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Detection and quantification of mammaglobin in the blood of breast cancer patients: can it be useful as a potential clinical marker? Preliminary resu…

2006

BACKGROUND: Mammaglobin is expressed mainly in mammary tissue, overexpressed in breast cancer (BC) and rarely in other tissue. The aim of this study was to assess the sensitivity and specificity of transcript MGB1 detection and to evaluate the role of MGB1 as potential clinical marker for the detection of disseminated cancer cells in the blood of BC patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A consecutive series of 23 BC tissues, 36 peripheral blood BC samples and 35 healthy peripheral blood samples was prospectively recruited to investigate MGB1 expression by means of a quantitative Real Time RT-PCR assay. RESULTS: MGB1 overexpression in tissue samples of BC patients is significantly associated only …

OncologyAdultmedicine.medical_specialtyPathologySettore MED/06 - Oncologia MedicaMrna expressionClinical markerBreast NeoplasmsSensitivity and SpecificityMammaglobinBreast cancerInternal medicinemedicineBiomarkers TumorHumansUteroglobinProspective StudiesRNA MessengerProspective cohort studyAgedAged 80 and overbiologybusiness.industryReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionMammaglobin AMammary tissuemammaglobyn brest cancerHematologyMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseNeoplastic Cells CirculatingPeripheral bloodNeoplasm ProteinsOncologybiology.proteinFemalebusinessDisseminated cancer
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Association of SULT1A1 Arg213His polymorphism with male breast cancer risk: results from a multicenter study in Italy

2014

Male breast cancer (MBC) is rare and poorly understood. Like female breast cancer (FBC), MBCs are highly sensitive to hormonal changes, and hyperestrogenism, specifically, represents a major risk factor for MBC. MBC is considered similar to late-onset, post-menopausal estrogen/progesteron receptors positive FBC (ER+/PR+). Sulfotransferase 1A1 (SULT1A1) is an enzyme involved in the metabolism of estrogens. Recently, SULT1A1 common functional polymorphism Arg213His (638G>A) variant has been found to be associated with increased breast cancer (BC) risk, particularly in post-menopausal women. For this reason, we decided to explore whether SULT1A1 Arg213His could exert an effect on MBC developme…

OncologyAsian Continental Ancestry GroupMalemedicine.medical_specialtyCancer ResearchGenotypemedicine.drug_classReceptor ErbB-2Settore MED/06 - Oncologia MedicaEstrogen receptorGenetic Association StudieBiologyHyperestrogenismPolymorphism Single NucleotideBreast Neoplasms MaleBreast cancerGene FrequencyInternal medicineSulfotransferase 1A1 (SULT1A1)GenotypeGenetic variationmedicineEstrogen receptorGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseAlleleskin and connective tissue diseasesRisk FactorMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseEstrogenArylsulfotransferaseMale breast cancerGene Expression Regulation NeoplasticEndocrinologySULT1A1 Arg213His polymorphismItalyOncologyEstrogenMale breast cancermedicine.symptomHuman
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Italian Survey on adjuvant treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (ISA)

2011

Background: A recent pooled analysis of randomized trials indicated significant improvement in overall survival from cisplatin-based adjuvant chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), depending on disease stage (only in stages II and III) and PS (≤1). Post-operative radiotherapy (RT) is optional for pN2 tumours. Patients and methods: To evaluate opinions and daily clinical practice of Italian Oncologists about adjuvant treatment of NSCLC, a 46-item questionnaire was delivered via e-mail. Results: Seventy-eight physicians from 68 Centers (out of 98 contacted) returned their questionnaire. Seventy-four, 86, 94, and 78% of them give the indication for adjuvant chemotherapy for stage…

OncologyCancer ResearchLung NeoplasmsSettore MED/06 - Oncologia Medicamedicine.medical_treatmentDiseasechemotherapyDeoxycytidinelaw.inventionCarboplatinRandomized controlled trialNon-small cell lung cancerlawCarcinoma Non-Small-Cell LungAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsPostoperative radiotherapyStage (cooking)Non-Small-Cell LungSurveyVinorelbineOncologyChemotherapy AdjuvantAdjuvantmedicine.drugHumanPulmonary and Respiratory Medicinemedicine.medical_specialtyPaclitaxelnon-small cell lung cancer; adjuvant; Survey; chemotherapyVinblastineadjuvantInternal medicinemedicineHumansLung cancerNeoplasm StagingCisplatinAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolRadiotherapybusiness.industryCarcinomamedicine.diseaseGemcitabineSurgeryAdjuvant chemotherapyRadiation therapyLung NeoplasmRegimenHealth Care SurveysAdjuvant chemotherapy; Non-small cell lung cancer; Postoperative radiotherapy; SurveyAdjuvant chemotherapy; Non-small cell lung cancer; Postoperative radiotherapy; Survey; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Carboplatin; Carcinoma Non-Small-Cell Lung; Chemotherapy Adjuvant; Cisplatin; Deoxycytidine; Humans; Lung Neoplasms; Neoplasm Staging; Paclitaxel; Radiotherapy Adjuvant; Vinblastine; Vinorelbine; Health Care Surveys; Oncology; Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine; Cancer ResearchRadiotherapy AdjuvantCisplatinbusiness
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Distinct HR expression patterns significantly affect the clinical behavior of metastatic HER2+ breast cancer and degree of benefit from novel anti-HE…

