2020
Randomized Phase II Trial of Carboplatin–Paclitaxel Compared with Carboplatin–Paclitaxel–Trastuzumab in Advanced (Stage III–IV) or Recurrent Uterine Serous Carcinomas that Overexpress Her2/Neu (NCT01367002): Updated Overall Survival Analysis
Fader AN, Roque DM, Siegel E, Buza N, Hui P, Abdelghany O, Chambers S, Secord AA, Havrilesky L, O'Malley DM, Backes FJ, Nevadunsky N, Edraki B, Pikaart D, Lowery W, ElSahwi K, Celano P, Bellone S, Azodi M, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Randomized Phase II Trial of Carboplatin–Paclitaxel Compared with Carboplatin–Paclitaxel–Trastuzumab in Advanced (Stage III–IV) or Recurrent Uterine Serous Carcinomas that Overexpress Her2/Neu (NCT01367002): Updated Overall Survival Analysis. Clinical Cancer Research 2020, 26: 3928-3935. PMID: 32601075, PMCID: PMC8792803, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-20-0953.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinChemotherapy, AdjuvantCystadenocarcinoma, SerousCytoreduction Surgical ProceduresDrug Administration ScheduleEndometrial NeoplasmsEndometriumFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelProgression-Free SurvivalReceptor, ErbB-2Survival AnalysisTrastuzumabConceptsProgression-free survivalRandomized phase II trialPhase II trialOverall survivalHER2/neuStage IIICarboplatin-paclitaxelII trialRecurrent diseaseControl armSurvival analysisRecurrent uterine serous carcinomaCarboplatin/paclitaxelUterine serous carcinomaOverall survival analysisEvaluable patientsEligible patientsPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsEndometrial cancerAggressive variantSerous carcinomaPrimary treatmentSurvival medianPatients
2018
In vitro and in vivo activity of IMGN853, an Antibody-Drug Conjugate targeting Folate Receptor Alpha linked to DM4, in biologically aggressive endometrial cancers
Altwerger G, Bonazzoli E, Bellone S, Egawa-Takata T, Menderes G, Pettinella F, Bianchi A, Riccio F, Feinberg J, Zammataro L, Han C, Yadav G, Dugan K, Morneault A, Ponte JF, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. In vitro and in vivo activity of IMGN853, an Antibody-Drug Conjugate targeting Folate Receptor Alpha linked to DM4, in biologically aggressive endometrial cancers. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics 2018, 17: molcanther.0930.2017. PMID: 29440294, PMCID: PMC5932245, DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-17-0930.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleFolate Receptor 1HumansImmunoconjugatesMaytansineMice, SCIDRetrospective StudiesXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsEndometrial cancerXenograft modelCell linesTumor cell linesPatient-derived xenograft modelsUterine cancer cell linesAggressive endometrial cancersEndometrial cancer deathsExpression of FRαPrimary USC cell linesRecurrent endometrial cancerReceptor alpha expressionUSC cell linesImpressive antitumor activityMol Cancer TherUSC patientsCancer cell linesMedian survivalCancer deathPDX modelsPreclinical dataUterine cancerComplete resolutionIMGN853Grade 3Randomized Phase II Trial of Carboplatin-Paclitaxel Versus Carboplatin-Paclitaxel-Trastuzumab in Uterine Serous Carcinomas That Overexpress Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2/neu.
