2023
Pre-operative chemoradiotherapy with or without induction chemotherapy for operable locally-advanced esophageal cancer
Peters G, Talcott W, Peters N, Dhanasopan A, Lacy J, Cecchini M, Kortmansky J, Stein S, Lattanzi S, Park H, Boffa D, Johung K, Jethwa K. Pre-operative chemoradiotherapy with or without induction chemotherapy for operable locally-advanced esophageal cancer. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Oncology 2023, 14: 1181-1192. PMID: 37435226, PMCID: PMC10331751, DOI: 10.21037/jgo-22-1005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalMedian progression-free survivalOverall survivalIC-CRTInduction chemotherapySingle-institution retrospective cohort studyPre-operative chemoradiotherapyAdvanced esophageal cancerAdvanced esophageal carcinomaPathologic complete responseRetrospective cohort studyKaplan-Meier methodSubset of patientsProportional hazards regressionCycles of inductionAdenocarcinoma histologyCRT cohortCohort studyComplete responsePathologic responseTreatment cohortsDistant metastasisHazards regressionEsophageal cancerEsophageal carcinoma
2022
Multiagent Chemotherapy Followed by Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Versus Conventional Radiotherapy for Resected Pancreas Cancer
Mokhtech M, Miccio JA, Johung K, Cecchini M, Stein S, Narang AK, Herman JM, Kunstman J, Haddock MG, Anker CJ, Jabbour S, Hallemeier CL, Jethwa KR. Multiagent Chemotherapy Followed by Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Versus Conventional Radiotherapy for Resected Pancreas Cancer. American Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2022, 45: 450-457. PMID: 36318696, DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000000947.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPancreatic ductal adenocarcinomaMultiagent chemotherapyPathologic complete responseStereotactic body radiotherapyOverall survivalComplete responseNonmetastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomaNeoadjuvant multiagent chemotherapyMedian overall survivalNational Cancer DatabaseMargin-negative resectionTreatment of choiceDose/fractionSimilar ratesRegional lymphatic diseaseGy/5 fxNeoadjuvant radiotherapyCox analysisSurgical candidacyProspective evaluationPathologic outcomesBody radiotherapyPancreas cancerCancer DatabaseDuctal adenocarcinoma
2020
Microsatellite instability and KRAS mutation in stage 4 CRC: Prevalence, geographic discrepancies and outcomes from the National Cancer Database.
Uhlig J, Cecchini M, Stein S, Lacy J, Kim K. Microsatellite instability and KRAS mutation in stage 4 CRC: Prevalence, geographic discrepancies and outcomes from the National Cancer Database. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: e16052-e16052. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.e16052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNational Cancer DatabaseOverall survivalKRAS statusKRAS mutationsMicrosatellite instabilityMicrosatellite statusCancer DatabaseCRC siteStage IV colorectal adenocarcinomaStage IV CRC patientsUnited States National Cancer DatabaseCox proportional hazards modelStage IV CRCKRAS mutation rateRight-sided CRCProportional hazards modelDistinct prognostic profilesStatistical interaction testsKRAS wildtypePatient demographicsCRC patientsMetastatic burdenCRC treatmentMultivariable analysisPrognostic profilePD-1 targeted immunotherapy for advanced hepatocellular cancer: Current utilization and outcomes in the United States.
Uhlig J, Stein S, Kim K. PD-1 targeted immunotherapy for advanced hepatocellular cancer: Current utilization and outcomes in the United States. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: e16647-e16647. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.e16647.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvanced hepatocellular carcinomaHepatocellular carcinomaOverall survivalPD-1Multivariable analysisLiver disease risk factorsCox proportional hazards modelBilirubin resultsAdvanced hepatocellular cancerClinical performance statusLiver disease complicationsOverall survival benefitDisease risk factorsDeath protein 1Longer overall survivalOncological treatment strategiesProportional hazards modelDe-identified databaseSystemic sorafenibAdult patientsHCC resectionPatient demographicsPerformance statusSurvival benefitIndependent prognosticatorNeuroendocrine and carcinoid tumors of the gastrointestinal tract: Epidemiology and outcomes from the National Cancer Database.
Uhlig J, Nie J, Stein S, Cecchini M, Lacy J, Kim H. Neuroendocrine and carcinoid tumors of the gastrointestinal tract: Epidemiology and outcomes from the National Cancer Database. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: 609-609. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.4_suppl.609.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNational Cancer DatabaseNeuroendocrine tumorsOverall survivalSmall intestineSurgical resectionYounger patientsCancer DatabaseGastrointestinal tractImproved overall survivalPrimary disease siteLonger overall survivalPrimary cancer siteProportional hazards modelAfrican AmericansLower stageConcurrent chemotherapyMultivariable adjustmentAdult patientsMost metastasesPatient agePatient demographicsIndependent prognosticatorCarcinoid tumorsHepatic metastasesTumor sizeAssociation of real-world agreement between HER2 expression and ERBB2 amplification with trastuzumab therapy benefit in advanced gastric/esophageal (adv GE) cancer patients (pts).
