Impact of the Delayed Initiation of Adjuvant Chemotherapy in the Outcome of Triple Negative Breast Cancer.

BACKGROUND: Adjuvant chemotherapy decreases the recurrence risk and improves survival rates; however, it is unclear whether a delayed initiation is associated with adverse outcomes, especially in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). In this study, we evaluated the influence of the time to start adjuvant chemotherapy (TTC) in the outcomes of TNBC. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 15 years of data from patients with TNBC who received adjuvant chemotherapy at the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplasicas (Lima, Peru). TTC was categorized into 4 groups: ≤ 30, 31 to 60, 61 to 90, and ≥ 91 days. We evaluated overall survival (OS) and distant recurrence-free survival (DRFS). Cox proportional hazard models were used to identify prognostic factors. RESULTS: In total, 687 patients were included. The mean age at diagnosis was 49.1 years (SD, 11.8 years), and most (62.6%) patients had pathologic stage T2. The median TTC was 48.1 days (SD, 27.4 days); 189 (27.5%) received chemotherapy ≤ 30 days; 329 (47.9%), between 31 and 60 days; 115 (16.7%), between 61 and 90 days; and 54 (7.9%) in ≥ 90 days. In the multivariate analysis, a TTC between 31 and 60 days (hazard ratio [HR], 1.78; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.17-2.72), 61 and 90 days (HR, 2.38; 95%CI, 1.43-3.97), and ≥ 91 days (HR, 2.45; 95% CI, 1.32-4.55) was associated with an increased mortality in contrast with a TTC < 30 days. Although a TTC between 31 and 60 days, 61 and 90 days, and ≥ 91 days was associated with an increased risk of DRFS (HR, 1.86; 95% CI, 1.24-2.79; HR, 2.34, 95% CI, 1.42-3.867; and HR, 3.16; 95% CI, 1.78-5.61, respectively). CONCLUSION: A delaying in TTC ≥ 30 days was associated with poorer outcomes. Our data suggest that several efforts should be conducted to avoid a delayed TTC in patients with TNBC.

Lung Cancer in the Young.

INTRODUCTION: Median age at diagnosis of lung cancer is 70 years. Its presentation in patients 40 or younger is uncommon and it has been proposed that maybe it is a different disease due to its clinical characteristics and genetic makeup. There are a limited number of studies in this population and they report different clinic-pathological characteristics in comparison with older patients. METHODS: We described the incidence of lung cancer patients diagnosed at age 40 or younger at the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplasicas (INEN), Lima-Peru; from 2009 to 2017 and evaluated the characteristic of NSCLC. Epidemiologic and clinic-pathological data was collected from clinical files. Analysis was carried out using SPSSvs19 software. RESULTS: We identified 3823 patients with lung cancer seen at INEN during the study period. Among these, 166 (4.3%) patients were 40 years or younger, and 137/166 (82.5%) were NSCLC. Median age at diagnosis was 36 years (range 14-40 years) and 59.1% of patients were female. A smoking history was present in 14.4% of patients. Frequent symptoms at diagnosis were cough (62.0%), chest pain (51.8%) and dyspnea (40.9%). Adenocarcinoma was the most common histological type (63.3%). Most patients had advanced disease at diagnosis (84.7%). The median overall survival was 8.2 months. CONCLUSIONS: The proportion of young patients with lung cancer in our population is higher than that reported in the most recent literature. Lung cancer in the young is mostly sporadic, more frequent in women, usually adenocarcinoma type and it presents with advanced disease, resulting in a very poor survival.

Situación actual de los sarcomas de partes blandas: registro de un instituto oncológico de Latinoamérica / Current situation of soft tissue sarcomas: Registry of a Latin American cancer institute

Objetivo: Los sarcomas de partes blandas (SFTS) conforman un grupo de neoplasias poco frecuentes y heterogéneas (menos del 1% en adultos y 15% en pediátricos), de los cuales no se cuenta con registros actualizados en población latinoamericana. El estudio tiene como objetivo describir la situación actual de los pacientes tratados en un instituto oncológico de Latinoamérica. Métodos: Se obtuvo un registro de 250 pacientes con diagnóstico de SFTS, tratados en el Instituto de Enfermedades Neoplásicas del Perú (INEN), durante el periodo 2009-2013, con una media de seguimiento de 62 meses, registrándose datos: epidemiológicos, clínicos, tratamiento y seguimiento; realizándose el análisis de sobrevida global mediante el modelo proporcional de Cox. Resultados: Los SFTS mostraron una mayor frecuencia en género masculino (60,8%), con un pico incidencia a partir de los 50 años (69,6%), la localización tumoral predominante fue en extremidades inferiores (64,4%), siendo los subtipos histológicos más frecuentes: sarcoma pleomórfico indiferenciado (34%) y liposarcomas (25,6%); el estadio clínico iii es el de mayor registro (30,8%). Se obtuvo una tasa de sobrevida global a 5 años del 63,9%, encontrándose en el análisis estadístico asociación significativa entre la sobrevida global y las variables: edad (> 50 años), tamaño tumoral (> 5cm), profundidad (subfascial), grado histológico (G3), recurrencia local y a distancia, mostrando en este grupo rangos menores de sobrevida. Conclusiones: Se ha logrado precisar la epidemiología, el tratamiento y el pronóstico, así como las variables que repercuten en la sobrevida de los pacientes latinoamericanos con SFTS estudiados

Introduction: Soft tissue sarcomas (SFT) are a group of rare and heterogeneous neoplasms (representing less than 1% of cancer in adults and 15% in pediatric patients), for which there is no updated records in the Latin American population. This study aims to describe the current situation of patients treated at a cancer institute in Latin America. Methods: We obtained records from 250 patients with a diagnosis of SFT, treated at the National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases of Peru (INEN) during the period 2009-2013, with a mean follow-up of 62 months. The following data were recorded: epidemiological, clinical, treatment and follow-up. The analysis of global survival was done with the Cox proportional hazards model. Results: SFT showed a greater frequency in males (60.8%), with a peak incidence after 50 years of age (69.6%). Tumor location was predominantly in the lower extremities (64.4%), and the most frequent histologic subtypes were: undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (34%) and liposarcomas (25.6%); clinical stage iii was the most frequent (30.8%). The 5-year overall survival rate was 63.9%, while the statistical analysis found a significant association between global survival and the variables: age (>50 years), tumor size (>5cm), depth (subfascial), histologic grade (G3), local and distant recurrence, showing shorter survival times in these groups. Conclusions: This study has clarified the epidemiology, treatment and prognosis, as well as the variables that have an impact on the survival of the Latin American patients with SFT studied

Current situation of soft tissue sarcomas: Registry of a Latin American cancer institute. / Situación actual de los sarcomas de partes blandas: registro de un instituto oncológico de Latinoamérica.

