Multicenter Phase II Study of Irinotecan, Cisplatin, and Bevacizumab in Patients With Metastatic Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (33) ◽  
pp. 5201-5206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manish A. Shah ◽  
Ramesh K. Ramanathan ◽  
David H. Ilson ◽  
Alissa Levnor ◽  
David D'Adamo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Karnofsky Performance Status ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Gastroesophageal Junction ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Time To Progression ◽  
Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed ◽  
Grade 3

Purpose Bevacizumab improves survival in several solid tumor malignancies when combined with chemotherapy. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of the addition of bevacizumab to chemotherapy in the treatment of gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma. Patients and Methods Forty-seven patients with metastatic or unresectable gastric/GEJ adenocarcinoma were treated with bevacizumab 15 mg/kg on day 1, irinotecan 65 mg/m2, and cisplatin 30 mg/m2 on days 1 and 8, every 21 days. The primary end point was to demonstrate a 50% improvement in time to progression over historical values. Secondary end points included safety, response, and survival. Results Patient characteristics were as follows: median age 59 years (range, 25 to 75); Karnofsky performance status 90% (70% to 100%); male:female, 34:13; and gastric/GEJ, 24:23. With a median follow-up of 12.2 months, median time to progression was 8.3 months (95% CI, 5.5 to 9.9 months). In 34 patients with measurable disease, the overall response rate was 65% (95% CI, 46% to 80%). Median survival was 12.3 months (95% CI, 11.3 to 17.2 months). We observed no increase in chemotherapy related toxicity. Possible bevacizumab-related toxicity included a 28% incidence of grade 3 hypertension, two patients with a gastric perforation and one patient with a near perforation (6%), and one patient with a myocardial infarction (2%). Grade 3 to 4 thromboembolic events occurred in 25% of patients. Although the primary tumor was unresected in 40 patients, we observed only one patient with a significant upper gastrointestinal bleed. Conclusion Bevacizumab can be safely given with chemotherapy even with primary gastric and GEJ tumors in place. The response rate, time to disease progression (TTP), and overall survival are encouraging, with TTP improved over historical controls by 75%. Further development of bevacizumab in gastric and GEJ cancers is warranted.

Safety and efficacy of apatinib as third or later line treatment for advanced gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma: A post-marketing phase IV study.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16034-e16034
Author(s):  
Jin Li ◽  
Shukui Qin ◽  
Lu Wen ◽  
Junsheng Wang ◽  
Wenying Deng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Advanced Gastric Cancer ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Gastroesophageal Junction ◽  
Line Treatment ◽  
Ecog Performance Status ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Phase Iv

e16034 Background: Apatinib, a small molecule multi-target tyrosine kinase inhibitor with high selectivity for VEGFR-2, has been approved for the treatment of advanced gastric cancer or gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma in China by significantly improving progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Here, we report safety and efficacy data from an open-label, single-arm, multicenter, phase IV trial of apatinib as a third-line or later line treatment for advanced gastric cancer. Methods: Eligible patients had histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma; and an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0–2; and adequate haematological and hepatic function; and failure of at least two lines of chemotherapy. Patients received oral apatinib until disease progression, death or unacceptable toxicity. The primary endpoint was safety, and secondary endpoints included PFS and OS. Results: The intention-to-treat population (ITT) included 2004 patients. At baseline, the median age was 59 (range, 19-85) years, ECOG performance status of 0/1/2 (%) was 15.4/68.8/15.1, and stage III/IV was 3.5/96.4; 98.8% had metastases, and among which metastatic foci≤2/ > 2 was 64.5/34.2 (%), respectively. 89.6% of the patients were given apatinib 500mg as the initial does and the median treatment duration was 56 days. After a median follow-up of 126.5 days, adverse events (AEs) occurred in 95.1% of the patients and 70.3% were grade ≥3. 87.9% of the patients experienced treatment-related AEs (TRAEs), of which 51% had grade ≥3, 12.3% and 16.8% reduced dose and discontinued the treatment, respectively. 57 (2.9%) TRAEs-related deaths were reported, mainly because of gastrointestinal bleeding (16 cases), upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage (7), cerebral haemorrhage (2), and gastric perforation (1). The incidence of TRAEs of special interest was 74.3%; 38.1% of patients developed grade≥3, mainly including hypertension (26.3%), bleeding (5.1%), proteinuria (4.5%), and hand-foot syndrome (3.1%). In an ITT population, median PFS was 2.7 months (95%CI 2.23-2.79) and median OS was 5.8 months (95% CI 5.42-6.11). Conclusions: This study confirms that apatinib has a well-established and manageable safety profile and survival benefit as third or later line therapy for patients with advanced gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Clinical trial information: NCT02426034.

