scholarly journals Role of radiotherapy to bulky sites of advanced Hodgkin lymphoma treated with ABVD: final results of FIL HD0801 trial

Author(s):  
Umberto Ricardi ◽  
Mario Levis ◽  
Andrea Evangelista ◽  
Daniela Maria Gioia ◽  
Gian Mauro Sacchetti ◽  
...  

The role of consolidation radiotherapy (RT) to bulky lesions is controversial for advanced-stage Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) patients achieving complete metabolic response (CMR) after ABVD-based chemotherapy. Herein we present the final results of the Fondazione Italiana Linfomi HD0801 trial, investigating the potential benefit of RT in that particular setting. In this phase III randomized study, patients with a bulky lesion at baseline (mass with the largest diameter ≥5 cm) achieving CMR after 2 and 6 ABVD cycles were randomly assigned 1:1 to RT vs observation with a primary endpoint of event-free survival (EFS) at two years. The sample size was calculated estimating an EFS improvement for RT of 20% (from 60% to 80%). The secondary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS). One-hundred and sixteen (116) patients met the inclusion criteria and were randomized. Intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis showed a 2-year EFS of 87.8% vs. 85.8% for RT vs. observation, respectively (HR:1.5, CI:0.6-3.5, p=0.34). Per-protocol (PP) analysis showed a 2-year EFS of 89.6% vs. 85.8%, respectively (HR:1.19, CI:0.47-3.02, p=0.71). At 2 years, ITT PFS was 91.3% vs. 85.8% (HR:1.2, CI:0.5-3, p=0.7), while PP PFS was 93.8% vs. 85.8% (HR:0.7, CI:0.2-2.1, p=0.52) for RT vs observation, respectively. Our study showed that patients in CMR randomized to observation have a very good outcome and the primary endpoint of a 20% benefit in EFS for RT was not met. However, the sample size was under-powered to detect a benefit of 10% or less, keeping open the question on potential, more limited, role of RT in this setting. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as # NCT00784537.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (29) ◽  
pp. 3377-3387
Author(s):  
Pieternella Johanna Lugtenburg ◽  
Peter de Nully Brown ◽  
Bronno van der Holt ◽  
Francesco A. D’Amore ◽  
Harry R. Koene ◽  
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PURPOSE Immunochemotherapy with rituximab plus cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP) has become standard of care for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). This randomized trial assessed whether rituximab intensification during the first 4 cycles of R-CHOP could improve the outcome of these patients compared with standard R-CHOP. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 574 patients with DLBCL age 18 to 80 years were randomly assigned to induction therapy with 6 or 8 cycles of R-CHOP-14 with (RR-CHOP-14) or without (R-CHOP-14) intensification of rituximab in the first 4 cycles. The primary end point was complete remission (CR) on induction. Analyses were performed by intention to treat. RESULTS CR was achieved in 254 (89%) of 286 patients in the R-CHOP-14 arm and 249 (86%) of 288 patients in the RR-CHOP-14 arm (hazard ratio [HR], 0.82; 95% CI, 0.50 to 1.36; P = .44). After a median follow-up of 92 months (range, 1-131 months), 3-year failure-free survival was 74% (95% CI, 68% to 78%) in the R-CHOP-14 arm versus 69% (95% CI, 63% to 74%) in the RR-CHOP-14 arm (HR, 1.26; 95% CI, 0.98 to 1.61; P = .07). Progression-free survival at 3 years was 74% (95% CI, 69% to 79%) in the R-CHOP-14 arm versus 71% (95% CI, 66% to 76%) in the RR-CHOP-14 arm (HR, 1.20; 95% CI, 0.94 to 1.55; P = .15). Overall survival at 3 years was 81% (95% CI, 76% to 85%) in the R-CHOP-14 arm versus 76% (95% CI, 70% to 80%) in the RR-CHOP-14 arm (HR, 1.27; 95% CI, 0.97 to 1.67; P = .09). Patients between ages 66 and 80 years experienced significantly more toxicity during the first 4 cycles in the RR-CHOP-14 arm, especially neutropenia and infections. CONCLUSION Early rituximab intensification during R-CHOP-14 does not improve outcome in patients with untreated DLBCL.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. CRA9011-CRA9011 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Schwartzentruber ◽  
D. Lawson ◽  
J. Richards ◽  
R. M. Conry ◽  
D. Miller ◽  
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CRA9011 Background: In a phase II study, 13 (42%) of 31 patients with metastatic melanoma receiving high-dose (HD) IL-2 plus gp100:209–217(210M) peptide experienced objective responses (S.A. Rosenberg, et al, Nature Medicine 4: 321–327, 1998). Other studies showed a lower response rate (RR) but no randomized studies have been done. Methods: A prospective randomized phase III trial was conducted at 21 centers with 185 patients. Eligibility: stage IV or locally advanced stage III cutaneous melanoma, HLA A0201, no brain metastases, eligible for HD IL-2, and no previous HD IL-2 or gp100:209–217(210M). Arm 1 received HD IL-2 alone (720,000 IU/kg/dose) and Arm 2 gp100:209–217(210M) peptide + Montanide ISA followed by HD IL-2. The primary objective was clinical response. Secondary objectives were toxicity, disease free/progression free survival, immunologic response and quality of life. Central HLA typing, pathology review, and blinded response assessment were done at the NIH. Central data monitoring was done by The EMMES Corp. and a Data Safety Monitoring Board. Results: Numbers of patients enrolled, treated, and evaluable for response in Arm 1 were 94, 93, and 93 respectively; in Arm 2 91, 86, and 86. Toxicities were consistent with HD IL-2 ± vaccine. Investigator assessed RR showed significant improvement in overall RR for Arm 2=22.1% vs 9.7% (P=0.0223, Chi-Square) and progression free survival (PFS) in favor of Arm 2=2.9 months (1.7–4.5) vs 1.6 (1.5–1.8) (P=0.0101). Median overall survival favors Arm 2=17.6 months (11.8–26.6) vs 12.8 (8.7–16.3) (P=0.0964). Blinded response review is ongoing. Conclusions: RR and PFS were superior with peptide vaccine and HD IL-2 compared to HD IL-2 alone. This represents the first evidence of clinical benefit of vaccination in patients with melanoma. [Table: see text]


