Differential impact of lipid profile according to neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio status in patients with advanced cancer treated with immunotherapy.

To investigate the different impact of each component of lipid profile in advanced cancer patients treated with immune checkpoints inhibitors (ICIs) according to neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) value. We retrospectively collected total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TGs), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), high-density lipoproteins (HDL). 407 patients were enrolled.

The emerging predictive and prognostic role of HER2 in HER2-negative early breast cancer: a retrospective study.

Purpose: Many patients with early breast cancer (eBC) undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy do not achieve pathological complete response (pCR), which is a prognostic factor. We examined the role of HER2-low expression in predicting pCR and prognosis in HER2-negative eBC.

Methods: We evaluated patients with stage I-III HER2-negative BC, treated between 2013 and 2023 at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London.

Hormone Receptor-Positive/HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: Hormone Therapy and Anti-HER2 Treatment: An Update on Treatment Strategies.

Hormone receptor (HR)-positive/HER2-positive breast cancer represents a distinct subtype expressing estrogen and progesterone receptors with an overexpression of HER2. Approximately 14% of female breast cancer cases are HER2-positive, with the majority being HR-positive. These tumors show a cross-talk between the hormonal and HER2 pathways; the interaction has implications for the treatment options for the disease.

Tailoring treatment with cabozantinib or pazopanib in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma: does it affect outcome?

Background: Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) treatment is still largely based on TKI use. Treatment adjustment due to toxicities is often needed. The aim of the present study was to determine the impact of treatment modifications on the outcome of mRCC patients treated with cabozantinib or pazopanib.

Upper Tract Urinary Carcinoma: A Unique Immuno-Molecular Entity and a Clinical Challenge in the Current Therapeutic Scenario.

Urothelial carcinoma (UC) is the most frequent malignancy of the urinary tract, which consists of bladder cancer (BC) for 90%, while 5% to 10%, of urinary tract UC (UTUC). BC and UTUC are characterized by distinct phenotypical and genotypical features as well as specific gene- and protein- expression profiles, which result in a diverse natural history of the tumor. With respect to BC, UTUC tends to be diagnosed in a later stage and displays poorer clinical outcome.

Role of ctDNA for the detection of minimal residual disease in resected non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review.

Background: Operable stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has a high risk of recurrence, mainly due to remnant clones of the disease defined as minimal residual disease (MRD). Adjuvant chemotherapy has a limited efficacy in reducing the risk of relapse, and prognostic as well as predictive biomarkers in this context are currently missing.

Methods: We performed a systematic review to evaluate the state of the art about the role of circulating tumor DNA detection through liquid biopsy for the assessment of MRD in resected early-stage NSCLC patients.

Long-Term Effects of Breast Cancer Therapy and Care: Calm after the Storm?

Breast cancer is still a lethal disease and the leading cause of death in women, undermining patients' survival and quality of life. Modern techniques of surgery and radiotherapy allow for the obtaining of good results in terms of survival, however they cause long-term side effects that persist over time, such as lymphedema and neuropathy. Similarly, the advent of new therapies such as endocrine therapy revolutionized breast cancer outcomes, but side effects are still present even in years of follow-up after cure.

The implication of liquid biopsies to predict chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive diseases among solid tumors. Most patients are diagnosed with advanced or metastatic disease and are characterized by poor chemosensitivity. Therefore, earlier diagnosis and novel therapeutic possibilities for pancreatic cancer patients are urgently needed.

Pattern of progression of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: Implications for second-line clinical trials.

Background: Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) is the second most frequent liver cancer. The overall survival of iCCA and other biliary tract cancers (BTC) remains poor. Recently, the ABC-06 trial reported the superiority of FOLFOX vs clinical observation as a second-line treatment.