2023
KRAS mutation in primary ovarian serous borderline tumors correlates with tumor recurrence
McHenry A, Rottmann D, Buza N, Hui P. KRAS mutation in primary ovarian serous borderline tumors correlates with tumor recurrence. Virchows Archiv 2023, 483: 71-79. PMID: 37219599, DOI: 10.1007/s00428-023-03564-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCystadenocarcinoma, SerousCystadenoma, SerousFemaleHumansMutationNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalOvarian NeoplasmsProto-Oncogene Proteins B-rafProto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)ConceptsOvarian serous borderline tumorsSerous borderline tumorsNon-invasive implantsDisease-free survivalKRAS mutationsTumor recurrenceExtraovarian implantsAdverse disease-free survivalWorse disease-free survivalHigher stage diseaseKRAS mutation testingHigher tumor stageWild-type KRASBRAF V600E mutationBRAF mutational analysisBorderline tumorsClinical outcomesHistological subtypesTumor stageBRAF mutationsUseful biomarkerInvasive implantsTumors correlatesV600E mutationMutational status
2022
Characteristics of HER2 Gene Amplification by Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization in Endometrial Serous Carcinoma.
Buza N, Hui P. Characteristics of HER2 Gene Amplification by Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization in Endometrial Serous Carcinoma. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2022, 146: 0. PMID: 35687792, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2021-0547-oa.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial serous carcinomaClinical trial criteriaHER2 gene amplificationTrial criteriaHER2 immunohistochemistrySerous carcinomaAnti-human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) therapyClinical Oncology/CollegeHER2 testing algorithmHER2 FISHProspective clinical investigationHER2 IHC 2HER2/CEP17Gene amplificationContext of breastTherapeutic responseIHC 2HER2 amplificationAverage HER2Most tumorsClinical investigationImmunohistochemistryHER2 fluorescenceTumorsMonosomy 17
2021
A phase 2 evaluation of pembrolizumab for recurrent Lynch‐like versus sporadic endometrial cancers with microsatellite instability
Bellone S, Roque DM, Siegel ER, Buza N, Hui P, Bonazzoli E, Guglielmi A, Zammataro L, Nagarkatti N, Zaidi S, Lee J, Silasi D, Huang GS, Andikyan V, Damast S, Clark M, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Tymon‐Rosario J, Harold JA, Mauricio D, Zeybek B, Menderes G, Altwerger G, Ratner E, Alexandrov LB, Iwasaki A, Kong Y, Song E, Dong W, Elvin JA, Choi J, Santin AD. A phase 2 evaluation of pembrolizumab for recurrent Lynch‐like versus sporadic endometrial cancers with microsatellite instability. Cancer 2021, 128: 1206-1218. PMID: 34875107, PMCID: PMC9465822, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedDNA Mismatch RepairEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleHumansMicrosatellite InstabilityNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPilot ProjectsProspective StudiesConceptsObjective response rateImmune checkpoint inhibitorsProgression-free survivalEndometrial cancerWhole-exome sequencingSporadic endometrial cancerOverall survivalEnd pointPhase 2 pilot studyPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsTumor mutation burdenPhase 2 evaluationLarger confirmatory studiesAntigen processing/presentationProcessing/presentationCheckpoint inhibitorsSurgical resectionICI resistanceDMMR patientsPrognostic significanceDMMR tumorsMechanisms of resistanceLocal treatmentSporadic MSIA phase II evaluation of pembrolizumab in recurrent microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) endometrial cancer patients with Lynch-like versus MLH-1 methylated characteristics (NCT02899793)
Bellone S, Roque DM, Siegel ER, Buza N, Hui P, Bonazzoli E, Guglielmi A, Zammataro L, Nagarkatti N, Zaidi S, Lee J, Silasi D, Huang GS, Andikyan V, Damast S, Clark M, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Tymon-Rosario J, Harold J, Mauricio D, Zeybek B, Menderes G, Altwerger G, Ratner E, Alexandrov LB, Iwasaki A, Kong Y, Song E, Dong W, Elvin J, Choi J, Santin AD. A phase II evaluation of pembrolizumab in recurrent microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) endometrial cancer patients with Lynch-like versus MLH-1 methylated characteristics (NCT02899793). Annals Of Oncology 2021, 32: 1045-1046. PMID: 33932502, PMCID: PMC9465821, DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.04.013.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2020
