1) This document summarizes discussions from a virtual molecular tumor board meeting hosted by Dr. Lee Schwartzberg on February 23, 2016.
2) The board discussed four cancer patients' cases, reviewing their clinical history, molecular testing results, and potential treatment options based on genetic findings.
3) For the first patient, an MSI-high colon cancer patient, the board recommended checkpoint immunotherapy due to an MSH6 mutation and high mutational load.
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - March 17, 2016 (N...Caris Life Sciences
Slide deck from Caris Life Sciences’ Virtual Molecular Tumor Board (VMTB) hosted by MedStar (Georgetown), a member of the Caris Centers of Excellence for Precision Medicine Network. VMTB reviews cases where the cancer patient’s tumor was sent for molecular profiling and how those results were used to help guide therapy. Personal information has been removed to protect patient privacy.
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - June 29, 2015Caris Life Sciences
1. The document describes four cancer patients whose tumors were analyzed using the Caris Molecular Intelligence Profile.
2. For Patient 1, testing showed a KRAS mutation in the primary tumor but not in metastases initially. Subsequent testing detected the same mutation.
3. For Patient 2, repeat testing showed increased TOP1 expression, suggesting irinotecan may be beneficial.
4. Patient 3's profile revealed mutations predictive of benefit from capecitabine and irinotecan based on biomarker levels.
5. Patient 4 had a mixed germ cell tumor, and profiling favored taxanes as a second-line option based on biomarkers.
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - November 19, 2015...Caris Life Sciences
This document summarizes three patient case presentations from a virtual molecular tumor board meeting. It discusses the histories, test results, relevant gene mutations, and potential treatment options for 1) a gastric tumor with FBXW7 and GNAS mutations, 2) a cholangiocarcinoma with a RET mutation, and 3) an EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. Standard therapies, clinical trial options, and molecular pathways are reviewed for each case.
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - October 15, 2015 ...Caris Life Sciences
Slide deck (no audio) from Caris Life Sciences' Virtual Molecular Tumor Board hosted by COE member MedStar Washington Cancer Institute (Dr. Avani S. Mohapatra)
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - July 13, 2015Caris Life Sciences
This document summarizes the agenda for a virtual multidisciplinary tumor board meeting presented by Edward Kim. The agenda includes discussions of 5 cancer patients, including cases of metastatic gallbladder cancer, NSCLC, bladder cancer, colorectal cancer, and adenoid cystic carcinoma. For each case, the clinical history, pathology, molecular testing results, and potential treatment options will be reviewed and discussed. The goal is to identify the best treatment approaches for each patient based on their specific cancer characteristics and previous treatments.
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - December 23, 2015...Caris Life Sciences
Slide deck from Caris Life Sciences' Virtual Molecular Tumor Board (VMTB) on December 23rd hosted by Dr. John Marshall at COE network member MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - March 17, 2016 (N...Caris Life Sciences
Slide deck from Caris Life Sciences’ Virtual Molecular Tumor Board (VMTB) hosted by MedStar (Georgetown), a member of the Caris Centers of Excellence for Precision Medicine Network. VMTB reviews cases where the cancer patient’s tumor was sent for molecular profiling and how those results were used to help guide therapy. Personal information has been removed to protect patient privacy.
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - June 29, 2015Caris Life Sciences
1. The document describes four cancer patients whose tumors were analyzed using the Caris Molecular Intelligence Profile.
2. For Patient 1, testing showed a KRAS mutation in the primary tumor but not in metastases initially. Subsequent testing detected the same mutation.
3. For Patient 2, repeat testing showed increased TOP1 expression, suggesting irinotecan may be beneficial.
4. Patient 3's profile revealed mutations predictive of benefit from capecitabine and irinotecan based on biomarker levels.
5. Patient 4 had a mixed germ cell tumor, and profiling favored taxanes as a second-line option based on biomarkers.
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - November 19, 2015...Caris Life Sciences
This document summarizes three patient case presentations from a virtual molecular tumor board meeting. It discusses the histories, test results, relevant gene mutations, and potential treatment options for 1) a gastric tumor with FBXW7 and GNAS mutations, 2) a cholangiocarcinoma with a RET mutation, and 3) an EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. Standard therapies, clinical trial options, and molecular pathways are reviewed for each case.
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - October 15, 2015 ...Caris Life Sciences
Slide deck (no audio) from Caris Life Sciences' Virtual Molecular Tumor Board hosted by COE member MedStar Washington Cancer Institute (Dr. Avani S. Mohapatra)
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - July 13, 2015Caris Life Sciences
This document summarizes the agenda for a virtual multidisciplinary tumor board meeting presented by Edward Kim. The agenda includes discussions of 5 cancer patients, including cases of metastatic gallbladder cancer, NSCLC, bladder cancer, colorectal cancer, and adenoid cystic carcinoma. For each case, the clinical history, pathology, molecular testing results, and potential treatment options will be reviewed and discussed. The goal is to identify the best treatment approaches for each patient based on their specific cancer characteristics and previous treatments.
