2021
Analysis of Survival Among Adults With Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer in the National Cancer Database
Cheng E, Blackburn HN, Ng K, Spiegelman D, Irwin ML, Ma X, Gross CP, Tabung FK, Giovannucci EL, Kunz PL, Llor X, Billingsley K, Meyerhardt JA, Ahuja N, Fuchs CS. Analysis of Survival Among Adults With Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer in the National Cancer Database. JAMA Network Open 2021, 4: e2112539. PMID: 34132794, PMCID: PMC8209612, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.12539.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly-onset colorectal cancerOnset colorectal cancerNational Cancer DatabaseColorectal cancerAge 51Overall survivalCancer DatabaseIncidence of CRCCox proportional hazards regressionPrimary colorectal cancerKaplan-Meier analysisProportional hazards regressionAge 50 yearsAge 25 yearsAnalysis of survivalCohort studySurvival benefitHazards regressionUnadjusted analysesCancer incidenceMAIN OUTCOMEAge 35Survival advantageLower riskStage I
2014
The MLH1 c.1852_1853delinsGC (p.K618A) Variant in Colorectal Cancer: Genetic Association Study in 18,723 Individuals
Abulí A, Bujanda L, Muñoz J, Buch S, Schafmayer C, Valeria Maiorana M, Veneroni S, van Wezel T, Liu T, Westers H, Esteban-Jurado C, Ocaña T, Piqué JM, Andreu M, Jover R, Carracedo A, Xicola RM, Llor X, Castells A, , Dunlop M, Hofstra R, Lindblom A, Wijnen J, Peterlongo P, Hampe J, Ruiz-Ponte C, Castellví-Bel S. The MLH1 c.1852_1853delinsGC (p.K618A) Variant in Colorectal Cancer: Genetic Association Study in 18,723 Individuals. PLOS ONE 2014, 9: e95022. PMID: 24743384, PMCID: PMC3990597, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0095022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAdenosine TriphosphatasesAmino Acid SubstitutionCohort StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsDNA Repair EnzymesDNA-Binding ProteinsFemaleGenetic Association StudiesGerm-Line MutationHumansINDEL MutationMaleMismatch Repair Endonuclease PMS2Mutation, MissenseMutL Protein Homolog 1MutS Homolog 2 ProteinNuclear ProteinsConceptsColorectal cancerPathological characteristicsLynch syndromeCase-control studyLynch syndrome tumorsFamilial adenomatous polyposisDefective DNA mismatch repairGenotype-phenotype correlationFrequent neoplasmLow-penetrance variantsFamily historyLarge cohortImportant causeAdenomatous polyposisTotal burdenGenetic susceptibilityGermline mutationsUncertain significancePathogenic consequencesSyndromeMLH1 geneCommon formDNA mismatch repairMendelian syndromesRisk variants
2013
A colorectal cancer genome-wide association study in a Spanish cohort identifies two variants associated with colorectal cancer risk at 1p33 and 8p12
Fernandez-Rozadilla C, Cazier JB, Tomlinson IP, Carvajal-Carmona LG, Palles C, Lamas MJ, Baiget M, López-Fernández LA, Brea-Fernández A, Abulí A, Bujanda L, Clofent J, Gonzalez D, Xicola R, Andreu M, Bessa X, Jover R, Llor X, The EPICOLON Consortium, Moreno V, Castells A, Carracedo Á, Castellvi-Bel S, Ruiz-Ponte C. A colorectal cancer genome-wide association study in a Spanish cohort identifies two variants associated with colorectal cancer risk at 1p33 and 8p12. BMC Genomics 2013, 14: 55. PMID: 23350875, PMCID: PMC3616862, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-14-55.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overChromosomes, Human, Pair 1Chromosomes, Human, Pair 8Cohort StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsDual-Specificity PhosphatasesFemaleGenetic LociGenome, HumanGenome-Wide Association StudyGenotypeHumansMaleMiddle AgedMitogen-Activated Protein Kinase PhosphatasesOdds RatioPolymorphism, Single NucleotidePrincipal Component AnalysisRisk FactorsSpainWhite PeopleConceptsGenome-wide association studiesAssociation studiesGenome-wide statistical significanceCancer genome-wide association studySusceptibility variantsCommon low-risk variantsRisk variantsColorectal cancer genome-wide association studyGood functional candidatesLow-risk variantsCRC susceptibility lociAssociation signalsNew susceptibility variantsCRC risk variantsSusceptibility lociSouthern European populationsLociFunctional candidateEuropean populationsNorthern European originSNPsReplication cohortComplex etiologyEuropean originVariants
2012
Susceptibility genetic variants associated with early-onset colorectal cancer
