Low-Risk Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia in Manitoba: Experience With Alternating Methotrexate and Dactinomycin

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 1448-1452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Carlson ◽  
Leslea Walters ◽  
Pascal Lambert ◽  
Erin Dean ◽  
Robert Lotocki ◽  
...  

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to review the treatment and outcomes of low-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) in Manitoba over more than 3 decades, with a focus on those treated with alternating methotrexate and dactinomycin, a protocol that has only rarely been described.Materials and MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed all patients with GTN referred to CancerCare Manitoba from January 1977 to December 2012. Cases were classified as low risk as per the modified WHO-FIGO prognostic scoring system (score, ⩽6). Demographic, treatment, and outcomes data were abstracted, and descriptive statistics and time-to-event analysis were performed. The low-risk protocol used at CancerCare Manitoba consists of alternating single-agent use of methotrexate and dactinomycin, each for 5 days, on a 14-day cycle.ResultsSixty-seven cases of GTN were identified, of which 52 were low risk. Thirty-nine patients were initiated on alternating methotrexate and dactinomycin. Thirty-four (87.2%) achieved primary cure on this regimen, with a median of 4.4 cycles administered (range, 2–7). Median time to response was 56 days. One patient achieved cure after receiving a repeat course of methotrexate as their final cycle. Second-line multiagent chemotherapy was required by 4 patients. Two patients experienced grade 3 toxicities, and none greater than grade 3. There were no recurrences.ConclusionsAlternating methotrexate and dactinomycin is an effective treatment protocol for low-risk GTN, with high rates of primary cure and acceptable toxicity.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16184-e16184
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Sum Lung Wong ◽  
Gin Wai Kwok ◽  
Vikki Tang ◽  
Bryan Li ◽  
Roland Ching-Yu Leung ◽  
...  

e16184 Background: Hepatic derangement commonly accompanies advanced HCC (aHCC) and limits the use of systemic therapies. We aimed to evaluate the use of single agent anti-PD-1 nivolumab or pembrolizumab in Child-Pugh (CP) grade B or C patients with aHCC. Methods: Consecutive aHCC patients with CP grade B (CPB) or C (CPC) liver function who received single agent nivolumab or pembrolizumab were analysed. Objective response rate (ORR), time-to-progression (TTP), overall survival (OS), and treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were assessed. Results: Between May 2015 and June 2020, 61 patients were included. The median age was 60 (range 28-82). 81% and 4.8% had hepatitis-B and hepatitis-C related HCCs respectively. 72.1% (n = 44) were of CPB and 27.9% (n = 17) were of CPC. Amongst CPB patients, 19 (31.1% of all patients) had CP score 7 (CP7) and 25 (41.0% of all patients) had CP score 8 or 9. The median follow-up was 2.3 months. The ORR of CPB and CPC patients were 6.8% and 0% respectively (p = 0.553). The TTP of CPB and CPC patients were 2.1 months (95% C.I. 1.4-2.8) and 1.4 months (95% C.I. 0.6-2.1) respectively (p = 0.204). CPB patients had significantly better OS than CPC patients (3.1 months (95% C.I. 1.4-4.7), vs. 1.7 months (95% C.I. 1.0-2.4), p = 0.041). Compared to CP score ≥8 (CP≥8) patients, CP7 patients had significantly better OS (median OS CP7 6.7 months (95% C.I. 4.0-9.3), vs. CP≥8 1.8 months (1.2-2.4), p = 0.002). Patients with diuretic-refractory ascites had significantly worse OS compared to those without (1.7 months (95% C.I. 1.0-2.5) vs. 3.7 months (95% C.I. 0.1-7.3), p = 0.004). Portal vein (PV) thrombosis was also significantly associated with inferior survival, with median OS of patients with any PV thrombosis being 1.8 months (95% C.I. 1.0-2.5), compared to 5.3 months (95% C.I. 2.4-8.1) of those without (p = 0.004). The median number of doses given was 3 (range 1-34). Median treatment duration was 5.0 weeks (range 0-77). Overall, 25.4% of patients experienced TRAEs and 4.8% experienced grade ≥3 TRAEs. The most common TRAEs were skin-related (13.1%) and constitutional symptoms (6.6%). Conclusions: Nivolumab/pembrolizumab had acceptable safety in CPB/C patients with aHCC. CP7, absence of diuretic-refractory ascites and lack of PV thrombosis were associated with better survival.


