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  1. Article ; Online: Durable Major Response With Pazopanib in Recurrent, Heavily Pretreated Metastatic Esthesioneuroblastoma Harboring a Fumarate Hydratase Mutation.

    Spengler, Marianne / Wheelden, Megan / Mackley, Heath B / Drabick, Joseph J

    JCO precision oncology

    2021  Volume 5

    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory/drug therapy ; Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory/genetics ; Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory/secondary ; Female ; Fumarate Hydratase/genetics ; Humans ; Indazoles/therapeutic use ; Mutation ; Nasal Cavity ; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/drug therapy ; Nose Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Nose Neoplasms/genetics ; Nose Neoplasms/pathology ; Pyrimidines/therapeutic use ; Remission Induction ; Retreatment ; Sulfonamides/therapeutic use ; Time Factors
    Chemical Substances Indazoles ; Pyrimidines ; Sulfonamides ; pazopanib (7RN5DR86CK) ; Fumarate Hydratase (EC 4.2.1.2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ISSN 2473-4284
    ISSN (online) 2473-4284
    DOI 10.1200/PO.20.00486
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  2. Article ; Online: Nonsecretory and Light Chain Escape in Patients With Multiple Myeloma.

    Patel, Urmeel H / Drabick, Joseph J / Malysz, Jozef / Talamo, Giampaolo

    Clinical lymphoma, myeloma & leukemia

    2018  Volume 18, Issue 12, Page(s) e515–e519

    Abstract: Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) is characterized by the secretion of monoclonal protein by malignant plasma cells in the vast majority of cases. We identified and analyzed patterns of disease relapse and progression associated with disappearance of ... ...

    Abstract Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) is characterized by the secretion of monoclonal protein by malignant plasma cells in the vast majority of cases. We identified and analyzed patterns of disease relapse and progression associated with disappearance of the paraprotein ("nonsecretory [NS] escape"), or conversion from production of intact Ig molecule to its associated light chain ("LC escape").
    Patients and methods: We retrospectively reviewed medical records and a database of 791 consecutive patients with symptomatic MM.
    Results: Twenty-eight (3.5%) patients had disease evolution associated with either NS (n = 13) or LC (n = 15) escape. The event occurred at a median of 37 months (range, 3-156 months) after the diagnosis of MM, and after a median of 3 chemotherapy regimens (range, 1-8 regimens). Presence of extramedullary disease at progression was detected in 8 (29%) patients. Sensitivity to chemotherapy before and after escape was present in 21 (75%) and 14 (50%) patients, respectively. After a median follow-up of 55 months, 19 (68%) patients died, and progressive MM was the cause of death in 18 patients. The median overall survival after escape was 20 months (95% confidence interval, 9-25 months), and no significant difference was found between the NS and LC groups (P = .44). The median overall survival after diagnosis of MM was worse in patients with NS/LC escape than in those without escape (52 vs. 94 months; P = .018).
    Conclusions: Our study describes the largest series of NS and LC escape in MM to date. The development of this phenomenon is associated with more aggressive clinical features, frequent resistance to chemotherapy, and worse clinical outcome.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Female ; Humans ; Immunoglobulin A/blood ; Immunoglobulin G/blood ; Immunoglobulin Light Chains/blood ; Kaplan-Meier Estimate ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Multiple Myeloma/blood ; Multiple Myeloma/diagnosis ; Multiple Myeloma/mortality ; Multiple Myeloma/therapy ; Myeloma Proteins ; Plasma Cells/metabolism ; Retrospective Studies
    Chemical Substances Immunoglobulin A ; Immunoglobulin G ; Immunoglobulin Light Chains ; Myeloma Proteins ; multiple myeloma M-proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-07-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2540992-X
    ISSN 2152-2669 ; 2152-2650
    ISSN (online) 2152-2669
    ISSN 2152-2650
    DOI 10.1016/j.clml.2018.06.028
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  3. Article ; Online: Novel approaches in cancer immunotherapy -- a light at the end of the tunnel.

