Oncology

Article Oncology

Role of Neoadjuvant Therapy Prior to Curative Resection in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Zachary Whitham, David Hsiehchen

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA (2024)

Article Oncology

FLASH radiotherapy using high-energy X-rays: Current status of PARTER platform in FLASH research

Yiwei Yang, Jianxin Wang, Feng Gao, Zhen Liu, Tangzhi Dai, Haowen Zhang, Hongyu Zhu, Tingting Wang, Dexin Xiao, Kui Zhou, Zheng Zhou, Dai Wu, Xiaobo Du, Sen Bai

Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive description of the current status of PARTER, which is the first experimental FLASH platform utilizing megavoltage X-rays. It showcases the reliable performance and stability of the dosimeters and monitors used in PARTER, as well as the satisfactory dose distribution and characteristics of the FLASH X-rays. The platform effectively meets the requirements of preclinical research on megavoltage X-ray FLASH and undergoes continuous upgrades.

RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY (2024)

Article Oncology

Case report: Chyle leak following righ axillar lymph node clearence

Sara Fernandez Planas, Rauel Guerrero Lopez, Helena Vallverdu Cartie

Summary: Axillary chylous fistula is a rare complication of breast cancer treatment, which can be effectively managed with conservative treatment.

REVISTA DE SENOLOGIA Y PATOLOGIA MAMARIA (2024)

Article Oncology

Epigenetic modifications: Key players in cancer heterogeneity and drug resistance

Hana Q. Sadida, Alanoud Abdulla, Sara Al Marzooqi, Sheema Hashem, Muzafar A. Macha, Ammira S. Al-Shabeeb Akil, Ajaz A. Bhat

Summary: Cancer heterogeneity and drug resistance are major obstacles to effective cancer treatment, and epigenetic modifications play a pivotal role in these processes. This review explores essential epigenetic modifications, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, and chromatin remodeling, and discusses their complex contributions to cancer biology. However, the interplay of epigenetic and genetic changes in cancer cells presents unique challenges that must be addressed to fully exploit the potential of epigenetic modifications.

TRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGY (2024)

Article Oncology

Peptide absent sequences emerging in human cancers

Georgios Christos Tsiatsianis, Candace S. Y. Chan, Ioannis Mouratidis, Nikol Chantzi, Anna Maria Tsiatsiani, Nelson S. Yee, Apostolos Zaravinos, Verena Kantere, Ilias Georgakopoulos-Soares

Summary: The study reveals that nullpeptides can serve as biomarkers for cancer detection and treatment, particularly in highly recurrent cancer patients. These nullpeptides primarily occur in highly expressed genes, particularly in specific loci of oncogenes and tumor suppressors. Recurrent nullpeptides are more likely to be found in neoantigens, which play a significant role in immunotherapy.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER (2024)

Review Oncology

Advances, opportunities and challenges in developing therapeutic cancer vaccines

Zhihui Duan, Dandan Yang, Ping Yuan, Xiaoming Dai, Guodong Chen, Daichao Wu

Summary: This article provides a comprehensive overview of therapeutic cancer vaccines, including their classification, clinical application, efficacy, and combination strategies with other therapies. It offers a valuable theoretical basis for the future clinical application and development of therapeutic cancer vaccines.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY (2024)

Article Oncology

GPR37-centered ceRNA network contributes to metastatic potential in lung adenocarcinoma: Evidence from high-throughput sequencing

Chuanhui Chen, Mengzhi Wan, Xiong Peng, Qing Zhang, Yu Liu

Summary: This study examines the function and mechanism of the ceRNA network centered around GPR37 in LUAD. The findings show that high expression of GPR37 in LUAD tissue samples is associated with poor prognosis, and it may regulate the expression of downstream target genes by competitively binding to lncRNA DLEU1 and miR-4458.

TRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGY (2024)

Article Oncology

Different effects of crizotinib treatment in two non-small cell lung cancer patients with SDC4::ROS1 fusion variants

Yuta Ohishi, Yoko Nakanishi, Yukari Hirotani, Atsuko Suzuki, Tomoyuki Tanino, Haruna Nishimaki-Watanabe, Hiroko Kobayashi, Fumi Nozaki, Sumie Ohni, Xiaoyan Tang, Kentaro Hayashi, Yoshiko Nakagawa, Tetsuo Shimizu, Ichiro Tsujino, Noriaki Takahashi, Yasuhiro Gon, Shinobu Masuda

Summary: This study aimed to investigate the clinicopathological differences and therapeutic response of NSCLC patients with SDC4::ROS1 fusion to crizotinib. The study found that different ROS1 fusion partners may affect the efficacy of crizotinib and patient prognosis. In addition, higher expression levels of ROS1 and pERK1/2 in tumor cells of case 2 may be related to the therapeutic response and prognosis.

THORACIC CANCER (2024)

Correction Oncology

Hospitalization due to adverse drug events in older adults with cancer: A retrospective analysis (vol 14,101540, 2023)

Darren J. Walsh, Laura J. Sahm, Michelle O'Driscoll, Bronagh Bolger, Hitam Ameen, Michelle Hannan, Caitriona Goggin, Anne M. Horgan

JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY (2024)

Article Oncology

Primer shot fractionation with an early treatment break is theoretically superior to consecutive weekday fractionation schemes for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer

Z. A. R. Gouw, J. Jeong, A. Rimner, N. Y. Lee, A. Jackson, A. Fu, J-j. Sonke, J. O. Deasy

Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of non-uniform fractionation schedules in radiotherapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Through modeling, optimized schedules are proposed to minimize local failures and toxicity risk. The results suggest that non-standard primer shot fractionation can reduce hypoxia-induced radioresistance and improve treatment outcomes.

RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY (2024)

Article Oncology

Factors of oncological failure in two stage hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases

Alexandra Nassar, Stylianos Tzedakis, Ugo Marchese, Gaanan Naveendran, Remy Sindayigaya, Martin Gaillard, Francois Cauchy, Mickael Lesurtel, Brice Gayet, Olivier Soubrane, David Fuks

Summary: This study identified recurrence between the two stages and a larger tumor size in the future liver remnant as critical factors contributing to the failure of two-stage hepatectomy for bilobar colorectal liver metastases. These findings have important clinical implications for the selection and evaluation of TSH surgery.
Review Oncology

Potential applications of ferroptosis inducers and regulatory molecules in hematological malignancy therapy

Xiao Tang, Yujie Niu, Jinli Jian, Yuancheng Guo, Yin Wang, Yu Zhu, Bei Liu

Summary: Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent form of cell death that promotes tumor cell death by causing cell membrane rupture and accumulation of lipid peroxides. Extensive research has been conducted to explore the mechanism of ferroptosis inducers, but its role in hematological tumors is still limited.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY (2024)

Article Oncology

Sentinel-node biopsy in apparent early stage ovarian cancer: final results of a prospective multicentre study (SELLY)

Camilla Nero, Nicolo Bizzarri, Stefano Di Berardino, Francesca Sillano, Giuseppe Vizzielli, Francesco Cosentino, Virginia Vargiu, Pierandrea De Iaco, Anna Myriam Perrone, Enrico Vizza, Benito Chiofalo, Stefano Uccella, Fabio Ghezzi, Luigi Carlo Turco, Giacomo Corrado, Diana Giannarelli, Tina Pasciuto, Gian Franco Zannoni, Anna Fagotti, Giovanni Scambia

Summary: This study evaluates the sensitivity and specificity of sentinel-lymph-node mapping compared to systematic lymphadenectomy in detecting lymph node metastasis in early stage ovarian cancer. The results show that sentinel-lymph-node mapping did not reach the expected sensitivity, but ultra-staging protocol improved the accuracy of diagnosis for patients.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER (2024)

Review Oncology

Molecular profiling in cholangiocarcinoma: A practical guide to next-generation sequencing

Albrecht Stenzinger, Arndt Vogel, Ulrich Lehmann, Angela Lamarca, Paul Hofman, Luigi Terracciano, Nicola Normanno

Summary: Cholangiocarcinomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors with distinct genomic alterations. Next-generation sequencing is a powerful tool for identifying gene variants and guiding personalized treatment for patients with cholangiocarcinomas. Understanding the use of NGS in molecular profiling is crucial for healthcare professionals to optimize treatment outcomes.