Blood ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 93 (12) ◽  
pp. 4125-4130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Saven ◽  
Carol Burian

Abstract Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (LCH) results from the accumulation of tissue histiocytes derived from the same progenitor cells as monocytes. Because cladribine is potently toxic to monocytes, we conducted a phase II trial of cladribine. Cladribine was administered to 13 LCH patients at 0.14 mg/kg per day by 2-hour intravenous infusion for 5 consecutive days, every 4 weeks for a maximum of six courses. Median age was 42 years (range, 19 to 72) and median pretreatment disease duration was 99 months (range, 6 to 252). One patient was untreated, one had received prior prednisone only, one prior radiation only, six prior radiation and chemotherapy, and four prior surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Seven patients had cutaneous involvement, six multifocal osseous, six pulmonary, two each with soft tissue and nodal involvement, and four had diabetes insipidus. Of 13 patients, 12 were evaluable for response and all for toxicity. After a median of three courses (range, 1 to 6), seven (58%) patients achieved complete responses (two pathologic and five clinical) and two (17%) patients achieved partial responses; overall response rate, 75%. Median response follow-up duration was 33 months (range, 1 to 65). Seven patients experienced grade 3 to 4 neutropenia. Only one patient had a documented infection, dermatomal herpes zoster. At a median follow-up of 42 months (range, 5 to 76), 12 patients remain alive and one patient has died. Thus, cladribine has major activity in adult LCH and warrants further investigation in both pediatric and adult LCH as a single agent and in combination with other drugs.


Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 125-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andre Goy ◽  
Steven Bernstein ◽  
Brad Kahl ◽  
Benjamin Djulbegovic ◽  
Michael Robertson ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: We previously reported substantial activity with single-agent bortezomib (VELCADE®; Vc) in patients (pts) with relapsed or refractory MCL in the PINNACLE study (JCO2006;24:4867–74), which resulted in approval of Vc for MCL pts following ≥1 prior therapy. All pts have now completed treatment. Here we report updated time-to-event data in all pts, and by response category, with extended follow-up. Methods: 155 pts (median age 65 yrs; 55%/41%/4% with 1/2/≥3 prior therapies; 77% Stage IV MCL; 55% positive bone marrow) received Vc 1.3 mg/m2 on days 1, 4, 8, and 11 of 21-day cycles; of these, 141 were response-evaluable. Response and progression were determined by modified International Workshop Response Criteria using independent radiology review. Results: After a median follow-up of 26.4 mo, 55 pts (35%) remained in follow-up; 93 (60%) had died, 2 (1%) had withdrawn consent, and 5 (3%) were lost to follow-up. Pts received a median of 4 treatment cycles (range 1–21; 8 in responding pts). Median time to first response was 1.3 months. Median duration of response (DOR) was 9.2 mo in all responders and has not been reached in pts achieving CR/CRu. Median time to progression (TTP), time to next therapy (TTNT; first Vc dose to start of next therapy), and overall survival (OS) are shown in the table for all pts and by response. Survival rate at 12-mo was 69% overall and 91% in responding pts. In pts refractory to their last therapy (no response or response with TTP <6 mo; n=58), median DOR was 5.9 mo, median TTP was 3.9 mo, median TTNT was 4.6 mo, and median survival was 17.3 mo. Safety profile was similar to previously reported; most common grade ≥3 AEs were peripheral neuropathy (13%), fatigue (12%), and thrombocytopenia (11%). The most common AE resulting in Vc discontinuation was peripheral neuropathy (10%). Twelve (8%) pts died on-study, including 5 (3%) considered related to Vc. Conclusions: Vc provides durable responses plus prolonged time off-therapy and survival in responding pts, suggesting substantial clinical benefit in relapsed/refractory MCL. Median TTP, TTNT, and OS (months) in all pts and by response All pts (N=155) Responders (N=45) CR/CRu (N=11) PR (N=34) SD (N=52) PD (N=34) NE, not estimable TTP 6.7 12.4 NE 9.1 6.9 1.2 TTNT 7.4 14.3 23.9 13.3 7.0 2.3 OS 23.5 35.4 36.0 35.1 27.8 13.7


