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  1. Book: Practical Medical Oncology Textbook

    Russo, Antonio / Rolfo, Christian / Incorvaia, Lorena / Peeters, Marc

    (UNIPA Springer Series)

    2021  

    Abstract: This textbook combines essential information on clinical cancer medicine with a guide to the latest advances in molecular oncology and tumor biology. Providing a systematic overview of all types of solid tumors, including epidemiology and cancer ... ...

    Author's details Antonio Russo is Full Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Palermo (Italy). He is head of the Medical Oncology Unit and of the Reference Center of Rare and Heredo-familial Solid Tumors, Palermo (Italy). In addition, he is Coordinator of the PhD in Oncology at the University of Palermo and Adjunct Full Professor at Temple University's, Philadelphia (USA). He is a medical oncologist and he focuses on translational oncology, hereditary, rare, lung, gastrointestinal and ovarian cancers. Previously he was Director of the Specialization School in Medical Oncology, University of Palermo. He was co-chair of the "CRCP53 International Collaborative Study" project and also member of the international RASCAL II project group. He is an active member of the main scientific oncological groups as ASCO, ESMO, ISBL and AIOM, of which he is a member of the national board of councillors. He was an expert member of INSERM (France), of the Scientific Committee INCA (France) and of
    Series title UNIPA Springer Series
    Abstract This textbook combines essential information on clinical cancer medicine with a guide to the latest advances in molecular oncology and tumor biology. Providing a systematic overview of all types of solid tumors, including epidemiology and cancer prevention, genetic aspects of hereditary cancers, differential diagnosis, typical signs and symptoms, diagnostic strategies and staging, and treatment modalities, it also discusses new and innovative cancer treatments, particularly targeted therapy a...
    Keywords Lehrbuch ; MHMC020 ; MHMOI10 ; MHMC005 ; Integrated Care ; Cancer therapy ; Cancer Management ; tumor biology ; treatment ; Cancer Therapy ; Tumor biology ; Treatment
    Language English
    Size 1160 p.
    Edition 1
    Publisher Springer International Publishing
    Document type Book
    Note PDA Manuell_11
    Format 215 x 285 x 69
    ISBN 9783030560508 ; 3030560503
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  2. Article ; Online: Management of small bowel adenocarcinoma: making the most of the available evidence to inform routine practice.

    Mazlom, Hadi / Teuwen, Laure-Anne / Peeters, Marc

    Current opinion in oncology

    2021  Volume 33, Issue 4, Page(s) 368–371

    Abstract: Purpose of review: Small bowel adenocarcinoma (SBA) is a rare disease, for which few studies have been conducted so far. Therefore, most treatment recommendations have been extrapolated from trials in colorectal cancer. In this review, we revise ... ...

    Abstract Purpose of review: Small bowel adenocarcinoma (SBA) is a rare disease, for which few studies have been conducted so far. Therefore, most treatment recommendations have been extrapolated from trials in colorectal cancer. In this review, we revise available data that could improve the management of SBA, with a particular focus on systemic therapy.
    Recent findings: For advanced/irresectable disease, first-line doublet chemotherapy remains standard of care. It is uncertain whether extending treatment to triplet chemotherapy brings added benefit. Pembrolizumab is an accepted treatment modality for mismatch repair-deficient tumors, yet might also be active in microsatellite stable tumors. More trials with immunotherapy are underway. Although there is no place for anti-EGFR monotherapy, the addition of cetuximab to chemotherapy should be investigated further. Two trials suggest an added value of bevacizumab to chemotherapy, yet larger trials are needed to confirm these data. For localized disease, the role of (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy is under investigation.
    Summary: For decades, patients with SBA have probably been treated suboptimal by basing treatment recommendations on data from colorectal cancer. An effort for SBA-specific trials and/or inclusion of SBA patients in basket trials is of utmost importance in order to improve outcome for these patients.
    MeSH term(s) Adenocarcinoma/drug therapy ; Adenocarcinoma/immunology ; Adenocarcinoma/pathology ; Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological/administration & dosage ; Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological/therapeutic use ; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use ; Chemotherapy, Adjuvant ; Clinical Trials, Phase II as Topic ; Humans ; Intestinal Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Intestinal Neoplasms/immunology ; Intestinal Neoplasms/pathology ; Intestine, Small/immunology ; Intestine, Small/pathology ; Protein Kinase Inhibitors/administration & dosage ; Protein Kinase Inhibitors/therapeutic use ; Rare Diseases/drug therapy
    Chemical Substances Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological ; Protein Kinase Inhibitors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1049384-0
    ISSN 1531-703X ; 1040-8746
    ISSN (online) 1531-703X
    ISSN 1040-8746
    DOI 10.1097/CCO.0000000000000747
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  3. Article ; Online: Relationship between health-related determinants and adherence to breast and colorectal cancer screening: a population-based study in Flanders, Belgium.