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - December 23, 2015...Caris Life Sciences
Slide deck from Caris Life Sciences' Virtual Molecular Tumor Board (VMTB) on December 23rd hosted by Dr. John Marshall at COE network member MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - July 27, 2015Caris Life Sciences
Slide deck from Caris Life Sciences' Virtual Molecular Tumor Board hosted by the COE Network. The July 27th meeting comes from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as bladder pain syndrome, is a chronic condition characterized by pelvic pain perceived to be related to the bladder along with urinary symptoms. The cause is multifactorial and likely includes alterations in bladder permeability and neurogenic inflammation. Diagnosis involves ruling out other causes through history, exam, cystoscopy, and urine testing. Treatment is individualized and may include conservative measures, oral medications like amitriptyline, intravesical therapies, minimally invasive procedures, and rarely surgery. Management aims to control symptoms and improve quality of life through a stepwise approach utilizing various options.
This study examined predictors of contralateral breast cancer in unilateral breast cancer patients undergoing contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM). The study analyzed 542 patients who underwent CPM at one cancer center between 2000-2007. Univariate analysis found that younger age, Gail risk score >1.67%, ipsilateral invasive lobular histology, additional ipsilateral moderate-high risk pathology, and multicentric ipsilateral tumor predicted higher risk of contralateral breast cancer. However, multivariate analysis identified only younger age and ipsilateral invasive lobular histology as independent predictors of contralateral breast cancer. The study aimed to help identify which unilateral breast cancer patients might most benefit from CPM.
Nomograms provide predictions of outcomes for prostate cancer patients based on known treatment outcomes of similar patients. However, nomograms have several limitations including bias from the development cohort, lack of external validation, and lack of updates using contemporary patient populations. Additionally, nomograms often use surrogate endpoints rather than clinically meaningful endpoints and predictive accuracy is not 100%. While nomograms can help guide clinical decision making, good clinical judgement is still needed and nomograms may not accurately capture all risk factors or change clinical decisions for individual patients.
This phase 2 clinical trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of bepirovirsen, an antisense oligonucleotide, for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. The trial involved 31 participants with chronic hepatitis B who received subcutaneous injections of bepirovirsen or placebo. Treatment with bepirovirsen was found to be generally safe and well tolerated, with mostly mild to moderate adverse events. Bepirovirsen treatment resulted in transient increases in liver enzymes in some participants. Additionally, reductions in hepatitis B surface antigen levels were observed in participants receiving bepirovirsen compared to placebo, suggesting antiviral activity. This trial provides initial evidence supporting further evaluation of bepirovirsen for the treatment of chronic hepatitis
This document discusses the management of low risk prostate cancer. It outlines the natural history of untreated low risk prostate cancer and the problems of overdiagnosis and overtreatment. Active surveillance is presented as a management option for low risk prostate cancer, with the rationale being to avoid unnecessary treatment and preserve quality of life. Results from active surveillance studies show low rates of cancer progression and metastasis, with 62% free from intervention at 10 years in one study. Triggers for intervention on active surveillance like rising PSA, grade progression, or tumor volume increase are discussed.
This document summarizes risk stratification and treatment options for prostate cancer. It discusses using risk prediction models to stratify patients into low, intermediate, and high risk groups to help determine appropriate initial treatment. Options include active surveillance, radical prostatectomy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy depending on risk level. Treatment selection involves weighing factors like life expectancy, disease control, and side effects.
This document outlines the treatment of advanced/metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). It discusses that nephrectomy may still have a role in metastatic RCC for some patients. Active surveillance is an option for favorable risk metastatic RCC patients. Several trials found no differences between tyrosine kinase inhibitors as first line options for metastatic RCC. Second line options after progression on TKIs include mTOR inhibitors, VEGF inhibitors, and immune checkpoint inhibitors. Recent data supports immune checkpoint inhibitors like nivolumab plus ipilimumab as the new standard of care for first line treatment of metastatic RCC based on improved overall survival compared to sunitinib in clinical trials.
This document discusses urothelial carcinoma (UC), a type of bladder cancer. It provides statistics on UC in the US and India. Risk factors like smoking and occupational exposures are discussed. The drug Durvalumab is approved for treating advanced or metastatic UC. It works by blocking the PD-L1 protein, which inhibits the immune system's ability to fight cancer. Details are given on Durvalumab's mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, dosage administration, storage, and common adverse reactions.
The document discusses screening and active surveillance for prostate cancer. It summarizes that screening with PSA testing can reduce prostate cancer mortality by 20% but also leads to overdiagnosis of indolent cancers. Active surveillance is presented as an alternative to immediate treatment for selected low-risk prostate cancer patients with criteria such as Gleason score ≤6, PSA<10ng/ml, and limited cancer in biopsy cores. Studies found that 29-50% of patients identified by screening as low-risk were found to have more aggressive cancer upon undergoing radical prostatectomy.
Mr. Yousef Sa'afeen, a 65-year-old previously healthy non-smoker, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after presenting with urinary symptoms. Biopsy showed adenocarcinoma with a Gleason score of 4+5=9, positive perineural invasion and lymphovascular space invasion, and PSA of 147 ng/ml. He also presented with bone metastases. After evaluation, he was determined to be a high-risk patient appropriate for management of his metastatic disease. Treatment options were discussed including surgery, radiation, hormone therapy and chemotherapy based on his risk category and stage of disease.
