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    SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rate in Patients With Cancer and Health Care Workers in a Chemoradiotherapy Unit During the Pandemic: A Prospective Cohort in Mexico
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2021
    In:  JCO Global Oncology , No. 7 ( 2021-12), p. 1639-1646
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    In: JCO Global Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), , No. 7 ( 2021-12), p. 1639-1646
    Abstract: Cancer treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic represents a challenge. Hospital visits to receive treatment and interaction with health care workers (HCW) represent potential contagious events. We aimed to determine SARS-CoV-2 infection rate among patients with cancer and HCW of a chemoradiotherapy unit localized in a center designated as a COVID-19 priority facility in Mexico City. We also determined the diagnostic performance of a clinical questionnaire (CQ) as a screening tool and anti–SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroconversion rate. METHODS HCW and patients with solid tumors attending the chemoradiotherapy unit signed informed consent. To determine SARS-CoV-2 infection rate prospectively, a nasopharyngeal swab for SARS-CoV-2 real-time quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was performed every 2 weeks in asymptomatics. An electronic CQ interrogating COVID-19–related symptoms was sent daily. Anti–SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies were measured at baseline and at the end of the study period. RESULTS From June to September 2020, we included 130 asymptomatic participants, 44.6% HCW and 55.4% patients with cancer. During a median follow-up of 85 days, 634 nasopharyngeal swabs were performed. Average SARS-CoV-2 monthly incidence was 4.6% (3.15%-7.47%), and cumulative infection rate was 13.8% (18 of 130). Cases were mostly asymptomatic (66%), and no hospitalizations or deaths were recorded. The CQ as a screening tool provided a sensitivity of 27.7%, a positive predictive value of 26.3%, and a positive likelihood ratio of 12. SARS-CoV-2 IgG seroconversion rate was 27.7% among those with a positive RT-PCR. CONCLUSION Patients with cancer on treatment can have uncomplicated COVID-19 outcomes. Biweekly RT-qPCR testing detects asymptomatic infections, prevents transmission, and should be implemented in units to increase patient safety. CQ increase RT-qPCR diagnostic yield and may prioritize testing in resource-deprived settings. Post-infection IgG seroconversion is unreliable.
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    ISSN: 2687-8941
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    DOI: 10.1200/GO.21.00207
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    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Prospective prevalence estimation of BRCA1, BRCA2, and other germline mutations associated with hereditary pancreatic cancer (HPC) using a comprehensive gene panel in an unselected cohort of Mexican patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2023
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 41, No. 16_suppl ( 2023-06-01), p. 10609-10609
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 41, No. 16_suppl ( 2023-06-01), p. 10609-10609
    Abstract: 10609 Background: Prevalence of pathogenic or likely pathogenic germline variants (PGVs) in patients with PDAC varies across populations. There is limited information on the prevalence of PGVs among Mexican patients with PDAC. We prospectively tested an unselected cohort of newly diagnosed PDAC patients using a comprehensive gene panel in order to estimate the prevalence of BRCA1/2, and other germline mutations associated with HPC. Methods: The protocol was approved by the ethics committee at each institution: INCMNSZ, INCAN, and CM ABC Observatorio. Key inclusion criteria: age 〉 18 years and PDAC diagnosed within 6 months of inclusion. Patients were enrolled consecutively, regardless of age, personal or family history of cancer, known hereditary cancer syndrome, or stage of the disease. Written informed consent was obtained before any procedure. Clinical variables including family history of cancer were collected. We used the 84-gene Invitae Multi-Cancer Panel. Genetic testing had no cost for patients. Patient characteristics and family history were summarized using descriptive statistics (IBM SPSS Statistics Version 25). The trial was registered on Clinical Trials (NCT05305001). Results: From August 2020 to June 2022, 119 patients with newly diagnosed PDAC were identified. Of these, 107 patients were included: 58% women, median age was 63 y/o, clinical stages at diagnosis were: I (24%), II (22%), III (6%), and IV (48%). All patients had Hispanic ancestry except one (Ashkenazi Jewish). Only 7.5% (n = 8) had a personal history of other cancer, mainly breast cancer (N = 3); 62% had a family history of any cancer, while 47.6% had a first-degree relative (FDR) with any cancer. 11% (n = 12) had family history of pancreatic cancer (PC), and 9% (n = 10) had an FDR with PC. Five patients met clinical criteria for hereditary cancer syndrome: familial pancreatic cancer (4) and Lynch syndrome (1). PGVs were identified in 17.8% (n = 19) of patients. The prevalence of PGVs in genes associated with autosomal dominant risk of PC was 11.2%: CDKN2A(5.6%), ATM (3.7%), BRCA2 (0.93%), and MSH6 (0.93%). Two patients had a PGV associated with autosomal dominant predisposition to other cancers ( CHECK2 and NF1). Six patients (5.6%) had PGVs associated with autosomal recessive predisposition to rare syndromes with increased cancer risk other than PDAC (MUTYH, RECQL4, FH and WRN). Variants of uncertain significance were present in 42% of patients. Conclusions: In Mexican patients with PDAC, the prevalence of PGVs on BRCA1/2 is 〈 1%. The prevalence of PGVs in other susceptibility genes is 11%. Our results support the role of universal germline testing in Mexican patients with PDAC using a comprehensive gene panel. Selective testing for BRCA1/2 is discouraged.