    Ferrari, Allegra / Tran, Thuy Ngan / Hoeck, Sarah / Peeters, Marc / Goossens, Mathijs / Van Hal, Guido

    European journal of public health

    2023  Volume 34, Issue 2, Page(s) 347–353

    Abstract: Background: Despite the recognized benefits of structured cancer screening, tests outside organized screening programs are common. Comprehensive reports on outside program screening in Europe are lacking, but the Flemish breast cancer (BC) and ... ...

    Abstract Background: Despite the recognized benefits of structured cancer screening, tests outside organized screening programs are common. Comprehensive reports on outside program screening in Europe are lacking, but the Flemish breast cancer (BC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programs monitor data on non-organized tests prescribed by GPs and specialists.
    Methods: Using data at aggregated level, logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between health care utilization and screening coverage in 308 Flemish municipalities during 2015-18.
    Results: With regards to BC, municipalities with higher rates of gynecologists' visits had lower odds of coverage inside (-8%) and higher odds of coverage outside (+17%) the program. By contrast, municipalities with higher rates of GP visits, had higher odds of coverage inside (+6%) and lower odds of coverage outside (-7%) the program. As for CRC, municipalities with higher rates of visits gastroenterologists' visits had lower odds of coverage inside (-3%). Instead, municipalities with higher rates of GP visits, had higher odds of coverage both inside (+2%) and outside (+5%) the program. Municipalities with higher percentages of people with chronic conditions had higher odds of coverage within both the BC and CRC programs (+5% and +3%), and lower odds of outside screening (-7% and -6%). Municipalities with higher percentages of people 65+ with dementia and with mood disorders had, respectively, higher odds (+13% and +5%) and lower odds (-3% and -4%) of coverage inside both the BC and CRC programs.
    Conclusion: Our findings underscore the impact of healthcare utilization on cancer screening coverage at the municipal level in Flanders.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Early Detection of Cancer ; Belgium/epidemiology ; Mass Screening ; Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Patient Acceptance of Health Care ; Breast Neoplasms/diagnosis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1129243-x
    ISSN 1464-360X ; 1101-1262
    ISSN (online) 1464-360X
    ISSN 1101-1262
    DOI 10.1093/eurpub/ckad206
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  4. Article: Hyperthermia in Combination with Emerging Targeted and Immunotherapies as a New Approach in Cancer Treatment.

    Logghe, Tine / van Zwol, Eke / Immordino, Benoît / Van den Cruys, Kris / Peeters, Marc / Giovannetti, Elisa / Bogers, Johannes

    Cancers

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 3

    Abstract: Despite significant advancements in the development of novel therapies, cancer continues to stand as a prominent global cause of death. In many cases, the cornerstone of standard-of-care therapy consists of chemotherapy (CT), radiotherapy (RT), or a ... ...

