• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.7-16
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• 1998

목적 : 식도암의 생존율을 증가시키기 위해서 동시화학방사선요법의 전향적이고 비무작위적인 단일연구를 시행하였고, 이 방법으로 치료된 환자들의 생존율 및 생존율과 관련된 예후인자와 치료와 관련된 합병증 등에 대해서 조사하였다. 재료 및 방법 : 경부 또는 흉부 식도에서 시행한 조직검사상에서 침윤성 암종으로 판정되었고, 원발병소가 식도 및 종격동에 국한되어 있으면서 림프절 전이가 없거나 영역림프절 또는 쇄골상와 림프절 등까지 전이되어 있는 환자들을 대상으로 하였다. 방사선치료는 7주에 걸쳐 5940cGy를 조사하였고, 2차례의 화학요법을 동시에 시행하였다. 화학요법은 5-FU와 mitomycin C를 사용하였고, 5-FU는 제 1일부터 제 5일과 제 29일부터 제 33일 사이에 각각 5일 동안 1000$mg/m^2/day$의 용량으로 지속성 정주 하였고, mitomycin C는 제 1일에 $8mg/m^2$의 응량을 일시주사하였다. 동시화학방사선요법을 시행한 후에 5-FU는 9주, 13주, 17주에 각각 5일 동안 $1000\;mg/m^2/day$의 용량으로 지속성 정주 하였고, cisplatin을 9주, 13주, 17주의 제 1일에 $80mg/m^2$의 용량을 일시주사하였다. 결과 : 본 연구에 1989년 11월부터 1995년 11월까지 식도의 편평상피세포암으로 진단된 44명의 환자가 등록되었다. 치료 후 환자의 $59\%$가 완전관해 되었고, $41\%$에서 부분관해 되었다. 전체 환자의 1년, 2년, 5년 생존율은 각각 $59%,\;38%.\;9.6\%$였다(중간생존기간 : 17개월). 생존율과 관련된 예후인자는 치료 후 완전관해 여부와 T병기였다. 완전관해된 26명의 환자 중 6명에서 국소재발 되었고, 3명은 원격재발 되었으며, 다른 1명에서는 국소재발과 원격재발이 동시에 나타났고, 나머지 2명은 재발 양상을 알 수 없었다. 3도 이상의 급성과 만성합병증 발생률은 각각 $20\%$와 $13.6\%$였으나, 합병증과 관련된 사망은 없었다. 결론 : 본 연구에서의 동시화학방사선요법은 방사선단독치료를 시행하였던 다른 연구들에 비해서 중간생존기간의 증가를 보였고, 치료와 연관된 합병증 발생률의 증가를 보이지 않았다. 치료 후 완전관해된 환자들이 부분관해된 환자에 비해 생존을의 향상을 보였으며, 주 재발양상이 국소재발이므로, 향후 국소제어를 증진시키기 위한 노력이 필요한 것으로 생각된다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권11호
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• pp.4689-4695
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• 2014

Background: A great number of studies have shown that cytochrome P450 1A1 (CYP1A1) genetic polymorphisms, CYP1A1 Msp I and CYP1A1 Ile/Val, might be risk factors for digestive tract cancers, including esophageal cancer (EC), gastric cancer (GC), hepatic carcinoma (HC), as well as colorectal cancer (CC), but the results are controversial. In this study, a meta-analysis of this literature aimed to clarify associations of CYP1A1 genetic polymorphisms with digestive tract cancers susceptibility in Chinese populations. Materials and Methods: Eligible case-control studies published until December 2013 were retrieved by systematic literature searches from PubMed, Embase, CBM, CNKI and other Chinese databases by two investigators independently. The associated literature was acquired through deliberate search and selection based on established inclusion criteria. Fixed-effects or random-effects models were used to estimate odds ratios (ORs and 95%CIs). The meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.2 and Stata 12.0 softwares with stability evaluated by both stratified and sensitivity analyses. Moreover, sensitivity analysis and publication bias diagnostics confirmed the reliability and stability. Results: Eighteen case-control studies with 1,747 cases and 2,923 controls were selected for CYP1A1 MspI polymorphisms, and twenty case-control studies with 3, 790 cases and 4, 907 controls for the CYP1A1 Ile/Val polymorphisms. Correlation associations between CYP1A1 Ile/Val polymorphisms and digestive tract cancers susceptibility were observed in four genetic models in the meta-analysis (GG vs AA:OR= 2.03, 95%CI =1.52- 2.72; AG vs AA: OR=1.26, 95%CI =1.07-1.48; [GG+AG vs AA] :OR =1.42, 95%CI=1.20-1.68, [GG vs AA+AG]:OR=1.80, 95%CI =1.40-2.31). There was no association between CYP1A1 Msp I polymorphisms and digestive tract cancers risk. Subgroup analysis for tumor type showed a significant association of CYP1A1 Ile/Val genetic polymorphisms with EC in China. However, available data collected by the study failed to reveal remarkable associations of GC or HC with CYP1A1 Ile/Val genetic polymorphisms and EC, GC or CC with CYP1A1 MspI genetic polymorphisms. Conclusions: Our results indicated that CYP1A1 Ile/Val genetic polymorphisms, but not CYP1A1 Msp I polymorphisms, are associated with an increased digestive tract cancers risk in Chinese populations. Additional well-designed studies, with larger sample size, focusing on different ethnicities and cancer types are now warranted to validate this finding.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권23호
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• pp.10267-10272
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• 2015

