Investigator

Zhongqiu Lin

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology

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Papers(4)
A multicenter, prospe…Current treatment str…Severe cervical infla…ALDH-1-positive cells…
Collaborators(10)
Aikou OkamotoChyong-Huey LaiDaisuke AokiHiroaki KajiyamaHung-Cheng LaiHung-Hsueh ChouHyun-Woong ChoJae Hoon KimJae-Weon KimJeong-Won Lee
Institutions(10)
Sun Yat Sen UniversityJikei University Scho…Chang Gung University…Keio UniversityNagoya UniversityTaipei Medical Univer…Korea University Guro…Yonsei UniversitySeoul National Univer…Sungkyunkwan Universi…

Papers

A multicenter, prospective, non-interventional drug intensive monitoring study of olaparib in a large real-world Chinese patient cohort with ovarian cancer (DIM-OC)

Abstract Background Ovarian cancer (OC) is a highly lethal gynecological cancer. Olaparib maintenance therapy was effective and well-tolerated in pivotal RCTs. However, nationwide real-world safety information is limited in China. This multicenter, prospective, observational drug intensive monitoring study monitored the safety of olaparib in a largest-to-date, real-world Chinese OC cohort. Methods Eligible OC patients had received ≥ 1 dose of olaparib. Follow-up extended up to 30 days post-olaparib discontinuation or maximally for six months post-enrolment. Primary and secondary endpoints were adverse events (AEs) in all OC patients and in special populations (hepatically/renally impaired before olaparib treatment; aged > 65 years), respectively. Results By Jun 30, 2023, 799 patients from 33 sites were enrolled. By data cut-off (Dec 29, 2023), 796 patients treated with olaparib were analyzed. The median age was 55 years (range, 25–85). Of 796 patients, 490 (61.6%) were newly diagnosed and 306 (38.4%) had platinum-sensitive relapsed OC. AEs occurred in 343 (43.1%) patients, and 257 (32.3%) had treatment-related AEs. Anemia (19.2%) was the most common AE. Sixty-eight (8.5%) patients experienced grade ≥ 3 AEs, and 3 had AEs of special interest (AESIs; 0.4%; 1 myelodysplastic syndrome, 1 breast cancer, 1 pneumonitis). 45.2% (19/42) patients with hepatic impairment at baseline, 38.5% (5/13) with renal impairment at baseline and 38.6% (49/127) aged > 65 years experienced any AEs, respectively. No AESIs were reported in these subgroups. Conclusions In this largest-to-date, first prospectively enrolled, real-world Chinese OC cohort, olaparib demonstrated a well-tolerated and manageable safety profile (including in special populations) with appropriate management, regardless of treatment lines. No new safety signals were identified.

Current treatment strategies for ovarian cancer in the East Asian Gynecologic Oncology Trial Group (EAGOT)

Ovarian cancer, notable for its severe prognosis among gynecologic cancers, has seen substantial progress in treatment approaches recently. Enhanced protocols in chemotherapy and the introduction of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors for maintenance therapy have markedly improved outcomes for patients with specific genetic profiles, such as those positive for BRCA mutations or exhibiting homologous recombination deficiency (HRD). Additionally, the method of intraperitoneal chemotherapy administration has emerged as a valuable alternative to traditional transvenous routes, showing promise for wider clinical adoption. The field of surgery has also evolved, with increasing exploration into the benefits and feasibility of laparoscopic methods over more invasive traditional surgeries, aiming for complete tumor removal but with reduced patient impact. The hereditary nature of ovarian cancer underscores the importance of genetic testing, which has become integral in tailoring treatment strategies, particularly in determining suitability for PARP inhibitors. The formation of the East Asian Gynecologic Oncology Trial Group (EAGOT) aims to optimize treatment across Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan. The ovarian cancer committee of EAGOT shared the current policies, focusing on 5 topics: 1) strategies for maintenance therapy after initial surgery and chemotherapy, 2) drug regimens for platinum-sensitive and platinum-resistant recurrence, 3) intraperitoneal chemotherapy, 4) laparoscopic surgery as an alternative to laparotomy, and 5) current status of genetic testing (BRCA, HRD, and panel tests) for ovarian cancer and its prospects. EAGOT's multi-national trials aim to harmonize these evolving treatment strategies, ensuring that the latest and most effective protocols are accessible across the region, thereby significantly impacting patient outcomes in East Asia.

Severe cervical inflammation and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions: a cross-sectional study

Inflammation has been reported as a facilitator in cervical oncogenesis, but the correlation between inflammation and cytological abnormality remains uncertain. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between inflammation and cytological abnormality. ThinPrep cytological test (TCT) was used to detect cervical cytological abnormalities and inflammation degrees of 46,255 women in this prospective cross-sectional study. Histopathological examination was used to define the cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) in patients with cervical cytological abnormalities. The study revealed that 8.87% (4102/46,255) of TCT results had cytological abnormalities. The 4102 included cases were classified as the case group, including atypical squamous cells (ASC), low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL) and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL). Women with negative intraepithelial lesion or malignancy (NILM) were classified as the control group. About 88.83% (3644/4102) of women with cytological abnormalities showed inflammations. The rate of severe inflammation was significantly higher in the case group than the control group (23.86% vs. 2.0%, P = 0.000). Our results also showed that patients with severe inflammation had a significantly increasing incidence of cytological abnormality by 12.598 times and elevated the risk of HSIL by 756.47 times, compared to the inflammation negative group. Severe inflammation was positively related to HSIL. Patients with severe cervical inflammation should be given more follow-ups and regular examinations and treated more carefully than those with mild or no inflammation.

1Works
4Papers
22Collaborators
Ovarian NeoplasmsDisease-Free SurvivalMitosisPrognosisUterine Cervical Neoplasms

Positions

Researcher

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital · Gynecologic Oncology

Education

MD.

Sun Yat-sen University Zhongshan School of Medicine

Country

CN

Keywords
Gynecology oncology