Rex DK. Colonoscopy surveillance after colorectal cancer resection: recommendations of the US multi-society task force on colorectal cancer. Gastrointest Endosc 2016; 83:489-98.e10. [PMID: 26802191 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2016.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Charles J Kahi
- Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN; Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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- VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, Washington; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California; Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- VA Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont; Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Kahi CJ, Boland CR, Dominitz JA, Giardiello FM, Johnson DA, Kaltenbach T, Lieberman D, Levin TR, Robertson DJ, Rex DK. Colonoscopy Surveillance After Colorectal Cancer Resection: Recommendations of the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer. Gastroenterology 2016; 150:758-768.e11. [PMID: 26892199 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2016.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The US Multi-Society Task Force has developed updated recommendations to guide health care providers with the surveillance of patients after colorectal cancer (CRC) resection with curative intent. This document is based on a critical review of the literature regarding the role of colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, fecal testing and CT colonography in this setting. The document addresses the effect of surveillance, with focus on colonoscopy, on patient survival after CRC resection, the appropriate use and timing of colonoscopy for perioperative clearing and for postoperative prevention of metachronous CRC, specific considerations for the detection of local recurrence in the case of rectal cancer, as well as the place of CT colonography and fecal tests in post-CRC surveillance.
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- Charles J Kahi
- Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN; Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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- VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, Washington; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California; Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- VA Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont; Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Kahi CJ, Boland CR, Dominitz JA, Giardiello FM, Johnson DA, Kaltenbach T, Lieberman D, Levin TR, Robertson DJ, Rex DK. Colonoscopy Surveillance after Colorectal Cancer Resection: Recommendations of the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer. Am J Gastroenterol 2016; 111:337-46; quiz 347. [PMID: 26871541 DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2016.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2015] [Accepted: 12/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The US Multi-Society Task Force has developed updated recommendations to guide health care providers with the surveillance of patients after colorectal cancer (CRC) resection with curative intent. This document is based on a critical review of the literature regarding the role of colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, fecal testing and CT colonography in this setting. The document addresses the effect of surveillance, with focus on colonoscopy, on patient survival after CRC resection, the appropriate use and timing of colonoscopy for perioperative clearing and for postoperative prevention of metachronous CRC, specific considerations for the detection of local recurrence in the case of rectal cancer, as well as the place of CT colonography and fecal tests in post-CRC surveillance.
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- Charles J Kahi
- Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN.,Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, Washington.,University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California.,Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- VA Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont.,Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Zhai RL, Xu F, Zhang P, Zhang WL, Wang H, Wang JL, Cai KL, Long YP, Lu XM, Tao KX, Wang GB. The Diagnostic Performance of Stool DNA Testing for Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e2129. [PMID: 26844449 PMCID: PMC4748866 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000002129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2015] [Revised: 10/21/2015] [Accepted: 11/01/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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This meta-analysis was designed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of stool DNA testing for colorectal cancer (CRC) and compare the performance between single-gene and multiple-gene tests.MEDLINE, Cochrane, EMBASE databases were searched using keywords colorectal cancers, stool/fecal, sensitivity, specificity, DNA, and screening. Sensitivity analysis, quality assessments, and performance bias were performed for the included studies.Fifty-three studies were included in the analysis with a total sample size of 7524 patients. The studies were heterogeneous with regard to the genes being analyzed for fecal genetic biomarkers of CRC, as well as the laboratory methods being used for each assay. The sensitivity of the different assays ranged from 2% to 100% and the specificity ranged from 81% to 100%. The meta-analysis found that the pooled sensitivities for single- and multigene assays were 48.0% and 77.8%, respectively, while the pooled specificities were 97.0% and 92.7%. Receiver operator curves and diagnostic odds ratios showed no significant difference between both tests with regard to sensitivity or specificity.This meta-analysis revealed that using assays that evaluated multiple genes compared with single-gene assays did not increase the sensitivity or specificity of stool DNA testing in detecting CRC.
