• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.301-309
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• 2015

Purpose: To identify prognostic factors for disease progression and survival of patients with extracranial oligometastatic breast cancer (EOMBC), and to investigate the role of radiation therapy (RT) for metastatic lesions. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 50 patients who had been diagnosed with EOMBC following standard treatment for primary breast cancer initially, and received RT for metastatic lesions, with or without other systemic therapy between January 2004 and December 2008. EOMBC was defined as breast cancer with five or less metastases involving any organs except the brain. All patients had bone metastasis (BM) and seven patients had pulmonary, hepatic, or lymph node metastasis. Median RT dose applied to metastatic lesions was 30 Gy (range, 20 to 60 Gy). Results: The 5-year tumor local control (LC) and 3-year distant progression-free survival (DPFS) rate were 66.1% and 36.8%, respectively. High RT dose (${\geq}50Gy_{10}$) was significantly associated with improved LC. The 5-year overall survival (OS) rate was 49%. Positive hormone receptor status, pathologic nodal stage of primary cancer, solitary BM, and whole-lesion RT (WLRT), defined as RT whose field encompassed entire extent of disease, were associated with better survival. On analysis for subgroup of solitary BM, high RT dose was significantly associated with improved LC and DPFS, shorter metastasis-to-RT interval (${\leq}1month$) with improved DPFS, and WLRT with improved DPFS and OS, respectively. Conclusion: High-dose RT in solitary BM status and WLRT have the potential to improve the progression-free survival and OS of patients with EOMBC.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.33-36
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• 2019

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma has specific clinical and pathologic features. The most common site MALT lymphomas is the stomach; however, it can also occur in other organs, such as the salivary glands. MALT lymphoma is rare, but its prognosis is good. A 32-year-old man visited Konyang university hospital with parotid mass. Superficial partial parotidectomy was performed to exclude lymphoid neoplasms. IgH gene rearrangement analysis of the surgical specimen led to the diagnosis of MALT lymphoma. The patient underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy, positron emission tomography-computed tomography, and whole-body bone scan. Regional or distant metastasis was not observed on staging workup. The patient underwent postoperative radiation therapy, there has been no recurrence of MALT lymphoma to date. Here, we report this rare case of parotid MALT lymphoma that was treated with surgery and postoperative radiation therapy.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제46권10호
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• pp.579-588
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• 2023

Sarcomas are rare and heterogeneous mesenchymal neoplasms originating from the bone or soft tissues, which pose significant treatment challenges. The current standard treatment for sarcomas consists of surgical resection, often combined with chemo- and radiotherapy; however, local recurrence and metastasis remain significant concerns. Although immunotherapy has demonstrated promise in improving long-term survival rates for certain cancers, sarcomas are generally considered to be relatively less immunogenic than other tumors, presenting substantial challenges for effective immunotherapy. In this review, we examine the possible opportunities for sarcoma immunotherapy, noting cancer testis antigens expressed in sarcomas. We then cover the current status of immunotherapies in sarcomas, including progress in cancer vaccines, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and adoptive cellular therapy and their potential in combating these tumors. Furthermore, we discuss the limitations of immunotherapies in sarcomas, including a low tumor mutation burden and immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, and explore potential strategies to tackle the immunosuppressive barriers in therapeutic interventions, shedding light on the development of effective and personalized treatments for sarcomas. Overall, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the current status and potential of immunotherapies in sarcoma treatment, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for developing effective therapies to improve the outcomes of patients with these rare malignancies.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제66권6호
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• pp.444-450
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• 2009

연구배경: 폐암은 진단 당시에 완치할 수 있는 확률이 적어 예후가 불량한 종양으로 알려져 있어, 폐암 진행을 예측할 수 있는 암 표지자(tumor marker)의 발굴이 필요한 실정이다. 그러나 폐암에서 아직까지 특이적인 항원이 없고 현재까지 알려진 많은 종양관련 항원들의 민감도가 떨어지기 때문에 보편화되지 못하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 원발성 폐암 환자에서 혈장 G-CSF를 측정하고 암의 진행 및 예후와 관련이 있는지 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법: 원발성 폐암으로 진단된 100명 환자와 건강 검진에서 이상 소견이 없는 127명 정상인을 대상으로 하였다. 결 과: 정상인에서 혈장 G-CSF 농도는 12.2$\pm$3.6 pg/mL (mean$\pm$SD), 폐암환자에서는 46.0$\pm$38.0 pg/mL였다(p<0.001). 비소세포폐암에서 G-CSF 농도는 유의하게 소세포폐암보다 높았으며(p<0.05), 비소세포 폐암중 대세포 폐암이 가장 높았고, 편평세포암, 선암, 세기관지폐포암 순이었다. G-CSF 농도는 국소형보다는 진행형 비소 세포폐암에서 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 또한 타 장기로의 전이가 있을 때 유의하게 증가하였으며(p<0.05), 다발성 전이에서는 뇌, 부신, 골 전이 순으로 혈청 G-CSF 농도가 증가하는 경향이었다. 결 론: 혈장 G-CSF 농도는 폐암이 진행한 경우, 특히 타 장기로의 전이가 있을 때 유의하게 증가하였다. 그러므로 진행형 폐암의 추적관찰에 이용할 수 있으리라 사료된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2023