    Joshi, Monika / Pal, Sumanta K / Drabick, Joseph J

    Discovery medicine

    2016  Volume 21, Issue 118, Page(s) 479–487

    Abstract: After decades of disappointments, the use of immunotherapy in cancer has finally come of age and resulted in a real paradigm shift in cancer treatment across many tumor types. With the advent of novel immunotherapies based on increasing understanding of ... ...

    Abstract After decades of disappointments, the use of immunotherapy in cancer has finally come of age and resulted in a real paradigm shift in cancer treatment across many tumor types. With the advent of novel immunotherapies based on increasing understanding of the human immune system, cure has become a real possibility for many patients. The development of cancer vaccines, immune checkpoint inhibitors, chimeric antigen receptor T cell, oncolytic virus based immunotherapy to name a few have given hope to patients. One of the most exciting developments in the era of immunotherapy has been the discovery of checkpoint inhibitors causing blockade of two important immune pathways -- cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4) and programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1), resulting in empowerment of anti-tumor immunity. However, only a select group of patients respond to these immunotherapies, highlighting a need for novel strategies that could help transform the non-responders to responders' category. This article highlights various immunotherapeutic agents and strategies using them and other modalities in the treatment of solid tumors.
    MeSH term(s) Antibodies, Monoclonal/therapeutic use ; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use ; Autoimmunity ; CTLA-4 Antigen/antagonists & inhibitors ; Cancer Vaccines/therapeutic use ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Humans ; Immunity, Cellular ; Immunologic Factors/therapeutic use ; Immunotherapy/methods ; Immunotherapy/trends ; Neoplasms/immunology ; Neoplasms/therapy ; Oncolytic Viruses/immunology ; Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor/antagonists & inhibitors
    Chemical Substances Antibodies, Monoclonal ; CTLA-4 Antigen ; CTLA4 protein, human ; Cancer Vaccines ; Immunologic Factors ; PDCD1 protein, human ; Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1944-7930
    ISSN (online) 1944-7930
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  4. Article: Need for a personalized approach for muscle invasive bladder cancer: role of tumor biology in response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

    Joshi, Monika / Warrick, Joshua I / Yin, Ming / Holder, Sheldon L / Drabick, Joseph J

    Translational andrology and urology

    2019  Volume 8, Issue Suppl 1, Page(s) S99–S103

    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-04-29
    Publishing country China
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2851630-8
    ISSN 2223-4691 ; 2223-4691 ; 2223-4683
    ISSN (online) 2223-4691
    ISSN 2223-4691 ; 2223-4683
    DOI 10.21037/tau.2018.12.04
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  5. Article ; Online: Prognosis and treatment of non-metastatic primary and secondary breast angiosarcoma: a comparative study.

    Yin, Ming / Wang, Wenge / Drabick, Joseph J / Harold, Harvey A

    BMC cancer

    2017  Volume 17, Issue 1, Page(s) 295

    Abstract: Background: Breast angiosarcoma is a rare malignancy with limited publications confined to small retrospective case reviews and case reports. Knowledge of this disease is limited because information from previous studies is insufficient and inconsistent. ...