Stein S, Snider J, McCusker M, Miksad R, Alexander B, Castellanos E, Backenroth D, Schrock A, Madison R, Carson K, Ali S. Association of real-world agreement between HER2 expression and ERBB2 amplification with trastuzumab therapy benefit in advanced gastric/esophageal (adv GE) cancer patients (pts). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: 310-310. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.4_suppl.310.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComprehensive genomic profilingAdjusted hazard ratioGE cancersOverall survivalERBB2 copy numberERBB2 amplificationClinical outcomesUnadjusted Kaplan-Meier analysisCox proportional hazards modelMedian overall survivalKaplan-Meier analysisEsophageal cancer patientsProportional hazards modelLonger OSHazard ratioMedian ageCancer patientsHER2 expressionHER2 statusTherapy benefitHazards modelHER2Median TTDClinical databaseDiscordant testsDKN-01 in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA): Tumoral DKK1 expression as a predictor of response and survival.
Klempner S, Bendell J, Villaflor V, Tenner L, Stein S, Naik G, Sirard C, Kagey M, Chaney M, Strickler J. DKN-01 in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA): Tumoral DKK1 expression as a predictor of response and survival. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: 357-357. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.4_suppl.357.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalDisease control rateObjective response ratePD-L1 expressionAdvanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinomaGastroesophageal adenocarcinomaDKN-01Overall survivalDKK1 expressionGEA patientsMedian progression-free survivalImmune-suppressive tumor microenvironmentPhase 1b/2a studyKaplan-Meier methodSuppressive tumor microenvironmentPotential predictive biomarkersPredictors of responseDKK1 mRNA expressionDKK1 antibodyMedian OSFree survivalClinical benefitSurvival outcomesControl ratePredictive biomarkers
2019
KRAS mutation and microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer: Screening pattern and mutational landscape across the US.
Uhlig J, Stein S, Lacy J, Kim H. KRAS mutation and microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer: Screening pattern and mutational landscape across the US. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: e15138-e15138. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.e15138.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOverall survivalColorectal cancerKRAS mutationsMicrosatellite instabilityNon-metastatic colorectal cancerPropensity scoreCox proportional hazards modelMetastatic colorectal cancerNational Cancer DatabasePatients' overall survivalProportional hazards modelMutational screeningDistinct mutational patternsPatient ageYounger patientsMutational prevalenceCancer DatabaseCancer factorsCRC siteFemale African AmericansHazards modelAcademic centersEast South CentralPatientsFemale CaucasiansImpact of direct-acting antivirals and 12-week sustained viral response on clinical outcomes in patients with hepatitis C and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Kamp W, Sellers C, Stein S, Lim J, Kim H. Impact of direct-acting antivirals and 12-week sustained viral response on clinical outcomes in patients with hepatitis C and hepatocellular carcinoma. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: 397-397. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.4_suppl.397.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHepatitis C viral infectionDAA therapyOverall survivalHepatocellular carcinomaMultivariable analysisViral responseHCC patientsTumor locationTreatment allocationHigher OSMultivariable Cox proportional hazards modelsUrban tertiary care hospitalCox proportional hazards modelHCV-negative patientsChild-Pugh scoreMedian overall survivalSustained viral responseTertiary care hospitalC viral infectionKaplan-Meier curvesProportional hazards modelDAA patientsHCV patientsHepatitis CMELD score
2018
The effect of socioeconomic factors on the outcome of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
Sellers C, Ludwig J, Uhlig J, Stein S, Lacy J, Kim H. The effect of socioeconomic factors on the outcome of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 36: 465-465. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2018.36.4_suppl.465.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedian overall survivalOverall survivalIntrahepatic cholangiocarcinomaPrimary insurancePrivate insuranceLocoregional therapyInner-city tertiary care hospitalDecreased median overall survivalCox proportional hazard modelingCancer-directed treatmentOS of patientsTertiary care hospitalKaplan-Meier curvesProportional hazard modelingPrivate insurance patientsSocioeconomic factorsConsecutive patientsCare hospitalCancer RegistryMean ageTreatment coursePreventive careEarly treatmentMedicaid patientsInsurance patientsThe effect of socioeconomic factors on the outcome of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Sellers C, Ludwig J, Uhlig J, Stein S, Taddei T, Kim H. The effect of socioeconomic factors on the outcome of hepatocellular carcinoma. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 36: 466-466. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2018.36.4_suppl.466.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedian overall survivalCancer-directed treatmentOverall survivalHepatocellular carcinomaPrivate insurancePrimary insuranceInner-city tertiary care hospitalDecreased median overall survivalCox proportional hazard modelingMultivariate Cox proportional analysisCox proportional analysisTertiary care hospitalOS of patientsKaplan-Meier curvesProportional hazard modelingSocioeconomic factorsMedian OSSurvival benefitCare hospitalConsecutive patientsAJCC stageCancer RegistryMean ageTreatment courseSurvival advantage
2017
SWOG S1310: Randomized phase II trial of single agent MEK inhibitor trametinib vs. 5-fluorouracil or capecitabine in refractory advanced biliary cancer.
