scholarly journals CTNI-38. PAMIPARIB IN COMBINATION WITH RADIATION THERAPY (RT) AND/OR TEMOZOLOMIDE (TMZ) IN PATIENTS WITH NEWLY DIAGNOSED (ND) OR RECURRENT/REFRACTORY (R/R) GLIOBLASTOMA (GBM); PHASE 1B/2 STUDY UPDATE

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. ii51-ii51
Author(s):  
Anna Piotrowski ◽  
Vinay Puduvalli ◽  
Patrick Wen ◽  
Howard Colman ◽  
Jian Campian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rest Period ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Synergistic Cytotoxicity ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Duration Of Response ◽  
Phase 1B ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Parp 1

Abstract Pamiparib, an investigational, oral PARP 1/2 inhibitor, demonstrated preclinical brain penetration and synergistic cytotoxicity with TMZ. We report updated safety and antitumor data for pamiparib plus RT and/or TMZ in ND-GBM or R/R-GBM (SNO 2019, ACTR-39). This dose-escalation/expansion study includes three arms: A, pamiparib (2, 4, or 6 weeks) plus RT (6–7 weeks) in ND-GBM with unmethylated MGMT promoter (unmethylated-GBM); B, pamiparib (6 weeks) plus RT and increasing TMZ doses in Weeks 1 and 5 of RT in unmethylated ND-GBM; and C, pamiparib plus increasing TMZ doses in methylated/unmethylated R/R-GBM. Most patients in Arms A (expansion) and B received maintenance pamiparib plus TMZ after post-RT rest period at Arm C expansion. As of April 10, 2020, enrollment was complete (N=116; A, n=60; B, n=9; C, n=47). Median study follow-up was 11.3 mo (A/B) and 7.1 mo (C). Common grade ≥3 AEs were anemia (10%) in Arm A; decreased neutrophil and white blood cell count (each 22%) in B; anemia, fatigue, and decreased lymphocyte count (each 11%) in C. Brain edema (A) and pneumonia (C) (n=1 each) were fatal treatment-unrelated AEs. In ND-GBM, modified disease control rate (DCR following post-RT rest period) was 69.8% (95% CI, 55.7–81.7) overall, 68.8% (50.0–83.9) in A, and 80.0% (28.4–99.5) in B. Median duration of response was 5.1 mo (overall), 3.8 mo (A), and NE (B). In Arms A/B, median progression-free survival (PFS) and median overall survival (OS) were 4.4 mo and 12.7 mo, respectively; 12-mo OS rate, 54% (95% CI, 40–66). In R/R-GBM (Arm C), confirmed ORR was 9.1% (95% CI, 2.5–21.7); median PFS and OS were 1.9 mo and 7.3 mo, respectively; 6-mo PFS rate, 19% (95% CI, 9–32). These results showed a manageable safety profile for pamiparib +/- RT +/-TMZ; response and survival results support further evaluation of these combinations in GBM.

scholarly journals Melflufen and Dexamethasone in Heavily Pretreated Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma

2020 ◽  
pp. JCO.20.02259
Author(s):  
Paul G. Richardson ◽  
Albert Oriol ◽  
Alessandra Larocca ◽  
Joan Bladé ◽  
Michele Cavo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Overall Survival ◽  
Overall Response Rate ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Duration Of Response ◽  
Heavily Pretreated ◽  
Grade 3

PURPOSE Melphalan flufenamide (melflufen) is a first-in-class peptide-drug conjugate that targets aminopeptidases and rapidly and selectively releases alkylating agents into tumor cells. The phase II HORIZON trial evaluated the efficacy of melflufen plus dexamethasone in relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), a population with an important unmet medical need. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with RRMM refractory to pomalidomide and/or an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody received melflufen 40 mg intravenously on day 1 of each 28-day cycle plus once weekly oral dexamethasone at a dose of 40 mg (20 mg in patients older than 75 years). The primary end point was overall response rate (partial response or better) assessed by the investigator and confirmed by independent review. Secondary end points included duration of response, progression-free survival, overall survival, and safety. The primary analysis is complete with long-term follow-up ongoing. RESULTS Of 157 patients (median age 65 years; median five prior lines of therapy) enrolled and treated, 119 patients (76%) had triple-class–refractory disease, 55 (35%) had extramedullary disease, and 92 (59%) were refractory to previous alkylator therapy. The overall response rate was 29% in the all-treated population, with 26% in the triple-class–refractory population. In the all-treated population, median duration of response was 5.5 months, median progression-free survival was 4.2 months, and median overall survival was 11.6 months at a median follow-up of 14 months. Grade ≥ 3 treatment-emergent adverse events occurred in 96% of patients, most commonly neutropenia (79%), thrombocytopenia (76%), and anemia (43%). Pneumonia (10%) was the most common grade 3/4 nonhematologic event. Thrombocytopenia and bleeding (both grade 3/4 but fully reversible) occurred concomitantly in four patients. GI events, reported in 97 patients (62%), were predominantly grade 1/2 (93%); none were grade 4. CONCLUSION Melflufen plus dexamethasone showed clinically meaningful efficacy and a manageable safety profile in patients with heavily pretreated RRMM, including those with triple-class–refractory and extramedullary disease.