INTRODUCTION: Soft tissue sarcomas (SFT) are a group of rare and heterogeneous neoplasms (representing less than 1% of cancer in adults and 15% in pediatric patients), for which there is no updated records in the Latin American population. This study aims to describe the current situation of patients treated at a cancer institute in Latin America. METHODS: We obtained records from 250 patients with a diagnosis of SFT, treated at the National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases of Peru (INEN) during the period 2009-2013, with a mean follow-up of 62 months. The following data were recorded: epidemiological, clinical, treatment and follow-up. The analysis of global survival was done with the Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS: SFT showed a greater frequency in males (60.8%), with a peak incidence after 50 years of age (69.6%). Tumor location was predominantly in the lower extremities (64.4%), and the most frequent histologic subtypes were: undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (34%) and liposarcomas (25.6%); clinical stage iii was the most frequent (30.8%). The 5-year overall survival rate was 63.9%, while the statistical analysis found a significant association between global survival and the variables: age (>50 years), tumor size (>5cm), depth (subfascial), histologic grade (G3), local and distant recurrence, showing shorter survival times in these groups. CONCLUSIONS: This study has clarified the epidemiology, treatment and prognosis, as well as the variables that have an impact on the survival of the Latin American patients with SFT studied.

[Prognostic value of lymph node ratio (LNR) in patients who underwent radical gastrectomy]. / Valor pronóstico de la razón de ganglios metastásicos en pacientes con cáncer gástrico operados.

The study objective was to evaluate the prognostic value of lymph node ratio (LNR) in patients with gastric cancer who underwent radical gastrectomy D2. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed retrospectively 498 medical records of patients with gastric cancer who were attended at the National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases (INEN) between 2008 and 2011and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were distributed into 4 groups according to their LNR, LNR0: 0, LNR1: 0-0.13, LNR2: 0.14-0.4 and LNR3: = 0.4. RESULTS: The median of resected lymph nodes was 42 [range; 8.153] and 494 (99.2%) patients had more than 15 lymph nodes retrieved. 340 (68.5%) patients had lymph node involvement and 175 (35.1%) cases (35.1%) were classified as pN3, 94 (18.5%) pN2 and 72 (14.5%) were pN1. 285 (57.2%) patients had stage III disease. There was a significant difference between groups of LNR in overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) curves (p <0.05). According to the LNR groups there was significant differences according to age, lesion size, lymph node involvement (pN), Lauren classification, vascular invasion and lymphatic invasion (p <0.05). LNR is an important prognostic factor to explain the time of death (LNR3: HR: 6.77, 95% CI: 3.346-13.706, p <0.05) and recurrence time (LNR3: 95% CI: 2.104-13.439, p <0.05). CONCLUSION: LNR remains as an important independent prognostic factor in patients undergoing radical gastrectomy and D2 lymphadenectomy for gastric cancer.

[Anemia as a prognostic factor in cancer patients]. / Anemia como factor pronóstico en pacientes con cáncer.

OBJECTIVE.: To determine the frequency and prognostic value of anemia in cancer patients receiving care at the National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases (Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas - INEN) between January and April of 2010. MATERIALS AND METHODS.: Anemia was considered for men with hemoglobin levels at <13 g/dL; and for women, at <12 g/dL. Associations between qualitative features were assessed with a Chi-square test. Kaplan-Meier estimator was used for the analysis of the survival curves, and differences between the curves were performed with the log-rank test. RESULTS.: 772 patients were included; 584 (75.7%) had solid tumors and 188 (24.3%) had hematologic malignancies. Anemia was diagnosed in 359 patients (46.5%); hematologic malignancies in 127 patients (67.6%); and solid neoplasms in 235 (40.2%). Hematologic malignancies with the highest frequency of anemia were chronic myeloid leukemia, acute leukemias, and multiple myeloma (100%, 92.5% and 60%, respectively); and were cancer of gastrointestinal, gynecological, and urological origin were in the group of solid neoplasms (62%, 52.1% and 45%, respectively). Two hundred and four (204) patients (26.4%) were transfused. In 762 patients, a significant difference in overall survival was found between groups with and without anemia, estimated at 5 years in 62% and 47% respectively (p <0.001). In the solid tumor subgroup (p = 0.002), and the hematological malignancies subgroup (p = 0.007), such association was also found. CONCLUSIONS.: Anemia is common in cancer patients, and its presence determines an independent prognostic factor in overall survival.

OBJETIVOS.: Determinar la frecuencia y el valor pronóstico de la anemia en pacientes con cáncer atendidos en el Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas (INEN) entre enero y abril del 2010. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS.: Se consideró anemia en varones cuando la hemoglobina fue <13 g/dL, y en mujeres cuando fue <12 g/dL. Para determinar asociaciones se usó la prueba Chi-cuadrado. Para el análisis de las curvas de sobrevida se usó el estimador de Kaplan-Meier y log rank test. RESULTADOS.: 772 pacientes fueron incluidos; 584 (75,7%) tuvieron tumores sólidos y 188 (24,3%) neoplasias hematológicas. Se diagnóstico anemia en 359 (46,5%) pacientes, en 124 (66,0%) neoplasias hematológicas, y en 235 (40,2%) neoplasias sólidas. Las neoplasias hematológicas con mayor frecuencia de anemia fueron la leucemia mieloide crónica, las leucemias agudas, y el mieloma múltiple (100%, 92,5% y 60%; respectivamente) y en el grupo de neoplasias sólidas fueron los cánceres de origen: gastrointestinal, ginecológico, y urológico (62%, 52,1% y 45%; respectivamente). Recibieron transfusiones 204 pacientes (26,4%). En 762 pacientes se encontró una diferencia en la sobrevida global entre los grupos sin y con presencia de anemia, estimándose a los cinco años en 62% y 47% respectivamente (p<0,001), además se encontraron diferencias en la sobrevida global para el subgrupo de tumores sólidos (p=0,002) y neoplasias hematológicas (p=0,007). CONCLUSIONES.: La anemia es frecuente en pacientes con cáncer y su presencia determina un factor pronóstico independiente en la sobrevida global.