Fader AN, Roque DM, Siegel E, Buza N, Hui P, Abdelghany O, Chambers SK, Secord AA, Havrilesky L, O'Malley DM, Backes F, Nevadunsky N, Edraki B, Pikaart D, Lowery W, ElSahwi KS, Celano P, Bellone S, Azodi M, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Randomized Phase II Trial of Carboplatin-Paclitaxel Versus Carboplatin-Paclitaxel-Trastuzumab in Uterine Serous Carcinomas That Overexpress Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2/neu. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 36: 2044-2051. PMID: 29584549, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.76.5966.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinCystadenocarcinoma, SerousFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelProgression-Free SurvivalReceptor, ErbB-2TrastuzumabUterine NeoplasmsConceptsHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Progression-free survivalUterine serous carcinomaRecurrent uterine serous carcinomaMedian progression-free survivalRandomized phase II trialEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Phase II trialGrowth factor receptor 2Serous carcinomaHER2/neuFactor receptor 2II trialTreatment armsReceptor 2Stage IIIHER2/neu-positive diseaseOne-sided log-rank testMethods Eligible patientsPrimary end pointPrimary stage IIIUnexpected safety signalsLog-rank testHumanized monoclonal antibodyEligible patients
2017
Superior in vitro and in vivo activity of trastuzumab-emtansine (T-DM1) in comparison to trastuzumab, pertuzumab and their combination in epithelial ovarian carcinoma with high HER2/neu expression
Menderes G, Bonazzoli E, Bellone S, Altwerger G, Black JD, Dugan K, Pettinella F, Masserdotti A, Riccio F, Bianchi A, Zammataro L, de Haydu C, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Huang GS, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Superior in vitro and in vivo activity of trastuzumab-emtansine (T-DM1) in comparison to trastuzumab, pertuzumab and their combination in epithelial ovarian carcinoma with high HER2/neu expression. Gynecologic Oncology 2017, 147: 145-152. PMID: 28705408, PMCID: PMC5605415, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2017.07.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAnimalsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinomaCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationDisease Models, AnimalDrug CombinationsFemaleHumansMaytansineMiceMice, SCIDMiddle AgedOvarian NeoplasmsReceptor, ErbB-2TrastuzumabConceptsHigh HER2/neu expressionHER2/neu expressionEpithelial ovarian cancerHER2/neuAnti-tumor activityEOC cell linesT-DM1Neu expressionChemotherapy-resistant epithelial ovarian cancerLimited anti-tumor activityAntibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) activityCell linesSuperior anti-tumor activityCombination of trastuzumabLethal gynecologic malignancyEpithelial ovarian carcinomaTumor growth inhibitionEOC xenograftsGynecologic malignanciesPreclinical dataOvarian carcinomaOvarian cancerClinical studiesXenograft modelSingle agent
2016
Efficacy and tolerability of combination cisplatin and ifosfamide chemotherapy with vaginal cuff brachytherapy in the first line treatment of uterine carcinosarcoma.
Abu-Khalaf MM, Raza MA, Hatzis C, Wang H, Lin K, Higgins S, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Rutherford TJ, Santin AD, Schwartz PE. Efficacy and tolerability of combination cisplatin and ifosfamide chemotherapy with vaginal cuff brachytherapy in the first line treatment of uterine carcinosarcoma. European Journal Of Gynaecological Oncology 2016, 37: 199-203. PMID: 27172745.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnemiaAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBrachytherapyCarcinosarcomaChemoradiotherapyCisplatinDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansIfosfamideMesnaMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingNeutropeniaProtective AgentsRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeUterine NeoplasmsConceptsVaginal cuff brachytherapyProgression-free survivalFirst-line treatmentOverall survivalUterine carcinosarcomaStage ILine treatmentStage IIIDay 1Anemia grade 1Most common toxicitiesNeutropenia grade 3Cycles of cisplatinMedian overall survivalStage IV diseaseCommon toxicitiesMedian followTreatment discontinuationFree survivalPatient withdrawalCombination cisplatinDose modificationMedian ageRetrospective studyGrade 3
