Background This study is a multi-centre, open-label, randomised controlled trial that will compare the impact of selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) using SIR-Spheres® yttrium-90 microspheres versus sorafenib on overall survival in patients with locally advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A definitive RCT comparing the 2 most promising therapies in locally-advanced HCC will impact on outcomes in a large number of patients and change clinical practice. This will also pave the way for future trials in combined modality therapies in HCC. Methods The study is structured so that patients with locally advanced HCC, who satisfy the study eligibility criteria, will be randomised to receive either: Treatment Arm A: Oral Sorafenib therapy at a dose of 400 mg b.i.d until disease progression, no further response, complete regression or unacceptable toxicity or Treatment Arm B: A single administration of SIR-Spheres into the liver targeted at HCC in the liver by the trans-arterial route. Results Twenty patients treated with 90Y-RE and nineteen patients received Sorafenib at our institution from 14 March 2011, and 30 June 2016 were included. Data from 39 consecutive patients were analyzed. The majority of patients were Child Pugh class B(90%), Barcelona Clinic liver Cancer(BCLC) stage C(58.5%) and Okuda class I (89.5%). Approximately 71% patients diagnosed in IIIa stage and 70% of patients had HBV infection. In the analysis for best response, three of 20 patients in the SIRT group (15%) achieved a partial response 7 of 19 patients (46%) had stable disease, whereas in Sorafenib group, two of 19 patients in the SIRT group (12%) achieved a partial response 9 of 19 patients (39%) had stable disease. Conclusion This study shows the potential efficacy of SIR-Spheres and sorafenib. In summary, selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) using SIR-Spheres is a promising treatment for well selected patients with unresectable HCC. Sorafenib is effective for the patients with locally advanced HCC without portal vein thrombosis (PVT).

Introduction: In 1899, William S.Halsted of The Johns Hopkins Hospitaldescribed a transduodenal local ampullaryresection with reanastomosis of thepancreatic and bile ducts to the duodenumin a patient presenting with obstructivejaundice.During the 1940s and 1950s,pancreaticoduodenectomy was performedin limited numbers with variable results. Atthat time, the operation carried a hospitalmortality that approached 25% in someseries, leading some authorities to abandonthe procedure. In the last several decades,improved hospital morbidity, mortality, andsurvival after pancreaticoduodenectomy havebeen reported. Many centers now reportoperative mortalities of less than 4% [1].Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the 4th leadingcause of cancer death in the United States.The National Cancer Institute estimated thatthere were 43,140 new cases of pancreaticcancer in the United States in 2010 andthat pancreatic cancer was responsible for36,800 deaths [2].In Mongolia pancreaticcancer is uncommon disease and pancreaticadenocarcinomas incidence in Mongolia100’000 : 2,4; therefore 85% cases arediagnosed in unresectable stage [3].Materials and methods: Weretrospectively reviewed and calculated withstata13.0for patients(n96) who underwentresections (PD by Whipple operation) ofperiampullary (pancreatic, CBD and ampullaeVater) tumorsin HPBSD of Cancer CenterMongolia between 2008-2016.Results: This was retrospective chartreview of 96 patients treated withinthe Hepato Pancreatico Biliary SurgeryDepartment of Cancer Center Mongolia from2008 to 2016. Patient demographics andrelevant patient history including age, sex,date of birth, race, and co-morbidities weredocumented. Inpatient variables included thedate of procedure, complications, lengthof stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) andhospital, and disposition after discharge.At the time of the study total number ofHPBSD operations were 2963, thereforeall pancreatic and periampullary operations251(8,4%), Whipple operation 96 (3,2%)wasperformed. The operative and perioperativecharacteristics for patients who underwentpancreaticoduodenectomy n96(38.2%for all