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  1. Article: Sweet syndrome in a patient receiving encorafenib and binimetinib therapy for malignant melanoma.

    Quach, Myiah / Antonelli, John P / LaSenna, Charlotte / Asel, Mackenzie / Pleva, Jennifer / Ma, Vincent T

    JAAD case reports

    2024  Volume 45, Page(s) 91–93

    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2834220-3
    ISSN 2352-5126
    ISSN 2352-5126
    DOI 10.1016/j.jdcr.2024.01.025
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  2. Article: Review of recent advances in managing periocular skin malignancies.

    Trotier, Daniel C / Huang, Leslie / van Landingham, Suzanne W / Burr, Adam R / Ma, Vincent T

    Frontiers in oncology

    2024  Volume 14, Page(s) 1275930

    Abstract: Management of cutaneous malignancies can be particularly challenging when they are located in the periocular region. The standard of care for localized disease is complete surgical excision, but this may not be possible without significant disruption to ... ...

    Abstract Management of cutaneous malignancies can be particularly challenging when they are located in the periocular region. The standard of care for localized disease is complete surgical excision, but this may not be possible without significant disruption to visual structures and facial appearance. Definitive radiation may be an option for some patients who cannot or do not wish to undergo surgery. Advances in systemic treatment options for locally advanced and metastatic skin cancers in the past 10 years have prompted investigation into neoadjuvant treatment of periocular cancers. The use of chemotherapy, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and targeted therapies have all been reported with varying degrees of success. For many patients, targeted therapies or immune checkpoint inhibitors should be considered depending on the cancer type, symptoms, and goals with the input of a multidisciplinary cancer care team. In this article, we systematically review the latest updates in surgical, radiotherapeutic, and medical management of periocular malignancies.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-04
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2649216-7
    ISSN 2234-943X
    ISSN 2234-943X
    DOI 10.3389/fonc.2024.1275930
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  3. Article ; Online: Rapid Life-Saving Response to Anti-PD-1 in a Solid Organ Transplant Recipient With Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review.

    Antonelli, John P / Quach, Myiah / Mahajan, Aparna / Pleva, Jennifer / Ma, Vincent T

    Journal of immunotherapy (Hagerstown, Md. : 1997)

    2024  

    Abstract: Summary: Anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) therapy is considered effective in the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma but the use of these agents in solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) is often ... ...

    Abstract Summary: Anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) therapy is considered effective in the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma but the use of these agents in solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) is often taken with caution. While anti-tumor effects without graft rejection have been reported, studies have shown high rates of fatal graft rejection with immune checkpoint therapy. In this case report, we present an SOTR patient with life-threatening, acute hypoxic respiratory failure due to rapidly progressive metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with lung and pleural involvement. Modification of their immunosuppressive regimen and treatment with front-line anti-PD-1 inhibitor, pembrolizumab, led to rapid clinical response with near complete resolution of metastatic pulmonary disease and no long-term evidence of graft rejection. Our case report shows that front-line treatment with PD-1 inhibitors can be safely administered in SOTR patients with rapid metastatic disease control.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1064067-8
    ISSN 1537-4513 ; 1053-8550 ; 1524-9557
    ISSN (online) 1537-4513
    ISSN 1053-8550 ; 1524-9557
    DOI 10.1097/CJI.0000000000000514
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  4. Article ; Online: Successful use of secukinumab in two melanoma patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced inflammatory arthropathy.

    Ma, Vincent T / Lao, Christopher D / Fecher, Leslie A / Schiopu, Elena

    Immunotherapy

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 8, Page(s) 593–598

    Abstract: Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are a major concern when treating cancer patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy. Selecting the most appropriate management of irAEs remains an ongoing challenge because prolonged use of ... ...