2015
Dual HER2/PIK3CA Targeting Overcomes Single-Agent Acquired Resistance in HER2-Amplified Uterine Serous Carcinoma Cell Lines In Vitro and In Vivo
Lopez S, Cocco E, Black J, Bellone S, Bonazzoli E, Predolini F, Ferrari F, Schwab CL, English DP, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Terranova C, Angioli R, Santin AD. Dual HER2/PIK3CA Targeting Overcomes Single-Agent Acquired Resistance in HER2-Amplified Uterine Serous Carcinoma Cell Lines In Vitro and In Vivo. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics 2015, 14: 2519-2526. PMID: 26333383, PMCID: PMC4636465, DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-15-0383.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCell CycleCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalClass I Phosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug SynergismFemaleGene AmplificationHumansImidazolesImmunoblottingMice, SCIDMutationOxazepinesPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesPhosphoinositide-3 Kinase InhibitorsPhosphorylationQuinolinesReceptor, ErbB-2Uterine NeoplasmsXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsHER2/neu gene amplificationNeu gene amplificationUSC xenograftsUterine serous carcinomaGene amplificationUterine serous carcinoma cell linesSingle-agent therapyNovel therapeutic optionsWild-type PIK3CADose-dependent increaseIdeal therapeutic targetUSC cell linesCell linesDose-dependent declineFlow cytometry assayG0-G1 phaseCell cycle distributionOncogenic PIK3CA mutationsPercentage of cellsUSC patientsEndometrial cancerAggressive variantSerous carcinomaTherapeutic optionsCarcinoma cell linesWeekly ixabepilone with or without biweekly bevacizumab in the treatment of recurrent or persistent uterine and ovarian/primary peritoneal/fallopian tube cancers: A retrospective review
Roque DM, Ratner ES, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Rutherford TJ, Schwartz PE, Nelson WK, Santin AD. Weekly ixabepilone with or without biweekly bevacizumab in the treatment of recurrent or persistent uterine and ovarian/primary peritoneal/fallopian tube cancers: A retrospective review. Gynecologic Oncology 2015, 137: 392-400. PMID: 25792179, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2015.03.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiogenesis InhibitorsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBevacizumabDisease-Free SurvivalDrug Administration ScheduleEpothilonesFallopian Tube NeoplasmsFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalOvarian NeoplasmsPeritoneal NeoplasmsProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesConceptsObjective response rateFallopian tube cancerWeekly ixabepiloneOvarian cancerConcurrent bevacizumabRetrospective reviewMedian PFS/OSSimilar objective response ratesWarrants further prospective studySingle-institution retrospective reviewCA-125 criteriaPFS/OSTreatment of recurrentKaplan-Meier methodFurther prospective studiesBiweekly bevacizumabMedian PFSAcceptable toxicityGrade 1/2Median durationOverall survivalPrior linesClinical outcomesProspective studyUterine cancerPhase 1b study of the mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor sirolimus in combination with nanoparticle albumin–bound paclitaxel in patients with advanced solid tumors
Abu-Khalaf MM, Baumgart MA, Gettinger SN, Doddamane I, Tuck DP, Hou S, Chen N, Sullivan C, Lezon-Geyda K, Zelterman D, Hatzis C, Deshpande H, Digiovanna MP, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Harris LN. Phase 1b study of the mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor sirolimus in combination with nanoparticle albumin–bound paclitaxel in patients with advanced solid tumors. Cancer 2015, 121: 1817-1826. PMID: 25649370, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.29254.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAlbumin-Bound PaclitaxelAlbuminsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCohort StudiesFemaleFluorodeoxyglucose F18HumansMaleMiddle AgedNanoparticlesNeoplasmsPaclitaxelPositron-Emission TomographySirolimusTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesTreatment OutcomeConceptsDose-limiting toxicityIntravenous nab-paclitaxelPhase 1b studyAdvanced solid tumorsNab-paclitaxelFDG activityDay 1Solid tumorsNanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxelMammalian targetWeekly oral doseAcceptable safety profileRapamycin inhibitor sirolimusAlbumin-bound paclitaxelClinical trial endpointsExploratory gene expression analysisPositron emission tomographyStable diseaseTaxane therapyPartial responseWeekly doseComplete responseOral sirolimusPharmacodynamic assessmentOral dose