To evaluate the value of combined detection of serum CEA, CA19-9, CA24-2, AFP, CA72-4, SCC, TPA and TPS for the clinical diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal tract (GIT) cancer and to analyze the efficacy of these tumor markers (TMs) in evaluating curative effects and prognosis. A total of 573 patients with upper GIT cancer between January 2004 and December 2007 were enrolled in this study. Serum levels of CEA, CA19-9, CA24-2, AFP, CA72-4, SCC, TPA and TPS were examined preoperatively and every 3 months postoperatively by ELISA. The sensitivity of CEA, CA19-9, CA24-2, AFP, CA72-4, SCC, TPA and TPS were 26.8%, 36.2%, 42.9%, 2.84%, 25.4%, 34.6%, 34.2% and 30.9%, respectively. The combined detection of CEA+CA199+CA242+CA724 had higher sensitivity and specificity in gastric cancer (GC) and cardiac cancer, while CEA+CA199+CA242+SCC was the best combination of diagnosis for esophageal cancer (EC). Elevation of preoperative CEA, CA19-9 and CA24-2, SCC and CA72-4 was significantly associated with pathological types (p<0.05) and TNM staging (p<0.05). Correlation analysis showed that CA24-2 was significantly correlated with CA19-9 (r=0.810, p<0.001). The levels of CEA, CA19-9, CA24-2, CA72-4 and SCC decreased obviously 3 months after operations. When metastasis and recurrence occurred, the levels of TMs significantly increased. On multivariate analysis, high preoperative CA72-4, CA24-2 and SCC served as prognostic factors for cardiac carcinoma, GC and EC, respectively. combined detection of CEA+CA199+CA242+SCC proved to be the most economic and practical strategy in diagnosis of EC; CEA+CA199+CA242+CA724 proved to be a better evaluation indicator for cardiac cancer and GC. CEA and CA19-9, CA24-2, CA72-4 and SCC, examined postoperatively during follow-up, were useful to find early tumor recurrence and metastasis, and evaluate prognosis. AFP, TPA and TPS have no significant value in diagnosis of patients with upper GIT cancer.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.123-127
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• 2014

A recent study summarized several published genome-wide association studies (GWASs) of cancer and reported two pleiotropic loci at 6p21.1 and 7p15.3 contributing to multiple cancers including lung cancer, noncardia gastric cancer (NCGC), and esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma (ESCC) in Han Chinese. However, it is not known whether such genetic variants have similar effects on the risk of gynecologic cancers, such as ovarian cancer. Hence, we explored associations between genetic variants in 6p21.1 and 7p15.3 and ovarian cancer risk in Han Chinese women. We performed an independent case-control study by genotyping the two loci (rs2494938 A > G at 6p21.1 and rs2285947 A > G at 7p15.3) in a total of 377 ovarian cancer cases and 1,034 cancer-free controls using TaqMan allelic discrimination assay. We found that rs2285947 at 7p15.3 was significantly associated with risk of ovarian cancer with per allele odds ratio (OR) of 1.33 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.08-1.64, P=0.008]. However, no significant association was observed between rs2494938 and ovarian cancer risk. Our results showed that rs2285947 at 7p15.3 may also contribute to the development of ovarian cancer in Han Chinese women, further suggesting pleiotropy of 7p15.3 in multiple cancers.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.139-144
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• 2003

