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Luigi A De Vitis1, Faye R Harris2, Leah Grcevich1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America.
Introduction:
Although circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) has emerged as a promising prognostic tool in various malignancies, evidence in endometrial cancer at high risk of recurrence is limited. This study evaluated the association of pre- and post-surgical ctDNA with advanced-stage disease, disease-free and overall survival in endometrial cancer with high-risk features.
Material And Methods:
This prospective observational study was conducted at Mayo Clinic (7/2016-6/2021). Patients with endometrial cancer at preoperative biopsy, confirmed by final pathology, were included. Blood samples were collected before and 10 weeks after surgery. Tumor-specific junctions identified in pathology specimens and blood samples were used to detect ctDNA. Associations between pre- and post-surgical ctDNA and advanced-stage disease, recurrence, and death were evaluated using logistic regression [odds ratio (OR) and 95 % confidence interval] and Cox proportional hazards [hazard ratio (HR) and 95 % confidence interval].
Results:
Thirty-six patients were included: 6 (16.7 %) intermediate risk, 1 (2.8 %) high-intermediate risk, 28 (77.8 %) high risk, and 1 (2.8 %) advanced metastatic. Detection of pre- or post-surgical ctDNA was not significantly associated with advanced disease (pre-surgical OR 5.69 [0.88-66.02]; post-surgical OR 5.86 [0.83-72.68]). Pre-surgical ctDNA did not significantly predict recurrence (HR 0.99 [0.30-3.23]) or death (HR 3.23 [0.40-25.91]). In contrast, post-surgical ctDNA was associated with increased risk of recurrence (HR 3.32 [1.05-10.51]) and death (HR 5.97 [1.11-36.08]).
Conclusion:
Post-surgical ctDNA detection was associated with poor outcomes in patients with endometrial cancer. These findings support the potential of ctDNA as a biomarker to personalize surveillance and guide post-surgical treatment strategies.