2014
Adjuvant Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, and Vaginal Cuff Brachytherapy for Stage III Endometrial Cancer: Analysis of Outcomes and Patterns of Recurrence Based on Pathologic Characteristics
Young MR, Higgins SA, Ratner E, Yu JB, Mani S, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Rutherford T, Schwartz PE, Damast S. Adjuvant Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, and Vaginal Cuff Brachytherapy for Stage III Endometrial Cancer: Analysis of Outcomes and Patterns of Recurrence Based on Pathologic Characteristics. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2014, 25: 431. PMID: 25621409, PMCID: PMC5603450, DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000376.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBrachytherapyCarboplatinChemoradiotherapy, AdjuvantDisease-Free SurvivalEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleHumansHysterectomyLymph NodesLymphatic MetastasisMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateTreatment FailureConceptsDisease-free survivalVaginal cuff brachytherapyStage III endometrial adenocarcinomaStage III endometrial cancerNode-negative diseaseOverall survivalAdjuvant chemotherapyEndometrial cancerEndometrial adenocarcinomaType IComprehensive surgical stagingLow-risk histologyNode-positive diseaseOutcomes of patientsHigh-risk histologyNode-positive ratePatterns of recurrenceAnalysis of outcomesType II diseaseAdjuvant carboplatinVaginal failuresSurgical stagingAdjuvant therapyNode negativeNode positiveInstitutional Review of Primary Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of the Female Genital Tract
Ahmad AK, Hui P, Litkouhi B, Azodi M, Rutherford T, McCarthy S, Xu ML, Schwartz PE, Ratner E. Institutional Review of Primary Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of the Female Genital Tract. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2014, 24: 1250-1255. PMID: 25010039, PMCID: PMC8139417, DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000201.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBleomycinCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideCytarabineDiagnosis, DifferentialDoxorubicinFemaleGenital Neoplasms, FemaleGynecologic Surgical ProceduresHumansLymphoma, Non-HodgkinMiddle AgedPrednisolonePrednisonePregnancyPregnancy Complications, NeoplasticRetrospective StudiesSurvival AnalysisTeniposideVincristineYoung AdultConceptsNon-Hodgkin lymphomaFemale genital tractGenital tractGynecologic malignanciesPara-aortic lymph nodesPrimary non-Hodgkin lymphomaDiffuse large B-cell lymphomaYale-New Haven HospitalLarge B-cell lymphomaConcomitant radiation therapyRadical gynecologic surgeryCommon histologic typeOverall median survivalSingle institution experienceStem cell transplantationRare gynecologic malignancyDiagnosis of lymphomaAnn Arbor systemB-cell lymphomaWorld Health OrganizationMedian survivalRecurrent diseaseCombination chemotherapyMedian ageUterine corpusPhase I Clinical Trial of the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin Inhibitor Everolimus in Combination With Oral Topotecan for Recurrent and Advanced Endometrial Cancer
Acevedo-Gadea C, Santin AD, Higgins SA, Urva S, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Rutherford T, Schwartz PE, Abu-Khalaf MM. Phase I Clinical Trial of the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin Inhibitor Everolimus in Combination With Oral Topotecan for Recurrent and Advanced Endometrial Cancer. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2014, 24: 528-533. PMID: 24557436, DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsEndometrial NeoplasmsEverolimusFemaleHumansImmunosuppressive AgentsMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalSirolimusTopoisomerase I InhibitorsTopotecanTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesConceptsOral topotecanEndometrial cancerDay 1Pelvic external beam radiation therapyMammalian targetExternal beam radiation therapyPhase I clinical trialRecurrent endometrial cancerAdvanced endometrial cancerDose-limiting toxicityEfficacy of topotecanRapamycin inhibitor everolimusBeam radiation therapyOral everolimusStable diseaseVaginal brachytherapyMedian ageRapamycin inhibitorsInhibitor everolimusPreclinical dataClinical trialsMedian numberPharmacokinetic assessmentRadiation therapyEverolimus