    Abstract Background: Breast angiosarcoma is a rare malignancy with limited publications confined to small retrospective case reviews and case reports. Knowledge of this disease is limited because information from previous studies is insufficient and inconsistent.
    Methods: We obtained data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program for non-metastatic primary and secondary breast angiosarcoma, and performed analysis to determine clinicopathological characteristics and estimate their associations with overall survival (OS).
    Results: Median age was 50-54 years in primary breast angiosarcoma and 70-74 years in secondary breast angiosarcoma, while median OS was 93 and 32 months, respectively. Age, tumor grade and tumor spread were associated with poor survival outcomes. Compared with primary breast angiosarcoma, patients with secondary breast angiosarcoma had a "nominal" increased death risk (HR = 1.89, 95% CI, 1.43-2.50, p < 0.001), which was driven by older age and more aggressive tumor phenotype at presentation. Mastectomy was associated with worse OS compared with breast conservative surgery (BCS) (adjHR = 2.47, 95% CI, 1.29-4.74) in primary angiosarcoma patients. Adjuvant radiation was associated with worse OS in secondary angiosarcoma patients (adjHR =1.77, 95% CI, 1.01-3.12).
    Conclusions: There is a "nominal" increased death risk in secondary breast angiosarcoma due to advanced clinicopathological features. Both BCS and mastectomy are feasible in primary and secondary angiosarcoma if R0 can be achieved. Routine radiation in unselected breast angiosarcoma should be cautious because there is no survival benefit in primary AS and appeared to be associated with a worse OS in secondary AS.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Breast Neoplasms/pathology ; Breast Neoplasms/therapy ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hemangiosarcoma/pathology ; Hemangiosarcoma/therapy ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Grading ; Neoplasms, Second Primary/pathology ; Neoplasms, Second Primary/therapy ; Prognosis ; Retrospective Studies ; Survival Rate
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017--27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article
    ISSN 1471-2407
    ISSN (online) 1471-2407
    DOI 10.1186/s12885-017-3292-7
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  6. Article ; Online: Toxicity in combination immune checkpoint inhibitor and radiation therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Sha, Congzhou M / Lehrer, Eric J / Hwang, Clara / Trifiletti, Daniel M / Mackley, Heath B / Drabick, Joseph J / Zaorsky, Nicholas G

    Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology

    2020  Volume 151, Page(s) 141–148

    Abstract: Background and purpose: Immune checkpoint inhibitor with radiation therapy (ICI + RT) is under investigation for improved patient outcome, so we performed a systematic review/meta-analysis of toxicities for ICI + RT compared to immune checkpoint ... ...

    Abstract Background and purpose: Immune checkpoint inhibitor with radiation therapy (ICI + RT) is under investigation for improved patient outcome, so we performed a systematic review/meta-analysis of toxicities for ICI + RT compared to immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy alone.
    Materials and methods: A PRISMA-compliant systematic review of studies in MEDLINE (PubMed) and in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines was conducted, with primary outcome grade 3 + toxicity. Criteria for ICI alone were: phase III/IV trials that compared immunotherapy to placebo, chemotherapy, or alternative immunotherapy; and for ICI + RT: prospective/retrospective studies with an arm treated with ICI + RT. Meta-analysis was performed by random effects models using the DerSimonian and Laird method. The I
    Results: This meta-analysis included 51 studies (n = 15,398), with 35 ICI alone (n = 13,956) and 16 ICI + RT studies (n = 1,442). Our models showed comparable grade 3-4 toxicities in ICI + RT (16.3%; 95% CI, 11.1-22.3%) and ICI alone (22.3%; 95% CI, 18.1-26.9%). Stratification by timing of radiation and irradiated site showed no significant differences, but anti-CTLA-4 therapy and melanoma showed increased toxicity. The grade 5 toxicities were 1.1% and 1.9% for ICI alone and ICI + RT respectively. There was significant heterogeneity, but not publication bias.
    Conclusions: The random effects model showed comparable grade 3-4 toxicity in using ICI + RT compared to ICI alone in CNS melanoma metastases, NSCLC, and prostate cancer. ICI + RT is safe for future clinical trials in these cancers.
    MeSH term(s) Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung ; Humans ; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors ; Lung Neoplasms ; Male ; Prospective Studies ; Retrospective Studies
    Chemical Substances Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-24
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 605646-5
    ISSN 1879-0887 ; 0167-8140
    ISSN (online) 1879-0887
    ISSN 0167-8140
    DOI 10.1016/j.radonc.2020.07.035
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  7. Article ; Online: Primary female breast sarcoma: clinicopathological features, treatment and prognosis.

    Yin, Ming / Mackley, Heath B / Drabick, Joseph J / Harvey, Harold A

    Scientific reports

    2016  Volume 6, Page(s) 31497

    Abstract: Primary breast sarcoma (PBS) is a rare and heterogeneous group of malignancies with limited publications. We obtained data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program and performed analysis to determine clinicopathological ... ...