    Abstract Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are a major concern when treating cancer patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy. Selecting the most appropriate management of irAEs remains an ongoing challenge because prolonged use of glucocorticoids come with their own side effects and may counteract the antineoplastic effects from immunotherapy. In this case report, we present two patients with metastatic melanoma who developed symptoms of inflammatory arthritis attributed to ICI therapy. We found that treatment with secukinumab, an anti-IL-17A inhibitor, effectively managed their symptoms and did not lead to tumor progression. Our study suggests that secukinumab can be a safe and effective treatment option for ICI-induced inflammatory arthropathy.
    MeSH term(s) Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/adverse effects ; Arthritis/drug therapy ; Humans ; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors/adverse effects ; Melanoma/drug therapy ; Retrospective Studies
    Chemical Substances Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized ; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors ; secukinumab (DLG4EML025)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2495964-9
    ISSN 1750-7448 ; 1750-743X
    ISSN (online) 1750-7448
    ISSN 1750-743X
    DOI 10.2217/imt-2021-0274
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  5. Article ; Online: Successful Treatment of Metastatic Primary Cutaneous Adnexal Carcinoma With a PD-1 Inhibitor.

    Patel, Janmesh D / Pozorski, Vincent J / Tavberidze, Nika / Buehler, Darya G / Huang, Wei / Bennett, Daniel D / Ma, Vincent T

    Journal of immunotherapy (Hagerstown, Md. : 1997)

    2024  

    Abstract: Summary: Standard of care treatment for metastatic cutaneous adnexal carcinomas is not well established. In this case report, we highlight the successful use of anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (anti-PD-1) therapy in treating a patient with low ... ...

    Abstract Summary: Standard of care treatment for metastatic cutaneous adnexal carcinomas is not well established. In this case report, we highlight the successful use of anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (anti-PD-1) therapy in treating a patient with low tumor mutation burden, microsatellite stable, high programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) gene expression, metastatic primary cutaneous adnexal carcinoma with significant radiographic, and circulating tumor DNA response with durable benefit. Immune checkpoint inhibitors hold promise as a future treatment option in rare instances of metastatic disease from primary skin adnexal carcinoma. Further studies are needed to identify better immune checkpoint inhibitor predictive biomarkers for rare, advanced-stage non-melanoma skin cancers.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1064067-8
    ISSN 1537-4513 ; 1053-8550 ; 1524-9557
    ISSN (online) 1537-4513
    ISSN 1053-8550 ; 1524-9557
    DOI 10.1097/CJI.0000000000000522
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  6. Article ; Online: Evaluation of the Prognostic Role of Liver Metastases on Patient Outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

    Waninger, Jessica J / Ma, Vincent T / Chopra, Zoey / Pearson, Ashley N / Green, Michael D

    Cancer journal (Sudbury, Mass.)

    2023  Volume 29, Issue 5, Page(s) 279–284

    Abstract: Abstract: The liver is a common site of metastasis for many primary malignancies, but the quantitative impact on survival is unknown. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of 83 studies (604,853 patients) assessing the overall hazard ... ...

    Abstract Abstract: The liver is a common site of metastasis for many primary malignancies, but the quantitative impact on survival is unknown. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of 83 studies (604,853 patients) assessing the overall hazard associated with liver metastases by primary tumor type and treatment regimen. The pooled overall survival hazard ratio (HR) for all included studies was 1.77 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.62-1.93). Patients with breast cancer primaries fared the worst (HR, 2.37; 95% CI, 1.64-3.44), as did patients treated with immunotherapies (HR, 1.86; 95% CI, 1.42-2.42). Liver metastases negatively impact survival, necessitating new approaches to disease management.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Prognosis ; Breast Neoplasms/therapy ; Proportional Hazards Models ; Liver Neoplasms/secondary
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2018400-1
    ISSN 1540-336X ; 1528-9117 ; 1081-4442
    ISSN (online) 1540-336X
    ISSN 1528-9117 ; 1081-4442
    DOI 10.1097/PPO.0000000000000683
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  7. Article ; Online: Neutrophil-to-eosinophil ratio as a biomarker for clinical outcomes in advanced stage melanoma patients treated with anti-PD-1 therapy.

    Pozorski, Vincent / Park, Yeonhee / Mohamoud, Yusuf / Tesfamichael, Dahlia / Emamekhoo, Hamid / Birbrair, Alexander / Albertini, Mark R / Ma, Vincent T

    Pigment cell & melanoma research

    2023  Volume 36, Issue 6, Page(s) 501–511

    Abstract: Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios (NLR) and eosinophil counts are associated with improved survival in melanoma patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, but no study has investigated neutrophil-to-eosinophil ratios (NER) as a predictive ... ...