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- Rong-Lin Zhai
- From the Department of General Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China
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Althumairi AA, Lazarev MG, Gearhart SL. Inflammatory bowel disease associated neoplasia: A surgeon’s perspective. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:961-973. [PMID: 26811640 PMCID: PMC4716048 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i3.961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). The risk is known to increase with longer duration of the disease, family history of CRC, and history of primary sclerosing cholangitis. The diagnosis of the neoplastic changes associated with IBD is difficult owing to the heterogeneous endoscopic appearance and inter-observer variability of the pathological diagnosis. Screening and surveillance guidelines have been established which aim for early detection of neoplasia. Several surgical options are available for the treatment of IBD-associated neoplasia. Patients’ morbidities, risk factors for CRC, degree and the extent of neoplasia must be considered in choosing the surgical treatment. A multidisciplinary team including the surgeon, gastroenterologist, pathologist, and the patient who has a clear understanding of the nature of their disease is needed to optimize outcomes.
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Circulating cell-free microRNAs as biomarkers for colorectal cancer. Surg Today 2016; 46:13-24. [PMID: 25712224 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-015-1138-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2014] [Accepted: 02/11/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small, endogenous, non-coding, single-stranded RNAs that act as post-transcriptional regulators. Their discovery has provided new avenues for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The expression of both oncogenic and tumor suppressor miRNAs can be aberrantly either up- or down-regulated in cancer cells. These miRNAs target mRNAs of genes that either promote or inhibit tumor growth, and are one of several epigenetic factors that control the initiation and progression of colorectal cancer (CRC) and other cancers. Investigations of miRNAs as CRC biomarkers have employed the expression profiling of traditional tissue samples and, more recently, non-invasive samples, such as feces and body fluids, have been analyzed. MiRNAs may also be able to predict responses to chemo- and radiotherapy, and may be manipulated to modify CRC characteristics. We herein discuss the use of circulating miRNAs as possible non-invasive biomarkers of early CRC onset, relapse, or response to treatment. We also discuss the obstacles that currently limit the routine use of epigenetic biomarkers in clinical settings.
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Makhoul R, Alva S, Wilkins KB. Surveillance and Survivorship after Treatment for Colon Cancer. Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2015; 28:262-70. [PMID: 26648797 PMCID: PMC4655110 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1564435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. Majority of patients have localized disease that is amenable to curative resection. Disease recurrence remains a major concern after resection. In addition, patients are at an increased risk for developing a second or metachronous colon cancer. The principal goal of surveillance following treatment of colon cancer is to improve disease-free and overall survival. Survivorship is a distinct phase following surveillance to help improve quality of life and promote longevity.
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- Rami Makhoul
- Rutger-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Rutger-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Rutger-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Routine endoscopic surveillance for local recurrence of rectal cancer is futile. Am J Surg 2015; 210:996-1001; discussion 1001-2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2015] [Revised: 06/24/2015] [Accepted: 06/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Aravalli RN, Steer CJ. Circulating microRNAs: novel biomarkers for early detection of colorectal cancer. Transl Res 2015; 166:219-24. [PMID: 25940044 DOI: 10.1016/j.trsl.2015.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Accepted: 04/09/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Rajagopal N Aravalli
- Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minn.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minn; Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minn.
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Backhus LM, Farjah F, Zeliadt SB, Varghese TK, Cheng A, Kessler L, Au DH, Flum DR. Predictors of imaging surveillance for surgically treated early-stage lung cancer. Ann Thorac Surg 2014; 98:1944-51; discussion 1951-2. [PMID: 25282167 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.06.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2014] [Revised: 06/04/2014] [Accepted: 06/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Current guidelines recommend routine imaging surveillance for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after treatment. Little is known about surveillance patterns for patients with surgically resected early-stage lung cancer in the community at large. We sought to characterize surveillance patterns in a national cohort. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End-Results (SEER)-Medicare database (1995-2010). Patients with stage I/II NSCLC treated with surgical resection were included. Our primary outcome was receipt of imaging between 4 and 8 months after the surgical procedure. Covariates included demographics and comorbidities. RESULTS Chest radiography (CXR) was the most frequent initial modality (60%), followed by chest computed tomography (CT) (25%). Positron emission tomography (PET) was least frequent as an initial imaging modality (3%). A total of 13% of patients received no imaging within the initial surveillance period. Adherence to National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines for imaging by overall prevalence was 47% for receipt of CT; however, rates of CT increased over time from 28% to 61% (p < 0.01). Reduced rates of CT were associated with stage I disease and surgical resection as the sole treatment modality. CONCLUSIONS Imaging after definitive surgical treatment for NSCLC predominantly used CXR rather than CT. Most of this imaging is likely for surveillance, and in that context CXR has inferior detection rates for recurrence and new cancers. Adherence to guideline-recommended CT surveillance after surgical treatment is poor, but the reasons are multifactorial. Efforts to improve adherence to imaging surveillance must be coupled with greater evidence demonstrating improved long-term outcomes.
