scholarly journals Safety and Efficacy of FOLFOX Followed by Cetuximab for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer With Severe Liver Dysfunction

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond Elsoueidi ◽  
Jessica Craig ◽  
Hesham Mourad ◽  
Elie M. Richa
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Liver Dysfunction ◽  
Severe Liver ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Severe Liver Dysfunction

scholarly journals Chemotherapy in the Setting of Severe Liver Dysfunction in Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Pashtoon Murtaza Kasi ◽  
Gita Thanarajasingam ◽  
Heidi D. Finnes ◽  
Jose C. Villasboas Bisneto ◽  
Joleen M. Hubbard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Liver Dysfunction ◽  
Chemotherapeutic Agents ◽  
Biologic Agents ◽  
Biologic Agent ◽  
Severe Liver ◽  
Severe Liver Dysfunction ◽  
Ras Status ◽  
Doublet Chemotherapy

The liver is the dominant site of metastases for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Depending on the timing of diagnosis and the biology of the disease, it is not uncommon for these patients to present with visceral crisis in the form of severe liver dysfunction. Treatment of these individuals is, however, difficult and challenging. The decision to consider chemotherapy in these dire circumstances entails consideration of numerous factors. If we were to focus on just the metabolism of the different drugs and biologic agents available to treat mCRC, both 5-fluorouracil and oxaliplatin alone or in combination with a monoclonal antibody are reasonable choices. Specifically, FOLFOX is a feasible and safe option in patients with mCRC with severe liver dysfunction. Choice of the biologic agent to add to the doublet chemotherapy could be individualized based on the RAS status and the clinical scenario. Based on the divergent experience of treating 2 cases and other prior reports, a summary of recommendations with a model in the form of a “therapeutic triad” is presented. The paper highlights the therapeutic challenges in patients with mCRC and severe liver dysfunction. The choice of chemotherapeutic agents and reports of other cases/series is also presented.

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer with Severe Liver Dysfunction Successfully Treated Using FOLFOX Therapy

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takaya Shimura ◽  
Hiromi Kataoka ◽  
Yoshikazu Hirata ◽  
Takashi Mizushima ◽  
Kenji Murakami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Liver Dysfunction ◽  
Severe Liver ◽  
Severe Liver Dysfunction

Severe Liver Dysfunction After Raltitrexed Administration in an HCV-Positive Colorectal Cancer Patient

2003 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Santini ◽  
A. Picardi ◽  
B. Vincenzi ◽  
P. Binetti ◽  
C. Massacesi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patient ◽  
Liver Dysfunction ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Patient ◽  
Severe Liver ◽  
Severe Liver Dysfunction

scholarly journals Severe liver dysfunction complicating course of COVID-19 in the critically ill: multifactorial cause or direct viral effect?

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Roedl ◽  
Dominik Jarczak ◽  
Andreas Drolz ◽  
Dominic Wichmann ◽  
Olaf Boenisch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Liver Dysfunction ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Severity Of Illness ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Severe Liver ◽  
Saps Ii ◽  
Severe Liver Dysfunction ◽  
Global Threat ◽  
The University

Abstract Background SARS-CoV-2 caused a pandemic and global threat for human health. Presence of liver injury was commonly reported in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, reports on severe liver dysfunction (SLD) in critically ill with COVID-19 are lacking. We evaluated the occurrence, clinical characteristics and outcome of SLD in critically ill patients with COVID-19. Methods Clinical course and laboratory was analyzed from all patients with confirmed COVID-19 admitted to ICU of the university hospital. SLD was defined as: bilirubin ≥ 2 mg/dl or elevation of aminotransferase levels (> 20-fold ULN). Results 72 critically ill patients were identified, 22 (31%) patients developed SLD. Presenting characteristics including age, gender, comorbidities as well as clinical presentation regarding COVID-19 overlapped substantially in both groups. Patients with SLD had more severe respiratory failure (paO2/FiO2: 82 (58–114) vs. 117 (83–155); p < 0.05). Thus, required more frequently mechanical ventilation (95% vs. 64%; p < 0.01), rescue therapies (ECMO) (27% vs. 12%; p = 0.106), vasopressor (95% vs. 72%; p < 0.05) and renal replacement therapy (86% vs. 30%; p < 0.001). Severity of illness was significantly higher (SAPS II: 48 (39–52) vs. 40 (32–45); p < 0.01). Patients with SLD and without presented viremic during ICU stay in 68% and 34%, respectively (p = 0.002). Occurrence of SLD was independently associated with presence of viremia [OR 6.359; 95% CI 1.336–30.253; p < 0.05] and severity of illness (SAPS II) [OR 1.078; 95% CI 1.004–1.157; p < 0.05]. Mortality was high in patients with SLD compared to other patients (68% vs. 16%, p < 0.001). After adjustment for confounders, SLD was independently associated with mortality [HR3.347; 95% CI 1.401–7.999; p < 0.01]. Conclusion One-third of critically ill patients with COVID-19 suffer from SLD, which is associated with high mortality. Occurrence of viremia and severity of illness seem to contribute to occurrence of SLD and underline the multifactorial cause.

scholarly journals Safety and efficacy of panitumumab in combination with trifluridine/tipiracil for pre-treated patients with unresectable, metastatic colorectal cancer with wild-type RAS: The phase 1/2 APOLLON study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi Kato ◽  
Yoshinori Kagawa ◽  
Yasutoshi Kuboki ◽  
Makio Gamoh ◽  
Yoshito Komatsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Therapeutic Option ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Multicentre Phase

Abstract Background We aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of combination treatment with panitumumab plus trifluridine/tipiracil (FTD/TPI) in patients with wild-type RAS metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who were refractory/intolerant to standard therapies other than anti-epidermal growth factor receptor therapy. Methods APOLLON was an open-label, multicentre, phase 1/2 trial. In the phase 1 part, 3 + 3 de-escalation design was used to investigate the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D); all patients in the phase 2 part received the RP2D. The primary endpoint was investigator-assessed progression-free survival (PFS) rate at 6 months. Secondary endpoints included PFS, overall survival (OS), overall response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), time to treatment failure (TTF), and safety. Results Fifty-six patients were enrolled (phase 1, n = 7; phase 2, n = 49) at 25 Japanese centres. No dose-limiting toxicities were observed in patients receiving panitumumab (6 mg/kg every 2 weeks) plus FTD/TPI (35 mg/m2 twice daily; days 1–5 and 8–12 in a 28-day cycle), which became RP2D. PFS rate at 6 months was 33.3% (90% confidence interval [CI] 22.8–45.3). Median PFS, OS, ORR, DCR, and TTF were 5.8 months (95% CI 4.5–6.5), 14.1 months (95% CI 12.2–19.3), 37.0% (95% CI 24.3–51.3), 81.5% (95% CI 68.6–90.8), and 5.8 months (95% CI 4.29–6.21), respectively. Neutrophil count decreased (47.3%) was the most common Grade 3/4 treatment-emergent adverse event. No treatment-related deaths occurred. Conclusion Panitumumab plus FTD/TPI exhibited favourable anti-tumour activity with a manageable safety profile and may be a therapeutic option for pre-treated mCRC patients.

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