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Safety and efficacy of intraperitoneal paclitaxel plus systemic FOLFOX for gastric cancer with peritoneal metastasis: Phase I results. (Live Stream | Level 1, West Hall; Online Only) - Dec 4, 2021 - Abstract #ASCOGI2022ASCO_GI_97; P1/2 This study was designed as a dose-escalation study of intraperitoneal (IP) paclitaxel combined with intravenous (IV) fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin (FOLFOX) to determine the recommended phase II dose in gastric cancer patients. The biweekly regimen of IP paclitaxel and FOLFOX is safe and the recommended dose for a phase II trial is 60mg/m2.
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Clinical, Review, Journal: Patient profiles as an aim to optimize selection in the second line setting: the role of aflibercept. (Pubmed Central) - Dec 2, 2021 It is in this second line setting where Aflibercept offers an alternative and effective therapeutic option, thought its specific mechanism of action for different patient's profile: RAS mutant, RAS wild-type (wt), BRAF mutant, potentially resectable and elderly patients. In this paper, a panel of experienced oncologists specialized in the management of mCRC experts have reviewed and selected scientific evidence focused on Aflibercept as an alternative treatment.
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Trial completion date, Metastases: S1313, PEGPH20 in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov) - Dec 1, 2021 P1/2, N=126, Active, not recruiting, Administration of mFOLFIRINOX as a second-line chemotherapy treatment for mPAC patients refractory to gemcitabine-based chemotherapy resulted in increased survival rates than S-1 treatment alone. Trial completion date: Oct 2021 --> Jul 2022
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Clinical, Review, Journal: Advances and challenges of neoadjuvant therapy in pancreatic cancer. (Pubmed Central) - Dec 1, 2021 A variety of chemotherapy regimens were tried for neoadjuvant therapy in pancreatic cancer, and FOLFIRINOX and Nab-Paclitaxel plus Gemcitabine are two preferred regimens at present...Based on new findings of the remarkable performance of several chemotherapy regimens with or without radiotherapy, the neoadjuvant indications of pancreatic cancer have extended in recent years. However, it is still a challenge to assess the neoadjuvant treatment response and determine the timing of surgery.
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Clinical, Journal: Effectiveness of adjuvant FOLFOX versus 5FU/LV in adults over age 65 with stage II and III colon cancer using a novel hybrid approach. (Pubmed Central) - Nov 29, 2021 Conclusions The combination of veliparib and FOLFOX was safe for patients with metastatic PDAC and showed promising activity particularly in patients with platinum-naive disease that harbors a pathogenic HR-DDR mutation. This study supports mounting evidence of little to no incremental reduction in five-year mortality for FOLFOX versus 5FU in older adults with stage II-III colon cancer, emphasizing the importance of combining clinical trial and real-world data to support such conclusions.
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Clinical guideline: Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy: Practical Management (Pubmed Central) - Nov 29, 2021 If fetal infection is diagnosed by PCR on amniotic fluid, therapy with P-S should be initiated as early as possible or continued in order reduce the risk of damage to the brain or eyes. Further research is required to validate new approaches to preventing congenital toxoplasmosis.
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Clinical, Journal: Patient Safety and Satisfaction in Home Chemotherapy. (Pubmed Central) - Nov 29, 2021 All patients reported feeling just as safe as in the hospital. Our results contribute to the feasibility and safety of home chemotherapy.
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A CASE OF METHOTREXATE-INDUCED PHOTOSENTIVITY REACTION () - Nov 27, 2021 - Abstract #EHOC2021EHOC_4; No additional treatment was given, except alkaline hydration and calcium folinate, when the findings were observed...Our case stated that he went to the sea two weeks ago and that the bullae secondary to the sunburn that developed afterwards peeled off after they burst. In conclusion, patients with a history of recent generalized sunburn should have their methotrexate delayed to avoid this complication.
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Hemosorption with HA-230 adsorber in children with cancer in case of Delayed Methotrexate clearance after High Dose Methotrexate Therapy ([VIRTUAL]) - Nov 25, 2021 - Abstract #Euroanaesthesia2021Euroanaesthesia_1144; Materials and Methods : When conventional therapy (intravenous hydration, leucovorin (FA) rescue) was not effective, the patients (n=7: six of them with acute lymphoblastic leucosis, one with Osteogenic sarcoma) were transferred to the PICU for intensive therapy and hemosorption procedure... Based on our Results , single hemoadsorption procedure with the HA-230 adsorber in case of DMC was safe and well-tolerated in a pediatric patients and would significantly improve the patient’s condition.Further studies needs to demonstrate its safety and efficacy in a large number of pediatric patients
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Clinical, Journal: Impact of UGT1A1 Genotype on the Efficacy and Safety of Irinotecan-based Chemotherapy in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. (Pubmed Central) - Nov 25, 2021 The median OS in the mXELIRI and FOLFIRI arms was 18.1 vs. 14.3 months (HR 0.80; 95% CI 0.62-1.03) in the WT group, 16.3 vs. 18.3 months (HR 1.04; 95% CI 0.79-1.36) in the SH group, and 13.0 vs. 9.1 months (HR 0.71; 95% CI 0.39-1.31) in the DHH group, respectively. mXELIRI with or without bevacizumab could be a standard second-line chemotherapy in terms of efficacy and safety regardless of the UGT1A1 genotype.
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Safety and Effectiveness of a Pharmacist-Driven High-Dose Methotrexate Monitoring Protocol at an Academic Medical Center () - Nov 24, 2021 - Abstract #ASH2021ASH_6544; The implementation of a pharmacist-driven HD-MTX monitoring protocol improved optimal timing of MTX serum concentrations, resulted in a statistically significant improvement in the rate of appropriate leucovorin dose escalations, and led to enhanced detection of drug interactions. These findings demonstrate the important role pharmacists can play in dosing and monitoring high-risk regimens.
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