    Abstract Despite significant advancements in the development of novel therapies, cancer continues to stand as a prominent global cause of death. In many cases, the cornerstone of standard-of-care therapy consists of chemotherapy (CT), radiotherapy (RT), or a combination of both. Notably, hyperthermia (HT), which has been in clinical use in the last four decades, has proven to enhance the effectiveness of CT and RT, owing to its recognized potency as a sensitizer. Furthermore, HT exerts effects on all steps of the cancer-immunity cycle and exerts a significant impact on key oncogenic pathways. Most recently, there has been a noticeable expansion of cancer research related to treatment options involving immunotherapy (IT) and targeted therapy (TT), a trend also visible in the research and development pipelines of pharmaceutical companies. However, the potential results arising from the combination of these innovative therapeutic approaches with HT remain largely unexplored. Therefore, this review aims to explore the oncology pipelines of major pharmaceutical companies, with the primary objective of identifying the principal targets of forthcoming therapies that have the potential to be advantageous for patients by specifically targeting molecular pathways involved in HT. The ultimate goal of this review is to pave the way for future research initiatives and clinical trials that harness the synergy between emerging IT and TT medications when used in conjunction with HT.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2527080-1
    ISSN 2072-6694
    ISSN 2072-6694
    DOI 10.3390/cancers16030505
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  5. Article ; Online: SB8, an approved bevacizumab biosimilar based on totality of evidence: scientific justification of extrapolation.

    Peeters, Marc / Lipp, Hans-Peter / Park, Minjeong / Yoon, Ye Chan / Arnold, Dirk

    Future oncology (London, England)

    2023  Volume 19, Issue 6, Page(s) 427–450

    Abstract: SB8 is a biosimilar of bevacizumab based on its similarity demonstrated by physicochemical, functional, non-clinical and clinical studies. Supported by the concept of extrapolation, SB8 was authorized and is used in a similar manner across all types of ... ...

    Abstract SB8 is a biosimilar of bevacizumab based on its similarity demonstrated by physicochemical, functional, non-clinical and clinical studies. Supported by the concept of extrapolation, SB8 was authorized and is used in a similar manner across all types of tumors as reference bevacizumab. Furthermore, SB8 offers convenience with prolonged stability compared with reference bevacizumab in diluted form. Although a biosimilar must demonstrate biosimilarity to a reference product with the 'totality of evidence' in a stringent regulatory process for marketing authorization, some concerns remain among healthcare practitioners, particularly about extrapolation. This review summarizes the concepts of the totality of evidence and extrapolation in biosimilar development and the role of bevacizumab biosimilars in the management of metastatic colorectal cancer as an extrapolated indication.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Bevacizumab/therapeutic use ; Biosimilar Pharmaceuticals/therapeutic use ; Drug Approval ; Colonic Neoplasms ; Rectal Neoplasms
    Chemical Substances Bevacizumab (2S9ZZM9Q9V) ; Biosimilar Pharmaceuticals
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2274956-1
    ISSN 1744-8301 ; 1479-6694
    ISSN (online) 1744-8301
    ISSN 1479-6694
    DOI 10.2217/fon-2022-1273
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  6. Article ; Online: Genome-wide DNA methylation profiling and identification of potential pan-cancer and tumor-specific biomarkers.

    Ibrahim, Joe / Op de Beeck, Ken / Fransen, Erik / Peeters, Marc / Van Camp, Guy

    Molecular oncology

    2022  Volume 16, Issue 12, Page(s) 2432–2447

    Abstract: DNA methylation alterations have already been linked to cancer, and their usefulness for therapy and diagnosis has encouraged research into the human epigenome. Several biomarker studies have focused on identifying cancer types individually, yet common ... ...

