Mario Occhipinti , Marta Brambilla , Raimondo Di Liello , Paolo Ambrosini , Lorenzo Lobianco , Rita Leporati , Maria Salvarezza , Fabiana Vitiello , Silvia Marchesi , Sara Manglaviti , Teresa Beninato , Laura Mazzeo , Claudia Proto , Arsela Prelaj , Roberto Ferrara , Carminia Maria Della Corte , Giuseppe Lo Russo , Filippo de Braud , Monica Ganzinelli , Giuseppe Viscardi
{"title":"Erratum to “Unleashing precision: A review of targeted approaches in pleural mesothelioma” [Crit. Rev. Oncol./Hematol. 203C (2024) 104481]","authors":"Mario Occhipinti , Marta Brambilla , Raimondo Di Liello , Paolo Ambrosini , Lorenzo Lobianco , Rita Leporati , Maria Salvarezza , Fabiana Vitiello , Silvia Marchesi , Sara Manglaviti , Teresa Beninato , Laura Mazzeo , Claudia Proto , Arsela Prelaj , Roberto Ferrara , Carminia Maria Della Corte , Giuseppe Lo Russo , Filippo de Braud , Monica Ganzinelli , Giuseppe Viscardi","doi":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104521","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104521","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11358,"journal":{"name":"Critical reviews in oncology/hematology","volume":"204 ","pages":"Article 104521"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142334452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Prevalence of treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) with antibody-drug conjugates in metastatic breast cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis” [Crit. Rev. Oncol./Hematol. 204 (2024) 104527]","authors":"Silvia Belloni , Paola Tiberio , Rita De Sanctis , Arianna Magon , Armando Santoro , Alberto Zambelli , Rosario Caruso , Cristina Arrigoni","doi":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104550","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104550","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11358,"journal":{"name":"Critical reviews in oncology/hematology","volume":"204 ","pages":"Article 104550"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142607802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corrigendum to “The emerging HER2 landscape in Colorectal Cancer: The key to unveil the future treatment algorithm?” [Crit. Rev. Oncol./Hematol. 204 (2024) 104515]","authors":"Lorenzo Antonuzzo","doi":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104530","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104530","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11358,"journal":{"name":"Critical reviews in oncology/hematology","volume":"204 ","pages":"Article 104530"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142483253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Sirico , F. Jacobs , C. Molinelli , Guilherme Nader-Marta , V. Debien , H.Faith Dewhurst , M. Pallesch , F. Merloni , C. Gianni , U. De Giorgi , Evandro de Azambuja
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Navigating the complexity of PI3K/AKT pathway in HER-2 negative breast cancer: Biomarkers and beyond” [Crit. Rev. Oncol./Hematol. 200C (2024) 104404]","authors":"M. Sirico , F. Jacobs , C. Molinelli , Guilherme Nader-Marta , V. Debien , H.Faith Dewhurst , M. Pallesch , F. Merloni , C. Gianni , U. De Giorgi , Evandro de Azambuja","doi":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104542","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104542","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11358,"journal":{"name":"Critical reviews in oncology/hematology","volume":"204 ","pages":"Article 104542"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142585265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Warming-up the immune cell engagers (ICEs) era in breast cancer: state of the art and future directions","authors":"Aldo Caltavituro , Roberto Buonaiuto , Fabio Salomone , Giovanna Pecoraro , Federica Martorana , Vincenzo Di Lauro , Giacomo Barchiesi , Fabio Puglisi , Lucia Del Mastro , Filippo Montemurro , Mario Giuliano , Grazia Arpino , Michelino De Laurentiis","doi":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104577","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104577","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The advent of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has deeply reshaped the therapeutic algorithm of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). However, there is considerable scope for better engagement of the immune system in other BC subtypes. ICIs have paved the way for investigations into emerging immunotherapeutic strategies, such as immune cell engagers (ICEs) that work by promoting efficient tumor cell killing through the redirection of immune system against cancer cells. Most ICEs are bispecific antibodies that simultaneously recognize and bind to both cancer and immune cells generating an artificial synapse. Major side effects are cytokine release syndrome, hepatotoxicity, and neurotoxicity related to inappropriate immune system activation. Here, we provide a comprehensive overview of this compounds, the available preclinical and clinical evidence supporting their investigation and development in BC also highlighting the challenges that have prevented their widespread use in oncology. Finally, major strategies are explored to broaden their use in BC.