2022
Randomised phase II trial of weekly ixabepilone ± biweekly bevacizumab for platinum-resistant or refractory ovarian/fallopian tube/primary peritoneal cancer
Roque DM, Siegel ER, Buza N, Bellone S, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Andikyan V, Clark M, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rao GG, Reader JC, Hui P, Tymon-Rosario JR, Harold J, Mauricio D, Zeybek B, Menderes G, Altwerger G, Ratner E, Santin AD. Randomised phase II trial of weekly ixabepilone ± biweekly bevacizumab for platinum-resistant or refractory ovarian/fallopian tube/primary peritoneal cancer. British Journal Of Cancer 2022, 126: 1695-1703. PMID: 35149854, PMCID: PMC8853032, DOI: 10.1038/s41416-022-01717-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBevacizumabCarcinoma, Ovarian EpithelialEpothilonesFallopian Tube NeoplasmsFallopian TubesFemaleHumansOvarian NeoplasmsPeritoneal NeoplasmsPlatinumConceptsPrimary peritoneal cancerPeritoneal cancerPredictive biomarkersDay 1Taxane-resistant ovarian cancerPhase II trialM2 days 1Bevacizumab 10Evaluable patientsPrior bevacizumabWeekly ixabepiloneII trialPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsRefractory statusTUBB3 expressionPrior receiptSubgroup analysisClinical trialsOvarian cancerIxabepilonePFSCancerBevacizumabPatients
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 medianPatientsExtragonadal Yolk Sac Tumor Limited to the Myometrium: Report of a Case With Potential Fertility Preservation and Molecular Analysis Suggesting Germ Cell Origin
Simpson S, Simoni M, Hui P, Taylor H, Buza N. Extragonadal Yolk Sac Tumor Limited to the Myometrium: Report of a Case With Potential Fertility Preservation and Molecular Analysis Suggesting Germ Cell Origin. International Journal Of Gynecological Pathology 2020, 39: 247-253. PMID: 31033797, DOI: 10.1097/pgp.0000000000000601.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, TumorCombined Modality TherapyEndodermal Sinus TumorFemaleFertility PreservationHumansHysterectomyMyometriumUterine NeoplasmsConceptsYolk sac tumorExtragonadal yolk sac tumorGerm cell originFuture fertilityIntraoperative frozen section evaluationCell originPatient's strong desirePostpubertal female patientsEvidence of diseaseFrozen section evaluationMarked nuclear atypiaClear treatment algorithmRare malignant neoplasmHigh-grade malignancyEosinophilic hyaline globulesNext-generation sequencing resultsAdjuvant chemotherapySurgical stagingAbdominal myomectomyNulligravid womenIrregular bleedingUterine closureWedge resectionYounger patientsFemale patients
2019
Paternal uniparental isodisomy of tyrosine hydroxylase locus at chromosome 11p15.4: spectrum of phenotypical presentations simulating hydatidiform moles
Buza N, McGregor SM, Barroilhet L, Zheng X, Hui P. Paternal uniparental isodisomy of tyrosine hydroxylase locus at chromosome 11p15.4: spectrum of phenotypical presentations simulating hydatidiform moles. Modern Pathology 2019, 32: 1180-1188. PMID: 30952972, DOI: 10.1038/s41379-019-0266-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbortion, MissedAdultAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, TumorChromosomes, Human, Pair 11CyclophosphamideDactinomycinEtoposideFemaleGenetic LociGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansHydatidiform MoleMaleMethotrexatePhenotypePregnancyTreatment OutcomeTyrosine 3-MonooxygenaseUniparental DisomyUterine NeoplasmsVincristineConceptsPaternal uniparental isodisomyAbnormal trophoblastic proliferationCases of gestationUneventful clinical courseAggressive clinical behaviorUniparental isodisomyTyrosine hydroxylase locusMultiagent chemotherapyClinical courseFirst trimesterClinical complicationsImmunohistochemical featuresClinical behaviorMissed abortionAbnormal gestationsTyrosine hydroxylasePatientsTrophoblastic proliferationVillous cytotrophoblastsStromal cellsPhenotypical presentationChorionic villiGenetic conditionsP57 expressionGestation
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
2014
Institutional 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 corpus
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