    Abstract DNA methylation alterations have already been linked to cancer, and their usefulness for therapy and diagnosis has encouraged research into the human epigenome. Several biomarker studies have focused on identifying cancer types individually, yet common cancer and multicancer markers are still underexplored. We used The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) to investigate genome-wide methylation profiles of 14 different cancer types and developed a three-step computational approach to select candidate biomarker CpG sites. In total, 1991 pan-cancer and between 75 and 1803 cancer-specific differentially methylated CpG sites were discovered. Differentially methylated blocks and regions were also discovered for the first time on such a large scale. Through a three-step computational approach, a combination of four pan-cancer CpG markers was identified from these sites and externally validated (AUC = 0.90), maintaining comparable performance across tumor stages. Additionally, 20 tumor-specific CpG markers were identified and made up the final type-specific prediction model, which could accurately differentiate tumor types (AUC = 0.87-0.99). Our study highlights the power of the methylome as a rich source of cancer biomarkers, and the signatures we identified provide a new resource for understanding cancer mechanisms on the wider genomic scale with strong applicability in the context of new minimally invasive cancer detection assays.
    MeSH term(s) Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics ; Biomarkers, Tumor/metabolism ; CpG Islands/genetics ; DNA Methylation/genetics ; Epigenesis, Genetic ; Genome-Wide Association Study ; Humans ; Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Neoplasms/genetics
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers, Tumor
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2415106-3
    ISSN 1878-0261 ; 1574-7891
    ISSN (online) 1878-0261
    ISSN 1574-7891
    DOI 10.1002/1878-0261.13176
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  7. Article: Development, Testing, and Implementation of the Belgian Patient Reported Experience Measure for Pancreatic Cancer Care (PREPARE) Project: Protocol for a Multi-Method Research Project.

    Moens, Katrien / Peeters, Marc / Van den Bulcke, Marc / Leys, Mark / Horlait, Melissa

    JMIR research protocols

    2022  Volume 11, Issue 6, Page(s) e29004

    Abstract: Background: Patients with pancreatic cancer do not feel involved in the development of their treatment and care plans. In Belgium, these plans are decided on during multidisciplinary team meetings. However, limited time is spent on the discussion of the ...

    Abstract Background: Patients with pancreatic cancer do not feel involved in the development of their treatment and care plans. In Belgium, these plans are decided on during multidisciplinary team meetings. However, limited time is spent on the discussion of the preferences of the patient during these meetings. This research project aims to develop a patient-reported experience measure (PREM) for pancreatic cancer and assess if its use can support collaborative treatment decision-making.
    Objective: This paper aims to outline the protocol for a multi-method research project to improve person-centered pancreatic cancer care in Belgium. Three subobjectives are pursued: (1) to develop a PREM to assess the experiences of care-related aspects in pancreatic cancer care, (2) to validate the PREM, and (3) to develop and evaluate an educational intervention to support the use of the PREM's results.
    Methods: For the development of the PREM, an exploratory mixed methods study design will be used. The study will start with a survey followed by a telephone interview involving patients with pancreatic cancer and digestive oncology health care professionals. Study two is the testing of the content and construct validity of the PREM. Study three involves the implementation study according to the Medical Research Council framework of a complex intervention introducing the PREM in practice. The effectiveness of the intervention will be investigated using a pragmatic randomized controlled trial study design.
    Results: The protocol presents the entire structure of the research project. Ethics approval to conduct the exploratory mixed methods study (objective 1) has been obtained, and recruitment has started since January 2022.
    Conclusions: The poor prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer should not be considered a hurdle to not study this patient population group. Involving patients in the research and decision-making processes early on is key. This project aims to realize a scientifically sound research process providing research outputs that can easily and timely be implemented in the care trajectory of patients with pancreatic cancer. This research project will also lead to recommendations on how to involve patients with pancreatic cancer and how the methodology of this research project can be translated to other patient groups.
    International registered report identifier (irrid): PRR1-10.2196/29004.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-06
    Publishing country Canada
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2719222-2
    ISSN 1929-0748
    ISSN 1929-0748
    DOI 10.2196/29004
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  8. Article: Co-Targeting the EGFR and PI3K/Akt Pathway to Overcome Therapeutic Resistance in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: What about Autophagy?

    Zaryouh, Hannah / Van Loenhout, Jinthe / Peeters, Marc / Vermorken, Jan Baptist / Lardon, Filip / Wouters, An

    Cancers

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 24

    Abstract: Resistance to EGFR-targeted therapy is a major obstacle on the road to effective treatment options for head and neck cancers. During the search for underlying mechanisms and regulators of this resistance, there were several indications that EGFR-targeted ...