Personalized Medicine in Transplantation by Maarten Naesens - at Université L...Maarten Naesens
This document discusses personalized medicine and its application to organ transplantation, with a focus on kidney transplantation. It begins with an overview of personalized and systems medicine, describing how they aim to tailor prevention and treatment to an individual's specific attributes and environmental/biological factors. For kidney transplantation, the document outlines current and novel tools for personalized medicine, including biomarkers derived from omics analyses of blood, urine, and biopsy samples. It also describes the BioMargin project, a large-scale effort involving multiple clinical and analytical centers working to validate biomarker candidates through retrospective and prospective studies. Finally, it contrasts evidence-based and personalized medicine approaches.
The document discusses thyroid disorders globally and in the Philippines. Some key points:
- The Philippine prevalence of thyroid dysfunction is 8.53%, with subclinical hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism being most common.
- Filipino patients tend to present with more advanced thyroid cancer at a younger age compared to other populations.
- Thyroid problems are relatively common during pregnancy, with careful management of hypo- and hyperthyroidism needed to prevent maternal and fetal complications.
Slides From Hot Topics in NASH:New Strategies for the Diagnosis of NASH.2019hivlifeinfo
Slides From Hot Topics in NASH: New Strategies for the Diagnosis of NASH
xpert faculty present key data on current and emerging NASH treatment options for your patients.
Rita Basu, MD
Wing-Kin Syn, MBChB, PhD, FACP, FRCP
Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt)
File Size: 3.84 MB
Released: February 11, 2019
J.P. is a 58-year-old man diagnosed with hepatitis B and hepatocellular carcinoma. He underwent various treatments including Y-90 radioembolization, chemoembolization, and sorafenib, but later developed complications including a staph infection and a necrotic liver tumor. V.B. is a 75-year-old woman diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She received neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation, then a Whipple procedure which showed a complete response with no residual tumor. Both patients are being monitored for recurrence.
This document discusses a case of a 64-year-old man presenting with right flank pain and a history of smoking who is found to have clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC). He undergoes a right radical nephrectomy and pathology confirms grade 3 clear-cell RCC without margins or lymph node involvement. Small lung nodules are detected 18 months later and biopsy confirms metastatic clear cell RCC. Systemic therapy options for the metastatic disease are discussed, including tyrosine kinase inhibitors, immunotherapy, and their combinations. Ongoing trials of immunotherapy in the adjuvant and metastatic settings are also summarized. Risk stratification models and their impact on treatment selection are reviewed.
This document summarizes the case presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a 49-year-old woman with medullary thyroid cancer. She presented with neck pain and imaging found a thyroid nodule and enlarged lymph nodes. Biopsy confirmed medullary thyroid cancer. She underwent total thyroidectomy and neck dissection. Her cancer was staged as pT2N1b. Serial monitoring of her calcitonin and CEA levels will guide surveillance for recurrence over time. Medullary thyroid cancer guidelines recommend aggressive surgical resection and neck dissection depending on extent of disease, with adjuvant radiation or chemotherapy for advanced or residual cases.
This document summarizes the case presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a 49-year-old woman with medullary thyroid cancer. She presented with neck pain and imaging found a thyroid nodule and enlarged lymph nodes. Biopsy confirmed medullary thyroid cancer. She underwent total thyroidectomy and neck dissection. Her cancer was staged as pT2N1b. No adjuvant radiation was recommended. Her care involved serial monitoring of calcitonin and CEA levels to monitor for recurrence based on doubling time guidelines.
Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease: Diagnosis and Management of Prion Diseasesapplebyb
I. Dr. Brian Appleby discusses diagnosing and managing Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), including using EEG, MRI, CSF tests and brain biopsy for diagnosis. Symptomatic treatments aim to improve quality of life.
II. Risk of CJD transmission in clinical settings is low with standard precautions. Care involves managing symptoms, supporting patients and caregivers, and facilitating end-of-life planning.
III. Current research includes studies of bioassays, diagnostic factors, and treatments like art therapy, with the goal of better understanding and caring for those with prion diseases.
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - July 27, 2015Caris Life Sciences
Slide deck from Caris Life Sciences' Virtual Molecular Tumor Board hosted by the COE Network. The July 27th meeting comes from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as bladder pain syndrome, is a chronic condition characterized by pelvic pain perceived to be related to the bladder along with urinary symptoms. The cause is multifactorial and likely includes alterations in bladder permeability and neurogenic inflammation. Diagnosis involves ruling out other causes through history, exam, cystoscopy, and urine testing. Treatment is individualized and may include conservative measures, oral medications like amitriptyline, intravesical therapies, minimally invasive procedures, and rarely surgery. Management aims to control symptoms and improve quality of life through a stepwise approach utilizing various options.