    Abstract Primary breast sarcoma (PBS) is a rare and heterogeneous group of malignancies with limited publications. We obtained data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program and performed analysis to determine clinicopathological characteristics of PBS and estimate their associations with overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS). Median age of PBS was 55-59 years and median OS was 108 months. Age, overlap or entire breast involvement, tumor histology, and tumor spread were associated with poor survival outcomes. In the multivariable analysis, tumor size, lymph node involvement, distant metastasis and histologic grade were correlated with survival outcomes (P < 0.001). In M0 patients, mastectomy was associated with worse survival outcomes compared with breast conservative surgery (BCS) (adjusted hazard ratio [adjHR], 1.80; 95% CI, 1.31-2.47), regardless of tumor size, tumor grade, tumor histology or radiation history. Adjuvant radiation improved survival outcomes in patients with tumor size >5 cm (adjHR, 0.63; 95% CI, 0.43-0.91), but not in patients with tumor size ≤ 5 cm. Our study demonstrated clinicopathological characteristics of PBS in the US population and supports performing BCS if R0 resection can be achieved, with radiation if tumor size is over 5 cm.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-08-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/srep31497
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  8. Article ; Online: Poking CD40 for cancer therapy, another example of the Goldilocks effect.

    Drabick, Joseph J / Schell, Todd D

    Cancer biology & therapy

    2010  Volume 10, Issue 10, Page(s) 994–996

    MeSH term(s) Antibodies, Monoclonal/pharmacokinetics ; Antibodies, Monoclonal/therapeutic use ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized ; Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacokinetics ; Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use ; CD40 Antigens/agonists ; Humans ; Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Neoplasms/immunology ; Remission Induction
    Chemical Substances Antibodies, Monoclonal ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized ; Antineoplastic Agents ; CD40 Antigens ; selicrelumab (0O39RGI33V)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-11-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2146305-0
    ISSN 1555-8576 ; 1538-4047
    ISSN (online) 1555-8576
    ISSN 1538-4047
    DOI 10.4161/cbt.10.10.13976
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  9. Article ; Online: Group-led creative writing and behavioural health in cancer: a randomised clinical trial.

    Nesterova, Darya / Zhu, Junjia / Kramer, Courtney / Vasekar, Monali / Truica, Cristina / Joshi, Aditya / Hayes, Michael / Kessler, Jolene / Saunders, Erika F H / Drabick, Joseph J / Joshi, Monika

    BMJ supportive & palliative care

    2021  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 91–98

    Abstract: Background: Cancer diagnosis can adversely affect mental well-being and overall clinical outcome. We evaluated the efficacy of a group-led creative writing workshop (CWW) on mood in patients with cancer prospectively.: Methods: We conducted a single- ... ...

    Abstract Background: Cancer diagnosis can adversely affect mental well-being and overall clinical outcome. We evaluated the efficacy of a group-led creative writing workshop (CWW) on mood in patients with cancer prospectively.
    Methods: We conducted a single-institution phase II study. Sixty adult patients with cancer (any type or stage) were randomised 2:1 to CWW (4×CWW sessions, bimonthly over 8 weeks) versus active control (AC) (independent writing at home with the help of a book, four sessions, bimonthly over 8 weeks). The total study duration was 6 months with a follow-up of up to 3 months.
    Primary objective: changes in overall mood, depression and anxiety symptoms before and after intervention in both arms. Emotional Thermometer Scale (ETS) was used to assess changes in patients' mood. Additionally, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9 and General Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD)-7 were used to evaluate depression and anxiety symptoms.
    Results: Of 50 evaluable patients (CWW 34, AC 17), 26 patients in the CWW arm attended at least one class and 19 attended at least four classes. Patients in CWW had significant immediate improvement in the overall ETS (post vs preclass scores; p<0.0001, 95% CI -4.31 to -2.47). Four of the five subscale ETS scores were significantly lower for the CWW arm: distress (p=0.0346, 95% CI -2.6 to -0.1), anxiety (p=0.0366, 95% CI -4.1 to -0.2), depression (p=0.0441, 95% CI -3.9 to -0.1) and anger (p=0.0494, 95% CI -3.3 to 0). No significant differences were seen in the AC arm. No significant differences were observed in the PHQ-9 or the GAD-7 scores.
    Conclusion: CWW had a positive effect on mood based on ETS scores, suggesting a potential therapeutic benefit among patients with cancer.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Affect ; Anxiety/therapy ; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ; Depression/therapy ; Humans ; Neoplasms/complications ; Neoplasms/therapy ; Treatment Outcome ; Writing
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-09
    Publishing country England
    Document type Clinical Trial, Phase II ; Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
    ISSN 2045-4368
    ISSN (online) 2045-4368
    DOI 10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002463
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  10. Article ; Online: Medical Service Use and Charges for Cancer Care in 2018 for Privately Insured Patients Younger Than 65 Years in the US.