2020

We analyzed data from 738 HER2‐positive metastatic breast cancer (mbc) patients treated with pertuzumab‐based regimens and/or T‐DM1 at 45 Italian centers. Outcomes were explored in relation to tumor subtype assessed by immunohistochemistry (IHC). The median progression‐free survival at first‐line (mPFS1) was 12 months. Pertuzumab as first‐line conferred longer mPFS1 compared to other first‐line treatments (16 vs. 9 months, p = 0.0001), regardless of IHC subtype. Median PFS in second‐line (mPFS2) was 7 months, with no difference by IHC subtype, but it was more favorable with T‐DM1 compared to other agents (7 vs. 6 months, p = 0.03). There was no PFS2 gain in patients with tumors expressing b…

OncologyCancer ResearchMultivariate analysisSettore MED/06 - Oncologia MedicaReceptor ErbB-2T-DM1Estrogen receptor0302 clinical medicineErbB-2TrastuzumabReceptorsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols80 and overMolecular Targeted TherapyNeoplasm MetastasisCancer Therapy and PreventionProgesteroneAged 80 and overadvanced breast cancerTumorreal worldMiddle AgedPrognosisMetastatic breast cancerImmunohistochemistryGene Expression Regulation NeoplastictrastuzumabOncologyReceptors Estrogen030220 oncology & carcinogenesisImmunohistochemistryFemaleadvanced breast cancer; HER2 positive; pertuzumab; real world; T-DM1; trastuzumab; Adult; Aged; Aged 80 and over; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Biomarkers Tumor; Breast Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Immunohistochemistry; Middle Aged; Molecular Targeted Therapy; Neoplasm Metastasis; Neoplasm Staging; Prognosis; Receptor ErbB-2; Receptors Estrogen; Receptors Progesterone; Gene Expression Regulation NeoplasticPertuzumabReceptors ProgesteroneHER2 positive; T-DM1; advanced breast cancer; pertuzumab; real world; trastuzumabmedicine.drugReceptorAdultHER2 positivemedicine.medical_specialtyT‐DM1advanced breast cancer; HER2 positive; pertuzumab; real world; T-DM1; trastuzumab; chemotherapyBreast Neoplasms03 medical and health sciencesBreast cancerSettore MED/04 - PATOLOGIA GENERALEpertuzumabInternal medicinemedicineBiomarkers TumorHumansAgedNeoplasm StagingNeoplasticbusiness.industrymedicine.diseaseEstrogenSettore CHIM/08 - Chimica FarmaceuticaGene Expression RegulationMED/06 - ONCOLOGIA MEDICAbusinessBiomarkersHormone
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Management and treatment of triple-negative breast cancer patients from the NEMESI study: An Italian experience

2011

Abstract Aims Triple-negative breast cancers (TNBCs) lack expression of oestrogen, progesterone, and Human Epidermal Growth Factor 2 receptors. The NEMESI study described current Italian treatment practices in patients with operable, early-stage breast cancer (EBC). Patients and methods Retrospective, observational study involving 63 Italian oncology centres. Eligible patients were aged ⩾18 years with EBC (stage I–II) who had undergone surgery, received ⩾1 cycle of adjuvant chemotherapy and/or adjuvant hormonal therapy and attended an oncology centre between 1 January 2008 and 30 June 2008. This subanalysis focused on patients with TNBC. Variables evaluated included: demographic data/clinic…

