Phase II Study of Uracil-Tegafur With Leucovorin in Elderly (≥ 75 years old) Patients With Colorectal Cancer: ECOG 1299

Purpose To evaluate the tolerability and effectiveness of uracil-tegafur (UFT) with leucovorin (LV) in the treatment of elderly patients with advanced colorectal cancer. Patients and Methods Patients ≥ 75 years of age with previously untreated colorectal cancer were eligible for this phase II, single-arm, open-label, multicenter cooperative group clinical trial. UFT 100 mg/m2 plus LV 30 mg orally every 8 hours for 28 days every 35 days was administered until progression. Results Fifty-eight patients were enrolled between June 2000 and July 2001, and 55 were treated. The median age of treated patients was 81 years (range, 75 to 90 years), 26 patients were (47%) women, and 80% had good performance status (0 to 1). The observed overall response rate was 22% (95% CI, 11.8% to 35.0%). The estimated median overall survival time was 13.0 months (95% CI, 9.6 to 17.4 months), and median progression-free survival time was 4.6 months (95% CI, 2.6 to 6.7 months). Among the 56 treated patients (including one ineligible patient), 31 (55%) experienced grade 3 to 4 toxicities, most commonly diarrhea (25%) and GI toxicity (36%), with patients older than 85 years of age at highest risk. Conclusion The results of this trial support the efficacy of oral UFT/LV in elderly patients with colorectal cancer. The regimen is tolerated moderately well overall, particularly as compared with other fluoropyrimidine regimens, although there is increased GI toxicity in the most elderly. These results suggest that studies using newer oral fluoropyrimidine analogs should be investigated in this patient population.

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XELOX with bevacizumab in elderly patients age 75 or older with metastatic colorectal cancer: Results of a planned interim analysis for multicenter phase II ASCA study.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2013.31.4_suppl.502 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 31 (4_suppl) ◽

pp. 502-502 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Keiichiro Ishibashi ◽

Yoshinori Munemoto ◽

Masaki Matsuoka ◽

Taishi Hata ◽

Michiya Kobayashi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Renal Function ◽

Elderly Patients ◽

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Performance Status ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Open Label ◽

Ecog Performance Status ◽

Grade 3

502 Background: Combination chemotherapy of capecitabine plus oxaliplatin (XELOX) with bevacizumab is commonly used as standard chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). A previous meta-analysis showed that there was no difference between two age groups of <65 years and ≥65 years on overall survival (OS) after treatment with chemotherapy with bevacizumab. However, the safety and efficacy of XELOX with bevacizumab in elderly patients (pts) ≥75 years with mCRC remain unclear. Methods: This study was an open-label multicentre phase II study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of XELOX with bevacizumab in pts ≥75 years with metastatic CRC. The primary objective was to assess progression-free survival (PFS). The secondary endpoints were the safety, response rate (RR), time to treatment-failure (TTF) and OS. Results: 36 pts were enrolled. Pts characteristics were; median age 78 (range 75-86); male/female, 21/15; ECOG performance status 0/1, 30/6; colon/rectum 24/12, creatinine clearance (CCr) 60.2 ml/min (range 32.6-84.6). Median follow-up period was 220 days. RR was 55.6% and median TTF was 209 days. The median PFS and median OS are not reached. Grade 3 or 4 adverse events (AEs) were reported in 22 pts (62.8%). Common grade 3 or 4 AEs were hypertension (11.4%), leukopenia (20.0%), peripheral sensory neuropathy (14.3%), hand foot syndrome (8.6%), and fatigue (8.6%). Examining the relationship between renal function (CCr) and AEs, the incidence of Grade 3 or 4 AEs in the lower CCr group was significantly higher than that in the higher CCr group (61.6% vs. 47.8%; p=0.013); hematological toxicities (87.5% vs. 14.8%; p=0.0003) and non-hematological toxicities (61.5% vs. 11.1%; p=0.018). Conclusions: XELOX with bevacizumab is safely administered in elderly patients ≥75 years. Renal function (CCr) could be a good predictive marker for grade 3 or 4 AEs. Clinical trial information: UMIN000003500.

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Bevacizumab (Bmab) in combination with uracil-tegafur (UFT) and oral leucovorin (LV) in elderly patients (≥ 75 years old) with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC): A multicenter phase II trial (J-BLUE study).