Kim R, McDonough S, El-Khoueiry A, Bekaii-Saab T, Stein S, Sahai V, Keogh G, Kim E, Baron A, Siegel A, Barzi A, Guthrie K, Javle M, Hochster H. SWOG S1310: Randomized phase II trial of single agent MEK inhibitor trametinib vs. 5-fluorouracil or capecitabine in refractory advanced biliary cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 35: 4016-4016. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.4016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalGrade 3 toxicityMedian overall survivalOverall survivalArm BResponse rateArm ATreatment-related grade 3 toxicitiesMedian progression-free survivalAdvanced biliary cancerGemcitabine/platinumSecond-line treatmentPhase II trialHigh-grade toxicityStandard treatment optionMEK inhibitor trametinibOverall response rateInterim futility analysisEarly promising resultsLack of responseEligible patientsInfusional 5FUStable diseaseII trialPrimary endpoint
2014
Second-line gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel (G+A) for advanced pancreatic cancer (APC) after first-line FOLFIRINOX: Single institution retrospective review of efficacy and toxicity.
Zhang Y, Hochster H, Stein S, Lacy J. Second-line gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel (G+A) for advanced pancreatic cancer (APC) after first-line FOLFIRINOX: Single institution retrospective review of efficacy and toxicity. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2014, 32: 344-344. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.32.3_suppl.344.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvanced pancreatic cancerTreatment failureOverall survivalRetrospective reviewDose reductionActive first-line regimenSingle-institution retrospective reviewFirst-line FOLFIRINOXInitial dose reductionSecond-line gemcitabineYale Cancer CenterFirst-line regimenSingle institution experienceDose densityFurther dose reductionPaucity of dataECOG PSHematologic toxicityLine regimenNab-paclitaxelUnacceptable toxicityInstitution experienceCA 19Cancer CenterPancreatic cancer
2013
Phase II study of mFOLFOX with bevacizumab (Bev) in metastatic gastroesophageal and gastric (GE) adenocarcinoma (AC).
Li J, Kortmansky J, Fischbach N, Stein S, Yao X, Hochster H, Lacy J. Phase II study of mFOLFOX with bevacizumab (Bev) in metastatic gastroesophageal and gastric (GE) adenocarcinoma (AC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: 4084-4084. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.4084.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCisplatin-based regimensOverall survivalGE adenocarcinomaResponse rateMetastatic sitesProspective phase II trialECOG PS 0/1Grade 3/4 toxicitiesMedian overall survivalPhase II studyPhase II trialPhase III studyDVT/PELiver 19Median TTPPrior gastrectomyPS 0/1GI perforationHemorrhagic eventsII studyII trialIII studyMedian survivalMedian ageGastric adenocarcinoma
2012
Single institution experience with FOLFIRINOX in advanced pancreatic cancer (PC).
Gunturu K, Thumar J, Hochster H, Stein S, Yao X, Cong X, Lacy J. Single institution experience with FOLFIRINOX in advanced pancreatic cancer (PC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: e14534-e14534. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.e14534.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvanced pancreatic cancerMetastatic pancreatic cancerPancreatic cancerOverall survivalMetastatic PCProphylactic pegfilgrastimAdvanced unresectable pancreatic cancerECOG PS 0/1Efficacy of FOLFIRINOXGrade 3/4 fatigueUnresectable pancreatic cancerYale Cancer CenterSingle institution experienceKaplan-Meier methodWarrants further evaluationDose attenuationChemotherapy 5PS 0/1Free survivalSurgical resectionUnacceptable toxicityImproved tolerabilityPhysician's discretionRetrospective reviewInstitution experience