RAFAEL CAIRES ALVINO DE LIMA

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    Expression of ERCC1 protein (excision repair cross complementing group 1) in patients with invasive carcinoma of the uterine cervix (CC) undergoing definitive chemoradiation (CR)
    (2012) CAIRES, Inacelli Queiroz de Souza; CAIRES-LIMA, Rafael; COLOMBO, Renata; RAMOS, Clarissa C. A.; MACHADO, Karime Kalil; SIQUEIRA, Sheila Aparecida Coelho; CARVALHO, Heloisa de Andrade; FUKUSHIMA, Julia Tizue; ADRA, Thais Rodrigues; HOFF, Paulo M.; ESTEVEZ-DIZ, Maria Del Pilar
    Background: CC is the leading cause of cancer death among women in developing countries. ERCC1 protein participates in DNA repair through the nucleotide excision repair pathway, involved in resistance to platinum-based chemotherapy. Its value as a predictive marker of tumor response to treatment, progression or death is still unknown. We evaluated ERCC1 protein expression and clinical variables as a predictive marker of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients (pts) with CC submitted to CR. Methods: Retrospective data analysis of pts with histological diagnosis of CC, treated with CR between 2004-2009. Platinum-based chemotherapy was administered weekly (x6) concurrent to external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) to the pelvis (39.6 – 45.0 Gy), parametrial boost (14.0 – 20.0 Gy) when indicated and high-dose rate brachytherapy (HDR) (28.0 – 30.0 Gy). ERCC1 expression was assessed by immunohistochemistry (IHC). Results: We analyzed 75 pts, median age was 55 years (range 24-76), the performance status (PS) was 0 or 1 at baseline in 50 pts (66%) and 63 had squamous histology (84%). Thirty-two were stage IIB (43%) and 19 were IIIB (25%). Sixty-five patients received cisplatin 40mg/m2/w (87%) and 9, carboplatin AUC2/w (12%), median of 6 cycles (range 2-9). Median RT and HDR doses were 59.4 Gy (range 40.4 to 60.3) and 28.0 Gy (range 14.0 – 37.5), respectively. Thirty-two pts were available by ERCC1 IHC and all expressed the marker. Median PFS and OS were 35.5 (95% CI – 13.8 - 57.6) and 81 (95% CI- 21.2 - 140.8) months, respectively. In multivariate analysis, receiving < 6 chemotherapy cycles and baseline Hb <10.0 were correlated with disease progression and death, HR 0.302; p 0.011 (95% CI- 0.012-0.762) and HR 0.6; p 0.00 (95% CI- 0.474 – 0.760), respectively. PS at baseline did not correlate with PFS or OS, HR 0.985; p 0.614 (95% CI 0.930 – 1.044). Conclusions: In this population, since all pts expressed the protein, ERCC1 expression couldn't discriminate patients who most benefit from CR. Interestingly, a minimum of 6 chemotherapy cycles and a baseline Hb ≥ 10.0 seem to have a prognostic value.
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    Safety and efficacy of adjuvant modified FLOX for patients (pts) with stage III colorectal cancer (CRC) treated in the community.
    (2015) PROTASIO, Bruno Mendonca; MATUTINO, Adriana Reis Brandao; LAGE, Liana Valente; SANTANA, Iuri Amorim De; RAMOS, Ricardo Emanuel De Oliveira; CAIRES-LIMA, Rafael; CAIRES, Inacelli Queiroz De Souza; RIECHELMANN, Rachel Pimenta; SARAGIOTTO, Daniel Fernandes; SABBAGA, Jorge; HOFF, Paulo Marcelo
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    Cancer patients with ECOG-PS higher than 1: Who are those who benefit of palliative chemotherapy?
    (2013) CAIRES-LIMA, Rafael; PROTASIO, Bruno Mendonca; CAIRES, Inacelli Queiroz de Souza; ROCHA, Lucila Soares Da Silva; OLIVEIRA, Julia Andrade De; GUERRA, Raquel Bezerra; MAK, Milena Perez; HOFF, Paulo M.; CASTRO, Gilberto
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    Prophylactic anticonvulsants in patients (pts) with primary brain tumor (PBT): Have we really agreed to a consensus?
    (2013) OLIVEIRA, Julia Andrade de; SANTANA, Iuri Amorim De; CAIRES, Inacelli Queiroz de Souza; CAIRES-LIMA, Rafael; MIRANDA, Vanessa Costa; PROTASIO, Bruno Mendonca; ROCHA, Lucila Soares Da Silva; BRAGA, Henrique Faria; MENCARINI, Ana Cristina Malacarne; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; CASTRO, Luiz Henrique Martins; FEHER, Olavo
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    Definitive chemoradiotherapy for advanced cervical cancer: should it be different in the elderly?
