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Genetic Pathology Report is in, now what?

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Hello all,

since the disease is progressing aggressively (less than 8 months), we requested an updated genetic analysis of solid tumor (lymph node). Before we discuss with MO (who replies the findings indicate continuation of SOC (Docetaxel + Carboplatin), the key oncogenic markers are: ERBB3 (2.3%), MYC (2.7%), AGO2 (2.7), AR (5.8), TP53 (-4.0%). btw. NKX3-1 (16%) any suggestions on the way to go next? She seems to rule out immunotherapy trials, etc.

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A recent study found that TP53 deficiency could sometimes respond to BAT:

clinical-genitourinary-canc...

Maybe in conjunction with a PARP inhibitor, as in this trial:

urotoday.com/conference-hig...

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julyturqsee in reply to Tall_Allen

Thank you Tall_A as always: will review the study; however MO said PARP inhibitors were inappropriate.

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Tall_Allen in reply to julyturqsee

The BAT study found that BAT+PARP worked in some patients who did not have BRCA mutations.

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tango65

Most these mutations are related to the multiplication of the cancer cells and may explain the aggressiveness of the cancer.

I could only find a clinical trial for solid tumors with he MYC mutation, none for the other mutations:

clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show...

Some info about the drug used in the trial:

ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.120....

You could consider getting a second opinion with Dr Beltran at the Dana Farber, She may know of possible therapies,

dana-farber.org/find-a-doct...

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julyturqsee in reply to tango65

thank you Tango65. We are in the process of consulting with Dr Beltran once she reviews his biopsy slide & genetic analysis. btw, met with her in Boston, and she seems wonderful.

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tango65 in reply to julyturqsee

Glad to know you are consulting with her.

I wish the best of luck, and keep us informed .

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julyturqsee

Very useful & will be discussed w/ Dr Beltran. btw, we're not aware of liver mets, lung nodule which is of concern. We'll let you know what are the options & choice. as always, most grateful

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