Multicenter Phase II Trial of S-1 Plus Cisplatin in Patients With Untreated Advanced Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 663-667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaffer A. Ajani ◽  
Fa-Chyi Lee ◽  
Deepti A. Singh ◽  
Daniel G. Haller ◽  
Heinz-Josef Lenz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Karnofsky Performance Status ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Gastroesophageal Junction ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Gastric Cancer Patients

Purpose S-1 plus cisplatin is considered highly active in Japanese gastric cancer patients. We conducted a phase II multi-institutional trial, in the West, in patients with untreated advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma to evaluate activity and safety of this combination. Methods Patients received cisplatin intravenously at 75 mg/m2 on day 1 and S-1 orally at 25 mg/m2/dose bid (50 mg/m2/d) on days 1 to 21, repeated every 28 days. Patients with histologic proof of gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma with a Karnofsky performance status (KPS) of ≥ 70% and near-normal organ function were eligible. All patients provided a written informed consent. To observe a 45% confirmed overall response rate (ORR), 41 assessable patients were needed. Results All 47 patients were assessed for safety and survival, and 41 patients were assessed for ORR. The median age was 56 years and median KPS was 80%. The median number of chemotherapy cycles was four. The confirmed ORR was 51% (95% CI, 35% to 67%) and it was 49% by an independent review. At the 6-month interval, 71% of patients were alive, with a median survival time of 10.9 months. Frequent grade 3 or 4 toxicities included fatigue (26%), neutropenia (26%), vomiting (17%), diarrhea (15%), and nausea (15%); however, stomatitis (2%) and febrile neutropenia (2%) were uncommon. There was one (2%) treatment-related death. Conclusion S-1 plus cisplatin is active against gastric cancer and has a favorable toxicity profile. A global phase III study of S-1 plus cisplatin versus fluorouracil plus cisplatin currently is accruing patients.

Follow-Up Results of a Prospective, Multicenter, Open-Label Study of Oral Fludarabine Phosphate in Patients with Previously Untreated B-CLL.

Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 2128-2128
Author(s):  
Jean-Francois Rossi ◽  
A. Van Hoof ◽  
K. De Boeck ◽  
S. A. Johnson ◽  
D. Bron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Progression ◽  
Median Time ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Time To Progression ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Overall Response ◽  
Fludarabine Phosphate ◽  
Duration Of Response ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract The IV formulation of fludarabine phosphate is an effective treatment in patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL), yielding overall response rates of 60% to 80%. An oral formulation of fludarabine phosphate has been developed. In a previously published multicenter, open-label, phase II clinical trial, 81 previously untreated B-CLL patients received 10-mg tablets of fludarabine phosphate (Fludara® oral) 40 mg/m2/day for 5 days, repeated every 4 weeks. The primary endpoint of the trial was response rate, and secondary endpoints included safety and quality of life assessments. Of 81 patients (mean age, 61.2 years; range, 30–75 years) with previously untreated B-CLL, 81.5% were classified as Binet stage B or C. The overall response rate (complete response [CR] + partial response [PR]) using National Cancer Institute (NCI) criteria was 80.2% (12.3% CR and 67.9% PR) and the median time to progression was 841 days (range, 28–1,146 days) (Rossi JF, et al. J Clin Oncol2004;22:1260–1267). The most frequently reported grade 3/4 adverse event was myelosuppression: WHO grade 3/4 hematologic toxicities included granulocytopenia (32.1%), anemia (9.9%), and thrombocytopenia (4.9%). This analysis reports on the long-term follow-up of this cohort during the period from November 2001 to November 2004. Of the 74 patients eligible for the survival analysis, 61 were also assessed for duration of response using NCI criteria: 9 CR (14.8%) and 52 PR (82.2%). During the 3-year follow-up period, 22 (29.7%) patients did not progress. For those who progressed, median time to progression was 29.7 months, and median duration of response was 22.9 months. In 41 (80.4%) of these patients, an increase in circulating lymphocytes was reported as evidence of disease progression. In 23 patients (45.1%), an increase in the sum of the products of at least 2 lymph nodes and/or appearance of new palpable nodes was reported as evidence of disease progression. During the indicated follow-up period, 37 patients (50%) received subsequent treatment. Twelve patients (16.2%) died during the follow-up period: 7 patients (58.3%) due to disease progression, 3 patients (25.0%) due to adverse events, and 2 patients (16.7%) due to other causes. Results from this study suggest that oral fludarabine phosphate is clinically effective and well tolerated by patients with previously untreated B-CLL. Moreover, these data demonstrate that oral fludarabine phosphate achieves response rates and duration of response comparable to those achieved with first-line fludarabine phosphate IV therapy.

Single-agent bortezomib in previously untreated multiple myeloma (MM): Results of a phase II multicenter study

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7504-7504 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Anderson ◽  
P. Richardson ◽  
A. Chanan-Khan ◽  
R. Schlossman ◽  
N. Munshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Axonal Neuropathy ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Time To Progression ◽  
Large Fiber ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dose Modifications

7504 Background: Bortezomib is effective in relapsed and/or refractory MM. This trial evaluated its efficacy and safety as monotherapy in previously untreated MM. Methods: Pts with untreated, symptomatic MM were eligible, with pts receiving concomitant steroids, platelet count < 30 × 109/L, or grade > 2 peripheral neuropathy [PN] excluded. Endpoints included response rate (RR) [Bladé criteria], time to progression, safety, incidence/severity of PN, and effect of dose modifications on PN. Pts received bortezomib 1.3 mg/m2 (d1, 4, 8, 11 every 21d) for 8 cycles. Comprehensive neurologic evaluation including electrophysiologic testing [NCS] and skin biopsy was performed in a subset of pts (n = 34). Results: Sixty-six pts (47% with stage III MM) were treated and 60 pts are evaluable for response, with an overall RR of 38% (CR 10%, PR 28%). PN was reported in 55% (36/65) pts (23 grade 1, 12 grade 2). One pt with grade 3 PN was discontinued. Other common treatment-associated adverse events reported to date include grade 1–2 fatigue in 21% (6/29), and rash in 17% (5/29) pts. Preliminary analysis shows PN improved or resolved in 75% (6/8 pts, with available follow-up data) with dose reduction. At baseline, small-fiber neuropathy (SFN) was seen in 52% (17/33) and large fiber axonal neuropathy (LFN) occurred in 9% (3/34) pts by NCS. SFN worsened in 41% (7/17) pts with baseline SFN. After completion of treatment, new SFN was seen in 33% (8/24) pts and LFN in 17% (4/24) pts by NCS. Conclusion: Single agent bortezomib is active in newly diagnosed MM pts (CR 10%), has manageable toxicity and offers a steroid-sparing approach. Underlying SFN appears more common in MM than previously appreciated and can also develop during bortezomib therapy, with symptomatic PN improving with dose modification. [Table: see text]

Pemetrexed (MTA) and carboplatin (CBDCA) in the treatment of advanced pleural mesothelioma (MPM)

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7093-7093 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Castagneto ◽  
M. Mencoboni ◽  
D. Degiovanni ◽  
A. Muzio ◽  
L. Giaretto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Response Rate ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Entire Group ◽  
Hematologic Toxicity ◽  
First Line ◽  
Ecog Performance Status ◽  
Grade 3

