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Consolidation Chemotherapy* ; Induction Chemotherapy* ; Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute*

Standard use of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, total mesorectal excision, and postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer has tremendously improved oncologic outcomes over the past several decades. However, these improvements come with costs of significant morbidity and poor quality of life. Along with developments in imaging techniques, clinical experience and evidence have identified a certain subgroup of patients that have exceptionally good clinical outcomes while preserving quality of life. Driven by patient demand and interest in preserving quality of life, numerous organ preservation treatment strategies for managing rectal cancer are rapidly evolving. Herein, the flow of research in organ preservation strategies and counter arguments are discussed.
Chemoradiotherapy ; Chemotherapy, Adjuvant ; Consolidation Chemotherapy ; Humans ; Induction Chemotherapy ; Organ Preservation ; Quality of Life ; Rectal Neoplasms

OBJECTIVE: Concurrent chemoradiation therapy (CCRT) is the standard treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer. Although the optimal chemotherapeutic regimen is not yet defined, previous randomized trials have demonstrated that 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) plus cisplatin every 3 weeks and weekly cisplatin are the most popular regimens. The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of weekly CCRT with cisplatin and monthly CCRT with 5-FU plus cisplatin for locally advanced cervical cancer. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed data from 255 patients with FIGO stage IIB-IVA cervical cancer. Patients were classified into two CCRT groups according to the concurrent chemotherapy: weekly CCRT group, consisted of CCRT with weekly cisplatin for six cycles; and monthly CCRT group, consisted of CCRT with cisplatin and 5-FU every 4 weeks for two cycles followed by additional consolidation chemotherapy for two cycles with the same regimen. RESULTS: Of 255 patients, 152 (59.6%) patients received weekly CCRT and 103 (40.4%) received monthly CCRT. The mean follow-up period was 39 months (range, 1 to 186 months). Planned CCRT was given to 130 (85.5%) patients in weekly CCRT group and 84 (81.6%) patients in monthly CCRT group, respectively. Severe adverse effects were more common in the monthly CCRT group than in the weekly CCRT group. There were no statistically significant differences in progression-free survival and overall survival between the two groups (p=0.715 and p=0.237). CONCLUSION: Both weekly CCRT and monthly CCRT seem to have similar efficacy for patients with locally advanced cervical cancer, but the weekly cisplatin is better tolerated.
Cisplatin ; Consolidation Chemotherapy ; Disease-Free Survival ; Fluorouracil ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

OBJECTIVE: Concurrent chemoradiation therapy (CCRT) is the standard treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer. Although the optimal chemotherapeutic regimen is not yet defined, previous randomized trials have demonstrated that 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) plus cisplatin every 3 weeks and weekly cisplatin are the most popular regimens. The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of weekly CCRT with cisplatin and monthly CCRT with 5-FU plus cisplatin for locally advanced cervical cancer. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed data from 255 patients with FIGO stage IIB-IVA cervical cancer. Patients were classified into two CCRT groups according to the concurrent chemotherapy: weekly CCRT group, consisted of CCRT with weekly cisplatin for six cycles; and monthly CCRT group, consisted of CCRT with cisplatin and 5-FU every 4 weeks for two cycles followed by additional consolidation chemotherapy for two cycles with the same regimen. RESULTS: Of 255 patients, 152 (59.6%) patients received weekly CCRT and 103 (40.4%) received monthly CCRT. The mean follow-up period was 39 months (range, 1 to 186 months). Planned CCRT was given to 130 (85.5%) patients in weekly CCRT group and 84 (81.6%) patients in monthly CCRT group, respectively. Severe adverse effects were more common in the monthly CCRT group than in the weekly CCRT group. There were no statistically significant differences in progression-free survival and overall survival between the two groups (p=0.715 and p=0.237). CONCLUSION: Both weekly CCRT and monthly CCRT seem to have similar efficacy for patients with locally advanced cervical cancer, but the weekly cisplatin is better tolerated.
Cisplatin ; Consolidation Chemotherapy ; Disease-Free Survival ; Fluorouracil ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of absolute lymphocyte count(ALC) before start of the first cycle of consolidation chemotherapy(CC) on the relapse free survival in the patients with acute myeloid leukemia(AML), so as to explore a simple and easy method for predicting AML relapse.

METHODSThe clinical data of 132 patients with newly diagnosed AML (all non-acute promyelotic leukemia) from 2011 to 2017 were analyzed retrospectively. The 132 AML patients were treated with standard induction chemotherapy (IC) and consolidation chemotherapy (CC). According to lymphocyte count of patients before start of the first cycle of CC, the AML patients were divided into 2 group: high lymphocyte count group (H-Lym≥1.2×10/L) and low lymphocyte count group (L-Lym<1.2×10/L). The differences in ralapse rate and relapse-free survival between 2 groups were analyzed.