    Abstract Resistance to EGFR-targeted therapy is a major obstacle on the road to effective treatment options for head and neck cancers. During the search for underlying mechanisms and regulators of this resistance, there were several indications that EGFR-targeted therapy resistance is (partially) mediated by aberrant signaling of the PI3K/Akt pathway. Genomic alterations in and/or overexpression of major components of the PI3K/Akt pathway are common in HNSCC tumors. Therefore, downstream effectors of the PI3K/Akt pathway serve as promising targets in the search for novel therapeutic strategies overcoming resistance to EGFR inhibitors. As both the EGFR/Ras/Raf/MAPK and the PI3K/Akt pathway are involved in autophagy, combinations of EGFR and PI3K/Akt pathway inhibitors can induce an autophagic response in tumor cells. This activation of autophagy can be seen as a "double-edge sword", depending on the cellular context. Autophagy is largely known as a cytoprotective mechanism, but it can also be a mechanism of programmed (autophagic) cell death. The activation of autophagy during anti-cancer treatment is, therefore, not necessarily a bad sign. However, in HNSCC, the role of therapy-induced autophagy as an anti-tumor mechanism is still largely unclear. Further research is warranted to understand the potential of combination treatments targeting both the EGFR and PI3K/Akt pathway.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2527080-1
    ISSN 2072-6694
    ISSN 2072-6694
    DOI 10.3390/cancers14246128
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  9. Article ; Online: Boosting capacity of a fourth dose BNT162b2 in cancer patients.

    Debie, Yana / van Dam, Peter A / Goossens, Maria E / Peeters, Marc / Vandamme, Timon

    European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)

    2022  Volume 179, Page(s) 121–123

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; BNT162 Vaccine ; Neoplasms/drug therapy
    Chemical Substances BNT162 Vaccine
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 82061-1
    ISSN 1879-0852 ; 0277-5379 ; 0959-8049 ; 0964-1947
    ISSN (online) 1879-0852
    ISSN 0277-5379 ; 0959-8049 ; 0964-1947
    DOI 10.1016/j.ejca.2022.11.016
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  10. Article ; Online: Methylation biomarkers for early cancer detection and diagnosis: Current and future perspectives.

    Ibrahim, Joe / Peeters, Marc / Van Camp, Guy / Op de Beeck, Ken

    European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)

    2022  Volume 178, Page(s) 91–113

    Abstract: The increase in recent scientific studies on cancer biomarkers has brought great new insights into the field. Moreover, novel technological breakthroughs such as long read sequencing and microarrays have enabled high throughput profiling of many ... ...

    Abstract The increase in recent scientific studies on cancer biomarkers has brought great new insights into the field. Moreover, novel technological breakthroughs such as long read sequencing and microarrays have enabled high throughput profiling of many biomarkers, while advances in bioinformatic tools have made the possibility of developing highly reliable and accurate biomarkers a reality. These changes triggered renewed interest in biomarker research and provided tremendous opportunities for enhancing cancer management and improving early disease detection. DNA methylation alterations are known to accompany and contribute to carcinogenesis, making them promising biomarkers for cancer, namely due to their stability, frequency and accessibility in bodily fluids. The advent of newer minimally invasive experimental methods such as liquid biopsies provide the perfect setting for methylation-based biomarker development and application. Despite their huge potential, accurate and robust biomarkers for the conclusive diagnosis of most cancer types are still not routinely used, hence a strong need for sustained research in this field is still needed. This review provides a brief exposition of current methylation biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and early detection, including markers already in clinical use as well as various upcoming ones. It also outlines how recent big data and novel technologies will revolutionise the next generation of cancer tests in supplementing or replacing currently existing invasive techniques.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; DNA Methylation ; Liquid Biopsy/methods ; Early Detection of Cancer/methods ; Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics ; Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Neoplasms/genetics
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers, Tumor
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 82061-1
    ISSN 1879-0852 ; 0277-5379 ; 0959-8049 ; 0964-1947
    ISSN (online) 1879-0852
    ISSN 0277-5379 ; 0959-8049 ; 0964-1947
    DOI 10.1016/j.ejca.2022.10.015
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