Purpose: Because of an improving gastric cancer detection program and treatment methods, we can expect improved survival of patients with gastric cancer. Given the longer survival times, the chance of an occurrence of multiple primary malignant tumors other than stomach is increased in the same patients. The purpose of this study is to analyze the clinical characteristrics and the survival of patients with gastric cancer and other malignancies. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of 3669 patients with gastric cancer observed at our department between January 1994 to December 2002 was conducted. Associated tumors were diagnosed using the Warren and Gates criteria, and included tumors that were not considered to be a metastasis, invasion, or recurrence of the gastric cancer. Results: Of all 3669 patients, $2.07\%$ (n=76) had primary tumors other than gastric cancer, $63\%$ of which were synchronous (n=48) and $37\%$ metachronous (n=28). The mean age of the study group was 64.9 (65.5 in males, 61.8 in females), and the male-to-female ratio was 4.8 : 1. The most common cancer associated with gastric cancer was a hepatocellular carcinoma ($23.7\%$), followed by colorectal cancer ($17.1\%$), esophageal cancer ($10.5\%$), breast cancer ($6.6\%$). Of the 45 patients who had undergone a resection, 14 were in stage I, 12 in stage II, 13 in stage III, and 6 in stage IV. No statistically significant differences were found between the synchronous and the metachronous groups with regard to age, sex ratio, differentiation, and stage. The 5-year survival rates of the metachronous and the resected patients were significantly higher than those of the synchronous and the non resected patients, respectively. Conclusion: Due to increasing length of the follow-up period for patients with gastric cancer, another malignancy may develop in other organs. Therefore, physicians should pay attention to detect other cancers early in these patients, and a surgical resection is recommended as the treatment of choice in the management of multiple primary cancer associated with gastric cancer.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.1061-1075
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• 2016

Context: There are no recent authoritative data about incidence and prevalence of various types of cancers in Pakistan. Aim: To determine the frequency of malignant tumors seen in our practice and provide a foundation for building a comprehensive cancer care strategy. Materials and Methods: 10,000 successive cases of solid malignant tumors reported in 2014 were included. All cases had formalin fixed, paraffin embedded specimens available and diagnosis was based on histological examination of H&E stained slides plus ancillary studies at the Section of Histopathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. The latest WHO classifications were used along with the latest CAP protocols for reporting and the most updated TNM staging. Results: There were 9,492 (94.9%) primary tumors while 508 (5.1%) were metastatic. Some 5,153 (51.5%) were diagnosed in females and 4,847 (48.5%) in males. The commonest malignant tumors in females were breast (32%), esophagus (7%), lymphomas (6.8%), oral cavity (6.7%) and ovary (4.8%), while in males they were oral cavity (13.9%), lymphomas (12.8%), colorectum (7.9%), stomach (6.9%) and esophagus (6.6%). Malignant tumors were most common in the 5th, 6th and 7th decades. About 8% were seen under 20 years of age. Conclusions: Oral cavity and gastrointestinal cancers continue to be extremely common in both genders. Breast and esophageal cancers are prevalent in females. Lung and prostate cancer are less common than in the west. Ovarian cancer was very common but cervix cancer was less so.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권17호
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• pp.7905-7909
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• 2015

Several studies reported there was a polymorphism (rs531564 C > G) in miR-124 gene. To investigate the MiR-124 rs531564 polymorphism and cancer risk. We conducted a literature search of the Medline, Embase and Wangfang Medicine databases to identify all relevant studies for this meta-analysis. We determined that the miR-124 rs531564 polymorphism was significantly associated with decreased risks of cancers in the allelic model (G vs C, OR=0.71, 95% CI=0.53-0.94, P=0.02), homozygote model (GG vs CC, OR=0.42, 95% CI=0.26-0.66, P=0.0002), dominant model (GG/GC vs CC, OR=0.71, 95% CI=0.51-0.98, P=0.04) and recessive model (GG vs GC/CC, OR=0.43, 95% CI=0.27-0.69, P=0.0004). In an analysis stratified by cervical cancer group, significant associations were observed in the allelic model (G vs C, OR=0.46, 95% CI=0.32-0.66, P<0.0001), and dominant model (GG/GC vs CC, OR=0.45, 95% CI=0.3-0.66, P<0.0001). Subgroup analysis also revealed a decreased risk for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in the homozygote model (GG vs CC, OR=0.45, 95% CI=0.27-0.75, P=0.002) and recessive model (GG vs GC/CC, OR=0.46, 95% CI=0.28-0.75, P=0.002). This meta-analysis suggests that the miR-124 rs531564 C > G polymorphism is an important risk factor for cancers among the Chinese population.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.1407-1412
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• 2012