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2014.32.3_suppl.588 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 32 (3_suppl) ◽

pp. 588-588

Author(s):

Mitsuo Shimada ◽

Tomohiro Nishina ◽

Jun Higashijima ◽

Toshikazu Moriwaki ◽

Toshiki Masuishi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Elderly Patients ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Performance Status ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Open Label ◽

Effective Treatment Option ◽

Ecog Performance Status ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Ecog Ps

588 Background: Now fluoropyrimidine plus Bmab is considered a recommendable option to the majority of elderly mCRC patients who are deemed inappropriate for the standard doublet chemotherapy with biologics. Our previous phase II study of UFT/ LV in elderly mCRC patients (≥75 years old) had demonstrated acceptable safety and efficacy (overall response rate [ORR] 33%, progression-free survival [PFS] 5.3 months, overall survival [OS] 18 months). The aim of the present study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of Bmab in combination with UFT/LV for elderly mCRC patients. Methods: This study was designed as a single-arm, open-label, multicenter, cooperative group (SGOSG-TCTG) clinical trial (trial registration: UMIN000003515). Key eligibility criteria included age ≥75 years, ECOG performance status (PS) 0 or 1, first-line chemotherapy, measurable lesions, and preserved organ functions. Patients received UFT 300mg/m2/day and LV 75mg/body/day on days 1-21 followed by 7 days rest, and intravenous administration of Bmab 5mg/kg on days 1 and 15. Treatment repeated every 28 days. The primary endpoint was PFS, and secondary endpoints were ORR, OS, and safety. Results: A total of 55 patients were enrolled from 15 institutions between Aug 2008 and Mar 2012. Among them, 52 eligible patients were evaluated. Median age was 80 years (range: 75-87). ECOG PS 0 was 73%. Median PFS was 8.2 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 6.2-10.3, events in 86.5%). Confirmed ORR was 40.4% (95% CI, 27.0-54.9%). Median OS was 18.7 months (95% CI, 10.3-27.0, events in 48%). The most common grade ≥3 treatment-related adverse events were hypertension (11.5%), fatigue (7.7%), nausea (5.8%), and diarrhea (5.8%). The treatment-related death occurred in 2 (3.8%) patients. Main reasons for discontinuation of treatment were disease-progression (62.5%) and toxicity (27.1%). Conclusions: Bmab in combination with UFT/LV is tolerable and effective treatment option for elderly patients (≥75 years old) with mCRC. Further trial with Bmab plus UFT/LV targeting elderly mCRC patients would be warranted. Clinical trial information: 000003515.

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Safety, efficacy and patient-reported outcomes with trifluridine/tipiracil in pretreated metastatic colorectal cancer: results of the PRECONNECT study

ESMO Open ◽

10.1136/esmoopen-2020-000698 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. e000698

Author(s):

Jean-Baptiste Bachet ◽

Lucjan Wyrwicz ◽

Timothy Price ◽

Chiara Cremolini ◽

Jean-Marc Phelip ◽

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Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽

Group Performance ◽

Performance Status ◽

Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Open Label ◽

Patient Reported ◽

Registration Number ◽

Grade 3

BackgroundIn RECOURSE (, trifluridine/tipiracil significantly improved overall survival and progression-free survival (PFS) versus placebo in patients with pretreated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). PRECONNECT was designed to further characterise safety and clinical use of trifluridine/tipiracil.MethodsIn this ongoing, international, multicentre, open-label trial, patients with pretreated mCRC received oral trifluridine/tipiracil 35 mg/m2 twice daily on days 1–5 and 8–12 of each 28-day cycle. The primary endpoint was safety; secondary endpoints included PFS and quality of life (QoL).Results793 patients (median age 62 years) from 13 countries received trifluridine/tipiracil for a median of 2.84 months (IQR 2.64). Adverse events (AEs) were experienced by 96.7%; the most common (≥20% of patients) were neutropaenia, asthenia/fatigue, nausea, anaemia and diarrhoea. Grade ≥3 AEs occurred in 73.9% of patients, with the most common being neutropaenia (39.1% of patients), anaemia (9.8%) and asthenia/fatigue (5.0%). Median PFS was 2.8 months (95% CI 2.7 to 2.9). Median time to Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status deterioration (≥2) was 8.9 months (range 0.03–14.72). There was no clinically relevant change from baseline in QoL.ConclusionsPRECONNECT showed consistent results with the previously demonstrated safety and efficacy profile of trifluridine/tipiracil, with no new safety concerns identified. QoL was maintained during treatment.Trial registration numberNCT03306394.