Valor pronóstico de la razón de ganglios metastásicos en pacientes con cáncer gástrico operados / Prognostic value of lymph node ratio (LNR) in patients who underwent radical gastrectomy

Objetivo: El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar el valor pronóstico de la razón de ganglios metastásicos (LNR) en los pacientes con cáncer gástrico operados de gastrectomía radical D2. Materiales y métodos: Se revisaron retrospectivamente las historias clínicas de 498 pacientes del Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas (INEN) entre los años 2008 y 2011 que cumplían los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Se dividieron en 4 grupos de acuerdo a su LNR; LNR0: 0, LNR1: 0-0,13, LNR2: 0,14-0,4 y LNR3: ≥ 0,4. Resultados: La mediana de ganglios resecados fue de 42 [rango 8-153] y 494 (99,2%) pacientes tuvieron más de 15 ganglios resecados. 340 (68,5%) pacientes presentaron compromiso ganglionar y 175 (35,1%) fueron clasificados como pN3, 94 (18,5%) pN2 y 72 (14,5%) como pN1. 285 (57,2%) pacientes tuvieron estadío III. Hubo diferencias significativas entre los grupos del LNR en las curvas de sobrevida global (SV) y de sobrevida libre de enfermedad (SVLE) (p <0,05). Según los grupos del LNR existen diferencias según la edad, el tamaño de la lesión, el nivel de compromiso ganglionar (pN), la clasificación Lauren, la invasión vascular y la invasión linfática (p <0,05). El LNR es un factor pronóstico importante para explicar el tiempo de muerte (LNR3: HR: 6,77, 95%CI: 3,346-13,706, p <0,05) y de recurrencia (LNR3: HR: 5,3, 95%CI: 2,104-13,439, p <0,05). Conclusión: El LNR es un factor pronóstico independiente importante en los pacientes operados de gastrectomía radical con linfadenectomia D2 por cáncer gástrico.

Objective: The study objective was to evaluate the prognostic value of lymph node ratio (LNR) in patients with gastric cancer who underwent radical gastrectomy D2. Materials and methods: We reviewed retrospectively 498 medical records of patients with gastric cancer who were attended at the National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases (INEN) between 2008 and 2011and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were distributed into 4 groups according to their LNR, LNR0: 0, LNR1: 0-0.13, LNR2: 0.14-0.4 and LNR3: ≥ 0.4. Results: The median of resected lymph nodes was 42 [range; 8.153] and 494 (99.2%) patients had more than 15 lymph nodes retrieved. 340 (68.5%) patients had lymph node involvement and 175 (35.1%) cases (35.1%) were classified as pN3, 94 (18.5%) pN2 and 72 (14.5%) were pN1. 285 (57.2%) patients had stage III disease. There was a significant difference between groups of LNR in overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) curves (p <0.05). According to the LNR groups there was significant differences according to age, lesion size, lymph node involvement (pN), Lauren classification, vascular invasion and lymphatic invasion (p <0.05). LNR is an important prognostic factor to explain the time of death (LNR3: HR: 6.77, 95% CI: 3.346-13.706, p <0.05) and recurrence time (LNR3: 95% CI: 2.104-13.439, p <0.05). Conclusion: LNR remains as an important independent prognostic factor in patients undergoing radical gastrectomy and D2 lymphadenectomy for gastric cancer.

[Optimal cytoreduction in advanced ovarian cancer treated with dose-dense paclitaxel and carboplatin followed by interval surgery at the Peruvian National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases]. / Citorreducción óptima en cáncer de ovario avanzado tratado con paclitaxel a dosis densa y carboplatino seguido de cirugía de intervalo en el Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas del Perú.

OBJECTIVES: To determine the rate of optimal cytoreduction in patients with advanced ovarian cancer who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy with dose-dense carboplatin and paclitaxel followed by interval debulking surgery (IDS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective study of a series of cases of Peruvian women treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy with carboplatin (6 AUC mg/mL/min) and paclitaxel (80 mg/m2 weekly) followed by IDS, at the National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases during the 2010-2014 period. RESULTS: The 41 patients who made it to the interval surgery had a median age of 59 years (range: 47-73 years). In 37 (90.2%) patients, high-grade serous adenocarcinoma histology was reported. Thirty-four (82.9%) achieved optimal cytoreduction and five (14.7%), a complete pathological response. Progression-free survival at one year and two years was 74.7% and 51.8%, respectively. Overall survival at one year and two years was 85.2% and 71.4%, respectively. The risk of progression and death was greater in patients without optimal cytoreduction and in patients with postsurgery levels of carcinoembryonic antigen 125 > 30 U/mL. CONCLUSIONS: Neoadjuvant therapy with dose-dense carboplatin and paclitaxel achieved an elevated frequency of optimal cytoreduction. The post-surgery levels of carcinoembryonic antigen 125 and optimal cytoreduction were independent factors of progression-free survival and overall survival.

OBJETIVOS: Determinar la tasa de citorreducción óptima en pacientes con cáncer de ovario avanzado que recibieron quimioterapia neoadyuvante con carboplatino y paclitaxel dosis densa seguido de cirugía de citorreducción de intervalo (CCI). MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio de una serie de casos retrospectiva de mujeres peruanas tratadas con quimioterapia neoadyuvante con carboplatino (AUC 6 mg/ml/min) y paclitaxel (80 mg/m2 semanal) seguido de CCI, en el Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas durante el período 2010-2014. RESULTADOS: Los 41 pacientes que alcanzaron cirugía de intervalo, tuvieron una mediana de edad de 59 años (rango: 47-73 años). En 37 (90,2%) pacientes se reportó histología de adenocarcinoma seroso de alto grado. Treinta y cuatro (82,9%) lograron citorreducción óptima y cinco (14,7%) respuesta patológica completa. La sobrevida libre de progresión al año y 2 años fueron 74,7% y 51,8%, respectivamente. La sobrevida global al año y 2 años fue 85,2% y 71,4%, respectivamente. El riesgo de progresión y muerte fue mayor en pacientes sin citorreducción óptima y pacientes con niveles de dosaje del antígeno carcinoembrionario 125 postoperatorio > 30 U/ml. CONCLUSIONES: La neoadyuvancia con carboplatino y paclitaxel dosis densa logró una frecuencia elevada de citorreducción óptima. Los niveles de antígeno carcinoembrionario 125 postoperatorios y citorreducción óptima resultaron factores independientes de sobrevida libre de progresión y sobrevida global.

