2022
Elimusertib (BAY1895344), a novel ATR inhibitor, demonstrates in vivo activity in ATRX mutated models of uterine leiomyosarcoma
Harold J, Bellone S, Manavella D, Mutlu L, McNamara B, Hartwich T, Zipponi M, Yang-Hartwich Y, Demirkiran C, Verzosa M, Choi J, Dong W, Buza N, Hui P, Altwerger G, Huang G, Andikyan V, Clark M, Ratner E, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Santin A. Elimusertib (BAY1895344), a novel ATR inhibitor, demonstrates in vivo activity in ATRX mutated models of uterine leiomyosarcoma. Gynecologic Oncology 2022, 168: 157-165. PMID: 36442427, PMCID: PMC9797429, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.11.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-derived xenograftsUterine leiomyosarcomaVivo activityVehicle control treatmentMedian overall survivalTumor volume differencesOral scheduleWestern blot analysisOverall survivalOral gavageAggressive malignancyPDX modelsClinical trialsSCID miceTumor measurementsULMS patientsSignificant growth inhibitionNovel ATR inhibitorTumor samplesSignificant toxicityWestern blotKinase inhibitorsATRX mutationsGene mutationsControl vehicle
2021
Clinicopathologic characteristics and oncologic outcomes in adenosarcoma of gynecologic sites
Li JY, Mutlu L, Tymon-Rosario J, Khadraoui W, Nagarkatti N, Hui P, Buza N, Lu L, Schwartz P, Menderes G. Clinicopathologic characteristics and oncologic outcomes in adenosarcoma of gynecologic sites. Gynecologic Oncology Reports 2021, 39: 100913. PMID: 35005157, PMCID: PMC8715286, DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2021.100913.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecurrence-free survivalEarly-stage diseaseHigh-grade histologyOvarian preservationNode dissectionGrade histologyOncologic outcomesOverall survivalClinicopathologic characteristicsMyometrial invasionSarcomatous overgrowthPatients underwent lymph node dissectionUnderwent lymph node dissectionCox proportional hazards regressionLymph node dissectionEvidence of diseaseNon-inferior outcomesDeep myometrial invasionProportional hazards regressionLog-rank testKaplan-Meier estimatesLarge patient cohortPractical management optionsBilateral adnexectomyCervical adenosarcomaA phase 2 evaluation of pembrolizumab for recurrent Lynch‐like versus sporadic endometrial cancers with microsatellite instability
Bellone S, Roque DM, Siegel ER, Buza N, Hui P, Bonazzoli E, Guglielmi A, Zammataro L, Nagarkatti N, Zaidi S, Lee J, Silasi D, Huang GS, Andikyan V, Damast S, Clark M, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Tymon‐Rosario J, Harold JA, Mauricio D, Zeybek B, Menderes G, Altwerger G, Ratner E, Alexandrov LB, Iwasaki A, Kong Y, Song E, Dong W, Elvin JA, Choi J, Santin AD. A phase 2 evaluation of pembrolizumab for recurrent Lynch‐like versus sporadic endometrial cancers with microsatellite instability. Cancer 2021, 128: 1206-1218. PMID: 34875107, PMCID: PMC9465822, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObjective response rateImmune checkpoint inhibitorsProgression-free survivalEndometrial cancerWhole-exome sequencingSporadic endometrial cancerOverall survivalEnd pointPhase 2 pilot studyPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsTumor mutation burdenPhase 2 evaluationLarger confirmatory studiesAntigen processing/presentationProcessing/presentationCheckpoint inhibitorsSurgical resectionICI resistanceDMMR patientsPrognostic significanceDMMR tumorsMechanisms of resistanceLocal treatmentSporadic MSI
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 medianPatientsPreclinical activity of sacituzumab govitecan (IMMU-132) in uterine and ovarian carcinosarcomas
Lopez S, Perrone E, Bellone S, Bonazzoli E, Zeybek B, Han C, Tymon-Rosario J, Altwerger G, Menderes G, Bianchi A, Zammataro L, Manzano A, Manara P, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Raspagliesi F, Angioli R, Buza N, Hui P, Bond HM, Santin AD. Preclinical activity of sacituzumab govitecan (IMMU-132) in uterine and ovarian carcinosarcomas. Oncotarget 2020, 11: 560-570. PMID: 32082489, PMCID: PMC7007291, DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.27342.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSacituzumab govitecanTrop-2 expressionTrop-2Ovarian carcinosarcomaWeekly intravenous administrationSignificant tumor growth inhibitionTumor growth inhibitionCS cell linesCell linesCell surface markersNegative cell linesAggressive carcinosarcomasCarcinosarcoma patientsPrimary carcinosarcomaOverall survivalPoor prognosisPreclinical activityRare cancersIntravenous administrationXenograft modelActive drugCarcinosarcomaActive metaboliteFFPE tumorsCell viability assays
2019
Ten-Year Comparison Study of Type 1 and 2 Endometrial Cancers: Risk Factors and Outcomes