Nivolumab (NIVO) + low-dose ipilimumab (IPI) as first-line (1L) therapy in microsatellite instability-high/mismatch repair-deficient (MSI-H/dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC): Two-year clinical update.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4040-4040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heinz-Josef Lenz ◽  
Sara Lonardi ◽  
Vittorina Zagonel ◽  
Eric Van Cutsem ◽  
M. Luisa Limon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Benefit ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Duration Of Response ◽  
Therapy Option ◽  
Grade 3

4040 Background: In the phase 2 CheckMate 142 trial, NIVO + low-dose IPI had robust, durable clinical benefit and was well tolerated as 1L therapy for MSI-H/dMMR mCRC (median follow-up 13.8 months [mo; range, 9–19]; Lenz et al. Ann Oncol 2018;29:LBA18). Longer follow-up is presented here. Methods: Patients (pts) with MSI-H/dMMR mCRC and no prior treatment for metastatic disease received NIVO 3 mg/kg Q2W + low-dose IPI 1 mg/kg Q6W until disease progression or discontinuation. The primary endpoint was investigator-assessed (INV) objective response rate (ORR) per RECIST v1.1. Results: In 45 pts with median follow-up of 29.0 mo, ORR (95% CI) increased to 69% (53–82) (Table) from 60% (44.3–74.3); complete response (CR) rate increased to 13% from 7%. The concordance rate of INV and blinded independent central review was 89%. Median duration of response (DOR) was not reached (Table). Median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were not reached, and 24-mo rates were 74% and 79%, respectively (Table). Nineteen pts discontinued study treatment without subsequent therapy. An analysis of tumor response post discontinuation will be presented. Ten (22%) pts had grade 3–4 treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs); 3 (7%) had grade 3–4 TRAEs leading to discontinuation. Conclusions: NIVO + low-dose IPI continued to show robust, durable clinical benefit with a deepening of response, and was well tolerated with no new safety signals identified with longer follow-up. NIVO + low-dose IPI may represent a new 1L therapy option for pts with MSI-H/dMMR mCRC. Clinical trial information: NTC02060188 . [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Daratumumab plus carfilzomib and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma

Blood ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 134 (5) ◽  
pp. 421-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajai Chari ◽  
Joaquín Martinez-Lopez ◽  
María-Victoria Mateos ◽  
Joan Bladé ◽  
Lotfi Benboubker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Frontline Treatment ◽  
Phase 1B ◽  
Immunomodulatory Drug ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) have limited treatment options and poor survival outcomes. The increasing adoption of lenalidomide-based therapy for frontline treatment of multiple myeloma has resulted in a need for effective regimens for lenalidomide-refractory patients. This phase 1b study evaluated daratumumab plus carfilzomib and dexamethasone (D-Kd) in patients with RRMM after 1 to 3 prior lines of therapy, including bortezomib and an immunomodulatory drug; lenalidomide-refractory patients were eligible. Carfilzomib- and daratumumab-naïve patients (n = 85) received carfilzomib weekly on days 1, 8, and 15 of each 28-day cycle (20 mg/m2 initial dose, escalated to 70 mg/m2 thereafter) and dexamethasone (40 mg/wk). Of these, 10 patients received the first daratumumab dose as a single infusion (16 mg/kg, day 1 cycle 1), and 75 patients received a split first dose (8 mg/kg, days 1-2 cycle 1). Subsequent dosing was per the approved schedule for daratumumab. Patients received a median of 2 (range, 1-4) prior lines of therapy; 60% were lenalidomide refractory. The most common grade 3/4 treatment-emergent adverse events were thrombocytopenia (31%), lymphopenia (24%), anemia (21%), and neutropenia (21%). Infusion-related reactions were observed in 60% and 43% of single and split first-dose patients, respectively. Overall response rate was 84% (79% in lenalidomide-refractory patients). Median progression-free survival (PFS) was not reached; 12-month PFS rates were 74% for all treated patients and 65% for lenalidomide-refractory patients. D-Kd was well tolerated with low neutropenia rates, and it demonstrated deep responses and encouraging PFS, including in patients refractory to lenalidomide. The trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT01998971.