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11358,"journal":{"name":"Critical reviews in oncology/hematology","volume":"206 ","pages":"Article 104577"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142755836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy for osteosarcoma: Recent advancements","authors":"Esther Adewuyi , Harshal Chorya , Abdulbasit Muili , Abdulrahmon Moradeyo , Ayomide Kayode , Aastha Naik , Temitayo Odedele , Muntaqim Opabode","doi":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104575","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104575","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recent advancements in the treatment of osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer, have seen significant progress with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Chemotherapy, the conventional approach, has witnessed refined drug regimens and novel agents tailored to enhance efficacy while minimizing adverse effects. This evolution aims to strike a balance between eradicating cancer cells and preserving patients' overall well-being. Immunotherapy has emerged as a promising avenue, leveraging the body's immune system to recognize and combat cancer cells. Innovative immunotherapeutic strategies, including immune checkpoint inhibitors, adoptive T cell therapy, and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy, exhibit the potential to enhance immune responses against osteosarcoma. Moreover, targeted therapy, designed to disrupt specific molecular pathways crucial for cancer growth, has gained traction in the treatment of osteosarcoma. Precision medicine approaches, such as identifying biomarkers and employing targeted agents, aim to tailor therapies to individual patients, maximizing effectiveness while minimizing collateral damage to healthy tissues. This article analyzes the current state of these three treatment modalities while comparing the efficacies of current chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy agents.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11358,"journal":{"name":"Critical reviews in oncology/hematology","volume":"206 ","pages":"Article 104575"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142712196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Detecting BRAF mutations in colorectal cancer in clinical practice: An Italian experts' position paper","authors":"Umberto Malapelle , Valentina Angerilli , Rossana Intini , Francesca Bergamo , Chiara Cremolini , Federica Grillo , Elena Guerini Rocco , Tiziana Pia Latiano , Erika Martinelli , Nicola Normanno , Fabio Pagni , Paola Parente , Alessandro Pastorino , Filippo Pietrantonio , Lisa Salvatore , Sara Lonardi , Matteo Fassan","doi":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104574","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104574","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>BRAF</em> p.V600E exon 15 hotspot mutation can identify a molecular subgroup of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients exhibiting poor prognosis under the conventional chemotherapy regimen. Recently, the chemotherapy-free combination of encorafenib and cetuximab has been approved as the standard of care for previously treated <em>BRAF</em> p.V600E mCRC patients, and genomic testing for <em>BRAF</em> mutations at the time of mCRC diagnosis is currently recommended. In clinical practice, <em>BRAF</em> mutation testing strategies are dramatically impacted by a lack of harmonization and standardization, both in the pre-analytical and analytical phases, which can result in <em>BRAF</em>-mutated patients not receiving the most appropriate therapy at recurrence. This paper proposes nine statements providing practical and concise advice on <em>BRAF</em> mutation testing in CRC, derived from collegial discussion and analysis of a multidisciplinary team of experts, including referral Italian oncologists and pathologists. The statements overview pivotal aspects implied in the detection, treatment and management of <em>BRAF</em>-mutated patients and have been drafted to represent a valuable tool for healthcare professionals committed to mCRC patient management. In addition, they represent a platform for implementing diagnostic-therapeutic workflows that can adapt to the variability of local resources while respecting the high-quality standards required by modern precision oncology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11358,"journal":{"name":"Critical reviews in oncology/hematology","volume":"206 ","pages":"Article 104574"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142712199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paul Manoukian , Leo C. Kuhnen , Hanneke W.M. van Laarhoven , Maarten F. Bijlsma
{"title":"Association of epigenetic landscapes with heterogeneity and plasticity in pancreatic cancer","authors":"Paul Manoukian , Leo C. Kuhnen , Hanneke W.M. van Laarhoven , Maarten F. Bijlsma","doi":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104573","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104573","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has a poor prognosis. Due to a lack of clear symptoms, patients often present with advanced disease, with limited clinical intervention options. The high mortality rate of PDAC is, however, also a result of several other factors that include a high degree of heterogeneity and treatment resistant cellular phenotypes. Molecular subtypes of PDAC have been identified that are thought to represent cellular phenotypes at the tissue level. The epigenetic landscape is an important factor that dictates these subtypes. Permissive