2020
Randomized Phase II Trial of Carboplatin–Paclitaxel Compared with Carboplatin–Paclitaxel–Trastuzumab in Advanced (Stage III–IV) or Recurrent Uterine Serous Carcinomas that Overexpress Her2/Neu (NCT01367002): Updated Overall Survival Analysis
Fader AN, Roque DM, Siegel E, Buza N, Hui P, Abdelghany O, Chambers S, Secord AA, Havrilesky L, O'Malley DM, Backes FJ, Nevadunsky N, Edraki B, Pikaart D, Lowery W, ElSahwi K, Celano P, Bellone S, Azodi M, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Randomized Phase II Trial of Carboplatin–Paclitaxel Compared with Carboplatin–Paclitaxel–Trastuzumab in Advanced (Stage III–IV) or Recurrent Uterine Serous Carcinomas that Overexpress Her2/Neu (NCT01367002): Updated Overall Survival Analysis. Clinical Cancer Research 2020, 26: 3928-3935. PMID: 32601075, PMCID: PMC8792803, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-20-0953.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinChemotherapy, AdjuvantCystadenocarcinoma, SerousCytoreduction Surgical ProceduresDrug Administration ScheduleEndometrial NeoplasmsEndometriumFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelProgression-Free SurvivalReceptor, ErbB-2Survival AnalysisTrastuzumabConceptsProgression-free survivalRandomized phase II trialPhase II trialOverall survivalHER2/neuStage IIICarboplatin-paclitaxelII trialRecurrent diseaseControl armSurvival analysisRecurrent uterine serous carcinomaCarboplatin/paclitaxelUterine serous carcinomaOverall survival analysisEvaluable patientsEligible patientsPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsEndometrial cancerAggressive variantSerous carcinomaPrimary treatmentSurvival medianPatientsRisk‐stratifying clinicopathologic criteria for ovarian preservation in premenopausal women with early stage low‐risk endometrial cancer
Khadraoui W, Tierney C, Chung S, Mutlu L, Lu L, Azodi M, Ratner E, Menderes G. Risk‐stratifying clinicopathologic criteria for ovarian preservation in premenopausal women with early stage low‐risk endometrial cancer. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2020, 150: 385-391. PMID: 32506422, DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.13254.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly-stage diseaseEndometrioid endometrial cancerEndometrial cancerOvarian preservationPremenopausal womenStage diseaseMetastatic diseaseGrade 1 endometrioid endometrial cancerEarly-stage endometrial cancerLow-risk endometrial cancerEarly-stage endometrioid endometrial cancerStage endometrial cancerStage II diseaseSingle institutional databaseFrozen section specimenQuality of lifeSignificant health benefitsIIA diseaseAdnexal involvementStage IAEndometrial biopsyOvarian involvementRetrospective reviewMyometrial biopsiesClinicopathologic criteria
2018
Impact of carboplatin hypersensitivity and desensitization on patients with recurrent ovarian cancer
Altwerger G, Florsheim EB, Menderes G, Black J, Schwab C, Gressel GM, Nelson WK, Carusillo N, Passante T, Huang G, Litkouhi B, Azodi M, Silasi DA, Santin A, Schwartz PE, Ratner ES. Impact of carboplatin hypersensitivity and desensitization on patients with recurrent ovarian cancer. Journal Of Cancer Research And Clinical Oncology 2018, 144: 2449-2456. PMID: 30255380, DOI: 10.1007/s00432-018-2753-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCarboplatin hypersensitivityCarboplatin desensitizationHypersensitive patientsOverall survivalRisk factorsOvarian cancerTwo-sided Fisher exactAdvanced stage ovarian cancerInfusion of carboplatinRecurrent ovarian cancerIndependent risk factorLonger overall survivalStage ovarian cancerOvarian cancer patientsLong-term treatmentNew risk factorsHigher likelihoodTwo-sided p valueT-testStudent's t-testDesignRetrospective studyGermline BRCA1/2Improved OSLonger OSDesensitization protocolRandomized Phase II Trial of Carboplatin-Paclitaxel Versus Carboplatin-Paclitaxel-Trastuzumab in Uterine Serous Carcinomas That Overexpress Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2/neu.