Efficacy and safety of entrectinib in patients (pts) with NTRK-fusion positive (NTRK-fp) solid tumors: An updated integrated analysis.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3605-3605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Diego Rolfo ◽  
Filippo G. De Braud ◽  
Robert Charles Doebele ◽  
Alexander E. Drilon ◽  
Salvatore Siena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Integrated Analysis ◽  
Cns Disease ◽  
Primary Endpoints ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Duration Of Response ◽  
Grade 3

3605 Background: NTRK gene fusions lead to transcription of chimeric TRK proteins with overexpressed kinase function. Entrectinib is a potent inhibitor of TRKA/B/C. In phase 1/2 studies (ALKA, STARTRK-1, STARTRK-2; EudraCT 2012-000148-88; NCT02097810; NCT02568267), entrectinib was effective in pts with NTRK-fp solid tumors. We present updated data in a larger population with longer follow-up. Methods: In this integrated analysis of adult pts from 3 phase 1/2 trials (data cut-off 31 Oct 2018), tumors were assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR) with RECIST v1.1 (end of cycle 1; then every 8 wks). Primary endpoints were overall response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DOR). Secondary endpoints were progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), efficacy in pts with/without baseline CNS disease, and safety. Results: There were 74 evaluable pts with advanced/metastatic NTRK-fp solid tumors (Table). Median duration of survival follow-up in all pts was 14.2 mo (range 0.1–29.7). BICR ORR was 63.5% (95% CI 51.5–74.4), with 5 complete responses (6.8%). Median BICR DOR was 12.9 mo (95% CI 9.3–NE); median BICR PFS was 11.2 mo (95% CI 8.0–15.7); median OS was 23.9 mo (16.0–NE). In pts with no baseline CNS disease (investigator-assessed; n=55), BICR ORR was 65.5% (95% CI 51.4–77.8) and median BICR DOR in responders was 12.9 mo (95% CI 9.3–NE). In pts with baseline CNS disease (investigator-assessed; n=19), BICR ORR was 57.9% (95% CI 33.5–79.8) and median BICR DOR in responders was 6.0 mo (95% CI 4.2–NE). Safety was in line with that previously reported; the most common ≥grade 3 treatment-related AEs were weight gain (8, 7.1%), anemia (8, 7.1%), and fatigue (7, 6.2%). Conclusions: In this updated analysis, including more pts and longer follow-up, entrectinib continued to demonstrate clinically meaningful responses in pts with NTRK-fp solid tumors, with and without baseline CNS disease. Clinical trial information: NCT02097810, NCT02568267 . [Table: see text]

scholarly journals ACTR-24. A RANDOMIZED PHASE II TRIAL OF VELIPARIB (V), RADIOTHERAPY (RT) AND TEMOZOLOMIDE (TMZ) IN PATIENTS (PTS) WITH UNMETHYLATED MGMT (uMGMT) GLIOBLASTOMA (GBM): THE VERTU STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_6) ◽  
pp. vi18-vi18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Khasraw ◽  
Kerrie Leanne McDonald ◽  
Mark Rosenthal ◽  
Zarnie Lwin ◽  
David Ashley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
De Novo ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Extent Of Resection ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Phase 2 Trial ◽  
Randomized Phase Ii ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract BACKGROUND TMZ offers minimal benefit in pts with de novo uMGMT GBM. V is synergistic with RT and TMZ in uMGMT preclinical GBM models, safe when combined with either RT or TMZ clinically, but the triplet (V+RT+TMZ) is poorly tolerated. VERTU tested V in pts with uMGMT GBM. METHODS VERTU is a randomized Phase 2 trial comparing Standard Arm (Arm A), RT (60Gy/30 fractions) + TMZ (75mg/m2 daily) followed by TMZ (150–200mg/m2D 1–5) every 28 days for 6 cycles vs Experimental Arm (Arm B), RT (60Gy/30 fractions) + V (200mg PO BID) followed by TMZ (150–200mg/m2D 1–5) + V (40mg bid, D 1–7) every 28 days for 6 cycles in pts with de novo uMGMT GBM according to centralised testing. RESULTS 125 pts were randomized 1:2 (41:84). The 2 groups were matched for age, sex, performance status and extent of resection. Median follow-up was 25.8 months and 91 pts had died. The 6-month Progression-Free Survival (6mPFS) for Arms A and B were 34% (95% CI 20–48) and 46% (95% CI 36–57) respectively. The median PFS for Arms A and B were 4.2m (95% CI 2.5–6.0) and 5.7m (95% CI 4.1–6.6) respectively (HR = 0.80, 95%CI 0.55–1.18). 55% of pts in both arms experienced Grade 3/4 adverse events (AEs) with no significant differences in frequency or severity between the arms. Most common Grade 3/4 AEs were thrombocytopenia, seizures, hyperglycaemia and diarrhoea. CONCLUSION VERTU demonstrated that a novel treatment strategy for patients with de novo uMGMT GBM was feasible and tolerable. The observed 6mPFS and PFS were similar in both arms. Overall survival and other endpoints will be presented. Central MRI review, biomarker analyses, including DNA repair and methylation signature analyses are ongoing. (ANZCTR#ACTRN12615000407594).