Blood ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 93 (12) ◽  
pp. 4125-4130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Saven ◽  
Carol Burian

Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (LCH) results from the accumulation of tissue histiocytes derived from the same progenitor cells as monocytes. Because cladribine is potently toxic to monocytes, we conducted a phase II trial of cladribine. Cladribine was administered to 13 LCH patients at 0.14 mg/kg per day by 2-hour intravenous infusion for 5 consecutive days, every 4 weeks for a maximum of six courses. Median age was 42 years (range, 19 to 72) and median pretreatment disease duration was 99 months (range, 6 to 252). One patient was untreated, one had received prior prednisone only, one prior radiation only, six prior radiation and chemotherapy, and four prior surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Seven patients had cutaneous involvement, six multifocal osseous, six pulmonary, two each with soft tissue and nodal involvement, and four had diabetes insipidus. Of 13 patients, 12 were evaluable for response and all for toxicity. After a median of three courses (range, 1 to 6), seven (58%) patients achieved complete responses (two pathologic and five clinical) and two (17%) patients achieved partial responses; overall response rate, 75%. Median response follow-up duration was 33 months (range, 1 to 65). Seven patients experienced grade 3 to 4 neutropenia. Only one patient had a documented infection, dermatomal herpes zoster. At a median follow-up of 42 months (range, 5 to 76), 12 patients remain alive and one patient has died. Thus, cladribine has major activity in adult LCH and warrants further investigation in both pediatric and adult LCH as a single agent and in combination with other drugs.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2009-2009
Author(s):  
J. Hu ◽  
P. Y. Wen ◽  
L. E. Abrey ◽  
C. Fadul ◽  
J. Drappatz ◽  
...  

2009 Background: Gimatecan is a highly lipophilic oral camptothecin analogue with impressive preclinical activity in glioma models. Methods: We conducted a multicenter two-stage phase II trial to evaluate the efficacy of gimatecan in adults with recurrent glioblastoma. Eligibility criteria included ≤1 prior treatment for recurrent disease, age ≥18, ECOG performance status 0 or 1, and normal organ function. Patients taking enzyme-inducing anti-seizure medications were excluded. Gimatecan 1.22 mg/m2 was given orally once daily for 5 consecutive days during each 28-day cycle. Radiographic response was evaluated by MRI after every second cycle. The primary endpoint of the study was 6 months PFS. A Simon's 2-stage design was used in which 19 patients were evaluated in the first stage, with an additional 36 patients accrued if > 4 patients in stage 1 achieved 6 month PFS. Results: A total of 29 patients were enrolled in the study, with median age of 58 years (range, 25–77 years); 58.6% female; all of whom had received prior surgery, radiation therapy, and at least one regimen of chemotherapy. The daily dose was reduced to 1.0 mg/m2 after four of the first 10 patients experienced grade 4 hematologic toxicity. One patient was removed from trial due to toxicity (grade 3 leukopenia and thrombocytopenia). Treatment delay occurred in 11 patients (38%) and dose reduction was necessary in eight patients (28%). Treatment-related grade 3/4 toxicities included thrombocytopenia (17.2%), leukopenia (17.2%), and neutropenia (10.3%). Only 1/19 patients treated with 1.0 mg/m2/day experienced grade 3/4 hematologic toxicity. The 18% reduction in the daily dose resulted in a 19% decrease in the concentration of total gimatecan in plasma prior to administration of the fifth daily dose (56 ± 23 vs. 45 ± 20 ng/mL) and a 33% decrease in the AUC for dose 5 (8.0±4.8 vs. 5.3±4.2 ng*h/mL). Only one patient had a partial radiographic response by the modified Macdonald criteria and stable disease was the best response in 13 patients. All other patients had progressive disease after two cycles of therapy. Only three patients (12%) were progression-free at 6 months. Median time to progression was 12.0 weeks (95% CI: 7.0, 17.0). Conclusions: Treatment with single-agent gimatecan 1.0 mg/m2/day for 5 days, repeated every 28-days showed minimal efficacy. [Table: see text]