Giráldez MD, López-Dóriga A, Bujanda L, Abulí A, Bessa X, Fernández-Rozadilla C, Muñoz J, Cuatrecasas M, Jover R, Xicola RM, Llor X, Piqué JM, Carracedo A, Ruiz-Ponte C, Cosme A, Enríquez-Navascués JM, Moreno V, Andreu M, Castells A, Balaguer F, Castellví-Bel S, Association T. Susceptibility genetic variants associated with early-onset colorectal cancer. Carcinogenesis 2012, 33: 613-619. PMID: 22235025, DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgs009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly-onset colorectal cancerColorectal cancerFamily historyCRC susceptibility variantsRisk allelesCRC family historyLynch syndrome spectrumHigh-risk groupEarly-onset casesRisk allele carriersCRC burdenGenotype-phenotype correlationCRC groupEntire cohortCommon cancerPathological characteristicsAllele carriersHereditary predispositionSusceptibility variantsGenetic susceptibility lociSurveillance strategiesHereditary formsSyndrome spectrumPatientsCancer
2011
Validation Microsatellite Path Score in a Population-Based Cohort of Patients With Colorectal Cancer
Bessa X, Alenda C, Paya A, Álvarez C, Iglesias M, Seoane A, Dedeu JM, Abulí A, Ilzarbe L, Navarro G, Pellise M, Balaguer F, Castellvi-Bel S, LLor X, Castells A, Jover R, Andreu M. Validation Microsatellite Path Score in a Population-Based Cohort of Patients With Colorectal Cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2011, 29: 3374-3380. PMID: 21788563, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.34.3947.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAdenocarcinomaAdenocarcinoma, MucinousAgedCarcinoma, MedullaryCarcinoma, Signet Ring CellCohort StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsDNA Mismatch RepairFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGerm-Line MutationHeterozygoteHumansMaleMicrosatellite InstabilityMutL Protein Homolog 1MutS Homolog 2 ProteinNuclear ProteinsPrognosisProspective StudiesProto-Oncogene Proteins B-rafSensitivity and SpecificitySpainConceptsPositive predictive valuePathologic featuresColorectal cancerLynch syndromeGermline MSH2 mutationMLH1/MSH2Cohort of patientsColorectal cancer populationSelection of patientsPopulation-based cohortBRAF mutation analysisMicrosatellite instability analysisHigher CRCGermline testingBethesda guidelinesTumor characteristicsPathological scoresTumor locationCancer populationMismatch repairMMR statusFamily historyMutation carriersPatientsMSH2 mutations
2010
5-Fluorouracil Adjuvant Chemotherapy Does Not Increase Survival in Patients With CpG Island Methylator Phenotype Colorectal Cancer
Jover R, Nguyen T, Pérez–Carbonell L, Zapater P, Payá A, Alenda C, Rojas E, Cubiella J, Balaguer F, Morillas JD, Clofent J, Bujanda L, Reñé JM, Bessa X, Xicola RM, Nicolás–Pérez D, Castells A, Andreu M, Llor X, Boland CR, Goel A. 5-Fluorouracil Adjuvant Chemotherapy Does Not Increase Survival in Patients With CpG Island Methylator Phenotype Colorectal Cancer. Gastroenterology 2010, 140: 1174-1181. PMID: 21185836, PMCID: PMC3073650, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2010.12.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticChemotherapy, AdjuvantCohort StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsCpG IslandsDisease-Free SurvivalDNA MethylationFemaleFluorouracilFollow-Up StudiesHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedPhenotypePredictive Value of TestsPrognosisProportional Hazards ModelsConceptsCpG island methylator phenotypeCIMP-positive tumorsAdjuvant chemotherapyColorectal cancerCIMP statusColorectal tumorsIndependent predictorsStage IITNM stage IIDisease-free survivalOnly independent predictorPopulation-based cohortResponse of patientsMedian followChemotherapySurvival timePatientsMLH1 promoterMultivariate analysisTumorsAbstractTextMicrosatellite instabilityCIMP-negative tumorsDFSMethylator phenotype
2008
Comparison of predictive models, clinical criteria and molecular tumour screening for the identification of patients with Lynch syndrome in a population-based cohort of colorectal cancer patients
Balmaña J, Balaguer F, Castellví-Bel S, Steyerberg EW, Andreu M, Llor X, Jover R, Castells A, Syngal S, Association F. Comparison of predictive models, clinical criteria and molecular tumour screening for the identification of patients with Lynch syndrome in a population-based cohort of colorectal cancer patients. Journal Of Medical Genetics 2008, 45: 557. PMID: 18603628, DOI: 10.1136/jmg.2008.059311.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCohort StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsColorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary NonpolyposisDNA Mutational AnalysisFemaleGenetic Carrier ScreeningGenetic TestingHeterozygoteHumansMaleMiddle AgedModels, GeneticMutL Protein Homolog 1MutS Homolog 2 ProteinNuclear ProteinsConceptsMLH1/MSH2 mutation carriersPositive predictive valueMSH2 mutation carriersMutation carriersMMR deficiencyClinical criteriaMismatch repair gene mutationsAmsterdam II criteriaColorectal cancer patientsIdentification of patientsPopulation-based cohortOverall discriminative abilityColorectal cancer cohortRepair gene mutationsGermline testingCRC patientsBethesda guidelinesCancer patientsLynch syndromeCancer cohortPredictive scorePredictive valueSimilar AUCMicrosatellite instabilityObserved prevalence