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e17043-e17043
Author(s):  
I. Diaz de Corcuera ◽  
C. Serrano ◽  
J. Pérez ◽  
I. Quispe ◽  
M. Arguis ◽  
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e17043 Background: Results of a recent phase III randomized study with cetuximab and platin-5FU chemotherapy support its use in recurrent/metastatic SCCHN. However, many patients (pts) are not able to be treated with platin combinations. Paclitaxel (P) and cetuximab (C) have shown an encouraging activity in a similar patients subset. We review the data of the patients treated with this schedule in our centre. Methods: From our database, we conducted a retrospective study of 20 patients with recurrent SCCHN who did not meet criteria for platin therapy and were treated with weekly P (80 mg/m2) and C (initially 400 mg/m2 followed by 250 mg/m2) until progression or intolerable toxicity. We have collected data regarding previous treatments, response rate (RR), progression free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS) and toxicity. Results: From January 2007 to November 2008, 20 patients were included (18 male, 2 female) with a median age of 63 (50–81). Oral cavity (35%) and oropharynx (25%) were the most frequent locations. Most of the pts (13/20) had been treated with previous chemotherapy combinations (range 1–3 lines). All pts were evaluable for response and toxicity. Overall RR was 45% (1CR, 8 PR) and 35% of the pts (7/10) had SD. Response in radiated areas were 35% (6/17). With a median follow up of 10 months the median PFS and OS were 6.5 and 7 months respectively. Main related toxicities (Gr 2/3) were acne-like rash (30%), asthenia (15%), anemia (10%), and mucositis (10%). Conclusions: Our analysis confirms that weekly paclitaxel-cetuximab is an effective and safety combination in metastatic/recurrent SCCHN. Treatment is very well tolerated and could be a good alternative to platin-based chemotherapy in unfit patients for this therapy. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2012 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. CMO.S7432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tzu-Fei Wang ◽  
Albert Craig Lockhart