This study examined predictors of contralateral breast cancer in unilateral breast cancer patients undergoing contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM). The study analyzed 542 patients who underwent CPM at one cancer center between 2000-2007. Univariate analysis found that younger age, Gail risk score >1.67%, ipsilateral invasive lobular histology, additional ipsilateral moderate-high risk pathology, and multicentric ipsilateral tumor predicted higher risk of contralateral breast cancer. However, multivariate analysis identified only younger age and ipsilateral invasive lobular histology as independent predictors of contralateral breast cancer. The study aimed to help identify which unilateral breast cancer patients might most benefit from CPM.
Nomograms provide predictions of outcomes for prostate cancer patients based on known treatment outcomes of similar patients. However, nomograms have several limitations including bias from the development cohort, lack of external validation, and lack of updates using contemporary patient populations. Additionally, nomograms often use surrogate endpoints rather than clinically meaningful endpoints and predictive accuracy is not 100%. While nomograms can help guide clinical decision making, good clinical judgement is still needed and nomograms may not accurately capture all risk factors or change clinical decisions for individual patients.
This phase 2 clinical trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of bepirovirsen, an antisense oligonucleotide, for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. The trial involved 31 participants with chronic hepatitis B who received subcutaneous injections of bepirovirsen or placebo. Treatment with bepirovirsen was found to be generally safe and well tolerated, with mostly mild to moderate adverse events. Bepirovirsen treatment resulted in transient increases in liver enzymes in some participants. Additionally, reductions in hepatitis B surface antigen levels were observed in participants receiving bepirovirsen compared to placebo, suggesting antiviral activity. This trial provides initial evidence supporting further evaluation of bepirovirsen for the treatment of chronic hepatitis
This document discusses the management of low risk prostate cancer. It outlines the natural history of untreated low risk prostate cancer and the problems of overdiagnosis and overtreatment. Active surveillance is presented as a management option for low risk prostate cancer, with the rationale being to avoid unnecessary treatment and preserve quality of life. Results from active surveillance studies show low rates of cancer progression and metastasis, with 62% free from intervention at 10 years in one study. Triggers for intervention on active surveillance like rising PSA, grade progression, or tumor volume increase are discussed.
This document summarizes risk stratification and treatment options for prostate cancer. It discusses using risk prediction models to stratify patients into low, intermediate, and high risk groups to help determine appropriate initial treatment. Options include active surveillance, radical prostatectomy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy depending on risk level. Treatment selection involves weighing factors like life expectancy, disease control, and side effects.
This document outlines the treatment of advanced/metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). It discusses that nephrectomy may still have a role in metastatic RCC for some patients. Active surveillance is an option for favorable risk metastatic RCC patients. Several trials found no differences between tyrosine kinase inhibitors as first line options for metastatic RCC. Second line options after progression on TKIs include mTOR inhibitors, VEGF inhibitors, and immune checkpoint inhibitors. Recent data supports immune checkpoint inhibitors like nivolumab plus ipilimumab as the new standard of care for first line treatment of metastatic RCC based on improved overall survival compared to sunitinib in clinical trials.
This document discusses urothelial carcinoma (UC), a type of bladder cancer. It provides statistics on UC in the US and India. Risk factors like smoking and occupational exposures are discussed. The drug Durvalumab is approved for treating advanced or metastatic UC. It works by blocking the PD-L1 protein, which inhibits the immune system's ability to fight cancer. Details are given on Durvalumab's mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, dosage administration, storage, and common adverse reactions.
The document discusses screening and active surveillance for prostate cancer. It summarizes that screening with PSA testing can reduce prostate cancer mortality by 20% but also leads to overdiagnosis of indolent cancers. Active surveillance is presented as an alternative to immediate treatment for selected low-risk prostate cancer patients with criteria such as Gleason score ≤6, PSA<10ng/ml, and limited cancer in biopsy cores. Studies found that 29-50% of patients identified by screening as low-risk were found to have more aggressive cancer upon undergoing radical prostatectomy.
Mr. Yousef Sa'afeen, a 65-year-old previously healthy non-smoker, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after presenting with urinary symptoms. Biopsy showed adenocarcinoma with a Gleason score of 4+5=9, positive perineural invasion and lymphovascular space invasion, and PSA of 147 ng/ml. He also presented with bone metastases. After evaluation, he was determined to be a high-risk patient appropriate for management of his metastatic disease. Treatment options were discussed including surgery, radiation, hormone therapy and chemotherapy based on his risk category and stage of disease.
Personalized Medicine in Transplantation by Maarten Naesens - at Université L...Maarten Naesens
This document discusses personalized medicine and its application to organ transplantation, with a focus on kidney transplantation. It begins with an overview of personalized and systems medicine, describing how they aim to tailor prevention and treatment to an individual's specific attributes and environmental/biological factors. For kidney transplantation, the document outlines current and novel tools for personalized medicine, including biomarkers derived from omics analyses of blood, urine, and biopsy samples. It also describes the BioMargin project, a large-scale effort involving multiple clinical and analytical centers working to validate biomarker candidates through retrospective and prospective studies. Finally, it contrasts evidence-based and personalized medicine approaches.
The document discusses thyroid disorders globally and in the Philippines. Some key points:
- The Philippine prevalence of thyroid dysfunction is 8.53%, with subclinical hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism being most common.