Background & Objectives: Gastric cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both sexes in Iran. This study was designed to assess upper GI endoscopic findings among people > 50 years targeted in a mass screening program in a hot-point region. Methods: Based on the pilot results in Guilan Cancer Registry study (GCRS), one of the high point regions for GC-Lashtenesha- was selected. The target population was called mainly using two methods: in rural regions, by house-house direct referral and in urban areas using public media. Upper GI endoscopy was performed by trained endoscopists. All participants underwent biopsies for rapid urea test (RUT) from the antrum and also further biopsies from five defined points of stomach for detection of precancerous lesions. In cases of visible gross lesions, more diagnostic biopsies were taken and submitted for histopathologic evaluation. Results: Of 1,394 initial participants, finally 1,382 persons (702 women, 680 men) with a mean age of $61.7{\pm}9.0$ years (range: 50-87 years) underwent upper GI endoscopy. H. pylori infection based on the RUT was positive in 66.6%. Gastric adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus were detected in seven (0.5%) and one (0.07%) persons, respectively. A remarkable proportion of studied participants were found to have esophageal hiatal hernia (38.4%). Asymptomatic gastric masses found in 1.1% (15) of cases which were mostly located in antrum (33.3%), cardia (20.0%) and prepyloric area (20.0%). Gastric and duodenal ulcers were found in 5.9% (82) and 6.9% (96) of the screened population. Conclusion: Upper endoscopy screening is an effective technique for early detection of GC especially in high risk populations. Further studies are required to evaluate cost effectiveness, cost benefit and mortality and morbidity of this method among high and moderate risk population before recommending this method for the GC surveillance program at the national level.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.120-128
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• 1991

Reconstruction of the pharynx and cervical esophagus presents a tremendous surgical challenge to the Head and Neck Surgeon. Because life expectancy of patients with advanced carcinoma of the hypopharynx, and cervical esophagus is limited, treatment must be aimed at palliation. A variety of techiques have been proposed over the years with none proving entirely satisfactory. These techiques include prosthesis; skin graft; cervical flaps; tubed cutaneous and myocutaneous chest flaps; visceral reconstruction with stomach, colon. and jejunum; and jejunal free autografts. Many factors dictate the best method of reconstruction in any given clinical situation. The goal of the surgery is a one-stage reconstruction of swallowing function with minimal morbidity to allow as short a hospital stay as posible. Nine patients underwent the free jejunal autograft reconstruction of the pharyngoesophagus after the ablative surgery for the advanced hypopharyngeal cancer. Postoperative complications included one perioperative death, two abdominal wound dehiscences, two neck hematomas, one carotid rupture, one funtional dysphagia, one late strictures. There were no graft failure, no immediate stenosis and no fistula. An oral diet was started between days 8 and 16, with an average of 9 days and median of 8 days. Patients left the hospital between days 9 and days 38, with an average of 23.4 days and median of 23 days. This method of reconstruction is advocated as reliable palliative procedure with short-term follow-up. In conclusion, we at Korea Cancer Center Hospital are of the opinion that the free jejunal autograft offers an excellent, safe and relative easy method of the pharyngeal and cervical esophageal reconstruction with significant advantages over other techiques.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.139-145
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• 1998

목적 : 성문상부암에서 근치적 방사선치료의 효율성을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 성문상부 편평상피세포암으로 확진되어 1990년 3월부터 1994년 12월까지 경상대학교병원 치료방사선과에서 근치적 방사선치료를 시행한 21예를 대상으로 분석을 시행하였다. 환자의 연령 분포는 52세부터 75세로 중앙값은 62세 이었다. 남자가 19예이었고 여자는 2예이었다. AJCC TNM 병기에 따른 환자의 분포는 병기 I이 4예, 병기 II가 7예, 병기 III이 3예, 병기 IV가 7예이었다. 추적조사기간의 중앙값은 36개월이었고 95%가 추적이 가능하였다. 결과 : 성문상부암 환자 21예의 전체 5년 생존율은 39.3%이었다. 병기에 따른 5년 생존율은 병기 I이 75.0%, 병기 II가 42.9%, 병기 III이 33.3%, 병기 IV이 28.6%이었다. 전체 5년 국소제어율은 52.0%이었고, 병기에 따른 국소제어율은 병기 I가 75.0%, 병기 II이 57.1%, 병기 III이 66.7%, 병기 IV가 28.6%이었다. 성문상부암의 치료 후 3예의 환자에서 이차 원발종양이 식도에 발생하였고, 진단 후 각기 5개월, 6개월, 5개월에 사망하였다. 결론 : 병기 I, II의 조기 성문상부암의 치료시 우선 근치적 방사선치료를 시행하고, 치료실패시 구제수술을 시행하는 것이 높은 국소제어율과 성대 보존율을 기대할 수 있는 효과적인 치료방법이라고 판단된다. 진행된 병기에서는 수술이 가능한 경우 근치적 수술과 방사선요법을 병행하고 수술이 불가능한 경우에만 근치적 방사선치료를 시행하는 것이 권장된다.