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- Leah M Backhus
- Surgery Service, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, Washington; Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Health Services Research and Development Service, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, Washington; Department of Health Services, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Health Services, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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BACKGROUND Postoperative surveillance following curative-intent resection of colorectal cancer (CRC) is variably performed due to existing guideline differences and to the limited data supporting different strategies. OBJECTIVES To examine population-based rates of surveillance imaging and endoscopy in patients in Ontario following curative-intent resection of CRC with no evidence of recurrence, as well as patient or disease factors that may predispose certain groups to more frequent versus less frequent surveillance; to provide insight to the care patients receive in the presence of conflicting guidelines, in efforts to help improve care of CRC survivors by identifying any potential underuse or overuse of particular surveillance modalities, or inequalities in access to surveillance. METHOD A retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from the Ontario Cancer Registry and several linked databases. Ontario patients undergoing curative-intent CRC resection from 2003 to 2007 were identified, excluding patients with probable disease relapse. In the five-year period following surgery, the number of imaging and endoscopic examinations was determined. RESULTS There were 4960 patients included in the study. Over the five-year postoperative period, the highest proportion of patients who underwent postoperative surveillance received the following number of tests for each modality examined: one to three abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT) scans (n=2073 [41.8%]); one to three abdominal ultrasounds (n=2443 [49.3%]); no chest CTs, one to three chest x-rays (n=2385 [48.1%]); and two endoscopies (n=1845 [37.2%]). Odds of not receiving any abdominopelvic imaging (CT or abdominal ultrasound) were higher in those who did not receive adjuvant chemotherapy (OR 6.99 [95% CI 5.26 to 9.35]) or those living in certain geographical areas, but were independent of age, sex and income. Nearly all patients (n=4473 [90.2%]) underwent ≥1 endoscopy at some point during the follow-up period. CONCLUSION In contrast to findings from similar studies in other jurisdictions, most Ontario CRC survivors receive postoperative surveillance with imaging and endoscopy, and care is equitable across sociodemographic groups, although unexplained geographical variation in practice exists and warrants further investigation.
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Liu BW, Liu Y, Liu JR, Feng ZX, Liu T. Prognostic effect of p53 expression in patients with completely resected colorectal cancer. Tumour Biol 2014; 35:9893-6. [PMID: 24993094 DOI: 10.1007/s13277-014-2219-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2014] [Accepted: 06/10/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The p53 protein is closely involved in the carcinogenesis of many kinds of cancers. Though the prognostic role of p53 expression for the survival of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients has been preliminarily identified, the prognostic effect of p53 expression in patients with completely resected CRC is still unclear. Therefore, a retrospective cohort study was performed to assess the prognostic role of p53 expression for overall survival in patients with completely resected CRC. A total of 153 patients (mean age 50.9 years) with completely resected CRC was finally included in the retrospective cohort study. Kaplan-Meier product-limit methods and log-rank test were used to estimate overall survival distribution and test the difference. In addition, multivariable analysis by Cox regression model was also used to test the prognostic role of p53 expression on overall survival by adjusting for other confounding factors. Of those 153 CRC patients, 62 (40.5 %) were positive for p53 protein expression in the tumor tissues. The log-rank test showed that there was an obvious difference in the overall survival between the p53-positive group and the p53-negative group (P < 0.001). Multivariable analysis by Cox regression model further showed that p53 protein expression was an independent predictor of shorter overall survival in patients with completely resected CRC (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.77; 95 % confidence interval [95 % CI] 1.15-2.71, P = 0.009). Therefore, p53 protein expression in the tumor tissue is an independent predictor of shorter overall survival in patients with completely resected CRC.