- Filipino patients tend to present with more advanced thyroid cancer at a younger age compared to other populations.
- Thyroid problems are relatively common during pregnancy, with careful management of hypo- and hyperthyroidism needed to prevent maternal and fetal complications.
Slides From Hot Topics in NASH:New Strategies for the Diagnosis of NASH.2019hivlifeinfo
Slides From Hot Topics in NASH: New Strategies for the Diagnosis of NASH
xpert faculty present key data on current and emerging NASH treatment options for your patients.
Rita Basu, MD
Wing-Kin Syn, MBChB, PhD, FACP, FRCP
Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt)
File Size: 3.84 MB
Released: February 11, 2019
J.P. is a 58-year-old man diagnosed with hepatitis B and hepatocellular carcinoma. He underwent various treatments including Y-90 radioembolization, chemoembolization, and sorafenib, but later developed complications including a staph infection and a necrotic liver tumor. V.B. is a 75-year-old woman diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She received neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation, then a Whipple procedure which showed a complete response with no residual tumor. Both patients are being monitored for recurrence.
This document discusses a case of a 64-year-old man presenting with right flank pain and a history of smoking who is found to have clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC). He undergoes a right radical nephrectomy and pathology confirms grade 3 clear-cell RCC without margins or lymph node involvement. Small lung nodules are detected 18 months later and biopsy confirms metastatic clear cell RCC. Systemic therapy options for the metastatic disease are discussed, including tyrosine kinase inhibitors, immunotherapy, and their combinations. Ongoing trials of immunotherapy in the adjuvant and metastatic settings are also summarized. Risk stratification models and their impact on treatment selection are reviewed.
This document summarizes the case presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a 49-year-old woman with medullary thyroid cancer. She presented with neck pain and imaging found a thyroid nodule and enlarged lymph nodes. Biopsy confirmed medullary thyroid cancer. She underwent total thyroidectomy and neck dissection. Her cancer was staged as pT2N1b. Serial monitoring of her calcitonin and CEA levels will guide surveillance for recurrence over time. Medullary thyroid cancer guidelines recommend aggressive surgical resection and neck dissection depending on extent of disease, with adjuvant radiation or chemotherapy for advanced or residual cases.
This document summarizes the case presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a 49-year-old woman with medullary thyroid cancer. She presented with neck pain and imaging found a thyroid nodule and enlarged lymph nodes. Biopsy confirmed medullary thyroid cancer. She underwent total thyroidectomy and neck dissection. Her cancer was staged as pT2N1b. No adjuvant radiation was recommended. Her care involved serial monitoring of calcitonin and CEA levels to monitor for recurrence based on doubling time guidelines.
Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease: Diagnosis and Management of Prion Diseasesapplebyb
I. Dr. Brian Appleby discusses diagnosing and managing Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), including using EEG, MRI, CSF tests and brain biopsy for diagnosis. Symptomatic treatments aim to improve quality of life.
II. Risk of CJD transmission in clinical settings is low with standard precautions. Care involves managing symptoms, supporting patients and caregivers, and facilitating end-of-life planning.
III. Current research includes studies of bioassays, diagnostic factors, and treatments like art therapy, with the goal of better understanding and caring for those with prion diseases.
Yassin is a 3 year old Saudi boy who presented with upper respiratory tract infection, pallor, loss of appetite, headache, weight loss and decreased activity over 2 weeks. On examination he was pale but stable. Tests found anemia, thrombocytopenia and an abdominal mass. Imaging revealed a large right hepatic mass concerning for neuroblastoma with paraortic lymphadenopathy. Biopsy confirmed stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma with bone marrow infiltration. Treatment involves chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery to prepare for bone marrow transplant. Neuroblastoma risk stratification is based on histology, MYCN status, stage and other factors to determine appropriate therapy.
Yassin M. Alsaleh, a 3-year-old Saudi boy, presented with weight loss, pallor, decreased activity, and fever for 2 weeks. Imaging showed an abdominal mass and bone marrow involvement. Biopsy confirmed stage 4 neuroblastoma with bone marrow metastases. Neuroblastoma is a cancer of the sympathetic nervous system that typically presents in children aged 5 or younger. Risk stratification guides treatment, which may include chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, or immunotherapy depending on disease stage, age, genetics, and response to initial therapy. Complications can include cord compression, organ dysfunction, infection, and treatment side effects.
This 3-year-old male presented with weight loss, chest and leg pain for 3 months. Imaging showed an extensive metastatic neuroblastoma. Biopsy of a chest mass confirmed poorly differentiated neuroblastoma. The patient began induction chemotherapy and supportive care. Prognostic factors including age, tumor histology, MYCN status and staging indicated a high-risk neuroblastoma requiring aggressive multimodal therapy.
NAPCRG Pearls: What Is New? The top nine research studies that will impact clinical practice for family physicians as presented by Drs. David Kaplan and David White at Family Medicine Forum in Quebec City, QC Nov 2014
Cardio oncology fl cancer specialists presentationcardiaccc
This document introduces cardio-oncology as a new subspecialty of cardiology. It discusses the International Cardio-Oncology Society consortium between several cancer centers and describes techniques for monitoring cardiac function in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatment. The case study presents a breast cancer patient whose ejection fraction decreased during chemotherapy treatment and was referred for further cardiac evaluation and monitoring using echocardiograms, biomarkers, and cardiac MRI imaging. The document outlines approaches for detecting and managing chemotherapy-induced cardiac toxicity.