Anemia como factor pronóstico en pacientes con cáncer / Anemia as a prognostic factor in cancer patients

RESUMEN Objetivos. Determinar la frecuencia y el valor pronóstico de la anemia en pacientes con cáncer atendidos en el Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas (INEN) entre enero y abril del 2010. Materiales y métodos. Se consideró anemia en varones cuando la hemoglobina fue <13 g/dL, y en mujeres cuando fue <12 g/dL. Para determinar asociaciones se usó la prueba Chi-cuadrado. Para el análisis de las curvas de sobrevida se usó el estimador de Kaplan-Meier y log rank test. Resultados. 772 pacientes fueron incluidos; 584 (75,7%) tuvieron tumores sólidos y 188 (24,3%) neoplasias hematológicas. Se diagnóstico anemia en 359 (46,5%) pacientes, en 124 (66,0%) neoplasias hematológicas, y en 235 (40,2%) neoplasias sólidas. Las neoplasias hematológicas con mayor frecuencia de anemia fueron la leucemia mieloide crónica, las leucemias agudas, y el mieloma múltiple (100%, 92,5% y 60%; respectivamente) y en el grupo de neoplasias sólidas fueron los cánceres de origen: gastrointestinal, ginecológico, y urológico (62%, 52,1% y 45%; respectivamente). Recibieron transfusiones 204 pacientes (26,4%). En 762 pacientes se encontró una diferencia en la sobrevida global entre los grupos sin y con presencia de anemia, estimándose a los cinco años en 62% y 47% respectivamente (p<0,001), además se encontraron diferencias en la sobrevida global para el subgrupo de tumores sólidos (p=0,002) y neoplasias hematológicas (p=0,007). Conclusiones. La anemia es frecuente en pacientes con cáncer y su presencia determina un factor pronóstico independiente en la sobrevida global.

ABSTRACT Objective. To determine the frequency and prognostic value of anemia in cancer patients receiving care at the National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases (Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas - INEN) between January and April of 2010. Materials and Methods. Anemia was considered for men with hemoglobin levels at <13 g/dL; and for women, at <12 g/dL. Associations between qualitative features were assessed with a Chi-square test. Kaplan-Meier estimator was used for the analysis of the survival curves, and differences between the curves were performed with the log-rank test. Results. 772 patients were included; 584 (75.7%) had solid tumors and 188 (24.3%) had hematologic malignancies. Anemia was diagnosed in 359 patients (46.5%); hematologic malignancies in 127 patients (67.6%); and solid neoplasms in 235 (40.2%). Hematologic malignancies with the highest frequency of anemia were chronic myeloid leukemia, acute leukemias, and multiple myeloma (100%, 92.5% and 60%, respectively); and were cancer of gastrointestinal, gynecological, and urological origin were in the group of solid neoplasms (62%, 52.1% and 45%, respectively). Two hundred and four (204) patients (26.4%) were transfused. In 762 patients, a significant difference in overall survival was found between groups with and without anemia, estimated at 5 years in 62% and 47% respectively (p <0.001). In the solid tumor subgroup (p = 0.002), and the hematological malignancies subgroup (p = 0.007), such association was also found. Conclusions. Anemia is common in cancer patients, and its presence determines an independent prognostic factor in overall survival.

Oncological outcomes in extended time intervals betweenpreoperative chemoradiotherapy with capecitabine and surgery inoperable rectal adenocarcinoma.

OBJECTIVE: To assess whether extended time intervals (8-12, 13-20 and >20 weeks) between the end of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery affect overall survival, disease-free survival. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective study in 120 patients with rectal adenocarcinoma without evidence of metastasis (T1-4/N0-2/M0) at the time of diagnosis that underwent surgery with curative intent after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy with capecitabine and obtained R0 or R1 resection between January 2010 to December 2014 at the National Cancer Institute of Peru. Dates were evaluated by Kaplan-Meier method, log- rank test and Cox regression analysis. RESULTS: Of the 120 patients, 70 were women (58%). The median age was 63(26-85) years. All received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. No significant difference was found between the association of the median radial (0.6, 0.7 and 0.8 cm; p=0.826) and distal edge (3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 cm; p=0.606) with time interval groups and similarly the mean resected (18.8, 19.1 and 16.0; p=0.239) and infiltrated nodules (1.05, 1.29 and 0.41); p=0.585). The median follow-up time of overall survival and desease free survival was 40 and 37 months, respectively. No significant differences were observed in overall survival (79.0%, 74.6% and 71.1%; p=0.66) and disease-free survival (73.7%, 68.1% and 73.6%; p=0.922) according to the three groups studied at the 3-year of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: We found that widening the time intervals between the end of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery at 24 weeks does not affect the overall survival, disease-free survival and pathological outcomes. It allows to extend the intervals of time for future studies that finally will define the best time interval for the surgery.

Oncoplastic surgery for the conservative treatment of breast cancer in Perú's National Cancer Institute.

BACKGROUND: Oncoplastic surgery for breast cancer (OPS) has been a surgical trend for the past 25 years. In 2012, OPS has been introduced as the standard treatment for a selected group of patients at the National Cancer Institute of Peru (INEN). The aim of this study is to describe our findings. METHODS: This is a retrospective and descriptive study that identified demographics, tumour-pathologic features and includes patients solely treated since diagnosis until late follow-up at INEN. These OPS patients were identified from the conservative treatment patients group by review of medical charts and creation of a database for periods December 2005 through December 2015. RESULTS: A total of 146 patients were ruled in by the inclusion criteria. All patients were Peruvian females, 56.2% being 51 or older. 93.8% had core biopsy diagnosis of breast cancer and 52.1% located at the upper outer quadrant. 79.5% patients had upfront OPS and the round block (43.2%) and reduction/mastopexy (23.3%) were the most used techniques. pT2 was the most frequent size (54.7%). We achieved negative margins in 134 patients (93.2%) in a single procedure. Of 29 patients, who had neoadjuvant treatment, 11 achieved pCR. Only 5.5% had pN2 or higher. 95.2% received complimentary external beam radiotherapy. CONCLUSIONS: OPS has proven to be a reliable surgical option, both for aesthetic and oncologic outcomes. Important points for achieving these results are breast surgeons having properly trained under the OPS philosophy and knowing the patients' characteristics for correct technique selection.