Fader AN, Roque DM, Siegel E, Buza N, Hui P, Abdelghany O, Chambers SK, Secord AA, Havrilesky L, O'Malley DM, Backes F, Nevadunsky N, Edraki B, Pikaart D, Lowery W, ElSahwi KS, Celano P, Bellone S, Azodi M, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Randomized Phase II Trial of Carboplatin-Paclitaxel Versus Carboplatin-Paclitaxel-Trastuzumab in Uterine Serous Carcinomas That Overexpress Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2/neu. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 36: 2044-2051. PMID: 29584549, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.76.5966.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Progression-free survivalUterine serous carcinomaRecurrent uterine serous carcinomaMedian progression-free survivalRandomized phase II trialEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Phase II trialGrowth factor receptor 2Serous carcinomaHER2/neuFactor receptor 2II trialTreatment armsReceptor 2Stage IIIHER2/neu-positive diseaseOne-sided log-rank testMethods Eligible patientsPrimary end pointPrimary stage IIIUnexpected safety signalsLog-rank testHumanized monoclonal antibodyEligible patients
2016
The role of minimally invasive interval debulking surgery in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer
Menderes G, Black JD, Azodi M. The role of minimally invasive interval debulking surgery in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. Expert Review Of Anticancer Therapy 2016, 16: 899-901. PMID: 27477495, DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2016.1219658.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEfficacy and tolerability of combination cisplatin and ifosfamide chemotherapy with vaginal cuff brachytherapy in the first line treatment of uterine carcinosarcoma.
Abu-Khalaf MM, Raza MA, Hatzis C, Wang H, Lin K, Higgins S, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Rutherford TJ, Santin AD, Schwartz PE. Efficacy and tolerability of combination cisplatin and ifosfamide chemotherapy with vaginal cuff brachytherapy in the first line treatment of uterine carcinosarcoma. European Journal Of Gynaecological Oncology 2016, 37: 199-203. PMID: 27172745.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnemiaAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBrachytherapyCarcinosarcomaChemoradiotherapyCisplatinDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansIfosfamideMesnaMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingNeutropeniaProtective AgentsRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeUterine NeoplasmsConceptsVaginal cuff brachytherapyProgression-free survivalFirst-line treatmentOverall survivalUterine carcinosarcomaStage ILine treatmentStage IIIDay 1Anemia grade 1Most common toxicitiesNeutropenia grade 3Cycles of cisplatinMedian overall survivalStage IV diseaseCommon toxicitiesMedian followTreatment discontinuationFree survivalPatient withdrawalCombination cisplatinDose modificationMedian ageRetrospective studyGrade 3
2015
Comparison of Lymphedema Incidence Between 2 Lymphadenectomy Techniques in Patients With Uterine Cancer Undergoing Robotic Staging
Menderes G, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Silasi DA. Comparison of Lymphedema Incidence Between 2 Lymphadenectomy Techniques in Patients With Uterine Cancer Undergoing Robotic Staging. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2015, 25: 160-165. PMID: 25386859, DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000308.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinoma, Clear CellAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinoma, EndometrioidCarcinosarcomaConnecticutCystadenocarcinoma, SerousEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceLymph Node ExcisionLymph NodesLymphatic MetastasisLymphedemaMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPara-Aortic BodiesPelvic NeoplasmsPrognosisRoboticsUterine NeoplasmsConceptsSelective pelvic lymphadenectomyExternal iliac lymph nodesLower extremity lymphedemaStandard pelvic lymphadenectomyIliac lymph nodesPelvic lymphadenectomyLymph nodesLymphadenectomy groupRobotic stagingExtremity lymphedemaUterine cancerPara-aortic lymph nodesPelvic lymphadenectomy groupIncidence of lymphedemaMean operative timePelvic lymph nodesBody mass indexPostoperative hospitalizationSelective lymphadenectomyConsecutive patientsEndometrial cancerEndometrioid adenocarcinomaLymphedema incidenceMass indexOperative time
2014
Adjuvant Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, and Vaginal Cuff Brachytherapy for Stage III Endometrial Cancer: Analysis of Outcomes and Patterns of Recurrence Based on Pathologic Characteristics