scholarly journals Efficacy, safety and prognostic factors in patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer treated with trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab in a real-world setting

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nieves Martínez-Lago ◽  
Teresa Calleja Chucla ◽  
Beatriz Alonso de Castro ◽  
Rafael Varela Ponte ◽  
Cristina Reboredo Rendo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Real World ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Third Line ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract We evaluated the efficacy and safety of trifluridine/tipiracil (TAS-102) plus bevacizumab in treating refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) in a retrospective, observational study. Patients refractory or intolerant to standard therapies received TAS-102 (30–35 mg/m2 twice daily on days 1–5 and days 8–12 every 28 days) plus bevacizumab 5 mg/kg on days 1 and 15. Clinical and pathological characteristics, overall response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR), overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) data were collected and analysed. Thirty-five patients were treated from July 2019 to October 2021 (median age 64 years). The majority of patients (68.6%) were receiving TAS-102 plus bevacizumab as third-line treatment. Patients received a median of 4 (range 2–15) cycles of treatment. Among 31 patients evaluable for response (88.6%), ORR and DCR were 3.2% and 51.6%, respectively. After a median 11.6 months’ follow-up, median PFS was 4.3 (95% confidence interval [CI] 3.4–5.1) months and median OS was 9.3 (95% CI 6.6–12.1) months. The most common grade 3–4 toxicities were neutropenia, asthenia and nausea/vomiting, and there were no treatment-related deaths. This real-world study confirms the efficacy and safety of TAS-102 plus bevacizumab in patients with refractory mCRC.

A phase 2 study of s-1 plus leucovorin in patients with untreated advanced cholangiocarcinoma (CCA).

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 467-467
Author(s):  
Suebpong Tanasanvimon ◽  
Teerapat Ungtrakul ◽  
Nattaya Poovorawan ◽  
Napa Parinyanitikul ◽  
Chanida Vinayanuwattikun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Primary Endpoints ◽  
Phase 2 Study ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Secondary Endpoints ◽  
Grade 3

467 Background: Patients with CCA usually present with advanced disease leading to the grave prognosis. Currently, cisplatin and gemcitabine is the standard treatment in advanced CCA. However, the CCA treatment outcomes are still poor and the options of treatment are quite limited. This study aimed to explore the efficacy and safety of S-1 plus leucovorin in patients with untreated advanced CCA. Methods: This single-arm two-center phase 2 study evaluated the efficacy and safety of S-1 40, 50 and 60 mg according to body surface area and leucovorin 15 mg , both given orally twice daily for one week, repeated every two weeks. Treatment was continued until complete 12 cycles, disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The primary endpoints were overall response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR) per RECIST version 1.1. The secondary endpoints were progression free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS) and toxicity. Results: Of total 32 patients and a median follow up time of 9.5 months, the ORR was 25% (95%CI 9.1-40.9) and the DCR was 62.5% (95% CI 44.8-80.2). In 25 response evaluable patients, the ORR was 32% (95% CI 12.4-51.7). The PFS was 8.0 (95%CI 5.59-10.4) months. The OS was 11.0 (95%CI 9.47-12.53). The most common grade 3 or 4 toxicities were anemia, mucositis and diarrhea. There was one patient discontinuing treatment due to treatment related toxicity. Conclusions: S-1 plus leucovorin was active and tolerable in patients with advanced CCA. Clinical trial information: TCTR20160313001.