Oncological outcomes in extended time intervals between preoperative chemoradiotherapy with capecitabine and surgery in operable rectal adenocarcinoma / Resultados oncológicos en intervalos extendidos de tiempo entre quimioradioterapia preoperatoria con capecitabina y cirugía en adenocarcinoma rectal operable

Objective: To assess whether extended time intervals (8-12, 13-20 and >20 weeks) between the end of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery affect overall survival, disease-free survival. Materials and methods: Retrospective study in 120 patients with rectal adenocarcinoma without evidence of metastasis (T1-4/N0-2/M0) at the time of diagnosis that underwent surgery with curative intent after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy with capecitabine and obtained R0 or R1 resection between January 2010 to December 2014 at the National Cancer Institute of Peru. Dates were evaluated by Kaplan-Meier method, log- rank test and Cox regression analysis. Results: Of the 120 patients, 70 were women (58%). The median age was 63(26-85) years. All received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. No significant difference was found between the association of the median radial (0.6, 0.7 and 0.8 cm; p=0.826) and distal edge (3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 cm; p=0.606) with time interval groups and similarly the mean resected (18.8, 19.1 and 16.0; p=0.239) and infiltrated nodules (1.05, 1.29 and 0.41); p=0.585). The median follow-up time of overall survival and desease free survival was 40 and 37 months, respectively. No significant differences were observed in overall survival (79.0%, 74.6% and 71.1%; p=0.66) and disease-free survival (73.7%, 68.1% and 73.6%; p=0.922) according to the three groups studied at the 3-year of follow-up. Conclusions: We found that widening the time intervals between the end of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery at 24 weeks does not affect the overall survival, disease-free survival and pathological outcomes. It allows to extend the intervals of time for future studies that finally will define the best time interval for the surgery

Objetivo: Evaluar si los intervalos de tiempo extendidos (8-12, 13-20 y >20 semanas) entre el fin de la quimioradioterapia neoadyuvante y la cirugía afectan la sobrevida global, y la sobrevida libre de enfermedad. Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de 120 pacientes con adenocarcinoma rectal sin evidencia de metástasis (T1-4/N0-2/M0) al momento del diagnóstico que se sometieron a cirugía con intención curativa luego de quimioradioterapia neoadyuvante con capecitabina y tuvieron resección R0 o R1 entre enero 2010 y diciembre 2014 en el Instituto Nacioanal de Enfermedades Neoplásicas de Perú. El análisis se hizo con el método de Kaplan-Meier, la prueba log-rank y la regresión de Cox. Resultados: De 120 pacientes, 70 fueron mujeres (58%). La mediana de la edad fue 63 años (26-85 años). Todos recibieron quimioradioterapia neoadyuvante. No hubo diferencia significativa entre la asociación de las medianas de los bordes radial (0,6, 0.7 y 0,8 cm; p=0,826) y distal (3,0, 3,5 y 4,0 cm; p=0,606) con los intervalos de tiempo de los grupos y similarmente con la media de los ganglios resecados (18,8, 19,1 y 16,0; p=0,239) e infiltrados (1,05, 1,29 y 0,41; p=0,585). No se observaron diferencias significativas en sobrevida global (79,0%, 74,6% y 71,1%; p=0,66) y sobrevida libre de enfermedad (73,7%, 68,1% y 73,6%; p=0,922), en los tres grupos estudiados a 3 años de seguimiento. Conclusiones: Encontramos que aumentar los intervalos de tiempo entre el fin de la quimioradioterapia neoadyuvante y la cirugía hasta 24 semanas no afecta la sobrevida global, sobrevida libre de enfermedad ni los desenlaces patológicos. Esto permitiría extender los intervalos de tiempo en estudios futuros para definir el mejor intervalo de tiempo para la cirugía

Citorreducción óptima en cáncer de ovario avanzado tratado con paclitaxel a dosis densa y carboplatino seguido de cirugía de intervalo en el Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas del Perú / Optimal cytoreduction in advanced ovarian cancer treated with dose-dense paclitaxel and carboplatin followed by interval surgery at the Peruvian National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases

RESUMEN Objetivos. Determinar la tasa de citorreducción óptima en pacientes con cáncer de ovario avanzado que recibieron quimioterapia neoadyuvante con carboplatino y paclitaxel dosis densa seguido de cirugía de citorreducción de intervalo (CCI). Materiales y métodos. Estudio de una serie de casos retrospectiva de mujeres peruanas tratadas con quimioterapia neoadyuvante con carboplatino (AUC 6 mg/ml/min) y paclitaxel (80 mg/m2 semanal) seguido de CCI, en el Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas durante el período 2010-2014. Resultados . Los 41 pacientes que alcanzaron cirugía de intervalo, tuvieron una mediana de edad de 59 años (rango: 47-73 años). En 37 (90,2%) pacientes se reportó histología de adenocarcinoma seroso de alto grado. Treinta y cuatro (82,9%) lograron citorreducción óptima y cinco (14,7%) respuesta patológica completa. La sobrevida libre de progresión al año y 2 años fueron 74,7% y 51,8%, respectivamente. La sobrevida global al año y 2 años fue 85,2% y 71,4%, respectivamente. El riesgo de progresión y muerte fue mayor en pacientes sin citorreducción óptima y pacientes con niveles de dosaje del antígeno carcinoembrionario 125 postoperatorio > 30 U/ml. Conclusiones . La neoadyuvancia con carboplatino y paclitaxel dosis densa logró una frecuencia elevada de citorreducción óptima. Los niveles de antígeno carcinoembrionario 125 postoperatorios y citorreducción óptima resultaron factores independientes de sobrevida libre de progresión y sobrevida global.

ABSTRACT Objectives. To determine the rate of optimal cytoreduction in patients with advanced ovarian cancer who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy with dose-dense carboplatin and paclitaxel followed by interval debulking surgery (IDS). Materials and Methods. A retrospective study of a series of cases of Peruvian women treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy with carboplatin (6 AUC mg/mL/min) and paclitaxel (80 mg/m2 weekly) followed by IDS, at the National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases during the 2010-2014 period. Results. The 41 patients who made it to the interval surgery had a median age of 59 years (range: 47-73 years). In 37 (90.2%) patients, high-grade serous adenocarcinoma histology was reported. Thirty-four (82.9%) achieved optimal cytoreduction and five (14.7%), a complete pathological response. Progression-free survival at one year and two years was 74.7% and 51.8%, respectively. Overall survival at one year and two years was 85.2% and 71.4%, respectively. The risk of progression and death was greater in patients without optimal cytoreduction and in patients with postsurgery levels of carcinoembryonic antigen 125 > 30 U/mL. Conclusions. Neoadjuvant therapy with dose-dense carboplatin and paclitaxel achieved an elevated frequency of optimal cytoreduction. The post-surgery levels of carcinoembryonic antigen 125 and optimal cytoreduction were independent factors of progression-free survival and overall survival.