Young MR, Higgins SA, Ratner E, Yu JB, Mani S, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Rutherford T, Schwartz PE, Damast S. Adjuvant Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, and Vaginal Cuff Brachytherapy for Stage III Endometrial Cancer: Analysis of Outcomes and Patterns of Recurrence Based on Pathologic Characteristics. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2014, 25: 431. PMID: 25621409, PMCID: PMC5603450, DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000376.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBrachytherapyCarboplatinChemoradiotherapy, AdjuvantDisease-Free SurvivalEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleHumansHysterectomyLymph NodesLymphatic MetastasisMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateTreatment FailureConceptsDisease-free survivalVaginal cuff brachytherapyStage III endometrial adenocarcinomaStage III endometrial cancerNode-negative diseaseOverall survivalAdjuvant chemotherapyEndometrial cancerEndometrial adenocarcinomaType IComprehensive surgical stagingLow-risk histologyNode-positive diseaseOutcomes of patientsHigh-risk histologyNode-positive ratePatterns of recurrenceAnalysis of outcomesType II diseaseAdjuvant carboplatinVaginal failuresSurgical stagingAdjuvant therapyNode negativeNode positiveImpact of Body Mass Index on Surgical Outcomes and Analysis of Disease Recurrence for Patients With Endometrial Cancer Undergoing Robotic-Assisted Staging
Menderes G, Azodi M, Clark L, Xu X, Lu L, Ratner E, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Santin AD, Silasi DA. Impact of Body Mass Index on Surgical Outcomes and Analysis of Disease Recurrence for Patients With Endometrial Cancer Undergoing Robotic-Assisted Staging. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2014, 24: 1118-1125. PMID: 24927247, DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000156.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinoma, Clear CellAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBody Mass IndexCarcinosarcomaCystadenocarcinoma, SerousEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansHysterectomyLymph Node ExcisionLymphatic MetastasisMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPrognosisRetrospective StudiesRoboticsSurvival RateConceptsBody mass indexRecurrence-free survivalRobotic-assisted stagingEndometrial cancerRecurrence rateDisease recurrenceMass indexMean postoperative hospitalizationLymph node countMean operative timeLong-term outcomesNonendometrioid cancersMorbid obesityPostoperative hospitalizationMetastatic diseaseNonendometrioid histologyObese patientsOverall survivalConsecutive patientsOperative outcomesHistologic subtypeOperative timeSurgical outcomesEndometrioid carcinomaMean age
2013
Tubulin‐β‐III overexpression by uterine serous carcinomas is a marker for poor overall survival after platinum/taxane chemotherapy and sensitivity to epothilones
Roque DM, Bellone S, English DP, Buza N, Cocco E, Gasparrini S, Bortolomai I, Ratner E, Silasi D, Azodi M, Rutherford TJ, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Tubulin‐β‐III overexpression by uterine serous carcinomas is a marker for poor overall survival after platinum/taxane chemotherapy and sensitivity to epothilones. Cancer 2013, 119: 2582-2592. PMID: 23585021, PMCID: PMC3700638, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.28017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, TumorCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEpothilonesFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelPlatinum CompoundsPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionTubulinTubulin ModulatorsUp-RegulationUterine NeoplasmsConceptsUterine serous carcinomaOvarian serous carcinomaOverall survivalSerous carcinomaP-glycoproteinClinical outcomesPaclitaxel resistanceTreatment of USCPlatinum/taxane chemotherapyPoor overall survivalFresh frozen tissue samplesReal-time polymerase chain reactionCell linesTaxane chemotherapyEndometrial cancerPoor outcomePoor prognosisPolymerase chain reactionFresh frozen tissueMedian inhibitory concentrationClinical investigationSubset of individualsGlycoprotein expressionCarcinomaImmunohistochemistry
2012
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is an effective way of managing elderly women with advanced stage ovarian cancer (FIGO Stage IIIC and IV)
