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An R-Based Landscape Validation of a Competing Risk Model

The Cox proportional hazard model is widely applied for survival analyses in clinical settings, but it is not able to cope with multiple survival ...

Zhejiang University School of Medicine

This study was performed to identify a reasonable cutoff age for defining older patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) and to examine whether old age was related with increased colorectal cancer-specific death (CSD) and poor colorectal cancer-specific survival (CSS).

Impact of old age on resectable colorectal cancer outcomes.

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder arising from mutations of the MEN1 tumor suppressor gene on chromosome 11q13; MEN1 is characterized by the development of neuroendocrine tumors, including those of the parathyroid, gastrointestinal endocrine tissue and anterior pituitary. Additionally, thymic neuroendocrine tumors in MEN1 are also rarely reported.

p.L105Vfs mutation in a family with thymic neuroendocrine tumor combined with MEN1: a case report.

Gefitinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor of EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) and represents the first-line treatment for EGFR mutation patients with NSCLC (non-small-cell lung cancer) therapeutics. However, NSCLC patients are inclined to develop acquired gefitinib drug resistance through nowadays, unarticulated mechanisms of chemoresistance. Here, we investigated the role of TF (Trifolium flavonoids) on sensitizing gefitinib resistance in NSCLC cells and revealed its potential mechanism of action. We demonstrated that TF exerted significantly potential chemosensitivity in gefitinib resistant NSCLC cells. MTT assay and cytological methods were used to analyze cell viability and apoptosis in NSCLC cell line PC-9R. Both TF and gefitinib suppressed PC-9R cell growth in a dose-dependent manner. Subtoxic concentrations of TF did significantly augment gefitinib-induced apoptosis in PC-9R cell line. The TF promoted chemosensitivity was major mediated by the PARP and caspases activation. Meanwhile, the TF promoted chemosensitivity also decreased the expression of Bcl-2 and Mcl-1. Finally, TF significantly reduced the phosphorylation levels of STAT3 and ERK. Altogether, the results of the present study indicated the potential mechanisms of chemosensitivity of TF in gefitinib-induced apoptosis of NSCLC by downregulating ERK and STAT3 signaling pathways and Bcl2 and Mcl-1 expression and a promising application of TF in therapy of NSCLC with gefitinib resistant.

Trifolium Flavonoids Overcome Gefitinib Resistance of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cell by Suppressing ERK and STAT3 Signaling Pathways.

Colorectal neuroendocrine carcinomas (CRC-NECs) are rare, comprising < 1% of colorectal cancers. This study aimed to assess the incidence, clinicopathologic characteristics, prognostic factors, and treatment outcomes of CRC-NEC.

Poorer prognosis for neuroendocrine carcinoma than signet ring cell cancer of the colon and rectum (CRC-NEC): a propensity score matching analysis of patients from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database.

Cutaneous metastasis of rectal cancer is rare and typically indicates widespread disease and poor prognosis. We report an exceedingly rare case of BRAF-mutated MSS rectal cancer with metastasis to the skin. A 53-year-old woman presented with stage IV unresectable adenocarcinoma of the rectum and received chemotherapy and molecularly targeted agents. Six months later she developed a focal skin nodule in the left groin. During treatment with four cycles of FOLFIRI plus bevacizumab, the skin nodules gradually increased in size, involving the skin of the left thigh. A portion of the rash was bleeding and painful. The biopsy specimen was consistent with a mucinous adenocarcinoma of rectal origin and expressed reduced CDX-2. Palliative treatment with FOLFIRI plus cetuximab and vemurafenib was initiated. The cutaneous nodules decreased in size but were not stable. The patient had severe electrolyte disturbances and depression and opted for palliative care.

A Case Report: Cutaneous Metastasis of Advanced Rectal Cancer with BRAF Mutation.

More than half of early breast cancer recurrences occur after 5 years from the initial diagnosis. An individualized estimate of the risk of late-period breast cancer-specific death (LP-BCSD) after 5 years of endocrine therapy (ET) can improve decision-making for extended endocrine therapy (EET).

Competing Nomogram for Late-Period Breast Cancer-Specific Death in Patients with Early-Stage Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer.

The single progesterone receptor (PR)-positive phenotype (estrogen receptor (ER)-/PR + , sPR positive) is an infrequent and independent biological entity. However, the prognosis of patients with sPR-positive and her-2-negative phenotype is still controversial, and it is not always easy to decide treatment strategies for them.

Estrogen receptor-negative/progesterone receptor-positive and her-2-negative breast cancer might no longer be classified as hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

Shishi Zhou

Department of Medical Oncology,
Affiliated Jinhua Hospital,
Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital

Zhejiang University School of Medicine

An R-Based Landscape Validation of a Competing Risk Model

Shishi Zhou

Department of Medical Oncology,Affiliated Jinhua Hospital,Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital

Zhejiang University School of Medicine

An R-Based Landscape Validation of a Competing Risk Model

Department of Medical Oncology,
Affiliated Jinhua Hospital,
Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital