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4d
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma presenting as a scalp tumor with skull destruction and neurological symptoms: a case report. (PubMed, Front Immunol)
The patient was treated with Pola-R-CHP followed by CNS-directed therapy, including high-dose methotrexate and intrathecal chemotherapy...Tumor-associated RANKL expression may be associated with the osteolytic features observed in this case. Early biopsy and systemic evaluation of cutaneous lesions are essential, as they may reflect aggressive systemic disease.
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TNFSF11 (TNF Superfamily Member 11)
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Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin-piiq) • methotrexate IV
4d
Case report: durable response to osimertinib, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy combination in advanced non-small cell lung cancer with atypical metastasis. (PubMed, Transl Lung Cancer Res)
The patient was then initiated on combination therapy with carboplatin (area under the curve 5), pemetrexed (500 mg/m2), and osimertinib (80 mg), completing six cycles. Although limited to a single case, our findings support the growing interest in combining systemic and local therapies in EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer and offer a potential framework for adapting these strategies to molecularly analogous tumors. Longer-term follow-up and further studies are needed to refine patient selection and optimize treatment intensity.
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor)
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EGFR mutation • EGFR exon 19 deletion
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Tagrisso (osimertinib) • carboplatin • pemetrexed
6d
Paraneoplastic neurologic syndrome in advanced lung cancer with mixed adenocarcinoma and squamous features: a diagnostic challenge-a case report. (PubMed, J Med Case Rep)
This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of antibody-negative paraneoplastic neurologic syndromes. The study underscores the important role of PET-CT in identifying occult malignancy and the role of repeat biopsy in progressive disease. Discordant histologic findings should be interpreted cautiously, as they may reflect tumor heterogeneity or possible adenosquamous carcinoma rather than true histologic evolution. Limited molecular testing, and sampling constraints remain important challenges, particularly in resource-limited settings.
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TTF1 (Transcription Termination Factor 1) • NKX2-1 (NK2 Homeobox 1) • TP63 (Tumor protein 63)
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carboplatin • pemetrexed • methylprednisolone sodium succinate
9d
Adjuvant chemotherapy for resected stage-ia lung adenocarcinoma with micropapillary histologic pattern. (PubMed, Interdiscip Cardiovasc Thorac Surg)
ACT was not significantly associated with improved RFS for stage IA LUADmp patients postoperatively. This study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03351842.
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • ALK (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase)
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EGFR mutation • ALK mutation
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carboplatin • pemetrexed
13d
IQGAP3 bridges matrix stiffness with glioma stem cell maintenance and radioresistance by stabilizing SOX2. (PubMed, Nat Commun)
Structure-function drug screening of FDA-approved agents blocking IQGAP3-SOX2 binding identifies trimetrexate as a brain penetrant pharmacologic disruptor of IQGAP3 function in radioresistance, sensitizing GSCs to radiotherapy. These results identify molecular underpinnings for biomechanical promotion of cancer stem cell maintenance and therapeutic resistance, informing therapeutic strategies to augment efficacy of radiotherapy.
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YAP1 (Yes associated protein 1) • SOX2
15d
Advances in Ommaya reservoir-based intrathecal therapy for leptomeningeal metastasis from non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review. (PubMed, Front Oncol)
Traditional IT agents such as methotrexate or cytarabine were generally associated with modest survival outcomes, whereas more recent studies evaluating IT pemetrexed and molecularly guided regimens reported longer survival in selected cohorts, particularly in EGFR-mutant NSCLC-LM. Ommaya reservoir-based delivery may offer practical advantages for repeated treatment and CSF monitoring in appropriately selected patients, with acceptable toxicity and manageable device-related risks. Emerging data on pemetrexed-based intrathecal regimens and other molecularly informed approaches suggest potential benefit in selected subgroups, but prospective, multicenter, mutation-stratified studies are needed to refine patient selection, optimize dosing strategies, and define the comparative role of different intrathecal delivery routes.
Review • Journal
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor)
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EGFR mutation
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cytarabine • pemetrexed • methotrexate
17d
Unraveling the immune microenvironment in primary CNS lymphoma. (PubMed, Biomark Res)
The current standard of care for induction treatment is based on high-dose methotrexate as the central component, followed by consolidating high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation in eligible patients...Given the significant prognostic and therapeutic implications of the immune microenvironment, its impact should be reflected and validated in future standard risk stratifications. Integrating validated immune biomarkers with emerging immunotherapeutic strategies has the potential not only to improve individual patient outcomes but also to optimize the overall structure of care for patients with PCNSL.
Review • Journal • IO biomarker
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • IL10 (Interleukin 10)
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methotrexate • methotrexate IV
21d
First-Line Sunvozertinib in NSCLC with EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutations. (PubMed, N Engl J Med)
The efficacy of sunvozertinib was superior to that of chemotherapy as first-line treatment for advanced NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertions. (Funded by Dizal Pharmaceuticals; WU-KONG28 ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT05668988.).
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor)
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EGFR mutation • EGFR exon 20 insertion • EGFR exon 20 mutation
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carboplatin • pemetrexed • Zegfrovy (sunvozertinib)
21d
Fusion-positive rhabdomyosarcoma oncofusions share a common interactome. (PubMed, Nat Commun)
Accordingly, the antifolate pralatrexate suppressed growth across all seven oncofusions, in multiple human FP-RMS cell lines, and a patient-derived xenograft. These findings demonstrate that divergent FP-RMS oncofusions are functionally fungible through a shared interactome that defines common vulnerabilities.
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TYMS (Thymidylate Synthetase) • PAX3 (Paired Box 3)
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Folotyn (pralatrexate)
22d
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ABCC5 (ATP Binding Cassette Subfamily C Member 5)
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pemetrexed
22d
Bio-inspired self-assembly of omega-3 fatty acids and peptides for responsive drug delivery. (PubMed, Int J Pharm X)
The system was functionalized with two different anticancer drugs, doxorubicin or pemetrexed, using an on-demand release strategy based on a proteolytic sequence specifically recognized by metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), an enzyme overexpressed in various cancers. Based on these results, the platform was later tested on a more disease-specific model, the mesothelioma, to confirm its relevance and adaptability for treating this aggressive cancer. These findings suggest that EPA nanoparticles could serve as a promising drug delivery platform.
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MMP9 (Matrix metallopeptidase 9)
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doxorubicin hydrochloride • pemetrexed
23d
Prospective Evaluation Of High-Dose Systemic Methotrexate In Patients With Breast Cancer And Leptomeningeal Metastasis (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=16, Recruiting, Wake Forest University Health Sciences | Trial primary completion date: May 2026 --> Sep 2026
Trial primary completion date
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • PGR (Progesterone receptor)
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HER-2 positive • HER-2 negative • ER negative • HER-2 negative + AR positive + ER positive
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methotrexate IV