Feinberg J, Albright B, Black J, Lu L, Passarelli R, Gysler S, Whicker M, Altwerger G, Menderes G, Hui P, Santin AD, Azodi M, Silasi DA, Ratner ES, Litkouhi B, Schwartz PE. Ten-Year Comparison Study of Type 1 and 2 Endometrial Cancers: Risk Factors and Outcomes. Gynecologic And Obstetric Investigation 2019, 84: 290-297. PMID: 30602164, DOI: 10.1159/000493132.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 cancerHormone replacement therapyCox regression modelType 2 diseaseRisk factorsEndometrial cancerType 1Use of HRTLess obese patientsBaseline risk factorsEndometrial cancer casesMajor cardiovascular diseasesObese patientsOral contraceptivesOverall survivalClinical courseDiabetes mellitusRetrospective reviewRegression modelsReplacement therapyCardiovascular diseaseCancer casesAdvanced stageHigh mortalityRecurrence
2018
Associated characteristics and impact on recurrence and survival of free-floating tumor fragments in the lumen of fallopian tubes in Type I and Type II endometrial cancer
Albright BB, Black JD, Passarelli R, Gysler S, Whicker M, Altwerger G, Menderes G, Buza N, Hui P, Santin AD, Azodi M, Silasi DA, Ratner ES, Litkouhi B, Schwartz PE. Associated characteristics and impact on recurrence and survival of free-floating tumor fragments in the lumen of fallopian tubes in Type I and Type II endometrial cancer. Gynecologic Oncology Reports 2018, 23: 28-33. PMID: 29387776, PMCID: PMC5771964, DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2018.01.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLaparoscopic/robotic approachType II endometrial adenocarcinomaRisk of recurrenceDisease recurrenceFinal pathologyEndometrial adenocarcinomaFallopian tubeTumor fragmentsType II endometrial cancerRobotic approachCox proportional hazards modelHigher stage diseaseSingle institution experienceIndependent prognostic impactType IProportional hazards modelResult of traumaElectronic medical recordsCharacteristics of casesBaseline characteristicsExtensive diseaseLymphovascular invasionOverall survivalPatient comorbiditiesStage disease
2011
Clear Cell Cancer of the Uterine Corpus: The Association of Clinicopathologic Parameters and Treatment on Disease Progression
Varughese J, Hui P, Lu L, Yu H, Schwartz PE. Clear Cell Cancer of the Uterine Corpus: The Association of Clinicopathologic Parameters and Treatment on Disease Progression. Journal Of Oncology 2011, 2011: 628084. PMID: 22187554, PMCID: PMC3236522, DOI: 10.1155/2011/628084.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalClear cell cancerOverall survivalCell cancerUterine cancerAggressive histologic subtypeRetrospective chart reviewSingle institution experiencePlatinum-based chemotherapyAdvanced-stage patientsSingle academic institutionAdjuvant therapyChart reviewFIGO stageWorse survivalUterine corpusClinicopathologic featuresHistologic subtypePoor prognosisTreatment regimensExcellent survivalDisease progressionTreatment strategiesClinicopathologic parametersInnovative therapies
2006
Improved Survival in Surgical Stage I Patients With Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma (UPSC) Treated With Adjuvant Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Kelly M, O’Malley D, Hui P, McAlpine J, Yu H, Rutherford T, Azodi M, Schwartz P. Improved Survival in Surgical Stage I Patients With Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma (UPSC) Treated With Adjuvant Platinum-Based Chemotherapy. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2006, 61: 27-29. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000193850.73725.34.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUterine papillary serous carcinomaStage IA patientsStage IB patientsPlatinum-based chemotherapyRecurrence of diseaseEndometrial aspiration biopsyResidual uterine diseaseStage IA diseaseDisease-free survivalPapillary serous carcinomaRisk of recurrenceIB patientsTreatment modalitiesAbdominopelvic radiationAdjuvant chemotherapyIA patientsSerous carcinomaIA diseaseAdjuvant therapyAdjuvant treatmentOverall survivalUterine carcinomaVaginal cuffUterine diseaseAspiration biopsy
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 stagingMinimal uterine serous carcinoma: a clinicopathological study of 40 cases
Hui P, Kelly M, O'Malley DM, Tavassoli F, Schwartz PE. Minimal uterine serous carcinoma: a clinicopathological study of 40 cases. Modern Pathology 2005, 18: 75-82. PMID: 15389257, DOI: 10.1038/modpathol.3800271.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMinimal uterine serous carcinomaUterine serous carcinomaSerous carcinomaEndometrial polypsExtrauterine tumorsInvasive serous carcinomasSurgical staging procedureHigh nuclear gradeSurgical stagingClinicopathological studyOverall survivalStaging procedureClinical outcomesClinicopathologic featuresStromal invasionImmunohistochemical profileNuclear gradeMutant p53 proteinCarcinomaPatientsPolypsTumorsP53 proteinLesionsInvasion