7093 Background: Aim of this study was to evaluate the activity and toxicity of MTA and CBDCA combination as first line chemotherapy in advanced MPM. Methods: Chemonaive patients (pts) with histologically proven, an ECOG performance status (PS) 0–2, and measurable advanced MPM were considered. The schedule of administration was: pemetrexed 500 mg/m2 in combination with CBDA AUC 5, once every 21 days for 8 cycles. Results: From July 2003 to March 2005 76 pts (54 male and 22 female) have been treated with this combination chemotherapy. Median age was 62.7 years (range 40–70); median PS 0 (range 0–3); epithelial histologic findings were in 57 (75%), mixed in 13 (17.1%), sarcomatous in 3 (3.9%), and unspecified in 3 (3.9%) pts. A total of 537 cycles was administered (median 7, range 1 to 13). Grade 3 hematologic toxicity according to WHO criteria was seen in 43 (56.6%) pts (neutropenia in 30, thrombocytopenia in 8, and anemia in 5); grade 4 hematologic toxicity in 5 (6.6%) pts. The most common nonhematologic events were grade 3 nausea/vomiting in 10 (13.1%), and fever in 4 (5.3%) pts. 74 pts were evaluable for clinical response. There were 16 (21.%) partial responses (PR) and 3 (3.9%) complete responses (CR), for an overall response rate of 23.9%. 29 (38.2%) pts reported stable disease (SD). The overall survival was considered from date of diagnosis to date of death from any cause or to date of last follow-up. The median survival time for the entire group was estimated at 23 months. Conclusions: The results of this phase II study indicate that, at this dose and schedule, the combination of CBDCA and MTA is moderately active and that the profile of toxicity is acceptable in pts with advanced MPM. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Prospective phase II trial of a combination of gemcitabine, cisplatin and UFT as first-line treatment in patients with advanced, unresectable, non-small cell lung carcinoma

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 18109-18109
Author(s):  
S. S. Jin ◽  
Y. Min ◽  
H. Kim ◽  
J. Ahn ◽  
Y. Jegal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survival Time ◽  
Overall Response Rate ◽  
Advanced Nsclc ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Time To Progression ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
First Line ◽  
Grade 3

18109 Background: Most patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receive either single agents or doublet chemotherapy. For non-elderly patients in good performance status, platinum-based double combinations represent the standard treatment. And oral UFT had the survival advantage in adjuvant setting. Therefore we performed a phase II study using the combination of gemcitabine, cisplatin and UFT as a first line therapy in patients with advanced NSCLC. Methods: Eligible patients had histologically or cytologically confirmed stage IIIB or IV NSCLC with good performance status and were chemotherapy-naive. This study was two-stage design and planned number of patients was forty-seven. Gemcitabine (1,250 mg/m2, 10 mg/kg/min on days 1 and 8) and cisplatin (75 mg/m2 on day 1) were injected intravenously and UFT (400 mg/day) was administered orally on day 1–14. Treatment repeated every 3 weeks. Primary end point was overall response rate and secondary end points were overall survival, time to progression and toxicity. Results: Thirty seven patients with advanced NSCLC were enrolled. The median age of the patients was 60 years (range: 44 to 72). The performance status (WHO) was 0 in 4, 1 in 30 and 2 in 3 patients. Twenty three patients completed six cycles. Complete response was achieved in 1 (3%) patient, partial response in 22 (59%) patients, stable disease in 9 (24%) patients. Overall response rate was 62% on intent to treat basis. Among patients who response evaluation was possible (33 patients), response rate was 70%. The median survival time was 14.5 months (95% CI 6.9, 22.3) and the 1 year survival was 35% and then median time to progression was 3.4 months(95% CI 3, 3.9). Toxicities were moderate and mostly hematological adverse events. Grade 3/4 neutropenia occurred in 37%, 5 patients with febrile neutropenia. Grade 3/4 anemia and thrombocypenia was occurred in 37% and 5%. Nonhematologic toxicities were mild. Conclusion: The combination therapy consisted of gemcitabine, cisplatin and UFT is active and well tolerable first line regimen for NSCLC patients. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