OncologyCancer ResearchSettore MED/06 - Oncologia MedicaReceptor ErbB-2receptormedicine.medical_treatmentreceptorsGuidelineClinical practicechemotherapyAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsestrogenMedicineStage (cooking)Triple-negative breast cancerAdjuvant therapy Clinical practice Guidelines Italy National register Triple-negative breast cancer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Middle AgedCombined Modality TherapyReceptors EstrogenItalyOncologyChemotherapy AdjuvantHormonal therapyFemaleReceptors Progesteronemedicine.medical_specialtyNational registerBreast NeoplasmsprogesteroneGuidelinesAdjuvant therapyBreast canceradjuvantTriple-negative breast canceradjuvant therapy; clinical practice; guidelines; italy; national register; triple-negative breast cancer; aged; antineoplastic combined chemotherapy protocols; breast neoplasms; chemotherapy adjuvant; combined modality therapy; female; humans; italy; middle aged; radiotherapy adjuvant; receptor erbb-2; receptors estrogen; receptors progesterone; retrospective studiesInternal medicineAdjuvant therapyHumansradiotherapyAgedRetrospective StudiesChemotherapybusiness.industryTriple-negative breast cancer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------medicine.diseaseRadiation therapyAged Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; therapeutic use Breast NeoplasmsRadiotherapy AdjuvantObservational studybusinesserbb-2
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Randomized phase III trial of adjuvant epirubicin followed by cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and 5-fluorouracil (CMF) versus CMF followed by epirubi…

2010

International audience; Adjuvant cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and 5-fluorouracil (CMF) have proven highly effective in rapidly proliferating breast cancer (RPBC). It has also been seen that sequential administration of doxorubicin and CMF is superior to their alternation, especially in indolent tumors. In a phase III study, we evaluated whether adjuvant epirubicin (E) followed by CMF is superior to the inverse sequence in RPBC. Patients with node-negative or 1-3 node-positive RPBC (Thymidine Labeling Index > 3% or histological grade 3 or S-phase > 10% or Ki67 > 20%) were randomized to receive E (100 mg/m i.v. d1, q21 days for 4 cycles) followed by CMF (600, 40, 600 mg/m i.v. d1 and 8, q2…

OncologyCancer ResearchSettore MED/06 - Oncologia Medicamedicine.medical_treatmentRandomized phase III study0302 clinical medicineAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCMFMedicineProspective Studies0303 health sciencesCMF; Epirubicin; Randomized phase III study; Rapidly proliferating breast cancer; Sequential adjuvant chemotherapy strategySequential adjuvant chemotherapy strategy – Epirubicin – CMF – Randomized phase III study – Rapidly proliferating breast cancerSequential adjuvant chemotherapy strategyHazard ratioMiddle Aged3. Good healthTreatment OutcomeReceptors EstrogenOncologyFluorouracilLymphatic Metastasis030220 oncology & carcinogenesisFemaleFluorouracilBreast diseaseRapidly proliferating breast cancermedicine.drugEpirubicinAdultmedicine.medical_specialtyCyclophosphamidebreast cancer epirubicinBreast NeoplasmsNeutropeniaModels Biological03 medical and health sciencesBreast cancerInternal medicineHumansCyclophosphamideAgedProportional Hazards ModelsEpirubicin030304 developmental biologyChemotherapybusiness.industrymedicine.diseaseSurgeryMethotrexatebusinessBreast Cancer Research and Treatment
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Safety of a 3-weekly schedule of carboplatin plus pegylated liposomal doxorubicin as first line chemotherapy in patients with ovarian cancer: prelimi…

2006

Abstract Background The MITO-2 (Multicentre Italian Trials in Ovarian cancer) study is a randomized phase III trial comparing carboplatin plus paclitaxel to carboplatin plus pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in first-line chemotherapy of patients with ovarian cancer. Due to the paucity of published phase I data on the 3-weekly experimental schedule used, an early safety analysis was planned. Methods Patients with ovarian cancer (stage Ic-IV), aged 2, every 3 weeks or to carboplatin AUC 5 plus pegylated liposomal doxorubicin 30 mg/m2, every 3 weeks. Treatment was planned for 6 cycles. Toxicity was coded according to the NCI-CTC version 2.0. Results The pre-planned safety analysis was performed…

OncologyCancer Researchendocrine system diseasesSettore MED/06 - Oncologia Medicamedicine.medical_treatmentPACLITAXELlaw.inventionPolyethylene Glycolschemistry.chemical_compoundRandomized controlled trialSTAGE-IIIlawCYCLOPHOSPHAMIDEAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsOvarian NeoplasmsSTERICALLY STABILIZED LIPOSOMESMiddle Agedlcsh:Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogensCombined Modality Therapyfemale genital diseases and pregnancy complicationsPaclitaxelOncologyMITO-2 randomized trialcarboplatinSURVIVALFemaleChemical and Drug Induced Liver Injurymedicine.drugAgranulocytosisResearch ArticleAdultmedicine.medical_specialtyCARCINOMAOvariectomylcsh:RC254-282Drug Administration ScheduleDrug HypersensitivityCISPLATINpreliminary resultInternal medicinemedicineGeneticsXENOGRAFTSHumansDoxorubicinParesthesianeoplasmsMETAANALYSISAgedChemotherapybusiness.industryAlopeciamedicine.diseasePHASE-IIIThrombocytopeniaCarboplatinSurgeryClinical trialchemistryDoxorubicinLiposomesFeasibility StudiesTopotecanOvarian cancerbusinessBMC Cancer
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The Risk of Toxicities from Trastuzumab, Alone or in Combination, in an Elderly Breast Cancer Population