This document summarizes research on CLN3-Batten disease, a rare neurodegenerative lysosomal storage disorder. It describes a natural history study and biorepository at the National Institutes of Health to gather clinical data and biosamples from well-characterized patients over time and across institutions. The study aims to identify blood-based biomarkers for diagnosis and disease monitoring, clinically meaningful outcomes measures, and advance collaborative research efforts between patients, clinicians, and researchers to develop therapies for this currently untreatable disease.
Hepatoblastoma- Investigations and managementARJUN MANDADE
This document summarizes information about hepatoblastoma, a rare type of liver cancer that mostly affects young children. It discusses the history and terminology of hepatoblastoma. Key points include: hepatoblastoma typically affects children under 3 years old and accounts for about 1% of childhood cancers. Complete surgical resection is the main treatment when possible but less than 50% of patients are resectable at diagnosis. The addition of cisplatin-based chemotherapy has improved outcomes by increasing resectability. Prognosis remains suboptimal for patients with unresectable or metastatic disease after chemotherapy. Chemoembolization and liver transplantation are promising alternative treatments in these cases.
What’s the Latest in Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer?bkling
The understanding of clear cell ovarian cancer is evolving. If you’re diagnosed with clear cell ovarian cancer and eager for information specific to your subtype, we’ve got you covered! Join Dr. Jubilee Brown, Professor and Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Levine Cancer Institute, as she discusses current treatment options and any promising advances. Come with your questions and leave more informed about your subtype.
This document provides details of a 27-year-old pregnant woman's case. She presented with progressive lower limb weakness and was initially diagnosed with possible spinal cord compression or transverse myelitis. Further MRI scans revealed an intradural mass at C7. After delivery, she was scheduled for laminectomy and tumor excision but was undecided on the operation. She was discharged without surgery and never returned for follow up. Barriers to her care included her low socioeconomic status, lack of understanding of her illness, and lack of continuity of care. The document emphasizes the importance of a holistic and patient-centered approach to care.
Classification and Regression Tree Analysis in Biomedical Research Salford Systems
This document discusses using classification and regression tree (CART) analysis to develop clinical decision rules for three clinical settings: 1) emergency department triage of HIV-infected patients, 2) survival prediction of patients with colon and rectal cancer, and 3) prediction of neurologic survival in patients following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. For each setting, the document describes developing CART models using various clinical variables to classify patients into risk groups and reports validation results for predicting outcomes like medical urgency and survival.
Exploring the Landscape: Choices and Decisions in IHD by Mustafa Toma, MD SM ...Providence Health Care
1. The document discusses factors, evidence, and treatment options for decisions regarding management of ischemic heart disease (IHD).
2. It outlines 4 objectives including identifying decision factors, describing decision-making protocols, reviewing evidence for treatments, and illustrating treatments through cases.
3. Several cases are presented and treatment options of medical management, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are discussed in the context of each case based on symptoms, anatomy, and evidence from clinical trials.
This document discusses cancer of the nasopharynx (NPC). Some key points:
- NPC is uncommon globally but more common in certain regions like Southern China.
- Risk factors include EBV infection, consumption of salted fish.
- Staging involves MRI and biopsy. Treatment depends on stage but often involves chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
- Advanced stages may receive neoadjuvant chemo followed by concurrent chemo-radiation. IMRT has improved treatment.
- Sequelae can include cranial neuropathy, xerostomia, endocrine issues. Lifelong follow up is needed due to risk of recurrence or second cancers. Outcomes have improved but salvage options after relapse present challenges
This document summarizes the story of Ted Taylor, a glioblastoma patient who was given a terminal diagnosis but found an effective targeted therapy called Vitrakvi after extensive research. Vitrakvi targets NTRK fusions and Ted tested positive for this biomarker. He worked with his oncologists to gain access to Vitrakvi from Canada and the US. While on Vitrakvi, Ted has experienced significant tumor shrinkage with minimal side effects compared to standard chemotherapy. He hopes to help other patients advocate for themselves to find effective targeted therapies.
- Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children and accounts for 15% of pediatric cancer deaths.
- It arises from primitive neural crest cells of the sympathetic nervous system and the abdomen is the most common primary site.
- Staging systems include the International Neuroblastoma Staging System and the International Neuroblastoma Risk Group Staging System, which classify disease as localized, metastatic, or multifocal based on imaging.
- Treatment involves chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, and immunotherapy depending on risk stratification as low, intermediate, or high risk based on age, stage, biology, and other factors.