NCCTG phase I/II trial (N9943) of gemcitabine and pemetrexed in patients with biliary tract or gallbladder carcinoma: Phase II results

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4578-4578 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. R. McWilliams ◽  
N. R. Foster ◽  
F. J. Quevedo ◽  
R. F. Marschke ◽  
J. W. Kugler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biliary Tract ◽  
Median Overall Survival ◽  
Hepatic Dysfunction ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Time To Progression ◽  
Medical Problems ◽  
Folate Supplementation ◽  
Stopping Treatment ◽  
Grade 3

4578 Background: Gemcitabine is commonly used in patients with cholangiocarcinoma with a response rate of 20–30% and median overall survival of 6–10 months. Pemetrexed’s mechanism of action and tolerability in patients with hepatic dysfunction makes it a potential agent for cholangiocarcinoma. Methods: Patients with unresectable, previously untreated biliary tract cancers were eligible for participation. Patients received pemetrexed 500 mg/m2 IV over 10 minutes and gemcitabine 800 mg/m2 IV at 10 mg/m2/minute on days 1 and 15 of an every 4 week schedule with vitamin B12 and folate supplementation. The primary end-point is 6-month survival with a planned accrual of 59 patients. Results: 58 eligible patients are included in this analysis. 93% had metastatic disease. Median age was 61 (range: 40 - 81). Median follow-up was 6.5 months (range: 3.3 - 23.2). Median of 3 cycles of treatment was given (range: 1 - 10). Reasons for stopping treatment included disease progression (57%), adverse events (20%), refusal (17%), death on- study (4%), and other medical problems (2%). 6-month survival was 52% (95% CI: 40 - 68%). Median survival was 6.3 months (95% CI: 5.4 - 8.0 months) and median time-to-progression was 3.8 months (2.4 - 5.0). 46 of 58 patients (79%) experienced at least one grade 3+ AE (at least possible attribution), and 26 patients (45%) experienced at least one grade 4 AE (at least possible attribution), most of which were due to grade 4 neutropenia. Conclusions: This study shows similar results to what would be expected with gemcitabine alone. The addition of pemetrexed, as with other agents, has not significantly enhanced the activity of gemcitabine. Supported by NIH Grant CA25224- 18. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Salvage Chemotherapy with Inotuzumab Ozogamicin (INO) Combined with Mini-Hyper-CVD for Adult Patients with Relapsed/Refractory (R/R) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

Blood ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 126 (23) ◽  
pp. 3721-3721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koji Sasaki ◽  
Hagop M. Kantarjian ◽  
Susan O'Brien ◽  
Deborah A Thomas ◽  
Farhad Ravandi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Median Survival ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Early Death ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Refractory Disease ◽  
Post Transplantation ◽  
Low Intensity