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6008-6008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandro Virgilio Porceddu ◽  
Michael Poulsen ◽  
Mathias Bressel ◽  
Adam Stoneley ◽  
Michael Veness ◽  
...  

6008 Background: We report on the first multi-centre randomized phase III trial of post-operative radiotherapy (PORT) vs post-operative chemo-RT (CRT) in high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (cSCCHN) (NCT00193895). Methods: The primary objective was to determine whether there was a freedom from loco-regional relapse (FLRR) difference between patients randomly assigned to 60-66Gy (6-6.5 weeks) with or without weekly carboplatin (AUC 2) following resection of gross disease. Patients were stratified to high-risk nodal (either extracapsular nodal extension, intra-parotid nodal disease of any size or number, cervical nodal disease with ≥2 nodes or largest node > 3cm) or high-risk primary (T3-T4 or in-transit metastases). Patients with both features were stratified to the high-risk nodal group. Secondary objectives included disease-free survival (DFS), overall survival (OS) and acute & late toxicity (CTCAE V3). Results: 321 patients were randomly assigned between 2005-2014, with 11 not commencing treatment protocol due to disease progression or withdrawal of consent. Of the 310 patients commencing treatment protocol (157 RT and 153 CRT), 230 (74%) had high-risk nodal, 70 (22%) high-risk primary and 10 (3%) both. Median follow up was 60 months, median RT dose was 60Gy and 85% randomised to CRT completed 6 cycles of carboplatin. The 2- & 5-year FLRR (95% CI) for the RT arm was 88% (83-93%)/83% (77-90%) and for CRT 89% (84-94%)/87% (81-93%) (HR 0.85; 95%CI [0.46-1.55]; p = 0.59). The 2- & 5 year DFS (95% CI) for the RT arm was 78% (72-85%)/67% (60-76%) and for CRT 83% (77-89%)/73% (66-81%) (HR 0.85; 95%CI [0.55-1.29]; p = 0.43). The 2- & 5 year OS (95% CI) for the RT arm was 88% (83-93%)/76% (69-84%) and for CRT 88% (83-94%)/79% (72-86%) (HR 0.95; 95%CI [0.58-1.57]; p = 0.84). 134 (43%) experienced Grade 3/4 skin toxicity; 49% RT, 37% CRT (p = 0.039). 12 (3.9%) experienced Grade 3/4 subcutaneous fibrosis; 2.5% RT, 5.2% CRT. Conclusions: While surgery and PORT provided excellent FLRR with acceptable toxicity, the addition of weekly carboplatin did not improve outcomes in high-risk cSCCHN. Clinical trial information: NCT00193895.


2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 977-983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariel S. Nevado-Gammad ◽  
Agnes L. Soriano-Estrella