Glasgow MA, Yu H, Rutherford TJ, Azodi M, Silasi D, Santin AD, Schwartz PE. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is an effective way of managing elderly women with advanced stage ovarian cancer (FIGO Stage IIIC and IV). Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2012, 107: 195-200. PMID: 22648987, DOI: 10.1002/jso.23171.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinCarcinoma, Ovarian EpithelialChemotherapy, AdjuvantCohort StudiesDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansNeoadjuvant TherapyNeoplasm StagingNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialOvarian NeoplasmsPaclitaxelRetrospective StudiesSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsEpithelial ovarian cancerAdvanced stage ovarian cancerUpfront cytoreductive surgeryNeoadjuvant chemotherapyStage ovarian cancerCytoreductive surgeryOvarian cancerNACT patientsAge 70Stage IV epithelial ovarian cancerAdvanced epithelial ovarian cancerImproved progression-free survivalRetrospective cohort studyShorter ICU stayStage IV diseaseProgression-free survivalLess blood lossSmall bowel resectionOverall survival analysisICU staySame chemotherapyUpfront surgeryMacroscopic diseasePerioperative morbidityStage IIIC
2011
Comparison between 155 cases of robotic vs. 150 cases of open surgical staging for endometrial cancer
ElSahwi KS, Hooper C, De Leon MC, Gallo TN, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Santin AD, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Azodi M. Comparison between 155 cases of robotic vs. 150 cases of open surgical staging for endometrial cancer. Gynecologic Oncology 2011, 124: 260-264. PMID: 22036203, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2011.09.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpen armsEndometrial cancerSurgical stagingOperative timePara-aortic lymph node dissectionMean lymph node countPre-existing cardiac conditionsRobot-assisted surgical stagingOpen surgical stagingRobotic-assisted stagingLymph node countLymph node dissectionMean hospital stayRetrospective chart reviewBody mass indexPostoperative ileusCardiopulmonary complicationsHospital stayNode dissectionChart reviewBlood lossMass indexMean ageCardiac conditionsRobotic casesThe significance of perineural invasion in early-stage cervical cancer
ElSahwi KS, Barber E, Illuzzi J, Buza N, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Santin AD, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ. The significance of perineural invasion in early-stage cervical cancer. Gynecologic Oncology 2011, 123: 561-564. PMID: 21968340, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2011.08.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly cervical cancerPerineural invasionCervical cancerRisk factorsAdjuvant therapyEarly-stage cervical cancer patientsEarly-stage cervical cancerMultiple high-risk factorsAdjusted hazard ratioIndependent risk factorRetrospective chart reviewLymphovascular space invasionCervical cancer patientsLarger tumor sizeHigh-risk factorsChart reviewHazard ratioCervical stromaParametrial invasionWorse prognosisPoor prognosisSpace invasionTumor sizeMean ageTumor extension
2010
High-grade, chemotherapy-resistant ovarian carcinomas overexpress epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) and are highly sensitive to immunotherapy with MT201, a fully human monoclonal anti-EpCAM antibody
Richter CE, Cocco E, Bellone S, Silasi DA, Rüttinger D, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Pecorelli S, Santin AD. High-grade, chemotherapy-resistant ovarian carcinomas overexpress epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) and are highly sensitive to immunotherapy with MT201, a fully human monoclonal anti-EpCAM antibody. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2010, 203: 582.e1-582.e7. PMID: 20870202, PMCID: PMC2993821, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.07.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntigens, NeoplasmAntineoplastic AgentsBiomarkers, TumorCell Adhesion MoleculesCell Line, TumorDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleFlow CytometryHumansImmunotherapyNeoplasm StagingOvarian NeoplasmsReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSensitivity and SpecificityConceptsAntibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicityComplement-dependent cytotoxicityReal-time polymerase chain reactionEpithelial cell adhesion moleculePolymerase chain reactionOvarian carcinomaInterleukin-2Cell adhesion moleculeFlow cytometryHighest messenger RNA expressionCell linesAdhesion moleculesCell-mediated cytotoxicityOvarian cancer cell linesEffective treatment optionChromium release assaysChain reactionMessenger RNA expressionCancer cell linesOvarian diseaseTreatment optionsOvarian cancerEpCAM expressionAnti-EpCAM antibodyRNA expression
2009
Serum amyloid A (SAA): a novel biomarker for uterine serous papillary cancer
Cocco E, Bellone S, El-Sahwi K, Cargnelutti M, Casagrande F, Buza N, Tavassoli FA, Siegel ER, Visintin I, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Pecorelli S, Santin AD. Serum amyloid A (SAA): a novel biomarker for uterine serous papillary cancer. British Journal Of Cancer 2009, 101: 335-341. PMID: 19536090, PMCID: PMC2720219, DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6605129.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUterine serous papillary carcinomaSerum amyloid AUSPC patientsBenign diseaseSAA concentrationsNovel biomarkersPrimary USPC cell linesUterine serous papillary cancerSerum SAALiver-secreted proteinsNormal healthy femalesUSPC cell linesEarly disease recurrenceSerous papillary carcinomaNormal endometrial tissuesExpression levelsProtein expression levelsEndometrial cancerAggressive variantHealthy womenEndometrial tissuePapillary cancerSerum biomarkersAmyloid AHealthy groupOvarian preservation and staging in reproductive-age endometrial cancer patients