pancreatic and periampullaryoperations n251), 2008-n3(3,1%),2009- n7(7.2%), 2010-n13(13.5%);2011-n16(6.2%);2012-n10(10.2%);2013-n112(12.5%);2014-n19(19.8%);2015-n13(13.5%);2016-n13(13.5%); were meanage 54, sex ratio/m:f/ n47(49%):n49(51%),mean hospital stay 20, mean operationtime 434.5min, mean operative blood loss333ml. In the histological review werepancreatic adenocarcinoma 60%, ampullaeVater adenocarcinoma 20%, common bileduct adenocarcinoma 4.3%, benign or insitu tumours (IPMN, pancreatic adenoma,cystadenoma, and Frantz tumor(SPN) etc.)14%. The perioperative mortality(definedas death in hospital or within 30 daysof discharge) for patients undergoingpancreaticoduodenectomy wasn=6(6,2%)and perioperative morbidity or complicationrate was n=39(40,6%). At the time of ourstudy period complications were occurredwith DGE n4(4,1%) bleeding n3(3.1%),abdominal abscess n1(1%), gastric fistulen1(1%), stenosis of gastric anastomosisn1(1%), hypoglycemic coma n1(1%),pancreatic fistule n14(14,6%), perforation ofsmall intestine n1(1%), pneumonia n1(1%),ascites n1(1%) and post-op complicationsneeded secondary procedures : relaparotomyn=12(12,5%) .Only wound infection werethe most frequent complication15(15,6%) .Conclusion: Since 2009, in CancerCenter Mongolia, we are using new methodthat “mucosa to duct” modification forpancreatojejunostomy with protectionby decompress drain in Wirsung duct forpancreaticoduodenectomy is very beneficialmethod to decrease pancreatic fistulecomplication rate and it was a big stepto develop of pancreatic surgery field inMongolia. The our mean hospital stay(20days) after Whipple operation is not toolong with compare other countries (23-27)[2]. Until now, in Mongolia doesn’t have anycomplete studies about results of surgicaltreatment for pancreatic cancer and ourstudy needs completion, to improve and tocontinue.

Objective: To explore effects of using direct moxa at Guanyuan acupoint in palliative care for cancer patients during the chemotherapy Methods: In single blind, randomized controlled clinical trial, examined effects of using direct moxa at Guanyuan acupoint. 24 gastric cancer patients undergoing postoperative chemotherapy at National Cancer Center of Mongolia were recruited and randomized into 2 groups: control and intervention. The intervention consisted of 25 min direct moxa at Guanyuan acupoint once a day for 5 days. The EORTC QoL 30 questionnaires were filled by the patients and self-designed patient assessment questionnaire based on MD Anderson Symptom Inventory were filled by blinded medical personal, before and after the chemotherapy. Study was approved by Ethical Committee of MOH of Mongolia. Explored the relationship between moxa at Guanyuan acupoint and Connexin 43 (Cx43) expression in the cyclophosphamide treated mice stomach by IHC method. Results: The QoL of post-operative gastric cancer patients before chemotherapy were similar to EORTC reference value. Chemotherapy will significantly decrease patients QoL especially nausea & vomiting, appetite loss symptom scales. Moxa at Guanyuan had significantly decreased fatigue score of the post- operative chemotherapy gastric cancer patients (P<0.05) and positively regulated Global Health score and other symptom scales especially nausea & vomiting, appetite loss scores. During the treatment no adverse effects of moxa treatment were observed. IHC analysis of cyclophosphamide treated mice stomach reveals Strong connexin 43 expresion in gastric crypt. Conclusion: Guanyuan (CV 4) is Front-Mu Point of the Small Intestine, a crossing point of Three Yin Meridians of Foot, Stomach meridian of Foot Yang Ming and Conception Vessel. It is the one acupoint can gather qi of many meridians, which has Yin within the yang character and considered the physical center of gravity of the human body and seat of one\'s internal energy. Therefore it could warm the kidney to invigorate yang, tonify the Yuan- Primary qi, regulate Thoroughfare and Conception Vessels, thus can cultivate yuan- primary energy. Moxa is the non invasive treatment method of acupuncture and moxa at Guanyuan can be broadly used in cancer palliative care to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and improve quality of life of cancer patients.