scholarly journals Regorafenib in the third-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer: a retrospective study of 27 cases

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. iv41-iv42
Author(s):  
F. Boudinar ◽  
B. Larbaoui
2018 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osman Köstek ◽  
Muhammet Bekir Hacıoğlu ◽  
Abdullah Sakin ◽  
Tarık Demir ◽  
Murat Sarı ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Li ◽  
Xian Chen ◽  
Wenzhu Li ◽  
Yongsong Ye ◽  
Xiaohua Du ◽  
...  

The standard third-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) includes the small-molecule anti-vascular drugs (Regofenib and Fruquintinib) and the chemotherapy drug trifluridine and tipiracil hydrochloride (TAS-102). There is no standard treatment for mCRC if the third-line treatment failed. Therefore, it is a pressing need to develop new therapeutic approaches to improve the survival of patients who developed drug resistance to the third-line treatment. In this study, we report a case of mCRC with RAS/BRAF wild-type, who was successfully treated using cetuximab in combination with fruquintinib after resistance to chemotherapy, bevacizumab, cetuximab and regorafenib. This patient responded to this combination regimen. Then, we discuss the mechanisms of action of this combination. Furthermore, we introduce the clinical trials on the combination regimens of anti-EGFR with anti-vascular monoclonal antibodies. Finally, we discuss the clinical explorations of using combination of anti-EGFR with small-molecule anti-VEGF drugs and their potential benefits. The clinical effects of small-molecule anti-vascular drugs in combination with anti-EGFR in the treatment of CRC warrant further explored.


2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-24
Author(s):  
Yakup Ergün ◽  
Öznur Bal ◽  
Mutlu Doğan ◽  
Gökhan Uçar ◽  
Merve Dirikoç ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15016-e15016
Author(s):  
Ning Li ◽  
Wenying Deng ◽  
Guifang Zhang ◽  
Yanwei Guo ◽  
Yijie Ma ◽  
...  

e15016 Background: Although regorafenib and fruquintinib have been recommended as the third-line treatment for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), the median survival time of mCRC is still only for 4-8 months and the low response rate and unpleasant side effects limit their use in Chinese patients. Apatinib, an oral VEGFR-2 inhibitor, has been approved as a third line treatment in metastatic gastric cancer. In addition, apatinib has demonstrated good safety, tolerability, and efficacy in the treatment of advanced solid tumors. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of apatinib combined with S-1 in the treatment of refractory mCRC. Methods: In this prospective, open-label, single-arm, multicenter, phase II study, patients after failure of second-line chemotherapy were enrolled and took apatinib (250mg, daily) combined with S-1 (standard dose). The primary endpoint was progression free survival (PFS) and the second endpoint was response rate and overall survival time. Results: From December 2017, 22 patients (14 male) with a median age of 56y (range: 34-71 y) were enrolled and eligible for evaluation of the PFS, response rate and safety. The median PFS was 105d (95% CI: 79.01-130.98). two patients (9%) achieved partial response, 15 (68.18%) achieved stable disease, and 5 (22.72%) were progressive disease. The objective response rate and the disease control rate were 9% and 77.27%, respectively. Median overall survival was not reached. The common adverse effects were abnormal liver function (7/22; 31.81%), leukopenia (5/22; 22.72%) and thrombocytopenia (4/22; 18.18%). The incidence for grade 3-4 side effect was very low. One patient experienced grade 3 proteinuria and there were no toxic deaths. Conclusions: This preliminary result indicated that apatinib combined with S-1 may extend the PFS in mCRC, with well-tolerated toxicities, making it a promising therapeutic target for mCRC treatment. Clinical trial information: NCT03397199 .


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Peng ◽  
Xingduo Hou ◽  
Yangmu Huang ◽  
Tong Xie ◽  
Xinyang Hua

Abstract Background: In this study, we analyze the cost-effectiveness of fruquintinib as third-line treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in China, especially after a recent price drop suggested by the National Healthcare Security Administration. Methods: A Markov model was developed to investigate the cost-effectiveness of fruquintinib compared to placebo among patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Effectiveness was measured in quality-adjusted life years (QALY). The Chinese healthcare payer’s perspective was considered with a lifetime horizon, including direct medical cost (2019 US dollars [USD]). A willing‐to‐pay threshold was set at USD 27,130/QALY, which is three times the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. We examined the robustness of the model in one-way and probabilistic sensitivity analysis.Results: Fruquintinib was associated with better health outcomes than placebo (0.640 vs 0.478 QALYs) with a higher cost (USD 20750.9 vs USD 12042.2), resulting in an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of USD 53508.7 per QALY. This ICER is 25% lower than the one calculated before the price drop (USD 70952.6 per QALY).Conclusion: After the price negotiation, the drug becomes cheaper and the ICER is lower, but the drug is still not cost effective under the standard of 3 times GDP willing‐to‐pay threshold. For patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in China, fruquintinib is not a cost-effective option under the current circumstances in China.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Peng ◽  
Xingduo Hou ◽  
Yangmu Huang ◽  
Tong Xie ◽  
Xinyang Hua

Abstract Background : In this study, we analyze the cost-effectiveness of fruquintinib as third-line treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in China, especially after a recent price drop suggested by the National Healthcare Security Administration. Methods : A Markov model was developed to investigate the cost-effectiveness of fruquintinib compared to placebo among patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Effectiveness was measured in quality-adjusted life year (QALY). The Chinese healthcare payer’s perspective was considered with a lifetime horizon, including direct medical cost (2019 US dollars [USD]). A willing‐to‐pay threshold was set USD 27,130/QALY, which is 3 times gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. We examined the robustness of the model in one-way and probabilistic sensitivity analysis. Results : Fruquintinib was associated with better health outcomes than placebo (0.640 vs 0.478 QALYs) with a higher cost (USD 20750.9 vs USD 12042.2), resulting an incremental results effectiveness ratio (ICER) of USD 53508.7 per QALY. This ICER is 25% lower than the one calculated before the price drop (USD 70952.6 per QALY). Conclusion : After the price negotiation, the drug becomes cheaper and the ICER is lower, but the drug is still not cost effective under the standard of 3 times GDP willing‐to‐pay threshold. For patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in China, fruquintinib is not a cost-effective option under the current circumstances in China.


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