Abstract Background: Outcome of patients with R/R ALL is very poor. INO is a CD22 monoclonal antibody bound to a toxin, calecheamicin, and has shown single-agent activity in R/R ALL with a response rate of 58% and median survival of 6.3 months. The addition of non-myelosuppressive therapy to effective low-intensity chemotherapy might further improve clinical outcome. Methods: Patients ≥18 years with R/R ALL were eligible. The chemotherapy was lower intensity than conventional hyper-CVAD and referred to as mini-hyper-CVD (cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone at 50% dose reduction, no anthracycline, methotrexate at 75% dose reduction, cytarabine at 0.5 g/m2 x 4 doses). Rituximab and intrathecal chemotherapy were given for first 4 courses. IO was given on Day 3 of each of the first 4 courses. Patients received INO at 1.8 mg/m2 for cycle 1 followed by 1.3 mg/m2 for subsequent cycles. Results: Forty-eight patients (23 men, 25 women) have been enrolled so far. Patient characteristics and outcome are summarized in Table 1. Median age is 35 years (range 9-87). Median follow-up is 9.4 months (range, 1-27), and patients received a median of 2 cycles (1-8). Of 46 evaluable patients (2 patients, too early to assess response), 5 patients (11%) were refractory to mini-hyper-CVD + INO and died of progressive disease. Early death was encountered in 7 (15%) patients. The overall response rate was 74%: 24 (52%) CR, 8 (17%) CRp, and 2 (4%) marrow CR. Grade 3-4 non-hematological toxicities included infections, mucositis, increased LFTs, and VOD (n=6; 1 in a patient who had prior allo-SCT; 1 at D35 of CAR T-cell; and 3 post allo-SCT following INO therapy). Four (9%) patients were switched early to maintenance therapy due to poor performance status (n=1), infectious complications (n=2), and prolonged myelosuppression (n=1). Nineteen (41%) patients proceeded to receive allo-SCT. At the last follow-up, 20 (43%) patients are alive in response; 2 (4%) too early to assess response; 4 (8%) relapsed post transplantation. 22 (43%) patients died: 7 early death; 5 refractory disease; 5 post relapse after subsequent salvage, 1 post-transplantation VOD, 3 due to post-transplant complications, and 1 in response to IO due to sepsis and multiple organ failure. The 1-year PFS and OS rates were 60% and 46%, respectively. Median survival for patients with CR/CRp/marrow CR was 18 months versus 1 month in patients with refractory disease (p<0.001). Median survival was 17 months in patients with S1, 6 months in patients with S2 and 7 months in patients with S3+ (Figure). Conclusions: The combination of INO with low-intensity mini-hyper-CVD chemotherapy is effective and shows encouraging results in patients with R/R ALL. The risk of VOD should be considered carefully for patients with previous liver damage and transplant candidate. Lower dose schedule of INO are being explored. Table 1. Patient characteristics and outcome Median (range) / No. (%) N=48 Age (yrs) 35 [9-87] Male 23 (48) Performance Status (ECOG) ≥2 7 (15) Salvage Status S1 S1, Primary Ref S1, CRD1<12m S1, CRD1>12m S2 >S3 24 (50) 4 11 9 11 (23) 13 (27) Karyotype Diploid T(4;11) Misc IM/ND 11 (23) 5 (10) 24 (50) 8 (17) CD22, (%) 96 [26-100] CD20 ≥ 20% 10 (21) Response CR 24 (52) CRp 8 (17) CRi 2 (4) ORR 34 (74) No response 5 (11) Early death 7 (15) Too early 2 Figure 1. Survival by salvage number Figure 1. Survival by salvage number Disclosures O'Brien: Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company: Consultancy, Research Funding. Konopleva:Novartis: Research Funding; AbbVie: Research Funding; Stemline: Research Funding; Calithera: Research Funding; Threshold: Research Funding. Cortes:ARIAD Pharmaceuticals Inc.: Consultancy, Research Funding; Teva: Consultancy, Research Funding; Novartis: Consultancy, Research Funding; BMS: Consultancy, Research Funding; Pfizer: Consultancy, Research Funding.

Second-line pemetrexed (P) for the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC): A Hoosier Oncology Group phase II study—Preliminary analysis

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4644-4644 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. M. Hahn ◽  
C. Whalen ◽  
C. J. Sweeney
Keyword(s):  
Phase Ii ◽  
Survival Data ◽  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Karnofsky Performance Status ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Stopping Rules ◽  
Psa Response ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Baseline Psa