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Travel vaccination in Manchester offers comprehensive immunization services for individuals planning international trips. Expert healthcare providers administer vaccines tailored to your destination, ensuring you stay protected against various diseases. Conveniently located clinics and flexible appointment options make it easy to get the necessary shots before your journey. Stay healthy and travel with confidence by getting vaccinated in Manchester. Visit us: www.nxhealthcare.co.uk
Co-Chairs, Val J. Lowe, MD, and Cyrus A. Raji, MD, PhD, prepared useful Practice Aids pertaining to Alzheimer’s disease for this CME/AAPA activity titled “Alzheimer’s Disease Case Conference: Gearing Up for the Expanding Role of Neuroradiology in Diagnosis and Treatment.” For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, and complete CME/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at https://bit.ly/3PvVY25. CME/AAPA credit will be available until June 28, 2025.
Know the difference between Endodontics and Orthodontics.Gokuldas Hospital
Your smile is beautiful.
Let’s be honest. Maintaining that beautiful smile is not an easy task. It is more than brushing and flossing. Sometimes, you might encounter dental issues that need special dental care. These issues can range anywhere from misalignment of the jaw to pain in the root of teeth.
Test bank for karp s cell and molecular biology 9th edition by gerald karp.pdfrightmanforbloodline
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Travel Clinic Cardiff: Health Advice for International TravelersNX Healthcare
Travel Clinic Cardiff offers comprehensive travel health services, including vaccinations, travel advice, and preventive care for international travelers. Our expert team ensures you are well-prepared and protected for your journey, providing personalized consultations tailored to your destination. Conveniently located in Cardiff, we help you travel with confidence and peace of mind. Visit us: www.nxhealthcare.co.uk
NAVIGATING THE HORIZONS OF TIME LAPSE EMBRYO MONITORING.pdfRahul Sen
Time-lapse embryo monitoring is an advanced imaging technique used in IVF to continuously observe embryo development. It captures high-resolution images at regular intervals, allowing embryologists to select the most viable embryos for transfer based on detailed growth patterns. This technology enhances embryo selection, potentially increasing pregnancy success rates.
low birth weight presentation. Low birth weight (LBW) infant is defined as the one whose birth weight is less than 2500g irrespective of their gestational age. Premature birth and low birth weight(LBW) is still a serious problem in newborn. Causing high morbidity and mortality rate worldwide. The nursing care provide to low birth weight babies is crucial in promoting their overall health and development. Through careful assessment, diagnosis,, planning, and evaluation plays a vital role in ensuring these vulnerable infants receive the specialize care they need. In India every third of the infant weight less than 2500g.
Birth period, socioeconomical status, nutritional and intrauterine environment are the factors influencing low birth weight
DECLARATION OF HELSINKI - History and principlesanaghabharat01
This SlideShare presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Declaration of Helsinki, a foundational document outlining ethical guidelines for conducting medical research involving human subjects.
Cell Therapy Expansion and Challenges in Autoimmune DiseaseHealth Advances
There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a simplified look into the mechanisms involved in the regulation of respiration:
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the organisation of respiratory center
2. Describe the nervous control of inspiration and respiratory rhythm
3. Describe the functions of the dorsal and respiratory groups of neurons
4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
5. Explain the role of Hering-Breur inflation reflex in regulation of inspiration
6. Explain the role of central chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
7. Explain the role of peripheral chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
8. Explain the regulation of respiration during exercise
9. Integrate the respiratory regulatory mechanisms
10. Describe the Cheyne-Stokes breathing
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 42, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 36, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 13, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
The Nervous and Chemical Regulation of Respiration
Caris Centers of Excellence Virtual Molecular Tumor Board - February 23, 2016 (No Audio)
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Virtual Molecular Tumor Board
Hosted By: Dr. Lee Schwartzberg
West Cancer Center
February 23, 2016
Housekeeping:
Please identify yourself and organization when asking / responding to questions.
Please keep phone on mute when not speaking.
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Patient 1
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History
• Male, early 50’s
• Presentation:
– Lower abdominal pain, no bleeding or weight loss
– Liver lesions noted during evaluation
– Cecal adenocarcinoma
• Stage: T3, N1b, M1
• KRAS WT
– Treated with right hemicolectomy
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Clinical Course
At DX
• FOLFOX6 + Bevacizumab x 12 cycles with partial response
– Residual liver lesions ablated, followed by clear CT
At 7 Months
• Liver lesion re-appeared on CT and CEA progressed
• Attempted regorafenib, poor tolerance
• FOLFIRI + Cetuximab x 2-3 cycles: liver lesions progressed
• FOLFOX4 + panitumomab trial, rapid progression
At 2.5 years
• SIR-Speres x2
• CPT-11 + zif-aflivercept
• CPT-11 + ramucirumab, x3 cycles, some improvement in CEA to 21
• Patient sought second opinion at New Therapeutics Program
• Diagnosis:
– Metstastic cecal adenocarcinoma
– Biopsy: Adrenal metastasis
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H&E 20x
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PD-1
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PD-L1
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Caris Molecular Intelligence®
Tumor Profile Summary
• Pathogenic mutations
– APC, HER2, PIK3CA, (RAS WT)
• Amplifications
– AKT1, CCND1, CDKN2A, FGF4, FGFR3
• MSI-high (from previous specimen)
• MSH6 loss by IHC
• PD-L1 negative (0+ in 100% of cells by IHC)
• PD-1 positive
• Other IHC:
– Beneficial on IHC: irinotecan
– Non-beneficial: 5-FU, oxaliplatin
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Discussion
• MSI-High and MSH6 loss
– Germline confirmatory testing?