    (2015) CAIRES, Inacelli Queiroz de Souza; SOUZA, Karla Teixeira; NEGRAO, Marcelo Vailati; OLIVEIRA, Julia Andrade de; BARROSO-SOUSA, Romualdo; LIMA, Rafael Caires Alvino de; HOFF, Paulo Marcelo Gehm; DIZ, Maria del Pilar Estevez
    Background: Cervical cancer (CC) is the second most common cancer in Brazilian women, and approximately 10% of cases occur in elderly patients (pts). In this age group, disease is usually diagnosed in more advanced stages and oncological therapies are usually less intensive, due to comorbidities and impaired performance status. Methods: Retrospective analysis of pts >= 65 years old with CC admitted at a Brazilian University Cancer Center from August 2008 to February 2012. We performed a descriptive analysis of baseline performance status (PS), disease stage (FIGO), histology, body mass index (BMI), treatment received and overall survival, using the Kaplan-Meier method. Results: 900 medical records were analyzed and 75 pts (8%) fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Median age was 73.4 years old (+/- 5.5 years). Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) was the most common histology (71 pts, 94.7%). 67 (89.3%) had PS 0 or 1 and 52 pts (69.3%) were eutrophic (BMI 18.5-25 kg/m(2)). At presentation, disease staging consisted of 18 pts (24%) stage I, 35 pts (46.7%) stage II, 8 pts (10.7%) stage III, 12 pts (16%) stage IVa and 2 pts (2.7%) stage IVb. 24 pts (32%) underwent surgery (hysterectomy, adnexectomy, pelvic and paraaortic lymphadenectomy). Adjuvant treatment with radiotherapy (RT) was performed in 13 pts (total dose of external RT in pelvis ranged from 39.6 to 45 Gy, parametrial boost ranged from 14 to 20 Gy and 4 inserts from 7 to 7.5 Gy of brachytherapy); 8 of them received concomitant platinum-based chemotherapy (CT). 30 pts underwent definitive CRT, 17 definitive RT, 1 palliative CT and 3 best supportive care. In the CRT group, 18 pts received cisplatin (CDDP 40 mg/m(2)/w/6w) and 12 carboplatin (AUC 2/w/6w). During definitive CRT, treatment was discontinued in 39% of pts who received CDDP and 25% of pts who received carboplatin, all due to treatment toxicities. CDDP was associated with more nefrotoxicity (5 pts, 28%) than carboplatin (1 Pt, 8.3%). The CDDP group also presented more radiodermatitis and stroke. However, myelosuppression and diarrhea were similar in both groups. After a 26.1-month follow-up, median OS was not reached. Conclusions: Despite advanced age, more than 60% of pts underwent complete CRT treatment. Thus, age should not be the only factor to guide therapeutic decisions in CC. Carboplatin was better tolerated than CDDP in CRT group, but prospective trials are necessary to evaluate the best treatment option in this population.
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    EGFR GENOTYPING AND EPIDEMIOLOGY, CLINICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL FEATURES IN 191 PATIENTS WITH METASTATIC PULMONARY ADENOCARCINOMA IN SAO PAULO - BRAZIL.
    (2013) CASTRO JR., Gilberto; TAKAHASHI, Tiago K.; CAIRES-LIMA, Rafael; PROTASIO, Bruno M.; MAIA, Manuel C. D. F.; SOARES, Ibere C.; ROITBERG, Felipe S. R.; MARINI, Andrea M.; MARTINS, Renata E.; TAKAGAKI, Teresa Y.; ARAUJO, Pedro H. X. N.; TERRA, Ricardo M.; SHIANG, Christina; SIQUEIRA, Sheila A. C.; MELLO, Evandro S.; ALVES, Venancio A.; HOFF, Paulo M.