HER2 Testing and Reporting in Endometrial Serous Carcinoma: Practical Recommendations for HER2 Immunohistochemistry and Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization: Proceedings of the ISGyP Companion Society Session at the 2020 USCAP Annual Meeting
Buza N. HER2 Testing and Reporting in Endometrial Serous Carcinoma: Practical Recommendations for HER2 Immunohistochemistry and Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization: Proceedings of the ISGyP Companion Society Session at the 2020 USCAP Annual Meeting. International Journal Of Gynecological Pathology 2020, 40: 17-23. PMID: 33290351, DOI: 10.1097/pgp.0000000000000711.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial serous carcinomaSerous carcinomaHER2 testingClinical trialsISGyP Companion Society SessionHER2 testing algorithmStandard chemotherapy regimenAnti-HER2 therapyRecent clinical trialsNew patient cohortCurrent clinical practiceHER2 scoring criteriaHER2 protein expressionUSCAP Annual MeetingChemotherapy regimenOverall survivalAppropriate triagingClinical benefitPatient cohortPatient enrollmentTrial criteriaTherapeutic responseTreatment approachesClinical practiceHER2 immunohistochemistryHuman epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) in early stage uterine serous carcinoma: A multi-institutional cohort study
Erickson BK, Najjar O, Damast S, Blakaj A, Tymon-Rosario J, Shahi M, Santin A, Klein M, Dolan M, Cimino-Mathews A, Buza N, Ferriss JS, Stone RL, Khalifa M, Fader AN. Human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) in early stage uterine serous carcinoma: A multi-institutional cohort study. Gynecologic Oncology 2020, 159: 17-22. PMID: 32709539, PMCID: PMC7541557, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.07.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, TumorChemoradiotherapy, AdjuvantCystadenocarcinoma, SerousFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansHysterectomyImmunohistochemistryMiddle AgedNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPrognosisProgression-Free SurvivalReceptor, ErbB-2Retrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentUnited StatesUterine NeoplasmsUterusConceptsHuman epidermal growth factor 2Uterine serous carcinomaHER2-positive tumorsEarly-stage diseaseOverall survivalSerous carcinomaCohort studyHER2 positivityPositive tumorsEarly stage uterine serous carcinomaLymph-vascular space invasionRecurrent uterine serous carcinomaMulti-institutional cohort studyHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Multi-center cohort studyEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Epidermal growth factor 2HER2-positive cohortGrowth factor receptor 2HER2-negative tumorsEquivocal IHC resultsFactor receptor 2Inferior PFSAdjuvant therapyGrowth factor 2Phase II evaluation of nivolumab in the treatment of persistent or recurrent cervical cancer (NCT02257528/NRG-GY002)
Santin AD, Deng W, Frumovitz M, Buza N, Bellone S, Huh W, Khleif S, Lankes HA, Ratner ES, O'Cearbhaill RE, Jazaeri AA, Birrer M. Phase II evaluation of nivolumab in the treatment of persistent or recurrent cervical cancer (NCT02257528/NRG-GY002). Gynecologic Oncology 2020, 157: 161-166. PMID: 31924334, PMCID: PMC7127981, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.12.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Agents, ImmunologicalB7-H1 AntigenFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNivolumabProgression-Free SurvivalUterine Cervical NeoplasmsYoung AdultConceptsTreatment-related adverse eventsRecurrent cervical cancerPD-L1 expressionPlatinum-based chemotherapyCervical cancerStable diseaseGrade 3 treatment-related adverse eventsGrade 4 treatment-related adverse eventsGrade 5 treatment-related adverse eventsECOG PS 0Prior systemic therapyRecurrent cervical carcinomaResponse/toxicitySingle-agent nivolumabSystemic chemotherapy regimenTolerability of nivolumabImmune checkpoint inhibitorsPercent of patientsAcceptable safety profilePhase II trialKey eligibility criteriaPhase II evaluationECOG PSNivolumab 3RECIST 1.1