    Zaorsky, Nicholas G / Khunsriraksakul, Chachrit / Acri, Samantha L / Liu, Dajiang J / Ba, Djibril M / Lin, John L / Liu, Guodong / Segel, Joel E / Drabick, Joseph J / Mackley, Heath B / Leslie, Douglas L

    JAMA network open

    2021  Volume 4, Issue 10, Page(s) e2127784

    Abstract: Importance: Currently, there are limited published data regarding resource use and spending on cancer care in the US.: Objective: To characterize the most frequent medical services provided and the associated spending for privately insured patients ... ...

    Abstract Importance: Currently, there are limited published data regarding resource use and spending on cancer care in the US.
    Objective: To characterize the most frequent medical services provided and the associated spending for privately insured patients with cancer in the US.
    Design, setting, and participants: This cohort study used data from the MarketScan database for the calendar year 2018 from a sample of 27.1 million privately insured individuals, including patients with a diagnosis of the 15 most prevalent cancers, predominantly from large insurers and self-insured employers. Overall societal health care spending was estimated for each cancer type by multiplying the mean total spending per patient (estimated from MarketScan) by the number of privately insured patients living with that cancer in 2018, as reported by the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program. Analyses were performed from February 1, 2018, to July 8, 2021.
    Exposures: Evaluation and management as prescribed by treating care team.
    Main outcomes and measures: Current Procedural Terminology and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes based on cancer diagnosis code.
    Results: The estimated cost of cancer care in 2018 for 402 115 patients with the 15 most prevalent cancer types was approximately $156.2 billion for privately insured adults younger than 65 years in the US. There were a total of 38.4 million documented procedure codes for 15 cancers in the MarketScan database, totaling $10.8 billion. Patients with breast cancer contributed the greatest total number of services (10.9 million [28.4%]), followed by those with colorectal cancer (3.9 million [10.2%]) and prostate cancer (3.6 million [9.4%]). Pathology and laboratory tests contributed the highest number of services performed (11.7 million [30.5%]), followed by medical services (6.3 million [16.4%]) and medical supplies and nonphysician services (6.1 million [15.9%]). The costliest cancers were those of the breast ($3.4 billion [31.5%]), followed by lung ($1.1 billion [10.2%]) and colorectum ($1.1 billion [10.2%]). Medical supplies and nonphysician services contributed the highest total spent ($4.0 billion [37.0%]), followed by radiology ($2.1 billion [19.4%]) and surgery ($1.8 billion [16.7%]).
    Conclusions and relevance: This analysis suggests that patients with breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers had the greatest number of services performed, particularly for pathology and laboratory tests, whereas patients with breast, lung, lymphoma, and colorectal cancer incurred the greatest costs, particularly for medical supplies and nonphysician services. The cost of cancer care in 2018 for the 15 most prevalent cancer types was estimated to be approximately $156.2 billion for privately insured adults younger than 65 years in the US.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Cohort Studies ; Female ; For-Profit Insurance Plans/standards ; For-Profit Insurance Plans/statistics & numerical data ; Health Care Costs/statistics & numerical data ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasms/economics ; Neoplasms/epidemiology ; Patient Acceptance of Health Care/statistics & numerical data ; United States/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 2574-3805
    ISSN (online) 2574-3805
    DOI 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.27784
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