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- Bin-Wei Liu
- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No.154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300000, China
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Liu GC, Tang JH, Wen SJ, Cao HX, An X, Cai PQ, Kong LH, Lin JZ, Li LR, Pan ZZ, Ding PR. Is early surveillance with CT scan necessary in patients with stage II/III colorectal cancer: A retrospective study. J Surg Oncol 2013; 108:568-71. [DOI: 10.1002/jso.23432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2013] [Accepted: 08/16/2013] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- Guo-Chen Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Guangzhou P. R. China
- Departments of Colorectal Surgery; Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; Guangzhou P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Guangzhou P. R. China
- Departments of Colorectal Surgery; Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; Guangzhou P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Guangzhou P. R. China
- Departments of Medical Oncology; Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; Guangzhou P. R. China
- Departments of Internal Medicine-Oncology; The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University; Xinjiang P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Guangzhou P. R. China
- Departments of Colorectal Surgery; Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; Guangzhou P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Guangzhou P. R. China
- Departments of Medical Oncology; Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; Guangzhou P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Guangzhou P. R. China
- Departments of Medical Imaging & Interventional Radiology; Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; Guangzhou P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Guangzhou P. R. China
- Departments of Colorectal Surgery; Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; Guangzhou P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Guangzhou P. R. China
- Departments of Colorectal Surgery; Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; Guangzhou P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Guangzhou P. R. China
- Departments of Colorectal Surgery; Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; Guangzhou P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Guangzhou P. R. China
- Departments of Colorectal Surgery; Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; Guangzhou P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Guangzhou P. R. China
- Departments of Colorectal Surgery; Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; Guangzhou P. R. China
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Bianchi V, Spitale A, Ortelli L, Mazzucchelli L, Bordoni A, the QC 3 CRC Working Group. Quality indicators of clinical cancer care (QC3) in colorectal cancer. BMJ Open 2013; 3:bmjopen-2013-002818. [PMID: 23869102 PMCID: PMC3717445 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Assessing the quality of cancer care (QoCC) has become increasingly important to providers, regulators and purchasers of care worldwide. The aim of this study was to develop evidence-based quality indicators (QIs) for colorectal cancer (CRC) to be applied in a population-based setting. DESIGN A comprehensive evidence-based literature search was performed to identify the initial list of QIs, which were then selected and developed using a two-step-modified Delphi process involving two multidisciplinary expert panels with expertise in CRC care, quality of care and epidemiology. SETTING The QIs of the clinical cancer care (QC3) population-based project, which involves all the public and private hospitals and clinics present on the territory of Canton Ticino (South Switzerland). PARTICIPANTS Ticino Cancer Registry, The Colorectal Cancer Working Group (CRC-WG) and the external academic Advisory Board (AB). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Set of QIs which encompass the whole diagnostic-treatment process of CRC. RESULTS Of the 149 QIs that emerged from 181 sources of literature, 104 were selected during the in-person meeting of CRC-WG. During the Delphi process, CRC-WG shortened the list to 89 QI. AB finally validated 27 QIs according to the phase of care: diagnosis (N=6), pathology (N=3), treatment (N=16) and outcome (N=2). CONCLUSIONS Using the validated Delphi methodology, including a literature review of the evidence and integration of expert opinions from local clinicians and international experts, we were able to develop a list of QIs to assess QoCC for CRC. This will hopefully guarantee feasibility of data retrieval, as well as acceptance and translation of QIs into the daily clinical practice to improve QoCC. Moreover, evidence-based selected QIs allow one to assess immediate changes and improvements in the diagnostic-therapeutic process that could be translated into a short-term benefit for patients with a possible gain both in overall and disease-free survival.
