1.Factors related to postoperative adjuvant therapy of locally advanced cervical cancer and building of a nomogram prediction model
Mingyue YU ; Zhengzheng CHEN ; Xuxu ZHAO ; Pingping REN ; Ying ZHANG ; Li GE ; Meiling ZHU ; Weidong ZHAO
Journal of International Oncology 2021;48(1):35-40
Objective:To explore the related factors of postoperative adjuvant therapy for cervical cancer stagedⅠB1-ⅡA2 [according to 2018 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging standard], and to establish a nomogram model to predict the risk of postoperative adjuvant therapy for locally advanced cervical cancer.Methods:A total of 714 patients with cervical squamous cell cancer staged FIGO ⅠB1-ⅡA2 treated by surgery in Anhui Provincial Hospital were selected as the research objects from January 2009 to December 2019, and their clinicopathological data were analyzed. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to determine the influencing factors, and a nomogram model was established to predict the risk of postoperative adjuvant treatment of cervical cancer. The predictive performance of the model was evaluated with the consistency index (C-index), and the compliance of the model was evaluated with the calibration curve.Results:Univariate analysis suggested that postoperative adjuvant therapy for cervical cancer was associated with gravidity ( χ2=11.506, P=0.001), underlying disease (hypertension or diabetes) ( χ2=7.668, P=0.006), squamous cell cancer antigen (SCC-AG) level ( χ2=19.392, P<0.001), imaging risk factors ( χ2=16.392, P<0.001), FIGO stage ( χ2=25.686, P<0.001), tumor size ( χ2=9.392, P=0.025) and surgical path ( χ2=16.590, P<0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis suggested that the number of pregnancy >2 times ( OR=1.951, 95% CI: 1.355-2.808, P<0.001), SCC-Ag ≥1.5 μg/L ( OR=2.021, 95% CI: 1.444-2.829, P<0.001), FIGO stage ⅠB3-ⅡA2 [ⅠB3 ( OR=1.933, 95% CI: 1.139-3.282, P=0.015); ⅡA1 ( OR=2.723, 95% CI: 1.556-4.765, P<0.001); ⅡA2 ( OR=3.159, 95% CI: 1.502-6.646, P=0.002)], with underlying disease (hypertension or diabetes) ( OR=1.867, 95% CI: 1.051-3.318, P=0.033), imaging risk factors ( OR=1.997, 95% CI: 1.127-3.537, P=0.018), without neoadjuvant therapy [preoperative neoadjuvant therapy for 1 cycle ( OR=0.402, 95% CI: 0.207-0.783, P=0.007)] and laparoscopic surgery ( OR=2.177, 95% CI: 1.524-3.112, P<0.001) were independent influencing factors for postoperative adjuvant treatment of cervical cancer. Based on the screened variables, the nomogram model to predict the risk of postoperative adjuvant treatment for cervical cancer has good predictive performance (C-index was 0.702) and compliance. Conclusion:The number of pregnancy >2 times, SCC-Ag ≥1.5 μg/L, FIGO stage ⅠB3-ⅡA2, with underlying disease (hypertension or diabetes), imaging risk factors, without neoadjuvant therapy, and laparoscopic surgery are independent influencing factors for postoperative adjuvant treatment of cervical cancer. A nomogram model has been constructed to predict the risk of postoperative adjuvant therapy for locally advanced cerrical cancer, and it can provide evidence for clinical treatment selection.
2.Efficacy and Safety of PD-1 Inhibitor Combined with Anlotinib on Advanced Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
Xuxu YU ; Xiangke LI ; Minjie YANG ; Zhong CHEN ; Yinggang MAO ; Lijie SONG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2021;48(10):974-978
Objective To analyze the efficacy and safety of PD-1 inhibitor combined with anlotinib on advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma. Methods We collected the data of patients with advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma who had failed the first-line standard chemotherapy and treated with PD-1 inhibitor combined with anlotinib from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University. Results A total of 45 patients, including 24 males and 21 females, were included. The median age was 57 years old. The primary tumor sites were lung (23 cases, 51.1%), esophagus (8 cases, 17.8%), pancreas (7 cases, 15.6%) and rectum (7 cases, 15.6%). Eighteen cases (40%) had failed the first- and second-line treatments, and 27 cases (60%) had failed the third-line and above treatments. All patients received 2-15 cycles of treatment, 3 cases died due to disease progression, overall objective response rate was 11.1%, disease control rate was 53.5%, median progression-free survival was 5.8 months, and 10-month progression-free survival rate was 25.5%. Adverse events were mainly grade 1-2 myelosuppression and digestive tract reactions. Conclusion PD-1 combined with anlotinib show better efficacy and good tolerance on advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma. It can be used as a choice after the failure of standard first-line treatment of advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma.