2013

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Breast cancer in the elderly is associated with high recurrence and death rates, due mostly to undertreatment. Human epidermal growth factor receptor type 2 (HER2) overexpression is infrequent in older patients. Trastuzumab-based chemotherapy is often withheld from elderly patients because of its cardiotoxicity. <b><i>Patients and Methods:</i></b> Medical records of consecutive HER2-positive breast cancer patients aged ≥70 years old treated between 2005 and 2010 in the participating centers were retrospectively reviewed. All patients underwent multidimensional geriatric assessment (MGA). <b><i>Results:<…

OncologyCancer Researchmedicine.medical_specialtyAnthracyclineSettore MED/06 - Oncologia MedicaReceptor ErbB-2medicine.medical_treatmentPopulationAntineoplastic AgentsBreast NeoplasmsAntibodies Monoclonal HumanizedVentricular Function LeftBreast cancer; Elderly patients; Human epidermal growth factor receptor type 2; TrastuzumabBreast cancerBreast cancerTrastuzumabInternal medicinemedicineHumansAdverse effecteducationGeriatric AssessmentAgedRetrospective StudiesAged 80 and overChemotherapyCardiotoxicityeducation.field_of_studybusiness.industryRetrospective cohort studyGeneral MedicineTrastuzumabmedicine.diseaseHuman epidermal growth factor receptor type 2OncologyFemalebusinessElderly patientmedicine.drugOncology
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“Bevacizumab (Bev), irinotecan (IRI), folinic acid (FA), and 5-fluorouracil (FU) every 2 weeks (BIFF regimen) as first-line treatment for metastatic …

2009

e15067 Background: The IRIFAFU regimen produced in MCRC pts a consistent activity (RR, 33% [95% CI, 27–39%], PFS, 7.4 [95% CI, 6.5–8.3] mo.) in 2 consecutive randomized SICOG trials . Bev was proven to significantly improve the efficacy of IFL regimen. Here we report the safety and activity results of the BIFF regimen as first-line treatment of MCRC. Patients: From Feb 2007 to Jul 2008, 95 pts with MCRC were treated: so far, 85 pts were evaluated for safety: M/F were 47/38, median age (range) was 64 (35–78) yrs. Fifty-six pts had a colon, and 29 pts a rectal carcinoma. ECOG PS was 0 (63 pts, 74%), or 1 (22 pts, 26%). Thirty-four (40%) pts had 1 site, 33 (39%) 2 sites, and 18 (21%) pts ≥3 s…

OncologyCancer Researchmedicine.medical_specialtyBevacizumabColorectal cancerbusiness.industrySettore MED/06 - Oncologia Medicamedicine.diseaseIrinotecanFirst line treatmentRegimenFolinic acidOncologyFluorouracilInternal medicinemedicinebevacizumab metastatic colorectal cancerbusinessmedicine.drug
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Liquid biopsies in lung cancer: The new ambrosia of researchers

2014

Abstract: In the last decades the approach to cancer patient management has been deeply revolutionized. We are moving from a "one-fits-all" strategy to the "personalized medicine" based on the molecular characterization of the tumor. In this new era it is becoming more and more clear that the monitoring of the disease is fundamental for the success of the treatment, thus there is the need of new biomarker discovery. More precisely in the last years the scientific community has started to use the term "liquid biopsy". A liquid biopsy is a liquid biomarker that can be easily isolated from many body fluids (blood, saliva, urine, ascites, pleural effusion, etc.) and, as well as a tissue biopsy,…

OncologyCancer Researchmedicine.medical_specialtyLung NeoplasmsPleural effusionSettore MED/06 - Oncologia MedicaBiopsyexosomescirculating tumor cellsCirculating tumor cellSettore BIO/13 - Biologia ApplicataInternal medicineSettore BIO/10 - BiochimicaGeneticsmedicineBiomarkers TumorexosomeAnimalsHumanscancerBiomarker discoveryLiquid biopsyLung cancerBiologyliquid biopsybusiness.industryPhysicsCancerDNA Neoplasmmedicine.diseaseNeoplastic Cells CirculatingChemistryOncologyImmunologyBiomarker (medicine)Human medicinePersonalized medicineliquid biopsy; cancer; exosomes; circulating tumor cellsbusiness
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