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- Valentina Bianchi
- Cantonal Institute of Pathology, Ticino Cancer Registry, Locarno, Switzerland
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- Cantonal Institute of Pathology, Ticino Cancer Registry, Locarno, Switzerland
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- Cantonal Institute of Pathology, Ticino Cancer Registry, Locarno, Switzerland
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- Cantonal Institute of Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Locarno, Switzerland
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- Cantonal Institute of Pathology, Ticino Cancer Registry, Locarno, Switzerland
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Laser microdissection and two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis with alkaline isoelectric point immobiline gel reveals proteomic intra-tumor heterogeneity in colorectal cancer. EUPA OPEN PROTEOMICS 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.euprot.2013.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Sugihara Y, Taniguchi H, Kushima R, Tsuda H, Kubota D, Ichikawa H, Fujita S, Kondo T. Laser microdissection and two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis reveal proteomic intra-tumor heterogeneity in colorectal cancer. J Proteomics 2012. [PMID: 23178874 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2012.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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We examined the proteins for intra-tumor heterogeneity in colorectal cancer. Tumor cells localized in the ulcer floor, the central area, and the invasive front, as well as normal colorectal epithelial cells were recovered from surgical specimens by laser microdissection. Proteome data were generated by 2D-DIGE and mass spectrometry. By distinguishing the tumor cells based on tissue localization, we observed 88 protein spots at a different intensity in tumor cell groups compared to normal epithelial cells. On the contrary, when the tissue localization of the tumor cells was not taken into account, only 1 protein spot was newly detected with a different intensity. The identified proteins corresponded functionally to the expected phenotypes in that particular region: proteins for stress response were identified in the ulcer floor, glucose metabolism proteins were found in the central area, and apoptosis proteins were associated with the invasive front. These results suggested the following: (1) proteome data may reflect the effects of the tissue microenvironment on tumor cells, (2) the tissue localization of tumor cells should be considered in the sampling process when comparing normal and tumor cells, and (3) we can expect novel findings on the backgrounds of intra-tumor heterogeneity by using the proteomic approach.
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- Yutaka Sugihara
- Division of Pharmacoproteomics, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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Li H, Gatsonis C. Dynamic Optimal Strategy for Monitoring Disease Recurrence. SCIENCE CHINA. MATHEMATICS 2012; 55:1565-182. [PMID: 25530747 PMCID: PMC4269482 DOI: 10.1007/s11425-012-4475-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Surveillance to detect cancer recurrence is an important part of care for cancer survivors. In this paper we discuss the design of optimal strategies for early detection of disease recurrence based on each patient's distinct biomarker trajectory and periodically updated risk estimated in the setting of a prospective cohort study. We adopt a latent class joint model which considers a longitudinal biomarker process and an event process jointly, to address heterogeneity of patients and disease, to discover distinct biomarker trajectory patterns, to classify patients into different risk groups, and to predict the risk of disease recurrence. The model is used to develop a monitoring strategy that dynamically modifies the monitoring intervals according to patients' current risk derived from periodically updated biomarker measurements and other indicators of disease spread. The optimal biomarker assessment time is derived using a utility function. We develop an algorithm to apply the proposed strategy to monitoring of new patients after initial treatment. We illustrate the models and the derivation of the optimal strategy using simulated data from monitoring prostate cancer recurrence over a 5-year period.
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- Hong Li
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, U.S.A
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Sugihara Y, Taniguchi H, Kushima R, Tsuda H, Kubota D, Ichikawa H, Sakamoto K, Nakamura Y, Tomonaga T, Fujita S, Kondo T. Proteomic-based identification of the APC-binding protein EB1 as a candidate of novel tissue biomarker and therapeutic target for colorectal cancer. J Proteomics 2012; 75:5342-55. [PMID: 22735596 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2012.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2012] [Revised: 06/11/2012] [Accepted: 06/14/2012] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Novel candidates of biomarker and therapeutic target in colorectal cancer (CRC) were investigated using a proteomic approach. The proteome of normal colorectal epithelial tissues was compared with that of the tumor ones in 59 CRC patients using two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis. Of 3458 protein spots, 110 exhibited statistically significant (p<0.01) differences in intensity (more than 2.5-folds) between the normal and tumor tissue groups. Of 67 unique gene products that were identified for 105 of the 110 protein spots, we focused on the higher expression of the adenoma polyposis coli-binding protein EB1 (EB1). EB1 was originally discovered as a binding protein of APC, which is a tumor suppressor gene product, and the expression of EB1 has been associated with poor prognosis in several malignancies but not in CRC. Immunohistochemical analysis of the 132 CRC cases revealed that EB1 was overexpressed in tumor cells in correlation with poor prognosis. Suppression of EB1 by RNAi inhibited CRC cell proliferation and invasion. In this study, the overexpression of EB1 in CRC tissues correlating with prognosis, and its functional contribution to the malignant phenotypes of CRC cells are described. The present findings indicate that EB1 is a potential biomarker and therapeutic target in CRC.