– Suggests benefit for checkpoint immunotherapy
– 24% CR rate in metastatic GI patients who had MMR-deficient tumors and pembro
10mg/kg (Le et al, ASCO GI 2015)
– Higher mutational load in MSI-High tumors may indicate targets for
immunotherapy (Lin et al, Oncotarget 2015)
• PIK3CA exon 9 mutation
– May confer anti-EGFR resistance
– Not well-associated with mTOR inhibitor responses
• HER2 V842I mutation
– Activating ERBB2 mutations such as V842I are associated with MSI-high and may
respond to anti-HER2 in preclinical model
– (Kloth et al. Gut 2015; Kavuri et al. Cancer Discovery, 2015)
– May confer anti-EGFR resistance
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Patient 2
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History
• Female, late 60’s
• Presentation:
– distal pancreatectomy for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
• 4 years later
– Abd pain-CT A/P showed 5 cm mass in L lobe of liver, segment 2
– Bx: Adenocarcinoma, c/w pancreatiobilary origin LU5+, CD31-, CD34-,
FVIII-
– EUS Negative, PET negative except for liver lesion
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Pathology
H&E 20x
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Treatment
4.5 years
– Went to L lobe hepatectomy
– Path: Adenocarcinoma c/w pancreatic
– Gemcitabine adjuvant x 6 cycles
5 years
– New lesion in R lobe of liver, 8 mm
– Liver resection sent for Caris Molecular Intelligence® Tumor Profiling
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Witkiewicz AK, et al. Nature Communications, Apr 2015 6:6744
Whole-genome sequencing of pancreatic cancer defines
genetic diversity and therapeutic targets
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Hyman DM et al. N Engl J Med 2015;373:726-736.
Preliminary Best Response According to Cohort.
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Hyman DM et al. N Engl J Med 2015;373:726-736.
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Hyman DM et al. N Engl J Med 2015;373:726-736.
Time to Events in Individual Patients and According to
the Best Overall Response.
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Patient 3
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History
• Male, late 70’s
• PMH:
– 40 pack-year smoking history, quit 20 years ago
• Presentation:
– shortness of breath, needed 2-3 liters left sided thoracentesis
– Had thoracoscopy and pleurodesis
– Pathology second opinion on pleural fluid suggested adenocarcinoma
• Clinical Evaluation:
– Presumptive left sided lung adenocarcinoma
– Underwent staging CT, PET
– Specimen from left pleural scraping sent to Caris
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Pathology
H&E 20x PD-L1 20x
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Caris Molecular Intelligence®
Tumor Profile Summary
• ALK, EGFR, ROS1 WT
• BRAF K601E pathogenic mutation
• KRAS G12D pathogenic mutation
• PD-L1+ by IHC (2+ in 100% of cells)
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Discussion
• First line therapy options
– Standard options
• TS low: suggests pemetrexed beneficial
• ERCC1/BRCA1,2 suggest platinum non-beneficial
– Immunotherapy as a first-line option or later?
• PD-L1 positive
– BRAF inhibitor candidate?
• 18% allele frequency
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Patient 4
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History
• Female, early 60’s
• Presentation
– headaches
– previous squamous cell ca lung dx’ed
• Diagnosis
– Large L cerebellar lesion and a small temporal lobe metastasis
– Resection of cerebellar lesion showed met sq cell ca lung
– W/u: L lower lobe mass, mediastinal and hilar adenopathy
• Treatment
– Received weekly carbo/taxol
– radiation to lung and mediastinum
– Whole brain radiotherapy
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Clinical Course
• CR in brain; excellent PR in lung and LNs with calcified
LNs felt to be residual granulomatous disease
• Approx 1 year post DX- Progression in LLL mass
– Rx’ed with RFA
• Approx 2 years post DX- new RUL nodule
– Bx-sq cell ca.
– PET and MRI otherwise negative
– Rx’ed with RFA
– Caris Molecular Intelligence® tumor profiling on R lung
nodule bx
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Clinical Course
• 3 year post Dx
– Progression of disease
– Right pleural nodularity, pleural effusion
– extension into a rib laterally and multiple small lung nodules
– MRI negative
• Started carbo/taxol
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Pathology
H&E 20x
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• HER2 Amplification also detected by NGS CNV
• PD-L1 negative (2+ in 2% of cells)
• NGS: TP53 pathogenic mutation, 2 ALK VUS mutations
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Discussion
• What to do at progression?
• MyPathway: Trastuzumab and pertuzumab
• PD-1 inhibitor?
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Hosted by Dr. John Marshall
Chief, Division of Hematology and Oncology
Director of Development Therapeutics and GI Oncology,
Professor of Medicine and Oncology
Date: Thursday March 17, 2016
Time: 5pm EST
Look for an invitation coming soon!
Please direct questions regarding the VMTB to
cariscentersofexcellence@carisls.com
Next Virtual Molecular Tumor Board