RESULTSAmong 132 patients with AML, patients who could be valuated and were elicible for the study accounted for 65 (49.24%). The absolute leukocyte count, age, chromosome karyotypes before IC of patients did not show statistical difference between H-Lym group (40 cases) and L-Lym group (25 cases). Unvarvate analysis showed that the Low lymphocyte count and unfavorable chromosome karyotypes were poor prognostic factors for the relapse-free survival time, and there was significant difference between 2 groups (P<0.01). The relapse risk in patients of L-Lym group increased, the hazard ratio (HR)=3.01 (95% CI=1.55-4.98) (P<0.01). In multivariate analysis containing unfavorable prognostic karyotypes, this trend still existed (HR=2.52, 95% CI 1.28-9.98)(P<0.01).

CONCLUSIONThe AML patients with high lymphocyte count before the first CC have more long relapse free survival time suggesting that the lymphocyte count before the first CC may be prognostic factor for relapse free survival of AML patients.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to assess complications and outcomes of a new approach, that is, combining short course radiotherapy (SRT), concurrent and consolidative chemotherapies, and delayed surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this single arm phase II prospective clinical trial, patients with T3-4 or N+ M0 rectal adenocarcinoma were enrolled. Patients who received induction chemotherapy or previous pelvic radiotherapy were excluded. Study protocol consisted of three-dimensional conformal SRT (25 Gy in 5 fractions in 1 week) with concurrent and consolidation chemotherapies including capecitabine and oxaliplatin. Total mesorectal excision was done at least 8 weeks after the last fraction of radiotherapy. Primary outcome was complete pathologic response and secondary outcomes were treatment related complications. RESULTS: Thirty-three patients completed the planned preoperative chemoradiation and 26 of them underwent surgery (24 low anterior resection and 2 abdominoperineal resection). Acute proctitis grades 2 and 3 were seen in 11 (33.3%) and 7 (21.2%) patients, respectively. There were no grades 3 and 4 subacute hematologic and non-hematologic (genitourinary and peripheral neuropathy) toxicities and perioperative morbidities such as anastomose leakage. Grade 2 or higher late toxicities were observed among 29.6% of the patients. Complete pathologic response was achieved in 8 (30.8%) patients who underwent surgery. The 3-year overall survival and local control rates were 65% and 94%, respectively. CONCLUSION: This study showed that SRT combined with concurrent and consolidation chemotherapies followed by delayed surgery is not only feasible and tolerable without significant toxicity but also, associated with promising complete pathologic response rates.
Adenocarcinoma ; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols ; Arm ; Capecitabine ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Consolidation Chemotherapy ; Drug Therapy ; Humans ; Induction Chemotherapy ; Iran ; Proctitis ; Prospective Studies ; Radiotherapy ; Radiotherapy, Conformal ; Rectal Neoplasms

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of concurrent chemoradiation (CCRT) using 5-flurouracil (5-FU) and cisplatin for locally advanced cervical cancer. METHODS: We reviewed the medical records of 57 patients with locally advanced cervical cancer (stage IIB-IVA and bulky IB2-IIA tumor) who underwent the CCRT at Dong-A University Hospital from January 1997 to June 2007. The CCRT consisted of 5-FU, cisplatin and pelvic radiation. Every three weeks, 75 mg/m(2) cisplatin was administered on the first day of each cycle and 5-FU was infused at the dose of 1,000 mg/m(2)/d from the second day to the fifth day of each cycle. Radiation was administered to the pelvis at a daily dose of 1.8 Gy for five days per week until a medium accumulated dose reached to 50.4 Gy. If necessary, the radiation field was extended to include paraaortic lymph nodes. Consolidation chemotherapy was performed using 5-FU and cisplatin. RESULTS: Fifty-seven patients were enrolled and the median follow-up duration was 53 months (range 7-120 months). The overall response rate was 91.5% (74% complete response and 17.5% partial response). The 5-year overall survival and 3-year progression free survival rates were 69.4% and 74.9%, respectively. During the follow-up period (median 23 months, range 7-60 months), fourteen patients were diagnosed as recurrent disease. CONCLUSION: CCRT with 5-FU and cisplatin which is the primary treatment for patients with locally advanced cervical cancer was effective and well tolerated.
Cisplatin ; Consolidation Chemotherapy ; Disease-Free Survival ; Fluorouracil ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Lymph Nodes ; Medical Records ; Pelvis ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