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    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
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    DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2023.41.16_suppl.10609
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    Evaluating adherence to post-treatment follow-up of colorectal cancer at a reference center in Mexico: A retrospective analysis.
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2021
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 39, No. 3_suppl ( 2021-01-20), p. 51-51
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 39, No. 3_suppl ( 2021-01-20), p. 51-51
    Abstract: 51 Background: Adequate post-treatment surveillance for colorectal cancer (CRC) is recommended by all major societies with the intention to improve overall survival. However, compliance is variable and has not been studied in our country. Our aim was to evaluate the adherence to post-treatment surveillance NCCN guidelines for CRC at our Institution in Mexico City. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed charts from patients with stage I-III CRC who were diagnosed between January 2014 and December 2016. Adherence to surveillance was evaluated for the first 3 years after completion of oncologic treatment or until recurrence, whichever came first. We used an adherence composite definition previously defined by Cooper et al, where adequate compliance with guidelines was considered if patients had ≥2 physician visits per year for 3 years, ≥2 CEA tests per year for 2 years, and at least one colonoscopy in the 3-years surveillance period. Results: We included 90 patients. Mean age at diagnosis was 62 ± 12.5 years, 53% (n=48) were male, 68% (n=62) had colon cancer and 31% (n=28) rectal cancer. According to AJCC7 19% (n=17) were Stage I, 39% (n=35) II, and 42%(n=38) III. Median score for Charslon index at diagnosis was 4 (IQR 3-6). Results of follow-up adherence are presented in Table. Just 12% (n=11) of patients had a PET/CT or any other non-indicated imaging study for surveillance. Recurrence rate at the 3rd year of surveillance was 6.6% (n=6). A bivariate analysis was performed to find clinical and demographic factors associated to adherence and individual components of surveillance, we did not find any significative association. Conclusions: At our institution compliance with follow-up guidelines for CRC is good and higher than reported by other centers, though individual components have a decreasing trend in adherence every year. This could be explained because in our Institution cancer surveillance is performed by a medical oncologist. The main limitation of our study is that it involves an individual reference center in Mexico; thus, extrapolating data may not be feasible. [Table: see text]
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    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
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    DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2021.39.3_suppl.51
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    Treatment modalities and outcomes in patients with rectal cancer (RC) in a referral center in Mexico.
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2020
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 38, No. 15_suppl ( 2020-05-20), p. e16105-e16105
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 38, No. 15_suppl ( 2020-05-20), p. e16105-e16105
    Abstract: e16105 Background: Regarding cancer care, health system in Mexico is characterized by heterogeneous medical and technical infrastructure among institutions. Limited access to specialized surgeons, radiation therapy and medications may differ and affect survival. Our institution has surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation therapy for the treatment of uninsured low-income patients with RC. The institution does not provide chemotherapy or biologic therapy. Our aim was to describe treatment modalities and outcomes in patients (pts) with RC treated in a referral center in Mexico. Methods: A retrospective database of all consecutive pts with histological diagnosis of rectal adenocarcinoma evaluated at our institution from January 2010 to December 2016 was created. Clinical and pathological variables at diagnosis and treatment modalities were recorded. Overall survival (OS) was estimated using Kaplan-Meier method and compared by log rank test. Results: 99 pts were included, 61.6% male gender. Median age was 61 y/o (range 19 – 97). EGOG PS 0 – 1: 86%. 69% were moderately differentiated. Tumor location: lower (25%), middle (57%), and upper third (18%). Clinical stage (CS) was localized (T1-2, N0 M0) 5%, locally advanced (T3-4, or N+) 71% and advanced (M1) 24%. Treatment modalities (TM) by stage are presented in the Table. For those with advanced disease, 58% had metastasis in one site. RAS and BRAF mutation determination was performed in 21%. 5-year survival rate: 56%. Median OS (months): 25.3 for localized, 103.1 for locally advanced and 18.6 for advanced disease (P = 0.001). Conclusions: In our center, pts with local and regional RC had treatment according to international guidelines and survival was not compromised. On the contrary, limited access to systemic therapy affected patients with advanced disease and decreased survival was documented. To improve survival in patients with advanced disease, health policy adjustments to incorporate systemic treatment coverage are required. [Table: see text]
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    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
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    DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2020.38.15_suppl.e16105
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    Clinical characteristics, treatment modalities, and oncological outcomes in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors in Mexico.
