2016
Polymerase ε (POLE) ultra-mutation in uterine tumors correlates with T lymphocyte infiltration and increased resistance to platinum-based chemotherapy in vitro
Bellone S, Bignotti E, Lonardi S, Ferrari F, Centritto F, Masserdotti A, Pettinella F, Black J, Menderes G, Altwerger G, Hui P, Lopez S, de Haydu C, Bonazzoli E, Predolini F, Zammataro L, Cocco E, Ferrari F, Ravaggi A, Romani C, Facchetti F, Sartori E, Odicino FE, Silasi DA, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Polymerase ε (POLE) ultra-mutation in uterine tumors correlates with T lymphocyte infiltration and increased resistance to platinum-based chemotherapy in vitro. Gynecologic Oncology 2016, 144: 146-152. PMID: 27894751, PMCID: PMC5183545, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.11.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsCarboplatinCarcinomaCD4 Lymphocyte CountCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCell SurvivalDisease-Free SurvivalDNA Polymerase IIDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleHumansMicrosatellite InstabilityMiddle AgedMutationPoly-ADP-Ribose Binding ProteinsTumor Cells, CulturedConceptsBetter prognosisTumor cell linesInfiltration of CD4Number of CD4Platinum-based chemotherapyT lymphocyte infiltrationPD-1 receptorCell linesLow metastatic capabilityPOLE-mutated tumorsWild-type ECsEC cell linesLymphocyte infiltrationFavorable prognosisPD-1EC patientsType tumorsEnhanced immunogenicityT lymphocytesMolecular subtypesTumors correlatesChemotherapyMetastatic capabilityPrognosisTumors
2012
Prognostic factors and treatment-related outcomes in patients with uterine serous cancer (USC).
deLeon M, Lu L, Hui P, Santin A, Rutherford T, Arin-Silasi D, Azodi M, Ratner E, Schwartz P. Prognostic factors and treatment-related outcomes in patients with uterine serous cancer (USC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 5099-5099. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.5099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStage IA/IBDisease-free survivalUterine serous cancerIIIA/IIIBIVA/IVBIA/IBUSC patientsPrognostic factorsMyometrial invasionLargest single-institution experienceWhole-pelvis radiation therapyLymph node involvementPlatinum-based chemotherapySingle institution experienceIndependent prognostic factorLymph node metastasisTreatment-related outcomesUterine cancer deathsBetter OSII-IVBIB diseaseNode involvementSurgical debulkingSerous cancerShorter OS
2011
Clear Cell Cancer of the Uterine Corpus: The Association of Clinicopathologic Parameters and Treatment on Disease Progression
Varughese J, Hui P, Lu L, Yu H, Schwartz PE. Clear Cell Cancer of the Uterine Corpus: The Association of Clinicopathologic Parameters and Treatment on Disease Progression. Journal Of Oncology 2011, 2011: 628084. PMID: 22187554, PMCID: PMC3236522, DOI: 10.1155/2011/628084.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalClear cell cancerOverall survivalCell cancerUterine cancerAggressive histologic subtypeRetrospective chart reviewSingle institution experiencePlatinum-based chemotherapyAdvanced-stage patientsSingle academic institutionAdjuvant therapyChart reviewFIGO stageWorse survivalUterine corpusClinicopathologic featuresHistologic subtypePoor prognosisTreatment regimensExcellent survivalDisease progressionTreatment strategiesClinicopathologic parametersInnovative therapies
2006
Improved Survival in Surgical Stage I Patients With Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma (UPSC) Treated With Adjuvant Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Kelly M, O’Malley D, Hui P, McAlpine J, Yu H, Rutherford T, Azodi M, Schwartz P. Improved Survival in Surgical Stage I Patients With Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma (UPSC) Treated With Adjuvant Platinum-Based Chemotherapy. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2006, 61: 27-29. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000193850.73725.34.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUterine papillary serous carcinomaStage IA patientsStage IB patientsPlatinum-based chemotherapyRecurrence of diseaseEndometrial aspiration biopsyResidual uterine diseaseStage IA diseaseDisease-free survivalPapillary serous carcinomaRisk of recurrenceIB patientsTreatment modalitiesAbdominopelvic radiationAdjuvant chemotherapyIA patientsSerous carcinomaIA diseaseAdjuvant therapyAdjuvant treatmentOverall survivalUterine carcinomaVaginal cuffUterine diseaseAspiration biopsy
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