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    Câncer de cabeça e pescoço
    (2015) LIMA, Rafael Caires Alvino de; MAK, Milena Perez; CASTRO JUNIOR, Gilberto de
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    REFERRAL OF LUNG CANCER PATIENTS TO SPECIALIZED CLINICAL ONCOLOGY CARE: INSTITUTO DO CANCER DO ESTADO DE SAO PAULO 2010-2011
    (2012) CAIRES-LIMA, Rafael; TAKAHASHI, Tiago K.; MAK, Milena P.; ROITBERG, Felipe S. R.; TEIXEIRA, Carlos H. A.; MESQUITA, Cristiane S.; MARINI, Andrea M.; MARTINS, Renata E.; TAKAGAKI, Tereza Y.; ARAUJO, Pedro N.; FEHER, Olavo; HOFF, Paulo M.; CASTRO JR., Gilberto De
    Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from malignancy in Western countries. To achieve better outcomes and improve quality of care, it is essential to know both patients and disease characteristics. Here we aim to describe epidemiological and tumor characteristics and their impact on survival outcomes, of patients admitted at Instituto do Câncer de Estado de São Paulo (ICESP) between January 2010 and July 2011. Methods: It is a retrospective, descriptive, and uninstitutional study, of patients diagnosed histologically with lung cancer, consecutively admitted at ICESP between January 2010 and July 2011. Overall survival was the main endpoint. Frequencies were compared using chi-square test. Survival was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier methods, and the curves were compared by the log-rank test. This study was approved by the local IRB. Results and Conclusion: 232 patients (pts) were included in this analysis: median age 65y (24-91), 57% male, 56% ECOG 0 - 1, and 83% previous or current smokers. Non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) was the most common histologic type (213 pts, 92%). Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) was diagnosed in 18 pts (7.6%) and only one (0.4%) was a case of a carcinoid tumor. Regarding NSCLC histologic subtypes, adenocarcinoma was the most common (130 pts, 61%), followed by squamous cell carcinoma (63 pts, 30%) and large cell carcinoma (5 pts, 2%). In 17 pts (7%), it was not possible to determine the subtype, even with immunohistochemistry. In terms of staging, 155 pts (71%) with NSCLC presented metastatic disease (stage IV) at diagnosis, 27 pts (12%) were staged as IIIB, 15 pts (10%) IIIA, 8 pts (3.5%) II and 8 pts (3.5%) I. Among patients with SCLC, six (33%) had localized disease (LD) and 12 (67%) had extensive disease (ED). Analyzing only stage IV NSCLC pts, 123 (79%) were treated with first line chemotherapy, 56 (36%)with second line and 13 (8%) with third line systemic therapies; ECOG 0 - 2 NSCLC pts were more likely to be exposed to second-line therapies (46% vs 36%; p = 0.0002). In a median follow-up of 9.5 mo, median overall survival (mOS) was 9 mo for all pts in this analysis. Regarding NSCLC, in patients with stage I and II mOS was not reached (100% and 68% in 2 years for stage I and II, respectively). In patients with stage IIIA, IIIB and IV, the median OS was 15.2, 11.4 and 7 mo, respectively (p-trend = 0.0002). According to ECOG-PS, mOS was 11.3, 6.3, 4.1, and 2.2 mo for NSCLC pts with ECOG 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively (p-trend < 0.0001). For SCLC pts, mOS was 12.9 mo among those with LD versus 4.9 mo in ED (HR 3.1; 95% CI 1.1 - 8.6; p = 0.02). Lung cancer survival rate remains poor. As expected, clinical stage and performance status were important prognostic factors. Primary prevention strategies (quitting smoking) and early diagnosis (screening) may be useful in this scenario.
  • article 16 Citação(ões) na Scopus
    Antiepileptic drug prophylaxis in primary brain tumor patients: is current practice in agreement to the consensus?
    (2014) OLIVEIRA, Julia Andrade de; SANTANA, Iuri A.; CAIRES, Inacelli Q. S.; CAIRES-LIMA, Rafael; MIRANDA, Vanessa Costa; PROTASIO, Bruno M.; ROCHA, Lucila S.; BRAGA, Henrique F.; MENCARINI, Ana M.; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; CASTRO, Luiz Henrique Martins; FEHER, Olavo
    The role of antiepileptic drugs (AED) prophylaxis in primary brain tumor (PBT) seizure-na < ve patients remains unclear. Additionally, AED are associated with severe side effects, negative impact on cognition and drug interactions. Little is known about current practice regarding prophylactic AED use in PBT. We investigated its use in a tertiary care cancer center. We reviewed medical records of 260 patients registered in our center between 2008 and 2012, focusing on prophylactic AED use. A descriptive analysis was performed with SPSS IBM version 20.0. Median age was 44.5 years (11-83). Most patients had ECOG PS a parts per thousand currency sign1 (76.4 %). Among 141 seizure-na < ve patients, 70.2 % received an AED as primary prophylaxis (PP). Most commonly used drugs as PP were phenytoin (85.9 %), carbamazepine (6.1 %) and phenobarbital (5.1 %). In only 14 patients (14.1 %) AEDs were eventually discontinued, in a median time of 5.9 months (1.1-76.8 m). AED were used as PP in 60 % of low-grade gliomas, 73.3 % of anaplastic gliomas and 93.9 % of glioblastoma patients. Twenty-seven patients (27.3 %) on PP presented seizures, generally associated with tumor progression. Of the 42 seizure-na < ve patients not receiving AED prophylaxis, only two presented seizures, which occurred during or within the first week post-radiotherapy. In this cross-sectional study, prophylactic AED use in PBT was extremely high. Postoperatively, AED were discontinued in a minority of patients, mostly after a prolonged period. Current prophylactic AED use patterns in PBT are not in accordance with established guidelines.
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    Definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for advanced cervical cancer (CC): Should it be different in elderly?
    (2013) CAIRES, I. Q. S.; CAIRES-LIMA, R.; BARROSO-SOUZA, R.; OLIVEIRA, J. A. De; SOUZA, K. T.; NEGRAO, M. V.; CARVALHO, H.; ABDO FILHO, E.; HOFF, P. M.; DIZ, M. D. P. E.