4644 Background: We evaluated the efficacy and toxicity of pemetrexed in men with HRPC who had progressed on one prior taxane chemotherapy regimen. Methods: Patients with HRPC received P 500 mg/m2 IV d1 q21d cycle with B12 and folate supplementation until progression or dose-limiting toxicity. The primary outcome measure was PSA response rate (PSAr) defined as a > 50% decline from baseline PSA that was confirmed at least four weeks later. Pts were required to have documented PSA progression prior. If no metastatic disease, a PSA > 20 ng/dL was required. A two-stage Simon phase II design with early stopping rules is being utilized with a PSA response rate of 20% deemed to be clinically relevant. Results: Patient characteristics: To date, 21 of the planned 42 patients have been treated with a median age of 67 years (53–79), median baseline PSA 97.8 (0.7–754.3), and median Karnofsky performance status of 90 (70–100). Treatment Cycles: A total of 83 treatment cycles have been administered with a median of 3 cycles per patient (0–12). Toxicity: 6 of 21 (28.6%) patients experienced a total of 17 grade 3 events. Treatment related grade 3 events included thrombocytopenia (1), anemia (2), mucositis (1), rash (1), and fatigue (1). 3 of 21 (14.3%) patients experienced a total of 8 grade 4 events. Treatment related grade 4 events included neutropenia (2), thrombocytopenia (3), anemia (1), and neutropenic fever (1). Response: Best response observed included 4 PSAr (19.0%, 95% CI 2.2–35.8%), 8 stable disease (SD) (38.1%, 95% CI 17.3–58.8%) and 9 progressive disease (PD) (42.9%, 95% CI 21.7–64.1%). PSAr were maintained at 5, 12+, 5+, and 3+ weeks with sustained SD seen at 15, 12, 15, 21+, 18+, and 12+ weeks. Survival data is immature at this time. Conclusion: This preliminary analysis reveals that pemetrexed has met criteria to move into the second stage of the study and has an acceptable toxicity profile in this patient population. [Table: see text]

Bevacizumab and irinotecan in patients (pts) with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM)

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2078-2078 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Raval ◽  
S. Hwang ◽  
L. Dorsett
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Karnofsky Performance Status ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Recurrent Glioblastoma ◽  
Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
The Impact

2078 Background: Primary GBM exhibits overexpression or amplification of the epidermal growth factor gene. The effectiveness of bevacizumab and irinotecan in pts with relapsed GBM was first reported in 2005 (Stark-Vance, et al, Neuro-Oncol, 2005). In this report, we assess the effects of combination of bevacizumab and irinotecan on overall responses, toxicity, cognitive function and functional status in recurrent GBM pts. Methods: From August 2005 to December 2006, 22 consecutive GBM pts failed > 1 prior chemotherapy with measurable disease on MRI were included. Each patient received bevacizumab 5mg/kg IV and irinotecan 125mg/m2 IV infusion every 2 weeks until disease progression or developed unacceptable toxicity. The response was determined by MRI every 2 cycles. Cognitive function was assessed by Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test (BOMC) and functional status was assessed by Karnofsky performance status (KPS), Barthel Index (BI) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) prior to each cycle of treatment. Descriptive statistics analysis was used. Results: All pts failed temozolomide and radiation therapy; 1 pt had prior BCNU and 2 pts had prior irinotecan treatment. The median (M) age was 55 years (37-77) with pre treatment M KPS 80 (40–80), BOMC 7 (0–28), BI 85 (10–100) and IADL 6 (0–17); 12 pts exhibited mild (3 pts), moderate (7 pts) to severe (2 pts) cognitive impairment. The M number of cycles received was 8 (2–27); 21 pts are evaluable for MRI responses with 95.2% response rate (2CR’s + 14PR’s + 4 minimal responses). Seven pts have expired; the M length of survival was 4.6 months (range 1.1–15.4+) and the M time to progression was 3 months (0.5–13.8+). There were only two grade 3 thrombocytopenia and one grade 3 neutropenia. Improvement in BOMC score was seen in 15 pts (62%) with M improvement of 7 point. Improvement in functional status was seen in 18 pts (85.7%) with M improvement in KPS by 10 point, BI by 8 points and IADL by 2 point. Conclusions: The combination of bevacizumab and irinotecan is well tolerated and safe. The overall response rate was 95.2% and significant improvements in cognitive functional and functional status were demonstrated. The longer follow up will determine the impact of this most active combination. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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