CANCER TREATMENT REVIEWS (2024)

Article Oncology

A comprehensive predictive model for radiation-induced brain injury in risk stratification and personalized radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Yong-Qiao He, Tong-Min Wang, Da-Wei Yang, Wen-Qiong Xue, Chang-Mi Deng, Dan-Hua Li, Wen-Li Zhang, Ying Liao, Ruo-Wen Xiao, Lu-Ting Luo, Hua Diao, Xia-Ting Tong, Yan-Xia Wu, Xue-Yin Chen, Jiang-Bo Zhang, Ting Zhou, Xi-Zhao Li, Pei-Fen Zhang, Xiao-Hui Zheng, Shao-Dan Zhang, Ye-Zhu Hu, Guan-Qun Zhou, Jun Ma, Ying Sun, Wei-Hua Jia

Summary: In this study, researchers aimed to establish a predictive model for radiation-induced brain injury (RBI) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients by incorporating clinical factors and newly developed genetic variants. They conducted a large-scale retrospective study and a genome-wide association study to develop a polygenic risk score (PRS) for RBI risk prediction. The results showed that the PRS, combined with clinical factors, improved the accuracy of RBI risk stratification and suggested personalized radiotherapy.

RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY (2024)

Article Oncology

Minimally Invasive Robotic Techniques for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Resection: How I Do It

Aradhya Nigam, Jason S. Hawksworth, Emily R. Winslow

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA (2024)

Article Oncology

Expanding Indications for Surgical Resection in Hepatocellular Carcinoma What is the Evidence?

Gloria Y. Chang, Adam C. Yopp

Summary: HCC is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide and its prognosis is complex and diverse, requiring consideration of tumor burden, biology, liver function, and patient status in treatment decision-making.

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA (2024)

Article Oncology

Activation of immune evasion machinery is a part of the process of malignant transformation of human cells

Maryam Abooali, Inna M. Yasinska, Stephanie Schlichtner, Sabrina Ruggiero, Steffen M. Berger, Dietmar Cholewa, Milan Milosevic, Andreas Bartenstein, Elizaveta Fasler-Kan, Vadim V. Sumbayev

Summary: Malignant transformation of human cells triggers the activation of immune evasion machinery and expression of immune checkpoint proteins. This study demonstrates that transformed epithelial cells exhibit enhanced immune evasion activity compared to non-transformed cells when co-cultured with T cells.

TRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGY (2024)

Article Oncology

PPM1D activity promotes the replication stress caused by cyclin E1 overexpression

Andra S. Martinikova, Miroslav Stoyanov, Anna Oravetzova, Yannick P. Kok, Shibo Yu, Jana Dobrovolna, Pavel Janscak, Marcel van Vugt, Libor Macurek

Summary: Oncogene-induced replication stress is a major cause of genome instability in cancer cells. This study reveals that increased activity of PPM1D exacerbates replication stress caused by cyclin E1 overexpression, leading to abnormal cell cycle progression and accumulation of DNA copy number alterations. Pharmacological inhibition of PPM1D can alleviate replication stress-induced genome instability.

MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY (2024)

Article Oncology

Ovarian cancer relies on the PDGFRβ-fibronectin axis for tumorsphere formation and metastatic spread

Nuria Gendrau-Sanclemente, Agnes Figueras, Kristina Gracova, Alvaro Lahiguera, Elisenda Alsina-Sanchis, Juan A. Marin-Jimenez, August Vidal, Xavier Matias-Guiu, Sergi Fernandez-Gonzalez, Marc Barahona, Lola Marti, Jordi Ponce, Francesc Vinals

Summary: High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC), the deadliest gynecological malignancy, spreads through transcoelomic dissemination. This study reveals that platelet-derived growth factor receptor beta (PDGFRβ) is essential for the formation of tumorspheres in HGSOC. Inhibition of PDGFRβ blocks the clustering of ovarian cancer cells and prevents peritoneal dissemination.

MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY (2024)