“Comprehensive Analysis of Factors Influencing Recurrence and Survival in Glioblastoma: Implications for Treatment Strategies”: A Single Center Study

Glioblastoma is a highly aggressive malignancy affecting the brain and central nervous system. It is the most common malignant primary brain tumor, yet its prognosis remains poor. Median survival typically ranges from around 13 months with standard treatment to up to 19.9 months in some recent clini...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Bendari, Sunder Sham, Hamed Hammoud, Oana Vele, Brett Baskovich, David Huang, Alaa Bendari, Rachel Saks, Reham Al-Refai, Tasneem Bendari, Layth Kataw, Fnu Kiran, Fnu Anjali, Sanjay Kirshan Kumar, Manju Harshan
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author Ahmed Bendari
Sunder Sham
Hamed Hammoud
Oana Vele
Brett Baskovich
David Huang
Alaa Bendari
Rachel Saks
Reham Al-Refai
Tasneem Bendari
Layth Kataw
Fnu Kiran
Fnu Anjali
Sanjay Kirshan Kumar
Manju Harshan
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description Glioblastoma is a highly aggressive malignancy affecting the brain and central nervous system. It is the most common malignant primary brain tumor, yet its prognosis remains poor. Median survival typically ranges from around 13 months with standard treatment to up to 19.9 months in some recent clinical trials. Despite advances in treatment, the aggressive nature of glioblastoma continues to present significant challenges for improving patient outcomes. This study aimed to analyze various biological, radiological, and molecular factors associated with glioblastoma recurrence and to estimate survival outcomes. A total of 104 glioblastoma patients diagnosed between January 2017 and September 2022 were included. Patient demographics, treatment received, and molecular characteristics were obtained from the Electronic Patient Record (EPR). Tumor molecular characteristics were analyzed using the OnkoSight Advanced CNS NGS panel. Statistical analyses were performed to develop a prognostic model for glioblastoma recurrence and estimate survival rates. Among the patients, 65.4% had no recurrence, with a mean age of 63 years. No gender or BMI differences were observed, but ages <60 years were associated with recurrence. Radiological findings showed no significant differences in tumor size, necrosis, site, or focality. In multivariate analysis, the female gender, obesity, old age (>60 years), or bifocal tumors were associated with decreased glioblastoma recurrence. However, factors like tumor site, size, necrosis, <i>MGMT</i> promoter methylation, and <i>EGFR</i> alteration showed no significant association with recurrence. Median survival was 12 months, with older age significantly associated with shorter survival. Tumor sizes >4 cm showed shorter survival trends but not statistically significantly. Patients who lived longer experienced more tumor recurrence incidents. Standard or non-standard treatments were associated with longer median survival compared to no treatment. Our findings provide insights into factors influencing glioblastoma recurrence and survival. Age, gender, and tumor characteristics play pivotal roles in recurrence. Understanding these factors could aid in optimizing treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes. However, further multicentric investigations are needed to validate these findings. This study emphasizes the importance of considering biological and radiological factors in clinical decision-making for glioblastoma cases.