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US. In recent decades, an improved understanding of the role of the angiogenesis pathway in colorectal cancer has led to advancements in treatment. Bevacizumab has been shown to improve the progression-free survival and overall survival when combined with cytotoxic chemotherapy in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, and at present is the only antiangiogenesis agent approved for the treatment of this cancer. Aflibercept is a novel angiogenesis-targeting agent, and has demonstrated efficacy in treating metastatic colorectal cancer in a recent randomized Phase III trial. Here we review the role of angiogenesis in the tumorigenesis of colorectal cancer, strategies for targeting angiogenesis, and the clinical development of aflibercept.


2021 ◽  
pp. JCO.21.00306
Author(s):  
Kathleen N. Moore ◽  
Michael Bookman ◽  
Jalid Sehouli ◽  
Austin Miller ◽  
Charles Anderson ◽  
...  

PURPOSE To evaluate the addition of the humanized monoclonal antiprogrammed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) antibody, atezolizumab, to platinum-based chemotherapy and bevacizumab in newly diagnosed stage III or IV ovarian cancer (OC). METHODS This multicenter placebo-controlled double-blind randomized phase III trial (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03038100 ) enrolled patients with newly diagnosed untreated International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage III or IV OC who either had undergone primary cytoreductive surgery with macroscopic residual disease or were planned to receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy and interval surgery. Patients were stratified by FIGO stage, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status, tumor immune cell PD-L1 staining, and treatment strategy and randomly assigned 1:1 to receive 3-weekly cycles of atezolizumab 1,200 mg or placebo (day 1, cycles 1-22), with paclitaxel plus carboplatin (day 1, cycles 1-6) plus bevacizumab 15 mg/kg (day 1, cycles 2-22), omitting perioperative bevacizumab in neoadjuvant patients. The co-primary end points were investigator-assessed progression-free survival and overall survival in the intention-to-treat and PD-L1–positive populations. RESULTS Between March 8, 2017, and March 26, 2019, 1,301 patients were enrolled. The median progression-free survival was 19.5 versus 18.4 months with atezolizumab versus placebo, respectively (hazard ratio, 0.92; 95% CI, 0.79 to 1.07; stratified log-rank P = .28), in the intention-to-treat population and 20.8 versus 18.5 months, respectively (hazard ratio, 0.80; 95% CI, 0.65 to 0.99; P = .038), in the PD-L1–positive population. The interim (immature) overall survival results showed no significant benefit from atezolizumab. The most common grade 3 or 4 adverse events were neutropenia (21% with atezolizumab v 21% with placebo), hypertension (18% v 20%, respectively), and anemia (12% v 12%). CONCLUSION Current evidence does not support the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in newly diagnosed OC. Insight from this trial should inform further evaluation of immunotherapy in OC.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10551-10551 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. A. Cassier ◽  
A. A. Blesius ◽  
D. Perol ◽  
I. Ray-Coquard ◽  
A. Adenis ◽  
...  

10551 Background: The role of surgery in the management of patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) in the era of imatinib mesylate (IM) remains unknown. We sought to assess the outcome of patients with locally advanced primary GIST tumors without metastases treated with IM in the neoadjuvant setting within the prospective BFR14 phase III trial. Methods: The data base of the BFR14 trial was searched for patients with locally advanced disease and no metastases. Patients with recurrent disease were excluded. Results: Twenty five patients (9 females, 16 males) met these criteria. Twenty patients were PS 0 or 1, primary tumor sites were: small intestine (n=7), peritoneum (n=7), rectum (n=4), stomach (n=4), esophagus (n=2), and pelvis (n=1). Nine of the 25 patients underwent surgical resection of the primary tumor after a median of 7.3 (range 3.4–12.1) months of treatment with IM. There was a significant improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) for patient who underwent surgical resection versus those who did not: median PFS: 28.7 month vs 12.9 months respectively (p=0.0463) this benefit did not however translate into a significant benefit in overall survival (OS), although the trend favoured the resected group: median OS median not reached vs 29.4 months (p=0.0677). Conclusions: Surgery may increase progression-free survival in patients with locally advanced GIST who become resectable following treatment with IM. [Table: see text]