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Phase II study of combination therapy with S-1 and cetuximab in patients with KRAS wild-type unresectable colorectal cancer who had previously received irinotecan, oxaliplatin, and fluoropyrimidines (KSCC0901).

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.3558 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. 3558-3558

Author(s):

Kazuma Kobayashi ◽

Yasunori Emi ◽

Yoshihiro Kakeji ◽

Takao Takahashi ◽

Eiji Oki ◽

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Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Combination Therapy ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Phase Ii Study ◽

Performance Status ◽

Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase ◽

Treatment Protocol ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Wild Type ◽

Open Label

3558 Background: Anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (anti-EGFR) antibodies alone or in combination with irinotecan (Iri) can be considered standard third-line therapy for KRAS wild-type (wKRAS) unresectable colorectal cancer (UNCRC). However, some UNCRC patients (pts) cannot tolerate Iri-containing therapy. S-1, an oral fluorouracil (FU) derivative, enhances the anti-tumor effect by inhibiting dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase activity and reducing digestive toxicity. Combination therapy with cetuximab (C-mab) may restore 5-FU resistance in 5-FU–resistant CCs. Therefore, we examined the efficacy of S-1+C-mab therapy in wKRAS UNCRC pts, who had previously received Iri, oxaliplatin (OX), and FUs. Methods: The study design was multicenter, single-arm, open-label phase II study. The major inclusion criteria were written informed consent; histologically proven CRC and clinically proven UNCRC; presence of measurable lesions; previous therapy with Iri, OX, and 5-FU; documented progressive disease after 5-FU–based chemotherapy; wKRAS tumors; age ≥ 20 years; performance status (PS) 0–1; and adequate organ function. The treatment protocol was as follows: weekly durable intravenous (DIV) C-mab administration at 400 mg/m2 (day 1) and 250 mg/m2/week (except day 1) and oral administration of 80 mg/m2/day S-1 on days 1–28 of each 42-day cycle. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS). A sample size of 39 was planned for a threshold PFS of 3.5 months and expected value of 6.0 months, with one-sided alpha of 0.05 and beta of approximately 0.2. Results: One patient was ineligible; 38 pts (PS 0/1, 32/6; 1/2/>3 prior chemotherapy regimens, 4/23/11) were enrolled from 10/2009 to 12/2010. The median PFS (central review) was 5.5 months (90% CI: 4.4 – 5.7); median overall survival (OS), 13.1 months; and the best ORR, 36.8%. The most common grade 3–4 adverse events were neutrophils, hypokalemia, rash, and dry skin. Conclusions: This study showed that S-1+C-mab may be a promising and well-tolerated treatment choice of wKRAS UNCRC, who had previously heavily treated by Iri, OX and FUs.

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Phase II study of dasatinib in the treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.6022 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. 6022-6022 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

H. D. Brooks ◽

B. Glisson ◽

C. Lu ◽

A. Sabichi ◽

F. Johnson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Phase Ii ◽

Performance Status ◽

Objective Response ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Drug Discontinuation ◽