2013
Class III β-tubulin overexpression within the tumor microenvironment is a prognostic biomarker for poor overall survival in ovarian cancer patients treated with neoadjuvant carboplatin/paclitaxel
Roque DM, Buza N, Glasgow M, Bellone S, Bortolomai I, Gasparrini S, Cocco E, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Rutherford TJ, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Class III β-tubulin overexpression within the tumor microenvironment is a prognostic biomarker for poor overall survival in ovarian cancer patients treated with neoadjuvant carboplatin/paclitaxel. Clinical & Experimental Metastasis 2013, 31: 101-110. PMID: 24005572, PMCID: PMC3947146, DOI: 10.1007/s10585-013-9614-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, TumorCarboplatinCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryNeoadjuvant TherapyOvarian NeoplasmsPaclitaxelPrognosisReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionTubulinTumor MicroenvironmentUp-RegulationConceptsClass III β-tubulinIII β-tubulinClass III β-tubulin expressionNeoadjuvant chemotherapyPoor overall survivalOverall survivalΒ-tubulin expressionClass III β-tubulin overexpressionPrimary cytoreductionNeoadjuvant carboplatin/paclitaxelPoor median overall survivalTumor microenvironmentAdvanced ovarian carcinomaCarboplatin/paclitaxelMedian overall survivalOvarian cancer patientsCell linesCancer stem cellsNeoadjuvant carboplatinPrimary debulkingVitro chemosensitivityClinical outcomesPatient populationCancer patientsStromal expressionTubulin‐β‐III overexpression by uterine serous carcinomas is a marker for poor overall survival after platinum/taxane chemotherapy and sensitivity to epothilones
Roque DM, Bellone S, English DP, Buza N, Cocco E, Gasparrini S, Bortolomai I, Ratner E, Silasi D, Azodi M, Rutherford TJ, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Tubulin‐β‐III overexpression by uterine serous carcinomas is a marker for poor overall survival after platinum/taxane chemotherapy and sensitivity to epothilones. Cancer 2013, 119: 2582-2592. PMID: 23585021, PMCID: PMC3700638, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.28017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, TumorCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEpothilonesFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelPlatinum CompoundsPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionTubulinTubulin ModulatorsUp-RegulationUterine NeoplasmsConceptsUterine serous carcinomaOvarian serous carcinomaOverall survivalSerous carcinomaP-glycoproteinClinical outcomesPaclitaxel resistanceTreatment of USCPlatinum/taxane chemotherapyPoor overall survivalFresh frozen tissue samplesReal-time polymerase chain reactionCell linesTaxane chemotherapyEndometrial cancerPoor outcomePoor prognosisPolymerase chain reactionFresh frozen tissueMedian inhibitory concentrationClinical investigationSubset of individualsGlycoprotein expressionCarcinomaImmunohistochemistry
2012
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is an effective way of managing elderly women with advanced stage ovarian cancer (FIGO Stage IIIC and IV)
Glasgow MA, Yu H, Rutherford TJ, Azodi M, Silasi D, Santin AD, Schwartz PE. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is an effective way of managing elderly women with advanced stage ovarian cancer (FIGO Stage IIIC and IV). Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2012, 107: 195-200. PMID: 22648987, DOI: 10.1002/jso.23171.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinCarcinoma, Ovarian EpithelialChemotherapy, AdjuvantCohort StudiesDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansNeoadjuvant TherapyNeoplasm StagingNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialOvarian NeoplasmsPaclitaxelRetrospective StudiesSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsEpithelial ovarian cancerAdvanced stage ovarian cancerUpfront cytoreductive surgeryNeoadjuvant chemotherapyStage ovarian cancerCytoreductive surgeryOvarian cancerNACT patientsAge 70Stage IV epithelial ovarian cancerAdvanced epithelial ovarian cancerImproved progression-free survivalRetrospective cohort studyShorter ICU stayStage IV diseaseProgression-free survivalLess blood lossSmall bowel resectionOverall survival analysisICU staySame chemotherapyUpfront surgeryMacroscopic diseasePerioperative morbidityStage IIIC