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spelling doaj-art-e66e3a1517a143a09cf3b5e461d444292024-12-27T14:32:58ZengMDPI AGJournal of Molecular Pathology2673-52612024-11-015452053210.3390/jmp5040035“Comprehensive Analysis of Factors Influencing Recurrence and Survival in Glioblastoma: Implications for Treatment Strategies”: A Single Center StudyAhmed Bendari0Sunder Sham1Hamed Hammoud2Oana Vele3Brett Baskovich4David Huang5Alaa Bendari6Rachel Saks7Reham Al-Refai8Tasneem Bendari9Layth Kataw10Fnu Kiran11Fnu Anjali12Sanjay Kirshan Kumar13Manju Harshan14Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 10075, USADepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 10075, USAQatar Metabolic Institute, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 3050, QatarDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 10075, USAMolecular Genetic Pathology Division, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY 10029, USADepartment of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 10075, USADepartment of Medical Biochemistry, Zagazig University, Zagazig 7120001, EgyptDepartment of Radiology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 10075, USADepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 10075, USAZagazig University Hospital, Zagazig 7120001, EgyptDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 10075, USADepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, New York, NY 10305, USASakhi Baba General Hospital, Sukkur 06533, PakistanDepartment of Gastroenterology, Bahria University Health Sciences, Karachi 44000, PakistanDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 10075, USAGlioblastoma is a highly aggressive malignancy affecting the brain and central nervous system. It is the most common malignant primary brain tumor, yet its prognosis remains poor. Median survival typically ranges from around 13 months with standard treatment to up to 19.9 months in some recent clinical trials. Despite advances in treatment, the aggressive nature of glioblastoma continues to present significant challenges for improving patient outcomes. This study aimed to analyze various biological, radiological, and molecular factors associated with glioblastoma recurrence and to estimate survival outcomes. A total of 104 glioblastoma patients diagnosed between January 2017 and September 2022 were included. Patient demographics, treatment received, and molecular characteristics were obtained from the Electronic Patient Record (EPR). Tumor molecular characteristics were analyzed using the OnkoSight Advanced CNS NGS panel. Statistical analyses were performed to develop a prognostic model for glioblastoma recurrence and estimate survival rates. Among the patients, 65.4% had no recurrence, with a mean age of 63 years. No gender or BMI differences were observed, but ages <60 years were associated with recurrence. Radiological findings showed no significant differences in tumor size, necrosis, site, or focality. In multivariate analysis, the female gender, obesity, old age (>60 years), or bifocal tumors were associated with decreased glioblastoma recurrence. However, factors like tumor site, size, necrosis, <i>MGMT</i> promoter methylation, and <i>EGFR</i> alteration showed no significant association with recurrence. Median survival was 12 months, with older age significantly associated with shorter survival. Tumor sizes >4 cm showed shorter survival trends but not statistically significantly. Patients who lived longer experienced more tumor recurrence incidents. Standard or non-standard treatments were associated with longer median survival compared to no treatment. Our findings provide insights into factors influencing glioblastoma recurrence and survival. Age, gender, and tumor characteristics play pivotal roles in recurrence. Understanding these factors could aid in optimizing treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes. However, further multicentric investigations are needed to validate these findings. This study emphasizes the importance of considering biological and radiological factors in clinical decision-making for glioblastoma cases.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5261/5/4/35glioblastoma recurrenceIDH-wild type
spellingShingle Ahmed Bendari
Sunder Sham
Hamed Hammoud
Oana Vele
Brett Baskovich
David Huang
Alaa Bendari
Rachel Saks
Reham Al-Refai
Tasneem Bendari
Layth Kataw
Fnu Kiran
Fnu Anjali
Sanjay Kirshan Kumar
Manju Harshan
“Comprehensive Analysis of Factors Influencing Recurrence and Survival in Glioblastoma: Implications for Treatment Strategies”: A Single Center Study
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title “Comprehensive Analysis of Factors Influencing Recurrence and Survival in Glioblastoma: Implications for Treatment Strategies”: A Single Center Study
title_full “Comprehensive Analysis of Factors Influencing Recurrence and Survival in Glioblastoma: Implications for Treatment Strategies”: A Single Center Study
title_fullStr “Comprehensive Analysis of Factors Influencing Recurrence and Survival in Glioblastoma: Implications for Treatment Strategies”: A Single Center Study
title_full_unstemmed “Comprehensive Analysis of Factors Influencing Recurrence and Survival in Glioblastoma: Implications for Treatment Strategies”: A Single Center Study
title_short “Comprehensive Analysis of Factors Influencing Recurrence and Survival in Glioblastoma: Implications for Treatment Strategies”: A Single Center Study
title_sort comprehensive analysis of factors influencing recurrence and survival in glioblastoma implications for treatment strategies a single center study
topic glioblastoma recurrence
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