3.A consensus on the standardization of the next generation sequencing process for the diagnosis of genetic diseases (1)-Procedures prior to genetic testing
Jian WANG ; Weihong GU ; Hui HUANG ; Yiping SHEN ; Hui XIONG ; Yi HUANG ; Ming QI ; Dongyan AN ; Duan MA ; Xuxu DENG ; Yong GAO ; Xiaodong WANG ; Zaiwei ZHOU ; Jian WU ; Xiong XU ; Wei ZHANG ; Hui KANG ; Zhiyu PENG ; Shihui YU ; Liang WANG ; Shangzhi HUANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2020;37(3):334-338
Pre-testing preparation is the basis and starting point of genetic testing.The process includes collection of clinical information,formulation of testing scheme,genetic counseling before testing,and completion of informed consent and testing authorization.To effectively identify genetic diseases in clinics can greatly improve the diagnostic rate of next generation sequencing (NGS),thereby reducing medical cost and improving clinical efficacy.The analysis of NGS results relies,to a large extent,on the understanding of genotype-phenotype correlations,therefore it is particularly important to collect and evaluate clinical phenotypes and describe them in uniform standard terms.Different types of genetic diseases or mutations may require specific testing techniques,which can yield twice the result with half the effort.Pre-testing genetic counseling can help patients and their families to understand the significance of relevant genetic testing,formulate individualized testing strategies,and lay a foundation for follow-up.
4.A consensus on the standardization of the next generation sequencing process for the diagnosis of genetic diseases (2)-Sample collection, processing and detection
Xiufeng ZENG ; Zhenpeng XU ; Hui HUANG ; Wubin QU ; Ian J WU ; Juan WANG ; Yong GAO ; Dongyan AN ; Xiaoqing WANG ; Hui XIONG ; Yiping SHEN ; Ming QI ; Xuxu DENG ; Xiong XU ; Lele SUN ; Zhiyu PENG ; Weihong GU ; Shangzhi HUANG ; Shihui YU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2020;37(3):339-344
With high accuracy and precision,next generation sequencing (NGS) has provided a powerful tool for clinical testing of genetic diseases.To follow a standardized experimental procedure is the prerequisite to obtain stable,reliable,and effective NGS data for the assistance of diagnosis and/or screening of genetic diseases.At a conference of genetic testing industry held in Shanghai,May 2019,physicians engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases,experts engaged in clinical laboratory testing of genetic diseases and experts from third-party genetic testing companies have fully discussed the standardization of NGS procedures for the testing of genetic diseases.Experts from different backgrounds have provided opinions for the operation and implementation of NGS testing procedures including sample collection,reception,preservation,library construction,sequencing and data quality control.Based on the discussion,a consensus on the standardization of the testing procedures in NGS laboratories is developed with the aim to standardize NGS testing and accelerate implementation of NGS in clinical settings across China.
5.A consensus on the standardization of the next generation sequencing process for the diagnosis of genetic diseases(3)-Data analysis
Jun SUN ; Yi HUANG ; Xiaodong WANG ; Wenfu LI ; Dongyan AN ; Yong GAO ; Hui XIONG ; Zaiwei ZHOU ; Xiong XU ; Xuxu DENG ; Xiaoqing WANG ; Hui HUANG ; Zhiyu PENG ; Wei ZHANG ; Shihui YU ; Liang WANG ; Weihong GU ; Shangzhi HUANG ; Yiping SHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2020;37(3):345-351
Bioinformatic analysis and variant classification are the key components of high-throughput sequencing-based genetic diagnostic approach.This consensus is part of the effort to develop a standardized process for next generation sequencing (NGS)-based test for germline mutations underlying Mendelian disorders in China.The flow-chart,common software,key parameters of bioinformatics pipeline for data processing,annotation,storage and variant classification are reviewed,which is aimed to help improving and maintaining a high-quality process and obtaining consistent outcomes for NGS-based molecular diagnosis.