2011
Phase II Evaluation of Phenoxodiol in Combination With Cisplatin or Paclitaxel in Women With Platinum/Taxane-Refractory/Resistant Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancers
Kelly MG, Mor G, Husband A, O'Malley DM, Baker L, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ. Phase II Evaluation of Phenoxodiol in Combination With Cisplatin or Paclitaxel in Women With Platinum/Taxane-Refractory/Resistant Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancers. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2011, 21: 633-639. PMID: 21412168, DOI: 10.1097/igc.0b013e3182126f05.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinoma, Ovarian EpithelialCisplatinDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFallopian Tube NeoplasmsFemaleHumansIsoflavonesMiddle AgedNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialOvarian NeoplasmsPaclitaxelPeritoneal NeoplasmsPlatinum CompoundsTaxoidsTreatment FailureTreatment OutcomeConceptsOverall best response rateBetter response rateOvarian cancerStable diseaseRefractory/Partial responseComplete responseDay 1Day 2Response ratePlatinum-resistant ovarian cancerGrade 4 toxicityTreatment-related deathsTreatment-related hospitalizationsPrimary peritoneal cancerPhase II evaluationResistant ovarian cancerCisplatin armEpithelial ovarianPaclitaxel armPaclitaxel weeklyPeritoneal cancerUnacceptable toxicityTreatment armsFallopian tube
2009
Overexpression of Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule in Primary, Metastatic, and Recurrent/Chemotherapy-Resistant Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: Implications for Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-Specific Immunotherapy
Bellone S, Siegel ER, Cocco E, Cargnelutti M, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Pecorelli S, Santin AD. Overexpression of Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule in Primary, Metastatic, and Recurrent/Chemotherapy-Resistant Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: Implications for Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-Specific Immunotherapy. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2009, 19: 860-866. PMID: 19574774, DOI: 10.1111/igc.0b013e3181a8331f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinoma, Clear CellAdenocarcinoma, MucinousAdultAntigens, NeoplasmAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBlotting, WesternCarcinoma, PapillaryCell Adhesion MoleculesChemotherapy, AdjuvantCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEndometrial NeoplasmsEpithelial Cell Adhesion MoleculeFemaleFlow CytometryHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalOrganoplatinum CompoundsOvarian NeoplasmsOvaryPrognosisRetrospective StudiesReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSurvival RateTreatment OutcomeTumor Cells, CulturedConceptsRecurrent epithelial ovarian carcinomaEpithelial ovarian carcinomaNormal ovarian tissuesOvarian carcinoma cell linesOvarian carcinomaEpithelial cell adhesion moleculeEp-CAMCarcinoma cell linesCell adhesion moleculeOvarian tissueChemotherapy-resistant epithelial ovarian cancerFlow cytometryCell linesAdhesion moleculesEp-CAM overexpressionStandard treatment modalityCell adhesion molecule expressionOvarian carcinoma patientsEpithelial ovarian cancerPrimary ovarian carcinomasAdhesion molecule expressionSurface expressionAntibody-mediated therapyHuman monoclonal antibodyEpithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) expression
2007
Carcinosarcoma of the ovary
SILASI D, ILLUZZI JL, KELLY MG, RUTHERFORD TJ, MOR G, AZODI M, SCHWARTZ PE. Carcinosarcoma of the ovary. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2007, 18: 22-29. PMID: 17451459, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1438.2007.00948.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinCarcinosarcomaChemotherapy, AdjuvantCisplatinCombined Modality TherapyDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansIfosfamideMiddle AgedOvarian NeoplasmsPaclitaxelRegistriesRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateTreatment OutcomeConceptsProgression-free intervalMedian progression-free intervalAdvanced stage diseaseMedian survivalOptimal cytoreductionOvarian carcinosarcomaStage diseaseTaxol groupEffective cytotoxic regimenFirst-line cisplatinFirst-line chemotherapyCombination of carboplatinEpithelial ovarian cancerCytotoxic regimenIfosfamide groupAdjuvant cisplatinEntire cohortMedical recordsOvarian cancerCytoreductionPatientsSurvival rateCarcinosarcomaCarboplatinCisplatinNeoadjuvant chemotherapy lessens surgical morbidity in advanced ovarian cancer and leads to improved survival in stage IV disease