Gemcitabine Plus Nab-Paclitaxel as Second-Line Chemotherapy following FOLFIRINOX in Patients with Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer: A Single-Institution, Retrospective Analysis

Chemotherapy ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Kotone Hayuka ◽  
Hiroyuki Okuyama ◽  
Akitsu Murakami ◽  
Yoshihiro Okita ◽  
Takamasa Nishiuchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Advanced Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Line Treatment ◽  
Second Line ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Grade 3

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Patients with advanced pancreatic cancer have a poor prognosis. FOLFIRINOX (FFX) and gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel (GnP) have been established as first-line treatment, but they have not been confirmed as second-line treatment after FFX. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of GnP as second-line therapy after FFX in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Twenty-five patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer were enrolled. The patients were treated with GnP after FFX between September 2015 and September 2019. Tumor response, progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and incidence of adverse events were evaluated. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The response rate, disease control rate, median PFS, and median OS were 12%, 96%, 5.3 months, and 15.6 months, respectively. The common grade 3 or 4 adverse events were neutropenia (76%) and anemia (16%). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> GnP after FOLFIRINOX is expected to be one of the second-line recommendations for patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer.

Lonsurf (trifluridine/tipiracil): Assessing the impact of dose related toxicities and progression free survival in (refractory) metastatic colorectal cancer

2021 ◽  
pp. 107815522110179
Author(s):  
Olivia R Court
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Electronic Patient Records ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Length Of Treatment ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
The Impact

In the RECOURSE trial which lead to its accreditation, Lonsurf (trifluridine/tipiracil) was shown to extend progression free survival (PFS) by 1.8 months in metastatic colorectal cancer. This Trust audit aims to assess the average quantity of cycles of Lonsurf received by participants and the length of time it extends PFS. Similarly, to identify how many participants required a dose-reduction or experienced toxicities which necessitated supportive therapies. Quantitative data was collected retrospectively from all participants who had received ≥1 cycle of Lonsurf from The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (CCC) from 2016 until June 2020. Participant electronic patient records were accessed to identify toxicity grading, length of treatment received, the date progression was identified, if dose reductions were applied and if supportive therapies were administered. Lonsurf extends PFS in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer at CCC by 3.0 months (95% CI: 2.73–3.27) and average treatment length was 2.4 months. However, 78 participants (41.5%) received a dose reduction due to toxicities. A total of 955 toxicities were recorded by participants; the most commonly reported toxicities irrespective of grade were fatigue (33.8%), diarrhoea (13.8%) and nausea (12.3%). The most common grade ≥3 toxicities were constipation and infection. The most frequently utilised supportive therapies were loperamide (49.6%) and domperidone (49.1%). Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (GCSF) was required by patients on 5 occasions (0.3%) in total. Lonsurf extends median PFS in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer by 3.0 months. The most common grade ≥3 toxicities which necessitated supportive therapies or a dose reduction were gastrointestinal and infection.

scholarly journals FAS and Subsequent Therapies in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane E. Rogers ◽  
Michael Lam ◽  
Daniel M. Halperin ◽  
Cecile G. Dagohoy ◽  
James C. Yao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Prior Therapy ◽  
Well Differentiated ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Line Of Therapy

We evaluated outcomes of treatment with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), doxorubicin, and streptozocin (FAS) in well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) and its impact on subsequent therapy (everolimus or temozolomide). Advanced PanNET patients treated at our center from 1992 to 2013 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients received bolus 5-FU (400 mg/m2), streptozocin (400 mg/m2) (both IV, days 1-5) and doxorubicin (40 mg/m2 IV, day 1) every 28 days. Overall response rate (ORR) was assessed using RECIST version 1.1. Of 243 eligible patients, 220 were evaluable for ORR, progression-free survival (PFS), and toxicity. Most (90%) had metastatic, nonfunctional PanNETs; 14% had prior therapy. ORR to FAS was 41% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 36-48%). Median follow-up was 61 months. Median PFS was 20 (95% CI: 15-23) months; median overall survival (OS) was 63 (95% CI: 60-71) months. Cox regression analyses suggested improvement with first-line vs subsequent lines of FAS therapy. Main adverse events ≥ grade 3 were neutropenia (10%) and nausea/vomiting (5.5%). Dose reductions were required in 32% of patients. Post-FAS everolimus (n=108; 68% second line) had a median PFS of 10 (95% CI: 8-14) months. Post-FAS temozolomide (n=60; 53% > fourth line) had an ORR of 13% and median PFS of 5.2 (95% CI: 4-12) months. In this largest reported cohort of PanNETs treated with chemotherapy, FAS demonstrated activity without significant safety concerns. FAS did not appear to affect subsequent PFS with everolimus; this sequence is being evaluated prospectively. Responses were noted with subsequent temozolomide-based regimens although PFS was possibly limited by line of therapy.

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