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- Yutaka Sugihara
- Division of Pharmacoproteomics, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Japan
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Ingebrigtsen VA, Boye K, Tekle C, Nesland JM, Flatmark K, Fodstad O. B7-H3 expression in colorectal cancer: nuclear localization strongly predicts poor outcome in colon cancer. Int J Cancer 2012; 131:2528-36. [PMID: 22473715 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.27566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2011] [Accepted: 03/20/2012] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In colorectal cancer there is a need for molecular markers that can complement the histopathological staging in predicting the likelihood of disease recurrence following curatively intended surgery. B7-H3 is an immunoregulatory protein shown to be overexpressed in several cancer forms, often associated with more advanced disease and poor prognosis. We wanted to examine whether B7-H3 could be a potential prognostic marker in colorectal cancer. Paraffin-embedded samples from 277 colorectal cancer patients were immunostained with anti-B7-H3 antibody. B7-H3 was expressed in the tumor cell cytoplasm and cell membrane in 62% and 46% of the samples, respectively. Unexpectedly, B7-H3 was expressed in the nucleus in 30% of the tumors. The nuclear localization was confirmed by Western immunoblotting of subcellular fractions. Importantly, in colon cancer, nuclear B7-H3 expression was independently and significantly associated with reduced metastasis-free, disease-specific and overall survival. B7-H3 expression in tumor-associated vasculature and fibroblasts was observed in the majority of samples, and endothelial B7-H3 expression was also significantly associated with poor outcome in colon cancer. In rectal cancer patients, the only significant association was between fibroblast B7-H3 expression and shorter metastasis-free survival. Few significant associations to clinicopathological parameters were seen. The results indicate that nuclear B7-H3 might be involved in colon cancer progression and metastasis, and suggest that nuclear B7-H3 could become a useful prognostic marker in colon cancer.
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Luo YX, Chen DK, Song SX, Wang L, Wang JP. Aberrant methylation of genes in stool samples as diagnostic biomarkers for colorectal cancer or adenomas: a meta-analysis. Int J Clin Pract 2011; 65:1313-20. [PMID: 22093539 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2011.02800.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND An increasing number of hypermethylated genes in stool samples have been reported as biomarkers for the detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) or adenomas. We aimed to comprehensively review and compare the evidence for feasibility of using these biomarkers for the detection of colorectal neoplasia. METHODS We searched Medline, the Web of Science and OVID for studies that used hypermethylated genes as biomarkers for the detection of CRC or adenomas. A meta-analysis was carried out using the random-effect model with diagnostic odd ratios (DOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) as effect measurements. RESULTS A total of 19 studies including 2,356 patients were eligible for final analysis. The sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, negative likelihood ratio and DOR for the detection of CRC or adenomas were 0.62 (95% CI: 0.51-0.71), 0.89 (95% CI: 0.86-0.92), 5.66 (95% CI: 4.68-6.83), 0.43 (95% CI: 0.34-0.55) and 13.15 (95% CI: 9.82-17.60) respectively. Of these, the sensitivity and specificity for the detection of adenoma were 0.54 (95% CI: 0.39-0.68) and 0.88 (95% CI: 0.83-0.92) respectively. CONCLUSIONS Hypermethylated gene panels are not currently accurate enough to be used alone for colorectal neoplasia screening. The discovery and evaluation of additional biomarkers with improved sensitivity and specificity is necessary.
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- Y-X Luo
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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