Resultados oncológicos de la cirugía oncoplástica: seguimiento a largo plazo de pacientes tratados en un instituto oncológico de Latinoamérica. Un análisis de cohortes / Oncological results of oncoplastic surgery: Long-term follow-up of patients treated in an oncology institute in Latin America. A cohort analysis

Objetivo. La cirugía oncoplástica forma parte del grupo de cirugías de conservación mamaria, la cual permite la resección oncológica y la remodelación mamaria en el mismo acto quirúrgico. Actualmente es ampliamente usada en Latinoamérica, sin embargo, no cuentan con grandes reportes de resultados oncológicos. El propósito del estudio es evaluar la seguridad de la cirugía oncoplástica en el tratamiento del cáncer de mama invasivo. Método. Se comparan de forma retrospectiva 124 pacientes que recibieron cirugía oncoplástica por cáncer de mama invasivo no metastásico (grupo de estudio) con 302 pacientes que recibieron cirugía de conservación mamaria convencional (no oncoplástica; grupo control) durante el periodo 2007-2015. Resultados. El tiempo medio de seguimiento fue de 61 meses, la sobrevida global fue mayor en el grupo de cirugía oncoplástica frente al grupo control a 10 años (97,7 vs. 89.8%, p=0,04), así como la sobrevida libre de enfermedad (93 vs. 86,7% a 10 años, p=0,05). Discusión. Se han comparado pacientes que tuvieron cirugía primaria oncoplástica por cáncer de mama invasivo no metastásico (124) con un grupo control (302), realizándose un seguimiento por un periodo prolongado de tiempo, proporcionando el presente estudio evidencia para plantear que la cirugía oncoplástica es una opción de tratamiento seguro y confiable en pacientes con cáncer de mama en Latinoamérica (AU)

Objective. Oncoplastic surgery is a type of breast conservation surgery, which allows oncologic resection and breast remodelling in the same surgical procedure. It is now widely used in Latin America, but large studies of its results are lacking. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of oncoplastic surgery in the treatment of invasive breast cancer. Method. A total of 124 patients who underwent oncoplastic surgery between 2007 and 2015 for non-metastatic invasive breast cancer (study group) were retrospectively compared with 302 patients who underwent conventional (non-oncoplastic surgery) breast conservation surgery (control group) in the same period. Results. The mean length of follow-up was 61 months. Overall survival and disease-free survival was higher in the oncoplastic surgery group than in the control group at 10 years (97.7 vs. 89.8%, P=.04; 93 vs. 86.7% at 10 years, P=.05). Discussion. We compared patients who had oncoplastic primary surgery for non-metastatic invasive breast cancer (n=124) with a control (n=302) group who were followed-up for a long period, providing evidence to suggest that oncoplastic surgery is a safe and reliable treatment option in patients with breast cancer in Latin America (AU)

[Clinical-pathological features and survival in young women with cervical cancer: a retrospective analysis from the instituto nacional de enfermedades neoplásicas]. / Características clínico-patológicas y sobrevida en mujeres jóvenes con cáncer cervical: análisis retrospectivo del instituto nacional de enfermedades neoplásicas.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the clinical and histological characteristics and prognostic factors of cervical cancer (CC) in young Peruvian patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of patients younger than 35 years old diagnosed with CC between 2008 and 2012 in the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas. RESULTS: 449 patients had epithelial neoplasms. The main histological types were: squamous cell carcinoma (84.9%), adenocarcinoma (11.0%) and adenosquamous carcinoma (2.4%). The average tumor size was 4.98 cm. Anemia (55.7%), elevated creatinine (21.2%) and hydronephrosis (13.8%) were also identified. 82.3% of the patients presented locally advanced disease. Stages IIB (47.4%) and IIIB (25.8%) were the most common. Overall 5-year survival was 59.5% (I, 90.9%; II, 57.5%; III, 42.7% and IV, 13.3%). Elevated creatinine, anemia, tumor size, parametrial involvement and hydronephrosis were factors that affected survival. No significant relation was found between histological type and survival. The presence of anemia (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR]: 2.5; 95% confidence interval [CI 95%]: 1.6-4.0) and hydronephrosis (aHR: 1.6; CI 95%: 1.0-4.0) were independently associated with survival; likewise, the parametrial commitment with (aHR: 3.3; CI 95%: 1.5-7.2) or without (aRH: 2.6; CI 95%: 1.3-5.3) extension to the pelvic bone. CONCLUSIONS: Cervical cancer in young Peruvians is diagnosed in advanced stages. Overall survival in each stage is similar to the reported in older patients. The importance of conventional prognosis- related factors was confirmed. Anemia was an important independent prognostic factor requiring further investigations.

OBJETIVOS: Determinar las características clínicas, histológicas y los factores pronósticos del cáncer cervical (CC) en pacientes jóvenes peruanas. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Análisis retrospectivo de pacientes de 35 años de edad o menos diagnosticadas con CC entre el 2008 y el 2012 en el Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas. RESULTADOS: 449 pacientes tenían neoplasias epiteliales. Los tipos histológicos principales fueron: carcinoma de células escamosas (84,9%), adenocarcinoma (11,0%) y carcinoma adenoescamoso (2,4%). El tamaño tumoral promedio fue 4,98 cm. También se identificó anemia (55,7%), creatinina elevada (21,2%) e hidronefrosis (13,8%). El 82,3% de los pacientes presentaron enfermedad localmente avanzada. Los estadios IIB (47,4%) y IIIB (25,8%) fueron los más comunes. La supervivencia global a 5 años fue de 59,5% (I, 90,9%; II, 57,5%; III, 42,7% y IV, 13,3%). La creatinina elevada, la anemia, el tamaño tumoral, el compromiso parametrial y la hidronefrosis fueron factores que afectaron la supervivencia. No se encontró relación significativa entre el tipo histológico y la supervivencia. La presencia de anemia (Hazard Ratio ajustado [HRa]: 2,5; intervalo de confianza al 95% [IC 95%]: 1,6-4,0) y la hidronefrosis (HRa: 1,6; IC 95%: 1,0-4,0) estuvieron independientemente asociados con la supervivencia; asimismo, el compromiso parametrial con (HRa: 3,3; IC 95%: 1,5-7,2) o sin (HRa: 2,6; IC 95%: 1,3-5,3) extensión al hueso pélvico. CONCLUSIONES: El cáncer cervical en jóvenes peruanas es diagnosticado en estadios avanzados. La supervivencia global en cada estadio es similar a la reportada en pacientes mayores. Se confirmó la importancia de los factores convencionales relacionados con el pronóstico. La anemia fue un factor de pronóstico independiente importante que requiere mayores investigaciones.

Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: experience from the Peruvian National Cancer Institute.

BACKGROUND: Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas constitute a heterogeneous and rare group of diseases with regional particularities in Latin America. OBJECTIVE: To determine the clinicopathological features, relative frequency and survival among patients from a Peruvian institution. METHODS: Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas were defined based on the absence of extracutaneous disease at diagnosis. Classification was performed following the 2008 World Health Organization Classification of Neoplasms of the Hematopoietic and Lymphoid tissues. Risk groups were established according to the 2005 World Health Organization-EORTC classification for cutaneous lymphomas. Data of patients admitted between January 2008 and December 2012 were analyzed. RESULTS: 74 patients were included. Mean age was 49.5 years. In order of frequency, diagnoses were: mycosis fungoides (40.5%), peripheral T-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified (22.95%), adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia (18.9%), CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders (6.8%), hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma (5.4%), extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma (4.1%) and Sézary syndrome (1.4%). Predominant clinical patterns were observed across different entities. Mycosis fungoides appeared mainly as plaques (93%). Peripheral T-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified and adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia presentation was polymorphic. All patients with hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma presented with facial edema. All cases of extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma appeared as ulcerated nodules/tumors. Disseminated cutaneous involvement was found in 71.6% cases. Forty-six percent of patients were alive at 5 years. Five-year overall survival was 76.4% and 19.2%, for indolent and high-risk lymphomas, respectively (p<0.05). High risk group (HR: 4.6 [2.08-10.18]) and increased DHL level (HR: 3.2 [1.57-6.46]) emerged as prognostic factors for survival. STUDY LIMITATIONS: Small series. CONCLUSION: Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas other than mycosis fungoides or CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders are aggressive entities with a poor prognosis.

Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: experience from the Peruvian National Cancer Institute

Abstract: Background: Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas constitute a heterogeneous and rare group of diseases with regional particularities in Latin America. Objective: To determine the clinicopathological features, relative frequency and survival among patients from a Peruvian institution. Methods: Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas were defined based on the absence of extracutaneous disease at diagnosis. Classification was performed following the 2008 World Health Organization Classification of Neoplasms of the Hematopoietic and Lymphoid tissues. Risk groups were established according to the 2005 World Health Organization-EORTC classification for cutaneous lymphomas. Data of patients admitted between January 2008 and December 2012 were analyzed. Results: 74 patients were included. Mean age was 49.5 years. In order of frequency, diagnoses were: mycosis fungoides (40.5%), peripheral T-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified (22.95%), adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia (18.9%), CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders (6.8%), hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma (5.4%), extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma (4.1%) and Sézary syndrome (1.4%). Predominant clinical patterns were observed across different entities. Mycosis fungoides appeared mainly as plaques (93%). Peripheral T-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified and adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia presentation was polymorphic. All patients with hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma presented with facial edema. All cases of extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma appeared as ulcerated nodules/tumors. Disseminated cutaneous involvement was found in 71.6% cases. Forty-six percent of patients were alive at 5 years. Five-year overall survival was 76.4% and 19.2%, for indolent and high-risk lymphomas, respectively (p<0.05). High risk group (HR: 4.6 [2.08-10.18]) and increased DHL level (HR: 3.2 [1.57-6.46]) emerged as prognostic factors for survival. Study limitations: Small series. Conclusion: Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas other than mycosis fungoides or CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders are aggressive entities with a poor prognosis.

Características clínico-patológicas y sobrevida en mujeres jóvenes con cáncer cervical: análisis retrospectivo del instituto nacional de enfermedades neoplásicas / Clinical-pathological features and survival in young women with cervical cancer: a retrospective analysis from the instituto nacional de enfermedades neoplásicas

RESUMEN Objetivos Determinar las características clínicas, histológicas y los factores pronósticos del cáncer cervical (CC) en pacientes jóvenes peruanas. Materiales y métodos Análisis retrospectivo de pacientes de 35 años de edad o menos diagnosticadas con CC entre el 2008 y el 2012 en el Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas. Resultados 449 pacientes tenían neoplasias epiteliales. Los tipos histológicos principales fueron: carcinoma de células escamosas (84,9%), adenocarcinoma (11,0%) y carcinoma adenoescamoso (2,4%). El tamaño tumoral promedio fue 4,98 cm. También se identificó anemia (55,7%), creatinina elevada (21,2%) e hidronefrosis (13,8%). El 82,3% de los pacientes presentaron enfermedad localmente avanzada. Los estadios IIB (47,4%) y IIIB (25,8%) fueron los más comunes. La supervivencia global a 5 años fue de 59,5% (I, 90,9%; II, 57,5%; III, 42,7% y IV, 13,3%). La creatinina elevada, la anemia, el tamaño tumoral, el compromiso parametrial y la hidronefrosis fueron factores que afectaron la supervivencia. No se encontró relación significativa entre el tipo histológico y la supervivencia. La presencia de anemia (Hazard Ratio ajustado [HRa]: 2,5; intervalo de confianza al 95% [IC 95%]: 1,6-4,0) y la hidronefrosis (HRa: 1,6; IC 95%: 1,0-4,0) estuvieron independientemente asociados con la supervivencia; asimismo, el compromiso parametrial con (HRa: 3,3; IC 95%: 1,5-7,2) o sin (HRa: 2,6; IC 95%: 1,3-5,3) extensión al hueso pélvico. Conclusiones El cáncer cervical en jóvenes peruanas es diagnosticado en estadios avanzados. La supervivencia global en cada estadio es similar a la reportada en pacientes mayores. Se confirmó la importancia de los factores convencionales relacionados con el pronóstico. La anemia fue un factor de pronóstico independiente importante que requiere mayores investigaciones.