    Abstract Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios (NLR) and eosinophil counts are associated with improved survival in melanoma patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, but no study has investigated neutrophil-to-eosinophil ratios (NER) as a predictive indicator in this population. In this retrospective study evaluating anti-PD-1 treated patients with advanced melanoma, progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), objective response rates (ORR), and risk of high-grade (grade ≥3) immune-related adverse events (irAEs) were compared between groups defined by median pretreatment NLR and NER as well as median NLR and NER at 1-month post-treatment. Lower baseline NLR and NER were associated with improved OS [HR: 0.504, 95% CI: 0.328-0.773, p = .002 and HR: 0.442, 95% CI: 0.288-0.681, p < .001, respectively] on univariate testing. After accounting for multiple covariates, our multivariate analysis found that lower pretreatment NER was associated with better ORR (by irRECIST) (OR: 2.199, 95% CI: 1.071-4.582, p = .033) and improved OS (HR: 0.480, 95% CI: 0.296-0.777, p = .003). Baseline NLR, 1-month NLR, and 1-month NER were not associated with ORR, PFS, or OS outcomes; but 1-month NER correlated with lower risk of grade ≥3 irAEs (OR: 0.392, 95% CI: 0.165-0.895, p = .029). Our findings suggest baseline NER merits additional investigation as a novel prognostic marker for advanced melanoma patients receiving anti-PD-1-based regimens.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Neutrophils ; Eosinophils ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome ; Melanoma ; Biomarkers
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2409570-9
    ISSN 1755-148X ; 1600-0749 ; 0893-5785 ; 1755-1471
    ISSN (online) 1755-148X ; 1600-0749
    ISSN 0893-5785 ; 1755-1471
    DOI 10.1111/pcmr.13109
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  8. Article ; Online: Targeted Therapy and Traditional Chemotherapy in Melanoma and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

    Ma, Vincent T / Haring, Catherine T / Warrier, Govind / Swiecicki, Paul L

    Facial plastic surgery : FPS

    2020  Volume 36, Issue 2, Page(s) 186–193

    Abstract: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and melanoma encompass the majority of all malignant skin cancers. There has been an increase in their incidence globally in recent decades. In cases of high-risk, unresectable, or metastatic disease; or when ... ...

    Abstract Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and melanoma encompass the majority of all malignant skin cancers. There has been an increase in their incidence globally in recent decades. In cases of high-risk, unresectable, or metastatic disease; or when patient factors or preferences limit the availability of conventional surgery or radiotherapy; or a systemic therapy is often warranted. Our improved understanding of the molecular and immune pathogenesis underlying tumor growth and development has been critical in advancing cancer therapeutics. Over the past several years, several new systemic agents have been approved for both diseases. The role of cytotoxic chemotherapy is gradually waning with the introduction of targeted therapy and immunotherapy. In this article, we review the current and relevant literature and evidence of cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immune checkpoint inhibitors in the adjuvant and neoadjuvant settings for cSCC and melanoma. Additionally, we describe their role in the unresectable or metastatic disease setting.
    MeSH term(s) Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; Humans ; Melanoma ; Skin Neoplasms
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 630090-x
    ISSN 1098-8793 ; 0736-6825
    ISSN (online) 1098-8793
    ISSN 0736-6825
    DOI 10.1055/s-0040-1709126
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  9. Article: Targeted Therapy and Traditional Chemotherapy in Melanoma and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Ma, Vincent T. / Haring, Catherine T. / Warrier, Govind / Swiecicki, Paul L.

    Facial Plastic Surgery

    (Management of Melanoma and Advanced Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers of the Face)

    2020  Volume 36, Issue 02, Page(s) 186–193

    Abstract: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and melanoma encompass the majority of all malignant skin cancers. There has been an increase in their incidence globally in recent decades. In cases of high-risk, unresectable, or metastatic disease; or when ... ...

