2021
Association of 17q22 Amplicon Via Cell-Free DNA With Platinum Chemotherapy Response in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Collier KA, Asad S, Tallman D, Jenison J, Rajkovic A, Mardis ER, Parsons HA, Tolaney SM, Winer EP, Lin NU, Ha G, Adalsteinsson VA, Stover DG. Association of 17q22 Amplicon Via Cell-Free DNA With Platinum Chemotherapy Response in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. JCO Precision Oncology 2021, 5: po.21.00104. PMID: 34849445, PMCID: PMC8624042, DOI: 10.1200/po.21.00104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetastatic triple-negative breast cancerProgression-free survivalTriple-negative breast cancerPlatinum chemotherapyCancer Genome AtlasBreast cancerBreast Cancer International Consortium data setLonger median progression-free survivalMedian progression-free survivalPlatinum-based chemotherapy regimenSomatic copy number alterationsCopy number alterationsCox proportional hazards modelPlatinum chemotherapy responseTriple negative breast cancer tumorsSpecific somatic copy number alterationsGenome AtlasBreast Cancer International ConsortiumProportional hazards modelBreast cancer tumorsWarrants further investigationCell-free DNAEvaluable patientsChemotherapy regimenMetastatic setting
2020
TBCRC 030: a phase II study of preoperative cisplatin versus paclitaxel in triple-negative breast cancer: evaluating the homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) biomarker
Mayer EL, Abramson V, Jankowitz R, Falkson C, Marcom PK, Traina T, Carey L, Rimawi M, Specht J, Miller K, Stearns V, Tung N, Perou C, Richardson AL, Componeschi K, Trippa L, Tan-Wasielewski Z, Timms K, Krop I, Wolff AC, Winer EP. TBCRC 030: a phase II study of preoperative cisplatin versus paclitaxel in triple-negative breast cancer: evaluating the homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) biomarker. Annals Of Oncology 2020, 31: 1518-1525. PMID: 32798689, PMCID: PMC8437015, DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.08.2064.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTriple-negative breast cancerHomologous recombination deficiencyPhase II studyPathologic responsePreoperative cisplatinII studyBreast cancerProspective phase II studyEffective predictive biomarkersInadequate clinical responsePreoperative chemotherapy regimenSingle-agent cisplatinHomologous recombination deficiency biomarkersGermline BRCA1/2Preoperative paclitaxelChemotherapy regimenClinical responseCisplatin chemotherapyPredictive biomarkersAlternative chemotherapyPreoperative trialInadequate responseHRD scoreStage IBaseline tissue
2017
Survival benefit needed to undergo chemotherapy: Patient and physician preferences
Vaz‐Luis I, O'Neill A, Sepucha K, Miller KD, Baker E, Dang CT, Northfelt DW, Winer EP, Sledge GW, Schneider B, Partridge AH. Survival benefit needed to undergo chemotherapy: Patient and physician preferences. Cancer 2017, 123: 2821-2828. PMID: 28323331, PMCID: PMC5517352, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30671.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsAttitude of Health PersonnelAttitude to HealthBevacizumabBreast NeoplasmsChemotherapy, AdjuvantClinical Trials, Phase III as TopicCyclophosphamideDoxorubicinFemaleHumansMastectomyMastectomy, SegmentalMiddle AgedPaclitaxelPatient PreferencePhysiciansQuality of LifeRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRisk AssessmentSurveys and QuestionnairesSurvival RateTumor BurdenConceptsMonths of chemotherapyModest survival benefitSurvival benefitAdjuvant chemotherapyEarly-stage breast cancerContemporary adjuvant chemotherapyPhase 3 trialBreast cancer patientsStage breast cancerQuality of lifeMonths of benefitsAdjuvant cyclophosphamideAdjuvant doxorubicinChemotherapy regimenMost patientsUndergoing ChemotherapyCancer patientsPatient preferencesBreast cancerModest benefitOld regimenChemotherapyPatientsPhysician's choiceSerial surveys
2014
Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer
Lim E, Goel S, Winer E. Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer. 2014, 335-351. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1145-5_23.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdjuvant chemotherapyAdjuvant chemotherapy regimenAdjuvant systemic therapyAdjuvant combination chemotherapyBreast cancer recurrenceYears of ageChemotherapy regimenPrognostic determinantsSystemic therapyCombination chemotherapyClinicians' estimationTumor stagePatient prognosisPatient outcomesCancer recurrenceBreast cancerMortality rateClinical practiceTumor biologyClinical settingChemotherapyBiological rationalePrognosisRecurrenceSignificant reductionUse and duration of chemotherapy in patients with metastatic breast cancer according to tumor subtype and line of therapy.