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the clinical and histological characteristics and prognostic factors of cervical cancer (CC) in young Peruvian patients. Materials and methods Retrospective analysis of patients younger than 35 years old diagnosed with CC between 2008 and 2012 in the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas. Results 449 patients had epithelial neoplasms. The main histological types were: squamous cell carcinoma (84.9%), adenocarcinoma (11.0%) and adenosquamous carcinoma (2.4%). The average tumor size was 4.98 cm. Anemia (55.7%), elevated creatinine (21.2%) and hydronephrosis (13.8%) were also identified. 82.3% of the patients presented locally advanced disease. Stages IIB (47.4%) and IIIB (25.8%) were the most common. Overall 5-year survival was 59.5% (I, 90.9%; II, 57.5%; III, 42.7% and IV, 13.3%). Elevated creatinine, anemia, tumor size, parametrial involvement and hydronephrosis were factors that affected survival. No significant relation was found between histological type and survival. The presence of anemia (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR]: 2.5; 95% confidence interval [CI 95%]: 1.6-4.0) and hydronephrosis (aHR: 1.6; CI 95%: 1.0-4.0) were independently associated with survival; likewise, the parametrial commitment with (aHR: 3.3; CI 95%: 1.5-7.2) or without (aRH: 2.6; CI 95%: 1.3-5.3) extension to the pelvic bone. Conclusions Cervical cancer in young Peruvians is diagnosed in advanced stages. Overall survival in each stage is similar to the reported in older patients. The importance of conventional prognosis- related factors was confirmed. Anemia was an important independent prognostic factor requiring further investigations.

Cáncer colorrectal en los jóvenes: factores pronósticos y características clínico patológicas en un instituto del cáncer de Perú.

OBJECTIVE: To determine clinicopathological features and prognostic factors among young colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in a Peruvian Cancer Institute. METHODS: Data of patients 40 years or younger, admitted between January 2005 and December 2010, were analyzed. RESULTS: During the study period, 196 young patients with CRC were admitted. The tumor was located in the rectum, left colon and right colon in 45.9%, 28.6% and 25.5% of cases. Family history of CRC was found in 13.2% and an autosomal pattern of inheritance, in 8.6% of the cases. The most common symptoms were pain (67.9%) and bleeding (67.3%). The majority (63.1%) of colon cancer cases and more than a third (34.4%) of rectal cancer cases were diagnosed in stage III or IV. The histologic type was tubular, mucinous and signet ring cell adenocarcinoma in 73.5%, 14.8% and 8.6%, respectively. The depth of invasion was T3 in 21.4% and T4 in 53%. Nodal involvement was detected in 44.5%. Five-year overall survival (OS) was 44.3%. In the multivariate analysis, only the stage resulted an independent prognostic factor for survival. CONCLUSIONS: CRC in Peruvian young patients is mostly sporadic. It presents more often in the distal colon or rectum and at advanced stages of the disease. Mucinous and signet ring cell carcinoma were requent histological types. Five-year OS stage by stage is similar to that reported in the literature for older patients. Stage was the only independent prognostic factor for survival.

Cáncer colorrectal en los jóvenes: factores pronósticos y características clínico patológicas en un instituto del cáncer de Perú / Colorectal cancer in the young: clinicopathologic features and prognostic factors from a cancer institute in Peru

To determine clinicopathological features and prognostic factors among young colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in a Peruvian Cancer Institute. Methods: Data of patients 40 years or younger, admitted between January 2005 and December 2010, were analyzed. Results: During the study period, 196 young patients with CRC were admitted. The tumor was located in the rectum, left colon and right colon in 45.9%, 28.6% and 25.5% of cases. Family history of CRC was found in 13.2% and an autosomal pattern of inheritance, in 8.6% of the cases. The most common symptoms were pain (67.9%) and bleeding (67.3%). The majority (63.1%) of colon cancer cases and more than a third (34.4%) of rectal cancer cases were diagnosed in stage III or IV. The histologic type was tubular, mucinous and signet ring cell adenocarcinoma in 73.5%, 14.8% and 8.6%, respectively. The depth of invasion was T3 in 21.4% and T4 in 53%. Nodal involvement was detected in 44.5%. Five-year overall survival (OS) was 44.3%. In the multivariate analysis, only the stage resulted an independent prognostic factor for survival. Conclusions: CRC in Peruvian young patients is mostly sporadic. It presents more often in the distal colon or rectum and at advanced stages of the disease. Mucinous and signet ring cell carcinoma were frequent histological types. Five-year OS stage by stage is similar to that reported in the literature for older patients. Stage was the only independent prognostic factor for survival...

Determinar las características clínicopatológicas y factores relacionados con el pronóstico del cáncer colorrectal (CCR) en los pacientes jóvenes del Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas (INEN). Material y métodos: Se analizaron retrospectivamente los datos de los pacientes de 40 o menos años admitidos entre enero del 2005 y diciembre del 2010. Resultados: Se incluyeron 196 pacientes. La localización correspondió al recto, colon izquierdo y colon derecho en 45,9%, 28,6% y 25,5%. En 13,2% hubo antecedentes familiares de CCR y en 8.6%, un patrón de herencia autosómico dominante. Los síntomas más frecuentes fueron dolor (67,9%) y sangrado (67,3%). El 63,1% de los casos de cáncer de colon y el 34,4% de los casos de cáncer de recto, se diagnosticaron en estadio clínico (EC) III o IV. El tipo histológico correspondió a adenocarcinoma tubular, mucinoso y de células en anillo de sello en 73,5%, 14,8% y 8,6%, respectivamente. La profundidad de la invasión fue de T3 en 21,4% y de T4 en 53%. En 44,5% de los casos hubo compromiso ganglionar. La sobrevida global (SG) a 5 años fue de 44,3%. En el análisis multivariado, el estadio resultó ser un factor pronóstico independiente. Conclusiones: El CCR en jóvenes es en su mayoría esporádico, se presenta con mayor frecuencia en el colon distal o recto y en estadios avanzados. El carcinoma mucinoso y de células en anillo de sello fueron tipos histológicos frecuentes. La SG comparada por estadios es similar a la reportada en la literatura. El EC fue el único factor pronóstico independiente para sobrevida...