Background: We reviewed the clinical outcomes of patients with oligometastatic (OM) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who received multimodal therapy including lung surgery. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 117 patients with OM NSCLC who underwent complete resection of the primary tumor from 2014 to 2017. Results: The median follow-up duration was 2.91 years (95% confidence interval, 1.48-5.84 years). The patients included 73 men (62.4%), and 76 patients (64.9%) were under the age of 65 years. Based on histology, 97 adenocarcinomas and 14 squamous cell carcinomas were included. Biomarker analysis revealed that 53 patients tested positive for epidermal growth factor receptor, anaplastic lymphoma kinase, or ROS1 mutations, while 36 patients tested negative. Metastases were detected in the brain in 74 patients, the adrenal glands in 12 patients, bone in 5 patients, vertebrae in 4 patients, and other locations in 12 patients. Radiation therapy for organ metastasis was performed in 81 patients and surgical resection in 27 patients. The 1-year overall survival (OS) rate in these patients was 82.8%, and the 3- and 5-year OS rates were 52.6% and 37.2%, respectively. Patients with positive biomarker test results had 1-, 3-, and 5-year OS rates of 98%, 64%, and 42.7%, respectively. These patients had better OS than those with negative biomarker test results (p=0.031). Patients aged ≤65 years and those with pT1-2 cancers also showed better survival (both p=0.008). Conclusion: Surgical resection of primary lung cancer is a viable treatment option for selected patients with OM NSCLC in the context of multimodal therapy.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.106-110
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• 2006

배경: 기관세지페포암종은 흔치않은 폐암으로 $2{\~}14\%$의 유병률을 보인다. WHO의 분류에 따르면 일종의 선암으로 분류되며 최근의 정의에 의하면 흉강내 일차 원발성 선암병변이 없어야 하며, 중심기관지내의 원발병변이 없고, 말초기관에 국한되어야 하며 폐간질의 침범이 없고 암종의 실장이 폐포격막을 따라서 성장해야 한다. 또한 동일병기의 다른 비소세포폐암보다 술 후 생존율이 좋은 것으로 보고된다. 이에 기관세지폐포암의 장기결과에 대한 분석을 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 서울아산병원 흉부외과학교실에서 1990년 1월부터 2002년 12월까지 술 후 기관세지폐포암으로 병리 진단을 받은 31명의 환자를 대상으로 환자의 나이, 성별, 발생부위, 조직학적 병기, 술 후 부작용, 술 후 재발여부, 술 후 항암화학요법, 방사선요법 여부와 술 후 생존여부를 의무기록을 토대로 조사하였다. 결과: 환자의 평균연령은 61.09$\pm$10.63세($31{\~}79$세)이고 남녀의 성비는 12 : 19였다. 발병부위는 우상엽 7예, 우중엽 1예, 우하엽 4예, 좌상엽 8예, 좌하엽 11예였다. 수술은 엽절제술 28예, 전폐절제술 2예였고, 술 후 병리학적병기는 TIN0M0 (stage Ia) 12예($38.70\%$), T2N0M0 (stage Ib) 15예($48.38\%$), T1N1M0 (stageIIa) 1예($3.22\%$), T1N1M0 (stageIIb) 1예($3.22\%$), T2N2M0 (stage IIIa) 1예 ($3.22\%$), T1N0M1 (stage IV) 1예($3.22\%$)였다. 술 후 경과 추적 중에 사망은 4예($12.90\%$)였다. 한 명(T1N0M0, stage Ib)은 술 후 퇴원하였다가 2개월 후에 재발 없이 전신상태 악화에 의한 사망이었고, 한 명(T2N2M0, stage IIIa)은 술 후 29개월째에 우측 늑골 전이로 항암화학요법 중에 사망하였다. 한 명(T1N1M0, stage IIa)은 술후 항암화학요법 중 34개월에 뇌전이가 있었으나 치료거부 후 퇴원하였다가 사망하였다. 한 명(T1N0M0, stage Ib)은 술 후 방사선요법 중에 21개월 째에 양측폐에 다발성 결절을 보이는 전이로 치료 중 사망하였다. 술 후 평균 추적기간은 50.87$\pm$24.77개월이었다. 전체 생존율을 분석해보면 3년에 $97.1\%$, 5년에 $83.7\%$였다. 병기1기 환자의 경우 2년에 $96.3\%$, 5년에 $96.3\%$로 나왔다. 전체 환자의 재발 없는 생존율을 분석해보면 1년에 $100\%$, 2년에 $90\%$, 5년에 $76\%$이고 병기 1기의 경우 2년에 $96.4\%$, 5년에 $90.6\%$였다. 술 후 항암화학요법을 시행한 환자는 7명으로 $22.58\%$이고, 술 후 항암방사선요법을 시행한 환자는 1명으로 $3.22\%$, 2가지 모두 시행한 환자는 2명으로 $6.45\%$였다. 재발부위는 폐전이 3예, 골전이가 1예, 뇌전이가 1예였다. 결론: 기관세지폐포암은 동일병기의 다른 비소세포암보다 수술 절제 후에 비교적 재발률이 적고 병기가 초기인 경우 생존율이 우수함을 알 수 있었다.