2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 46-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Lim ◽  
J. Yun ◽  
J. Lee ◽  
S. Park ◽  
J. Park ◽  
...  

46 Background: We previously reported results of a randomized study showing that CX is equally active to ECX in terms of progression-free survival (PFS) (Yun et al. Eur J Cancer. 2010). Here we report updated overall survival (OS) results with an additional 12 months' follow-up. Methods: Ninety-one chemotherapy-naïve patients with histologically-confirmed, measurable AGC were randomized to receive CX (cisplatin 75 mg/m2 iv on day 1 and capecitabine 1,000 mg/m2 bid po on days 1-14, n=45) or ECX (epirubicin 50 mg/m2 plus CX, n=44) every 3 weeks. After CX or ECX had failed, second-line chemotherapy (SLC) was recommended for all patients if their performance status was preserved. Results: Treatment duration was similar for both arms (4.4 for CX v 4.2 months for ECX). There was no relevant difference in the occurrence of overall grade 3 or 4 toxicities between the CX and ECX arms (80% v 78%, respectively; p=0.516). However, none in the CX and 12% in the ECX arm discontinued treatment because of toxicity. There were no significant differences in therapeutic efficacy between CX and ECX with respect to the response rate (38% v 37%, respectively), PFS (6.4 v 6.5 months), as well as OS (12.7 v 13.8 months; p=0.51). After failure, 60% of patients (26 CX and 28 ECX patients) received SLC. However, OS was not differed whether a patient was treated with SLC or not (13.1 v 11.2 months; p=0.94). Conclusions: The present analysis confirms previous findings that both CX and ECX appear to be comparatively active as first-line chemotherapy for AGC. Furthermore, the role of SLC in AGC warrants further evaluation. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1004-1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
William John Gradishar ◽  
Roberto Hegg ◽  
Seock-Ah Im ◽  
In Hae Park ◽  
Sergei Tjulandin ◽  
...  

1004 Background: Combination ofHER2-targeted therapy+AI improved clinical benefit in patients (pts) with HER2+, HR+ MBC vs AI alone in two previous trials, median progression free survival (mPFS) 4.8 vs 2.4 mo (TAnDEM), and 8.2 vs 3.0 mo (EGF30008). Dual HER2 blockade enhances clinical benefit vs single HER2 blockade. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of dual vs single HER2 blockade (L+T vs T/L)+AI in HER2+, HR+ MBC progressing on (neo)adjuvant/first-line T+chemotherapy (CT). HER2 and HR status were assessed for eligibility at local lab. Methods: PMW were randomized 1:1:1 to receive T (8mg/kg followed by 6mg/kg IV Q3W)+L (1000mg/d)+AI or T+AI or L (1500mg/d)+AI. AI was per investigator’s choice. Pts were excluded if they were intended for CT. The primary endpoint was to assess superiority of PFS with L+T vs T. Secondary endpoints included PFS (L vs T), overall survival (OS), overall response rate (ORR), and safety. Results: 369 pts were enrolled; current analysis included 355 pts (data cutoff, March 11, 2016); L+T (n = 120), T (n = 117) or L (n = 118). Final PFS data were analyzed after 137 events. Baseline characteristics were balanced across all treatment (tx) arms. The primary endpoint was met; superior PFS was observed with L+T vs T (mPFS, 11 vs 5.7 mo; HR = 0.62, 95% CI [0.45, 0.88], P= 0.0064). This benefit of L+T was consistent in key subgroups. mPFS with L vs T was 8.3 vs 5.7 mo (HR = 0.71, 95% CI [0.51, 0.98], P= 0.0361). ORR with L+T, T, and L was 32%, 14%, and 19% respectively. OS data are immature. Most common adverse events (AEs) with L+T, T and L (≥15%, any arm) were diarrhea (69%, 9%, 51%), rash (36%, 2%, 28%), nausea (22%, 9%, 22%), and paronychia (30%, 0, 15%). Hepatic abnormalities of > 3 ULN ALT/AST levels were noted in 4%, 6%, and 16% respectively. Incidence of tx-related SAEs was 5%, 2%, and 4% and on-tx deaths was 3%, 4%, and 5%, respectively. Conclusions: Dual HER2 blockade with L+T+AI showed superior PFS benefit vs T+AI, in pts with HER2+, HR+ MBC. Incidence of AEs was increased with L+T. This combination can potentially offer an effective CT-sparing tx option in subgroup of HER2+, HR+ pts without aggressive disease and who are not candidates for CT. Clinical trial information: 2010-019577-16.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8501-8501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meletios A. Dimopoulos ◽  
Sosana Delimpasi ◽  
Maryana Simonova ◽  
Ivan Spicka ◽  
Ludek Pour ◽  
...  