epigenetic landscapes serve as drivers of molecular heterogeneity and cellular plasticity in developing crypts as well as metaplastic lesions. Drawing parallels with other cancers, we hypothesize that epigenetic permissiveness is a potential driver of cellular plasticity in PDAC. In this review will explore the epigenetic alterations that underlie PDAC cell states and relate them to cellular plasticity from other contexts. In doing so, we aim to highlight epigenomic drivers of PDAC heterogeneity and plasticity and, with that, offer some insight to guide pre-clinical research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11358,"journal":{"name":"Critical reviews in oncology/hematology","volume":"206 ","pages":"Article 104573"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142712195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qingsong Zeng, Shibo Zhang, Ning Leng, Yingying Xing
{"title":"Advancing tumor vaccines: Overcoming TME challenges, delivery strategies, and biomaterial-based vaccine for enhanced immunotherapy","authors":"Qingsong Zeng, Shibo Zhang, Ning Leng, Yingying Xing","doi":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104576","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104576","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tumor vaccines, as an immunotherapeutic approach, harness the body's immune cells to provoke antitumor responses, which have shown promising efficacy in clinical settings. However, the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) and the ineffective vaccine delivery systems hinder the progression of many vaccines beyond phase II trials. This article begins with a comprehensive review of the complex interactions between tumor vaccines and TME, summarizing the current state of vaccine clinical research. Subsequently, we review recent advancements in targeted vaccine delivery systems and explore biomaterial-based tumor vaccines as a strategy to improve the efficacy of both delivery systems and treatment. Finally, we have presented our perspectives on tumor vaccine development, aiming to advance the field towards the creation of more effective tumor vaccines.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11358,"journal":{"name":"Critical reviews in oncology/hematology","volume":"205 ","pages":"Article 104576"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142704517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Camille Baudelin , Paul Sargos , Derek Dinart , Christophe Hennequin , Diego Teyssonneau , Lucie Meynard , Nam-Son Vuong , Félix Lefort , Michael Baboudjian , Guilhem Roubaud
{"title":"Concomitant chemotherapy in trimodal treatment of patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer: A systematic review of prospective trials","authors":"Camille Baudelin , Paul Sargos , Derek Dinart , Christophe Hennequin , Diego Teyssonneau , Lucie Meynard , Nam-Son Vuong , Félix Lefort , Michael Baboudjian , Guilhem Roubaud","doi":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104557","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104557","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and objective</h3><div>For selected patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), trimodal therapy (TMT) incorporating transurethral resection of the tumor and chemoradiotherapy is an alternative to radical cystectomy. Concurrent chemotherapy (CC) is a pivotal component of TMT, however, the optimal CC protocol remains unknown. This systematic review aims to assess efficacy and safety outcomes of CC protocols used in TMT.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A systematic literature search in the PubMed and Embase databases was performed to identify eligible studies published between 1980 and March 2024. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. Data extraction and risk of bias assessment were performed following predefined criteria.</div></div><div><h3>Key findings and limitations</h3><div>50 studies met the inclusion criteria. Cisplatin-based CC protocols were the most reported. The highest level of evidence was found for 5-fluorouracil and Mitomycin C and for Carbogen-Nicotinamide. However, significant heterogeneity in patient selection, treatment modalities, follow-up and reported outcomes precluded comparison between trials. Outcomes were similar regardless of CC, with 5-year overall survival around 50 %. Bladder preservation rates ranged from 60 % to 90 %. Distant metastasis rates varied from 10 % to 45 %. Locoregional control rates seemed improved with cisplatin combinations despite an increased acute toxicity. Acute and late toxicity were however relatively low across CC protocols. There was no decrease in gastro-intestinal or urinary Quality of Life. Scarce data were available for elderly patients.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions and clinical implications</h3><div>With similar efficacy and toxicity profiles, and in the absence of comparability among trials, our review does not provide sufficient data to determine the optimal CC for TMT of MIBC. TMT is a well-tolerated and efficient approach with tailored strategy available for patients with localized MIBC.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11358,"journal":{"name":"Critical reviews in oncology/hematology","volume":"205 ","pages":"Article 104557"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142695400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}