    Series title Management of Melanoma and Advanced Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers of the Face
    Abstract Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and melanoma encompass the majority of all malignant skin cancers. There has been an increase in their incidence globally in recent decades. In cases of high-risk, unresectable, or metastatic disease; or when patient factors or preferences limit the availability of conventional surgery or radiotherapy; or a systemic therapy is often warranted. Our improved understanding of the molecular and immune pathogenesis underlying tumor growth and development has been critical in advancing cancer therapeutics. Over the past several years, several new systemic agents have been approved for both diseases. The role of cytotoxic chemotherapy is gradually waning with the introduction of targeted therapy and immunotherapy. In this article, we review the current and relevant literature and evidence of cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immune checkpoint inhibitors in the adjuvant and neoadjuvant settings for cSCC and melanoma. Additionally, we describe their role in the unresectable or metastatic disease setting.
    Keywords cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma ; melanoma ; chemotherapy ; targeted therapy ; immunotherapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-01
    Publisher Thieme Medical Publishers
    Publishing place Stuttgart ; New York
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 630090-x
    ISSN 1098-8793 ; 0736-6825
    ISSN (online) 1098-8793
    ISSN 0736-6825
    DOI 10.1055/s-0040-1709126
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  10. Article ; Online: Early Response Assessment in Advanced Stage Melanoma Treated with Combination Ipilimumab/Nivolumab.

    Ma, Vincent T / Chamila Perera, Alahendra A / Sun, Yilun / Sitto, Merna / Waninger, Jessica J / Warrier, Govind / Green, Michael D / Fecher, Leslie A / Lao, Christopher D

    Frontiers in immunology

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 860421

    Abstract: Background: Standard combination ipilimumab/nivolumab (I/N) is given as 4 induction doses for advanced stage melanoma followed by nivolumab single-agent maintenance therapy. While many patients receive less than 4 doses due to immune-related toxicities, ...

    Abstract Background: Standard combination ipilimumab/nivolumab (I/N) is given as 4 induction doses for advanced stage melanoma followed by nivolumab single-agent maintenance therapy. While many patients receive less than 4 doses due to immune-related toxicities, it is unclear if fewer doses of I/N may still provide long term clinical benefit. Our aim is to determine if response assessment after 1 or 2 doses of I/N can predict long-term survival and assess if fewer doses of I/N can lead to similar survival outcomes.
    Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis on a cohort of patients with advanced melanoma who w0ere treated with standard I/N. Cox regression of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) models were performed to assess the relationship between response after 1 or 2 doses of I/N and risk of progression and/or death. Clinical benefit response (CBR) was assessed, defined as SD (stable disease) + PR (partial response) + CR (complete response) by imaging. Among patients who achieved a CBR after 1 or 2 doses of I/N, a multivariable Cox regression of survival was used to compare 1 or 2 vs 3 or 4 doses of I/N adjusted by known prognostic variables in advanced melanoma.
    Results: 199 patients were evaluated. Patients with CBR after 1 dose of I/N had improved PFS (HR: 0.16, 95% CI 0.08-0.33; p<0.001) and OS (HR: 0.12, 0.05-0.32; p<0.001) compared to progressive disease (PD). Patients with CBR (vs PD) after 2 doses of I/N also had improved PFS (HR: 0.09, 0.05-0.16; p<0.001) and OS (HR: 0.07, 0.03-0.14; p<0.001). There was no survival risk difference comparing 1 or 2 vs 3 or 4 doses of I/N for PFS (HR: 0.95, 0.37-2.48; p=0.921) and OS (HR: 1.04, 0.22-4.78; p=0.965).
    Conclusions: Early interval imaging with response during induction with I/N may be predictive of long-term survival in advanced stage melanoma. CBR after 1 or 2 doses of I/N is associated with favorable survival outcomes, even in the setting of fewer I/N doses received. Further studies are warranted to evaluate if electively administering fewer combination I/N doses despite tolerance in select patients may balance the benefits of therapy while decreasing toxicities.
    MeSH term(s) Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological/adverse effects ; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/adverse effects ; Humans ; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors/adverse effects ; Ipilimumab/adverse effects ; Melanoma/drug therapy ; Nivolumab/adverse effects ; Retrospective Studies
    Chemical Substances Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological ; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors ; Ipilimumab ; Nivolumab (31YO63LBSN)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-06
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2022.860421
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