2007
Validation and Extension of the PREMM1,2 Model in a Population-Based Cohort of Colorectal Cancer Patients
Balaguer F, Balmaña J, Castellví–Bel S, Steyerberg EW, Andreu M, Llor X, Jover R, Syngal S, Castells A, Association G. Validation and Extension of the PREMM1,2 Model in a Population-Based Cohort of Colorectal Cancer Patients. Gastroenterology 2007, 134: 39-46. PMID: 18061181, PMCID: PMC2542581, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2007.10.042.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAgedAged, 80 and overCohort StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsDNA Mismatch RepairFemaleGenetic Carrier ScreeningGerm-Line MutationHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMutL Protein Homolog 1MutL ProteinsNeoplasm ProteinsNuclear ProteinsPredictive Value of TestsReproducibility of ResultsSpainConceptsPositive predictive valueColorectal cancer patientsMMR testingGermline testingCancer patientsMLH1/MSH2 mutation carriersUnselected colorectal cancer patientsMSH2 mutation carriersColorectal cancer populationPopulation-based cohortColorectal cancer casesRecognition of patientsBRAF V600E mutationBRAF V600E mutation analysisMicrosatellite instability analysisCancer populationMismatch repairLynch syndromeCancer casesMutation carriersPredictive valueV600E mutationMMR deficiencyPatientsAbstractTextPerformance of Different Microsatellite Marker Panels for Detection of Mismatch Repair–Deficient Colorectal Tumors
Xicola RM, Llor X, Pons E, Castells A, Alenda C, Piñol V, Andreu M, Castellví-Bel S, Payá A, Jover R, Bessa X, Girós A, Duque JM, Nicolás-Pérez D, Garcia AM, Rigau J, Gassull MA. Performance of Different Microsatellite Marker Panels for Detection of Mismatch Repair–Deficient Colorectal Tumors. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2007, 99: 244-252. PMID: 17284719, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djk033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAdenosine TriphosphatasesAgedBiomarkers, TumorCarrier ProteinsCohort StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsDNA Mismatch RepairDNA Repair EnzymesDNA-Binding ProteinsFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansImmunohistochemistryMaleMicrosatellite InstabilityMicrosatellite RepeatsMismatch Repair Endonuclease PMS2MutL Protein Homolog 1MutS Homolog 2 ProteinNeoplasm ProteinsNuclear ProteinsPolymerase Chain ReactionPredictive Value of TestsSensitivity and SpecificitySpain
2005
Differential Features of Colorectal Cancers Fulfilling Amsterdam Criteria without Involvement of the Mutator Pathway
Llor X, Pons E, Xicola RM, Castells A, Alenda C, Piñol V, Andreu M, Castellví-Bel S, Payá A, Jover R, Bessa X, Girós A, Roca A, Gassull MA, Association F. Differential Features of Colorectal Cancers Fulfilling Amsterdam Criteria without Involvement of the Mutator Pathway. Clinical Cancer Research 2005, 11: 7304-7310. PMID: 16243801, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-05-0965.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAgedAged, 80 and overCarrier ProteinsCohort StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsColorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary NonpolyposisDNA Mutational AnalysisDNA-Binding ProteinsFemaleGerm-Line MutationHumansImmunohistochemistryMaleMicrosatellite RepeatsMiddle AgedMutationMutL Protein Homolog 1MutS Homolog 2 ProteinNuclear ProteinsProspective StudiesSpainConceptsHereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancerHNPCC patientsAmsterdam criteriaColorectal cancerPathway alterationsMicrosatellite instabilityMetachronous adenomatous polypsLeft-sided tumorsMismatch repair gene mutationsAmsterdam II criteriaColorectal cancer patientsNonpolyposis colorectal cancerRepair gene mutationsMismatch repair deficiencyDetailed family historyMMR alterationsEndometrial cancerLymphocytic infiltratePathologic dataCancer patientsFamily historyAdenomatous polypsHNPCC familiesPatientsTumor DNA