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2020
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 38, No. 15_suppl ( 2020-05-20), p. e23514-e23514
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 38, No. 15_suppl ( 2020-05-20), p. e23514-e23514
    Abstract: e23514 Background: In Mexico there is scarce information regarding treatment and outcomes of patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). Access to medical therapy in a country with limited resources may impact survival. We aim to report clinical characteristics, treatment modalities, and oncological outcomes in patients with GIST treated at our institution. Methods: Single-center retrospective review of patients with histologically confirmed diagnosis of GIST evaluated between Jan 2005 to Dec 2018. Overall survival (OS) was estimated by Kaplan-Meier curves and compared with log-rank rest. A p value 〈 0.05 was significant. Results: 90 cases were included with a median age of 57 years, 61% were women. Most common symptoms were gastrointestinal bleeding (68%), abdominal pain (58%) and anemic syndrome (54%). Primary tumor location was stomach (51%), small intestine (43%) and other locations (6%). 89% (n 80) were localized and 11% (n 10) metastatic. For localized tumors, Fletcher risk stratification was used to predict prognosis. We found 44% low, 29% intermediate and 27% high-risk. Treatment for localized patients was: initial surgery (95%, n76), neoadjuvant imatinib (5%, n4). Adjuvant imatinib was given to only 69% of patients that required it (31 of 45 patients with intermediate or high-risk), 12.5% (n12) of patients with localized disease had recurrence (2 of them did not receive adjuvant treatment). In the advanced seating (n10), most common site of metastasis was liver 70%. Initial treatment was surgery in 6 patients. Only 5 patients received imatinib (50% of those who required it). Only one patient had second line sunitinib. None had access to regorafenib, none had a molecular analysis performed. Survival outcomes are shown in table. Conclusions: Patients with localized GIST treated at our institution have good oncological outcomes and similar to those reported by other series. On the other hand, patients with advanced disease have inferior outcomes compared to those reported by other series possibly related to limited access to treatment. [Table: see text]
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    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
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    DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2020.38.15_suppl.e23514
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    Use of an online questionnaire as a follow-up tool for a cohort of health personnel and patients attending a chemoradiotherapy unit in Mexico.
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2021
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 39, No. 15_suppl ( 2021-05-20), p. e13518-e13518
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 39, No. 15_suppl ( 2021-05-20), p. e13518-e13518
    Abstract: e13518 Background: COVID-19 detection in a timely manner in patients (pts) undergoing anticancer treatment is essential. RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV2 is the diagnostic gold standard, however it is a potentially limited resource in our setting. As an alternative, clinicians have developed symptom-based questionnaires as a screening tool for the detection of COVID-19 to optimize resources. The predictive efficacy of these tools in pts with cancer and healthcare personnel (HCP) who treat them has not been evaluated. Our objective was to describe the findings of the follow-up through an online clinical tool in our cohort, and determine its predictive performance compared against the gold standard. Methods: Data was obtained from a follow-up cohort of HCP and pts attending the chemoradiotherapy unit of a tertiary hospital designated as a COVID-19 priority facility in Mexico City . The follow-up period was from June 12 to September 30, 2020, and consisted of a 10-item clinical questionnaire (CQ) on respiratory symptoms and contact with patients diagnosed with COVID-19, collected daily electronically or by telephone . In addition, RT-PCR for SARS-CoV2 was performed every two weeks. The CQ was considered as a positive screening test if in the period between the biweekly RT-PCRs the participants had reported symptoms or contact. Results: We included 130 asymptomatic participants. 44.6% (n = 58) were HCP and 55.3 % (n = 72) were pts. Within a median follow-up of 85 days (IQR 48-103) a total of 8970 CQ were completed, 48.3% (n = 4335) were answered by HCP and 51.6% (n = 4635) by pts. 4.03% (n = 175) of CQ returned positive in HCP and 0.77% (n = 36) in pts. 634 nasopharyngeal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR were performed, 13.5% (n = 18) of the participants tested positive for SARS-CoV2 infection. When we evaluate within the biweekly period, the CQ for symptoms or contact was found to be a positive screening test in 12% (n = 78). If we applied the standardized definition of COVID-19 suspicious case used at our center, the CQ was found to be positive just in 3.9% (n = 25). The CQ as a general screening tool gave a sensitivity (SN) of 33.3%, specificity (SP) of 88.3%, a positive predictive value (PPV) of 7.6% and a negative predictive value (NPV) of 97.8%. Using the standardized definition, CQ gave a SN of 38.8% and a SP of 97.07%, a PPV of 28% and a NPV of 98.1%. Conclusions: Screening based on self-reporting of symptoms and contact through a questionnaire demonstrated low sensivity but high specificity in our cohort. When we applied a standardized definition of COVID-19 suspicious case, the clinical performance improved. RT-PCR testing remains as the gold standard to detect COVID-19 and should be preferred in patients undergoing anticancer treatment. Nevertheless, clinical questionnaires are an accessible tool for follow-up.