Richter CE, Qian B, Martel M, Yu H, Azodi M, Rutherford TJ, Schwartz PE. Ovarian preservation and staging in reproductive-age endometrial cancer patients. Gynecologic Oncology 2009, 114: 99-104. PMID: 19410280, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.03.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisease-free survivalLonger disease-free survivalYale-New Haven HospitalEndometrial cancer patientsOvarian preservationSurgical stagingOverall survivalEndometrial cancerCancer patientsEarly-stage low-grade endometrial cancerStage IYoung endometrial cancer patientsBetter disease-free survivalLow-grade endometrial cancerGrade 1 diseaseRetrospective chart reviewLonger overall survivalChart reviewYounger patientsClinical stagingSurgical treatmentEndometrial carcinomaGynecologic pathologistsRisk factorsAge 45
2007
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy lessens surgical morbidity in advanced ovarian cancer and leads to improved survival in stage IV disease
Hou JY, Kelly MG, Yu H, McAlpine JN, Azodi M, Rutherford TJ, Schwartz PE. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy lessens surgical morbidity in advanced ovarian cancer and leads to improved survival in stage IV disease. Gynecologic Oncology 2007, 105: 211-217. PMID: 17239941, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2006.11.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression-free survivalExtra-abdominal diseasePeri-operative morbidityStage IV diseaseOverall survivalPDS groupNAC patientsAggressive surgeryNeoadjuvant chemotherapyNAC groupOvarian cancerAdjuvant platinum-based chemotherapyAdvanced epithelial ovarian cancerImproved progression-free survivalIntra-operative blood lossFurther aggressive surgeryUnits of transfusionAdvanced ovarian cancerShorter hospital stayPlatinum-based chemotherapyTreatment of choiceEpithelial ovarian cancerAdvanced EOCOptimal cytoreductionCytoreductive surgery
2005
Improved survival in surgical stage I patients with uterine papillary serous carcinoma (UPSC) treated with adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy
Kelly MG, O'Malley DM, Hui P, McAlpine J, Yu H, Rutherford TJ, Azodi M, Schwartz PE. Improved survival in surgical stage I patients with uterine papillary serous carcinoma (UPSC) treated with adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy. Gynecologic Oncology 2005, 98: 353-359. PMID: 16005947, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.06.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiopsy, NeedleChemotherapy, AdjuvantCystadenocarcinoma, PapillaryCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDilatation and CurettageDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansHysterectomyNeoplasm StagingOrganoplatinum CompoundsRetrospective StudiesUterine NeoplasmsConceptsUterine papillary serous carcinomaPlatinum-based chemotherapyResidual uterine diseaseStage IA patientsVaginal cuff radiationAdjuvant platinum-based chemotherapySurgical stage IPapillary serous carcinomaIA patientsUterine diseaseStage IHysterectomy specimenOverall survivalSerous carcinomaConcomitant platinum-based chemotherapyImproved disease-free survivalComplete surgical stagingStage IB patientsStage IC patientsDisease-free survivalHigh recurrence rateVaginal radiationAdjuvant therapyStage IASurgical staging
2004
Patients with uterine papillary serous cancers may benefit from adjuvant platinum-based chemoradiation
Kelly MG, O'Malley D, Hui P, McAlpine J, Dziura J, Rutherford TJ, Azodi M, Chambers SK, Schwartz PE. Patients with uterine papillary serous cancers may benefit from adjuvant platinum-based chemoradiation. Gynecologic Oncology 2004, 95: 469-473. PMID: 15581948, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2004.08.030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUterine papillary serous carcinomaStage IA patientsResidual uterine diseaseAdvanced stage uterine papillary serous carcinomaIA patientsUterine diseaseSerous cancerUterine papillary serous cancerComplete surgical stagingObstetrics stage IAPapillary serous cancerDifferent therapeutic optionsPapillary serous carcinomaPlatinum-based chemoradiationMore effective treatmentsLocoregional diseaseHysterectomy specimenStage IAStage IIIAStage IIICSurgical stagingExtrauterine metastasesSerous carcinomaTherapeutic optionsFallopian tube