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Prognosis of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Patients Positive for Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Family Can Be Improved by Initial Chemotherapy with Docetaxel, Fluorouracil, and Cisplatin

Authors: Yota Yamamoto, MD, Hiromichi Yamai, MD, PhD, Junichi Seike, MD, Takahiro Yoshida, MD, PhD, Hirokazu Takechi, MD, Yoshihito Furukita, MD, Koichiro Kajiura, MD, Takuya Minato, MD, Yoshimi Bando, MD, PhD, Akira Tangoku, MD, PhD

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Issue 3/2012

Abstract

Background

The human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER) family, Ki-67 and p53 are important biomarkers for several malignancies. However, few studies have examined the role of these in prognosis and therapeutic sensitivity of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The efficacy of triple-drug combination therapy with docetaxel, fluorouracil and cisplatin has recently been expected for ESCC.

Methods

Subjects comprised 142 patients with ESCC who underwent operation (OP group, n = 54), neoadjuvant chemotherapy with docetaxel, fluorouracil, and cisplatin (DFP therapy) followed by operation (NAC group, n = 37) or initial systemic DFP therapy (CT group, n = 51) between January 2004 and December 2010. Immunohistochemical expressions of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), HER2, HER3, Ki-67, and p53 were evaluated and compared with prognosis and sensitivity to DFP therapy.

Results

Positive correlations existed between EGFR, HER2, and HER3 expressions. In the OP group, EGFR was independently associated with postoperative recurrence in multivariate analysis (P = .036). In the NAC group, EGFR correlated with pathological response to DFP therapy (P = .004). In the CT group, EGFR, HER2, and HER3 correlated with clinical response to DFP therapy and EGFR was independently associated with favorable prognosis in multivariate analysis (P = .022).

Conclusion

EGFR represents a predictor of postoperative recurrence and sensitivity to triple-drug combination therapy including a taxane. EGFR-positive patients may show improved prognosis with taxane combination chemotherapy and molecular targeted therapy for HER family members.

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Title: Prognosis of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Patients Positive for Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Family Can Be Improved by Initial Chemotherapy with Docetaxel, Fluorouracil, and Cisplatin
Authors: Yota Yamamoto, MD
Hiromichi Yamai, MD, PhD
Junichi Seike, MD
Takahiro Yoshida, MD, PhD
Hirokazu Takechi, MD
Yoshihito Furukita, MD
Koichiro Kajiura, MD
Takuya Minato, MD
Yoshimi Bando, MD, PhD
Akira Tangoku, MD, PhD
Publication date: 01-03-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue 3/2012
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-011-2071-y

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