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Molecular Markers and Targeted Therapeutics in Metastatic Tumors of the Spine: Changing the Treatment Paradigms.

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Goodwin, CR; Abu-Bonsrah, N; Rhines, LD; Verlaan, J-J; Bilsky, MH; Laufer, I; Boriani, S; Sciubba, DM; Bettegowda, C
Published in: Spine (Phila Pa 1976)
October 15, 2016

STUDY TYPE: A review of the literature. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to discuss the evolution of molecular signatures and the history and development of targeted therapeutics in metastatic tumor types affecting the spinal column. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Molecular characterization of metastatic spine tumors is expected to usher in a revolution in diagnostic and treatment paradigms. Molecular characterization will provide critical information that can be used for initial diagnosis, prognosticating the ideal treatment strategy, assessment of treatment efficacy, surveillance and monitoring recurrence, and predicting complications, clinical outcome, and overall survival in patients diagnosed with metastatic cancers to the spinal column. METHODS: A review of the literature was performed focusing on illustrative examples of the role that molecular-based therapeutics have played in clinical outcomes for patients diagnosed with metastatic tumor types affecting the spinal column. RESULTS: The impact of molecular therapeutics including receptor tyrosine kinases and immune checkpoint inhibitors and the ability of molecular signatures to provide prognostic information are discussed in metastatic breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, melanoma, and renal cell cancer affecting the spinal column. CONCLUSION: For the providers who will ultimately counsel patients diagnosed with metastases to the spinal column, molecular advancements will radically alter the management/surgical paradigms utilized. Ultimately, the translation of these molecular advancements into routine clinical care will greatly improve the quality and quantity of life for patients diagnosed with spinal malignancies and provide better overall outcomes and counseling for treating physicians. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: N/A.

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Published In

Spine (Phila Pa 1976)

DOI

EISSN

1528-1159

Publication Date

October 15, 2016

Volume

41 Suppl 20

Start / End Page

S218 / S223

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Treatment Outcome
  • Spinal Neoplasms
  • Quality of Life
  • Prognosis
  • Orthopedics
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy
  • Humans
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • 4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science
  • 3209 Neurosciences
 

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Goodwin, C. R., Abu-Bonsrah, N., Rhines, L. D., Verlaan, J.-J., Bilsky, M. H., Laufer, I., … Bettegowda, C. (2016). Molecular Markers and Targeted Therapeutics in Metastatic Tumors of the Spine: Changing the Treatment Paradigms. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 41 Suppl 20, S218–S223. https://doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0000000000001833
Goodwin, C Rory, Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, Laurence D. Rhines, Jorrit-Jan Verlaan, Mark H. Bilsky, Ilya Laufer, Stefano Boriani, Daniel M. Sciubba, and Chetan Bettegowda. “Molecular Markers and Targeted Therapeutics in Metastatic Tumors of the Spine: Changing the Treatment Paradigms.Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 41 Suppl 20 (October 15, 2016): S218–23. https://doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0000000000001833.
Goodwin CR, Abu-Bonsrah N, Rhines LD, Verlaan J-J, Bilsky MH, Laufer I, et al. Molecular Markers and Targeted Therapeutics in Metastatic Tumors of the Spine: Changing the Treatment Paradigms. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Oct 15;41 Suppl 20:S218–23.
Goodwin, C. Rory, et al. “Molecular Markers and Targeted Therapeutics in Metastatic Tumors of the Spine: Changing the Treatment Paradigms.Spine (Phila Pa 1976), vol. 41 Suppl 20, Oct. 2016, pp. S218–23. Pubmed, doi:10.1097/BRS.0000000000001833.
Goodwin CR, Abu-Bonsrah N, Rhines LD, Verlaan J-J, Bilsky MH, Laufer I, Boriani S, Sciubba DM, Bettegowda C. Molecular Markers and Targeted Therapeutics in Metastatic Tumors of the Spine: Changing the Treatment Paradigms. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Oct 15;41 Suppl 20:S218–S223.

Published In

Spine (Phila Pa 1976)

DOI

EISSN

1528-1159

Publication Date

October 15, 2016

Volume

41 Suppl 20

Start / End Page

S218 / S223

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Treatment Outcome
  • Spinal Neoplasms
  • Quality of Life
  • Prognosis
  • Orthopedics
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy
  • Humans
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • 4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science
  • 3209 Neurosciences