Hou JY, Kelly MG, Yu H, McAlpine JN, Azodi M, Rutherford TJ, Schwartz PE. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy lessens surgical morbidity in advanced ovarian cancer and leads to improved survival in stage IV disease. Gynecologic Oncology 2007, 105: 211-217. PMID: 17239941, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2006.11.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinCyclophosphamideDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleGynecologic Surgical ProceduresHumansMiddle AgedMorbidityNeoadjuvant TherapyNeoplasm StagingOvarian NeoplasmsPaclitaxelRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateConceptsProgression-free survivalExtra-abdominal diseasePeri-operative morbidityStage IV diseaseOverall survivalPDS groupNAC patientsAggressive surgeryNeoadjuvant chemotherapyNAC groupOvarian cancerAdjuvant platinum-based chemotherapyAdvanced epithelial ovarian cancerImproved progression-free survivalIntra-operative blood lossFurther aggressive surgeryUnits of transfusionAdvanced ovarian cancerShorter hospital stayPlatinum-based chemotherapyTreatment of choiceEpithelial ovarian cancerAdvanced EOCOptimal cytoreductionCytoreductive surgery
2005
Improved survival in surgical stage I patients with uterine papillary serous carcinoma (UPSC) treated with adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy
Kelly MG, O'Malley DM, Hui P, McAlpine J, Yu H, Rutherford TJ, Azodi M, Schwartz PE. Improved survival in surgical stage I patients with uterine papillary serous carcinoma (UPSC) treated with adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy. Gynecologic Oncology 2005, 98: 353-359. PMID: 16005947, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.06.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiopsy, NeedleChemotherapy, AdjuvantCystadenocarcinoma, PapillaryCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDilatation and CurettageDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansHysterectomyNeoplasm StagingOrganoplatinum CompoundsRetrospective StudiesUterine NeoplasmsConceptsUterine papillary serous carcinomaPlatinum-based chemotherapyResidual uterine diseaseStage IA patientsVaginal cuff radiationAdjuvant platinum-based chemotherapySurgical stage IPapillary serous carcinomaIA patientsUterine diseaseStage IHysterectomy specimenOverall survivalSerous carcinomaConcomitant platinum-based chemotherapyImproved disease-free survivalComplete surgical stagingStage IB patientsStage IC patientsDisease-free survivalHigh recurrence rateVaginal radiationAdjuvant therapyStage IASurgical staging
2004
Patients with uterine papillary serous cancers may benefit from adjuvant platinum-based chemoradiation
Kelly MG, O'Malley D, Hui P, McAlpine J, Dziura J, Rutherford TJ, Azodi M, Chambers SK, Schwartz PE. Patients with uterine papillary serous cancers may benefit from adjuvant platinum-based chemoradiation. Gynecologic Oncology 2004, 95: 469-473. PMID: 15581948, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2004.08.030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBrachytherapyCarboplatinChemotherapy, AdjuvantCystadenocarcinoma, PapillaryCystadenocarcinoma, SerousFemaleHumansHysterectomyMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingRadiotherapy, AdjuvantRetrospective StudiesUterine NeoplasmsConceptsUterine papillary serous carcinomaStage IA patientsResidual uterine diseaseAdvanced stage uterine papillary serous carcinomaIA patientsUterine diseaseSerous cancerUterine papillary serous cancerComplete surgical stagingObstetrics stage IAPapillary serous cancerDifferent therapeutic optionsPapillary serous carcinomaPlatinum-based chemoradiationMore effective treatmentsLocoregional diseaseHysterectomy specimenStage IAStage IIIAStage IIICSurgical stagingExtrauterine metastasesSerous carcinomaTherapeutic optionsFallopian tube