Seah DS, Luis IV, Macrae E, Sohl J, Litsas G, Winer EP, Lin NU, Burstein HJ. Use and duration of chemotherapy in patients with metastatic breast cancer according to tumor subtype and line of therapy. Journal Of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2014, 12: 71-80. PMID: 24453294, DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2014.0008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsChemotherapy, AdjuvantDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasm MetastasisNeoplasm StagingReceptor, ErbB-2Receptors, EstrogenReceptors, ProgesteroneTriple Negative Breast NeoplasmsConceptsMetastatic breast cancerDuration of chemotherapyLines of therapyBreast cancerTumor subtypesDana-Farber Cancer InstituteSixth-line therapyMedian overall survivalBenefit of chemotherapyResult of progressionWarrants further studyChemotherapy linesChemotherapy regimenProlonged therapyMBC diagnosisMedian durationOverall survivalClinicopathologic characteristicsConsecutive patientsMedian ageClinical benefitMedical recordsChemotherapyCancer InstitutePatients
2012
Six Cycles of Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide or Paclitaxel Are Not Superior to Four Cycles As Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer in Women With Zero to Three Positive Axillary Nodes: Cancer and Leukemia Group B 40101
Shulman LN, Cirrincione CT, Berry DA, Becker HP, Perez EA, O'Regan R, Martino S, Atkins JN, Mayer E, Schneider CJ, Kimmick G, Norton L, Muss H, Winer EP, Hudis C. Six Cycles of Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide or Paclitaxel Are Not Superior to Four Cycles As Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer in Women With Zero to Three Positive Axillary Nodes: Cancer and Leukemia Group B 40101. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 4071-4076. PMID: 22826271, PMCID: PMC3494835, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.40.6405.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRelapse-free survivalHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Primary breast cancerPositive nodesBreast cancerHazard ratioAdjuvant chemotherapyChemotherapy regimenEstrogen receptor/progesterone receptorPrimary efficacy end pointEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Dose-dense fashionDoxorubicin/cyclophosphamideAdjusted hazard ratioCycles of doxorubicinEfficacy end pointOperable breast cancerPositive axillary nodesER/PgRGrowth factor receptor 2Factor receptor 2Chemotherapy regimensAxillary nodesMenopausal statusClinical outcomes
2007
Trastuzumab plus vinorelbine or taxane chemotherapy for HER2‐overexpressing metastatic breast cancer: The trastuzumab and vinorelbine or taxane study
Burstein HJ, Keshaviah A, Baron AD, Hart RD, Lambert‐Falls R, Marcom PK, Gelman R, Winer EP. Trastuzumab plus vinorelbine or taxane chemotherapy for HER2‐overexpressing metastatic breast cancer: The trastuzumab and vinorelbine or taxane study. Cancer 2007, 110: 965-972. PMID: 17614302, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.22885.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAlopeciaAnemiaAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBreast NeoplasmsConstipationDisease ProgressionDrug Administration ScheduleFatigueFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMiddle AgedNauseaNeoplasm MetastasisPaclitaxelProspective StudiesReceptor, ErbB-2TrastuzumabTreatment OutcomeVinblastineVinorelbineConceptsMetastatic breast cancerBreast cancerTrastuzumab armEpisodes of cardiotoxicityFirst-line therapyDermatologic toxicitiesEvaluable patientsPrior chemotherapyVinorelbine therapyAdvanced diseaseChemotherapy regimenEligible patientsGastrointestinal toxicityPoor accrualTaxane chemotherapyTaxane therapyMore anemiaMedian timeTrastuzumab treatmentFluid retentionDisease progressionChemotherapy agentsTreatment decisionsVinorelbineSide effects
2006
Trastuzumab and vinorelbine or taxane chemotherapy for HER2+ metastatic breast cancer: The TRAVIOTA study
Burstein H, Keshaviah A, Baron A, Hart R, Lambert-Falls R, Marcom P, Gelman R, Winer E. Trastuzumab and vinorelbine or taxane chemotherapy for HER2+ metastatic breast cancer: The TRAVIOTA study. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2006, 24: 650-650. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.650.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic breast cancerAdvanced breast cancerBreast cancerTaxane chemotherapyResponse rateMore frequent grade 3Stage IV breast cancerComparable clinical activityFrequent grade 3Protocol-based therapySide effect profileHigh response rateDose delaysEligible patientsMeasurable diseasePrior chemotherapyVinorelbine therapyWeekly taxanesWeekly vinorelbineChemotherapy regimenPrimary endpointTaxane therapyHematological toxicityEffect profileClinical trials
2003
Use of the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor (PPAR) γ Ligand Troglitazone as Treatment for Refractory Breast Cancer: A Phase II Study
Burstein HJ, Demetri GD, Mueller E, Sarraf P, Spiegelman BM, Winer EP. Use of the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor (PPAR) γ Ligand Troglitazone as Treatment for Refractory Breast Cancer: A Phase II Study. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2003, 79: 391-397. PMID: 12846423, DOI: 10.1023/a:1024038127156.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetastatic breast cancerSerum tumor markersBreast cancerTumor markersTumor differentiationDisease progressionAdvanced breast cancer refractoryElevated serum tumor markersRefractory metastatic breast cancerPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γBreast cancer refractoryRefractory breast cancerPhase II studyPercentage of patientsProliferator-activated receptor γDifferent patient populationsCancer refractoryChemotherapy regimenII studyObjective responseSystemic therapyPO QDHormonal regimensHepatic toxicityPatient population