ObjectivesSingle-agent chemotherapy has been the standard of treatment for nonmetastatic and metastatic low-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN). However, it is estimated that approximately 12% to 32% of patients given single-agent therapy will require a change of chemotherapy regimen because of drug resistance and/or intolerable toxicity. The Section of Trophoblastic Diseases of the Philippine General Hospital started using the combination of etoposide-actinomycin (EA) as salvage chemotherapy in the early 2000s. This study was carried out to describe the local experience with this salvage chemotherapy.Materials and MethodsThis is a retrospective descriptive study aimed to analyze the efficacy and safety of the EA regimen as salvage treatment for the management of nonmetastatic and low-risk metastatic GTN. Records of the Section of Trophoblastic Diseases of the Philippine General Hospital from January 1, 2002 to June 30, 2014 were reviewed to identify all patients who had a diagnosis of nonmetastatic and metastatic low-risk GTN. Primary remission rate and toxicity profile of all patients who received the EA regimen as salvage treatment were determined.ResultsDuring the study period, a total of 67 cycles of the EA regimen were administered to 15 patients as salvage chemotherapy. Patients received a median of 4 cycles of EA, attaining normal serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin after 2 to 3 cycles. Thirteen of the 15 patients achieved complete remission with the EA regimen, giving a remission rate of 87%. The major toxicity that the patients experienced was myelosuppression. Grade 1/2 anemia was addressed by blood transfusion. Grade 3 neutropenia/myelosuppression was addressed by the administration of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor. Alopecia was seen in all of the patients. One patient experienced dermatitis with accompanying myelosuppression.ConclusionThe EA regimen was efficacious and well tolerated for the treatment of refractory nonmetastatic and low- risk metastatic GTN.


2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (02) ◽  
pp. 206-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanwei Li ◽  
Meng Tang ◽  
Roshan Agarwal ◽  
Daksha Patel ◽  
Robert Eckersley ◽  
...  

Abstract Purpose The FIGO score cannot accurately stratify low-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) patients who develop chemoresistance to single agent methotrexate chemotherapy. Tumour vascularisation is a key risk factor and its quantification may provide non-invasive way of complementing risk assessment. Materials and Methods 187 FIGO-staged, low-risk GTN patients were prospectively recruited. Power Doppler ultrasound was analysed using a quantification program. Four diagnostic indicators were obtained comprising the number of colour pixels (NCP), mean dB, power Doppler quantification (PDQ), and percentage of colour pixels (%CP). Each indicator performance was assessed to determine if they could distinguish the subset of low-risk patients who became chemoresistant. Results There were 111 non-resistant and 76 resistant patients. NCP performed best at distinguishing these two groups where the non-resistant group had an average 3435 (± 2060) pixels and the resistant group 6151 (± 3192) pixels (p < 0.001). PDQ and %CP showed significant differences (p < 0.001) but had poorer performance (area under ROC curves were 72 % and 67 % respectively compared with 75 % for NCP). The mean dB index was not significantly different (p = 0.133). Conclusion Power Doppler ultrasound quantification shows potential for non-invasive assessment of tumour vascularity and can distinguish low-risk GTN patients who become chemoresistant from those who have an uncomplicated course with first line treatment.


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 356-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilles Vassal ◽  
Dominique Couanet ◽  
Elizabeth Stockdale ◽  
Anne Geoffray ◽  
Birgit Geoerger ◽  
...  

PurposeThis phase II study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of irinotecan administered intravenously once every 3 weeks in pediatric patients with recurrent or refractory rhabdomyosarcoma.Patients and MethodsA total of 35 patients younger than age 20 years, with refractory or relapsed rhabdomyosarcoma for which standard treatments have failed, received irinotecan at 600 mg/m2administered as a 60-minute infusion every 3 weeks. Concomitant treatments included atropine for cholinergic symptoms, loperamide for diarrhea at the first liquid stool, and preventive antiemetic treatment. Tumor response was assessed every two cycles until progression according to WHO criteria.ResultsThe best overall response rate to irinotecan was 11.4% (95% CI, 3.2 to 26.7%; 2.9% complete responses, 8.5% partial responses) from all patients recruited. The median times to progression and survival were 1.4 and 5.8 months, respectively. A total of 112 cycles were administered, with a median number of two cycles per patient (range, 1 to 16). The most common grade 3/4 toxicities were neutropenia (46%), abdominal pain or cramping (17%), cholinergic syndrome (14%), nausea/vomiting (11%), anemia (11%), thrombocytopenia (9%), and diarrhea (6%).ConclusionIn heavily pretreated children with a high tumor burden who have been treated with multiagent chemotherapy, irinotecan administered intravenously as a single agent, at 600 mg/m2every 3 weeks, showed an interesting objective response rate and a good tolerance profile in rhabdomyosarcoma.


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