8501 Background: Selinexor is an oral, selective inhibitor of XPO1-mediated nuclear export, leading to the reactivation of tumor suppressor proteins. In a phase 1b/2 study, the combination of once weekly (QW) selinexor with bortezomib and dexamethasone (SVd) was well tolerated with anti-MM activity in patients (pts) with PI-sensitive and PI-refractory disease. While twice weekly (BIW) bortezomib in combination therapy is efficacious, prolonged use is limited due to peripheral neuropathy (PN, 50-60%). The BOSTON study was designed to determine if SVd improves progression free survival (PFS), overall response rates (ORR) and reduces the rate of PN vs Vd. Methods: BOSTON is a global, phase 3, randomized study of QW SVd vs BIW Vd after 1-3 prior anti-MM regimens. The primary endpoint is PFS. Secondary endpoints include ORR, overall survival (OS) and PN (rates and EORTC QLQ-CIPN20 outcomes). Randomization is stratified by treatment with prior PI therapies, number of prior anti-MM regimens (1 vs > 1), and Revised International Staging System (R-ISS; Stage III vs I or II). Following confirmation of progressive disease, pts on Vd could cross over to either: 1) SVd for pts able to tolerate continued bortezomib or 2) selinexor and dexamethasone for pts with bortezomib intolerance. Results:402 pts were enrolled; 195 and 207 to SVd and Vd, respectively. Median age was 67 (range: 38-90). Most (59.6%) pts were > 65 years and 57.1% were male. R-ISS stage at the time of MM diagnosis was III for 18.5% of pts. Baseline characteristics were balanced across the 2 arms. SVd significantly prolonged PFS vs Vd (median 13.93 vs 9.46 months, HR = 0.70, P = 0.0066). SVd was associated with a significantly higher ORR (76.4% vs 62.3%, P = 0.0012). Median OS was not reached on SVd vs 25 months on Vd (P = 0.28). Most frequent treatment-related adverse events (grade ≥3) for SVd vs Vd were thrombocytopenia (35.9% vs 15.2%), fatigue (11.3% vs 0.5%) and nausea (7.7% vs 0%). Clinically important differences were reported on the motor, autonomic and sensory scales on CIPN20. PN rates (grade ≥2) were significantly lower with SVd vs Vd (21.0% vs 34.3%, P = 0.0013). Conclusions: BOSTON is the first phase 3 study to evaluate the clinical benefit of SVd for relapsed/refractory MM. The study met the primary endpoint: once weekly SVd significantly improved PFS and ORR compared to twice weekly Vd. Rates of PN were significantly reduced with numerically fewer deaths on SVd vs Vd. Full dataset will be presented at the meeting. Clinical trial information: NCT03110562 .


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