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    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
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    DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2021.39.15_suppl.e13518
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    Determining frequency and reasons associated to refusal of colorectal cancer screening at a reference center in Mexico.
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2022
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 40, No. 4_suppl ( 2022-02-01), p. 67-67
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 40, No. 4_suppl ( 2022-02-01), p. 67-67
    Abstract: 67 Background: in Mexico, Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer death, yet population-based screening programs are lacking. In our center, a cohort was created to validate a risk calculator to detect advanced colorectal neoplasia, and to understand barriers to implement a CRC screening program. We aimed to determine frequency and reasons associated to rejection of CRC screening in our population. Methods: from August 2019 to March 2020 (early close owing to COVID-19 pandemic) asymptomatic individuals between 50 and 75 years-old with standard-risk for CRC, without previous screening for CRC, from the outpatient internal medicine clinic at a tertiary care center in Mexico City, received standardized information on the importance of CRC screening and were invited to perform both Fecal Immunochemical Test and a screening colonoscopy within a clinical study at no cost. Individuals who rejected participation were given a 10-item questionnaire to select reasons for refusal, as many items as applied. Here we present two groups: 1) individuals who refused to receive information and to perform screening studies, and 2) individuals who refused to participate after receiving information. Results: 162 patients were invited to participate, 77 (47%) refused: 48 rejected immediately (group 1) and provided 51 reasons, and 29 declined after having received standardized information about CRC screening (group 2) and provided 30 reasons. Demographics for 77 patients were: 54 (70.1%) women, median age 66 (IQR 58-71) years. Main reasons for rejection in both groups were: “I do not have time” in 24 (29.6%) times, “I am not interested” in 23 (28.4%) times, and “I am scared” in 14 (17.3%) times (Table). Conclusions: in our cohort, we identified that nearly half of the population invited to participate in a CRC screening program refused. Main reasons were lack of time, lack of interest and fear. This may translate poor understanding on the importance of measures to prevent CRC, and absence of education programs to recall its importance. In order to increment participation in CRC screening, education and awareness campaigns should be implemented.[Table: see text]
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    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
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    DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2022.40.4_suppl.067
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    SARS-CoV2 infection rate in patients and health care personnel in a chemoradiotherapy unit: A prospective cohort in Mexico.
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2021
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 39, No. 15_suppl ( 2021-05-20), p. e22521-e22521
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 39, No. 15_suppl ( 2021-05-20), p. e22521-e22521
    Abstract: e22521 Background: Cancer treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic represents a challenge. Increased hospital visits to receive treatment as well as interaction with healthcare personnel (HCP), represent a potential risk factor for acquiring COVID-19. Our objective was to analyze the SARS-CoV-2 infection rate in patients (pts) with cancer and HCP of a chemoradiotherapy unit localized in a center designated as a COVID-19 priority facility in Mexico City. Methods: We invited HCP and pts with solid tumors attending the chemoradiotherapy unit to participate in a prospective follow-up cohort to early detect asymptomatic COVID-19 infection. Only participants who gave informed consent were included. A RT-PCR test for SARS-COV-2 from nasopharyngeal swab samples was performed every 2 weeks, and daily electronic clinical questionnaires were sent. Recruitment started on June 12, 2020. Participants entered the study in different moments and they were followed until a positive test for COVID-19 was found, or pts finished treatment or, HCP changed work area or, withdrawal of inform consent, or follow up completion, which ever occurred first. The last day of follow up was September 30, 2020. The general infection rate during all the period of follow-up was calculated, as well as the infection rate per month. Results: We included 130 asymptomatic participants, 44.6% (n = 58) were HCP and 55.4% (n = 72) were cancer pts, 45.9% (n = 61) were men, and 54.1% (n = 72) were women. During a median follow-up of 85 days (IQR 48-103) we performed 634 nasopharyngeal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR, with a median number per participant of 5 (IQR 3-7). Within this period, 18 (13.5%) participants tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection. 12 were asymptomatic and 6 developed symptoms. None of them had a severe form of COVID-19 and we did not register any death associated to COVID-19. Table shows the infection rate per month. Conclusions: In our center, during the time period of follow up, the overall rate of COVID-19 infection was higher than that reported in a study from asymptomatic HCP and office workers in Mexico City (13.5 vs 8.4%). We also observed a monthly variation that was consistent with the months with the highest number of cases detected in Mexico City during the first wave. With careful implementation, it is feasible to continue to safely deliver systemic oncologic treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic.[Table: see text]
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    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
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    DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2021.39.15_suppl.e22521
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