PURPOSE: The effect of concurrent chemoradiotherapy was analyzed in elderly patients when used in the treatment of locally advanced esophageal cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The retrospective analysis included 28 elderly patients aged 65 or older, with histopathologically confirmed squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus, underwent concurrent chemoradiotherapy from January 2001 to July 2007. The squamous cell carcinoma disease stages included 8 patients (28.8%) in stage IIa, 10 patients (35.7%) in stage IIb, and 10 patients (35.7%) in stage III. Fractionated radiotherapy was performed with a 6 MV or 10 MV X-ray for 45~63 Gy (median: 59.4 Gy). Chemotherapy was applied concurrently with the initiation of radiotherapy. A 75 mg/m2 dose of Cisplatin was intravenously administered on day 1. Further, 5-FU 1,000 mg/m2 was continuously administered intravenously from days 1 to 4. This regimen was performed twice at 3-week intervals during radiotherapy. Two cycles of consolidation chemotherapy was performed after radiotherapy. RESULTS: The follow-up period was 3~72 months (median: 19 months). The treatment responses after concurrent chemoradiotherapy included a complete response in 11 patients (39.3%), a partial response in 14 patients (50.0%), and no response in 3 patients (10.7%). The overall response rate was 89.3% (25 patients). The overall 1-, 2- and 3-year survival rates were 55.9%, 34.6% and 24.2%, respectively. The median survival time was 15 months. Two-year survival rates of patients with a complete response, partial response, and no response were 46.2%, 33.0%, and 0%, respectively. The stage and tumor response after concurrent chemoradiotherapy were statistically significant prognostic factors related with survival. No treatment-related deaths occurred in this study. CONCLUSION: Concurrent chemoradiotherapy is a relatively effective treatment without serious complications in elderly patients with locally-advanced esophageal cancer.
Aged ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; Chemoradiotherapy ; Cisplatin ; Consolidation Chemotherapy ; Esophageal Neoplasms ; Esophagus ; Fluorouracil ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Survival Rate

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate pathological complete remission rate (pCR), survival rate, recurrence rate, 91 patients who had clinical complete remission with epithelial ovarian cancer were studied. METHODS: From 1983 to 2002, 91 consecutive patients with epithelial ovarian cancer underwent surgical cytoreduction followed by platinum-based chemotherapy at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hanyang University Hospital. At the conclusion of chemotherapy, all patients who were clinically disease free and whose CA 125 was < 35 were offered a second-look operation that obtained over 20 specimens. Of 91 patients who qualified for second-look, 57 underwent the procedure and 34 did not undergo the laparotomy. RESULTS: Among 57 patients who had been performed second-look laparotomy, 40 patients (70%) had negative pathology, 9 (16%) were microscopically positive, and 8 (14%) had gross disease. Patients with positive findings received individualized salvage therapy (14/17). FIGO stage (p<0.01), initial CA 125 level (p=0.07) and residual tumor at primary surgery (p=0.01) correlated with second-look results. Eight (20%: 8/40) of the patients with negative pathology have recurred. Five year survival rate was 95% in patients refusing second look (n=34) was similar to 77% in patients who had been performed second-look operation (n=57). Five-year and ten-year survival rates were 77% and 68% in patients who had performed second-look laparotomy. And 5-year and 10-year survival rates were 84%, 84% in 40 patients with negative pathology, however, 53%, 34% of 17 patients with positive result. Stepwise logistic regression selected two covariates significantly affecting survival: the stage and residual tumor. CONCLUSION: Using the protocol described in a population of optimally resected patients with advanced stage ovarian cancer, second-look laparotomy can impact positively on survival. Patients with residual tumor > 2 cm with advanced stage at primary surgery and negative second-look findings should be the focus of future protocols for consolidation chemotherapy.
Consolidation Chemotherapy ; Drug Therapy ; Gynecology ; Humans ; Laparotomy* ; Logistic Models ; Neoplasm, Residual ; Obstetrics ; Ovarian Neoplasms* ; Pathology ; Recurrence ; Salvage Therapy ; Survival Rate

PURPOSE: Concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) is the standard treatment for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Paclitaxel is an active agent against NSCLC and it has a radiosensitizing effect. We investigated the efficacy and toxicity of weekly paclitaxel administration along with concurrent radiotherapy for treating locally advanced and locally recurrent NSCLC. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-five previously untreated stage III or locally recurrent NSCLC patients received weekly paclitaxel (60 mg/m2) and concurrent radiotherapy. Chemotherapy was given on days 1, 8, 15 and 22. Concurrent radiotherapy at 1.5 Gy was given twice a day to a total dose of 54 Gy in 3.5 weeks. After the completion of CCRT, consolidation chemotherapy was delivered if possible. RESULTS: The overall response rate was 72% with one complete response and 17 partial responses. The median overall survival was 16 months with a 2 year survival rate and a 5 year survival rate of 38% and 24%, respectively. The rate of grade > 3 radiation pneumonitis was 16% (4 patients) and 2 patients were died from the pneumonitis. The rate of grade 3 radiation esophagitis was 12% (3 patients) and the hematologic toxicities were not significant. CONCLUSION: Weekly paclitaxel with concurrent radiotherapy is effective for treating locally advanced and locally recurrent NSCLC, but radiation pneumonitis is the major toxicity and this is potentially fatal.
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung ; Chemoradiotherapy ; Consolidation Chemotherapy ; Esophagitis ; Humans ; Paclitaxel ; Pneumonia ; Radiation Pneumonitis ; Radiation-Sensitizing Agents ; Survival Rate