Open Label ◽

Ecog Performance Status ◽

Open Label Phase ◽

Grade 3 ◽

Efficacy Parameters

6022 Background: Dasatinib is a potent inhibitor of src-family kinases, ephA2, PDGFR, Abl, and c-kit. A single-center, open-label, phase II trial was conducted to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and efficacy of dasatinib in recurrent or metastatic HNSCC. Methods: Pts with measurable disease by RECIST, who received 0 or 1 prior regimen for recurrent or metastatic HNSCC with an ECOG performance status 0–1 and tumor tissue appropriate for IHC and FISH were eligible. Dasatinib 100 mg bid was given for 28-day cycles. Primary endpoints were 12-wk progression-free survival (PFS) and objective response rate (ORR). Pts who took at least 1 dose of dasatinib and who died or left study before 12 wks were counted as progressive disease (PD). A 2 stage design, closure after accrual of 15 pts was required if PFS was 45% or less and ORR was 0. Otherwise, planned accrual was 35. Response was assessed at 4 and 12 wks. PK was studied in pts receiving dasatinib per PEG. Biomarkers relevant to Src pathway were planned in tissue and blood. Results: Fifteen pts were accrued. To date, 13 pts are evaluable for response, and 15 pts for toxicity. No grade 3/4 hematologic toxicities were noted. Grade 2–4 nonhematologic toxicities(n): pleural effusion(2), nausea/vomiting(2), dehydration(1), diarrhea(1), dyspnea(1). Toxicity led to hospitalization of 4 pts and drug discontinuation in 5 pts. ORR was 0. One pt was stable at 12 wks (PFS: 7.6%). This pt stopped drug at 15 wks due to toxicity, but also had PD. One pt died on study and cause was deemed unlikely related. Conclusions: Dosed at 100mg bid, dasatinib led to a characteristic toxicity profile in this pt population. Rates of hospitalization and discontinuation for toxicity were fairly high. Final efficacy parameters are pending evaluation of 2 pts. Evaluation of PK and tissue/blood biomarkers is ongoing. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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A phase II study of capecitabine, irinotecan, and bevacizumab (XELIRI-A) in patients (pts) with previously untreated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e15019 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e15019-e15019

Author(s):

E. X. Chen ◽

S. Welch ◽

M. Krzyzanowska ◽

H. MacKay ◽

J. Knox ◽

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Keyword(s):

Phase Ii ◽

Performance Status ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Open Label ◽

Ecog Performance Status ◽

Optimal Dosing ◽

Open Label Phase ◽

Dosing Strategies ◽

Grade 3 ◽

Ecog Ps

e15019 Background: Capecitabine (XEL), irinotecan (IRI) and bevacizumab (A) are all active agents in the treatment of mCRC. However, combining these agents has proven to be problematic due to overlapping toxicities. Optimal dosing strategies for this combination remain unclear. This study prospectively evaluated toxicity and efficacy of the XELIRI-A combination with dose modification. Methods: This was a single-institution, open-label phase II clinical trial. Eligible pts include those with previously untreated metastatic CRC, adequate organ function and ECOG performance status 0–2. IRI (200 mg / m2) and A (7.5 mg / kg) were given on day 1, and XEL (1000 mg / m2 p.o. BID) was given on days 1–14 of every 21-day cycle. The dose of XEL was reduced to 750 mg / m2 BID for pts age ≥ 65. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS). Secondary endpoints included response rate, time to progression, overall survival and toxicity. Results: 50 pts (ECOG PS 0:1 = 27:23; male:female= 34:16) were enrolled over 19 months. Median age was 58 (range: 35–72). 7 pts had prior adjuvant chemotherapy. A total of 360 cycles were administered, with a median of 6 (range: 1–16). To date, 20 confirmed PR, 3 unconfirmed PR, and 20 SD by RECIST criteria were observed (ORR= 40%, disease control rate 86%). The median PFS was 11.1 months (95% CI: 9.2 months - not reached), and the 1-year progression-free rate was 49%. 7 pts have gone on to have metastatectomy. The most frequently reported related grade 3 or 4 adverse events were neutropenia (6), hand-foot syndrome (6), and diarrhea (5). One death was seen on study, and 1 pt had treatment-emergent grade 3 hypertension. Conclusions: XELIRI-A at doses studied appears to be well- tolerated. Results are favorable compared to those from previous studies. XELIRI-A at reduced doses is safe and effective as first-line treatment for mCRC. [Table: see text]

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Phase II Study of Biweekly Pemetrexed Plus Irinotecan as Second-Line Therapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Journal of Oncology ◽

10.1155/2010/785934 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 2010 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

C. Louvet ◽

T. André ◽

E. Gamelin ◽

M. Hebbar ◽

M. Mabro ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Phase Ii Study ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Vitamin Supplementation ◽

Open Label ◽

Common Grade ◽

Duration Of Response ◽

Grade 3

Background. This open-label, single-arm, two-stage, Phase II study investigated the efficacy and safety of bi-weekly pemetrexed combined with irinotecan, in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), after first-line chemotherapy using FOLFOX regimen.Patients and methods. Patients received pemetrexed 400 mg/m²as a 10-minute intravenous infusion (with vitamin supplementation) followed by irinotecan 180 mg/m²as a 90-minute infusion on day 1 of a 14-day cycle, for a maximum of 12 cycles. The primary endpoint was response rate (RR;H0≤5%,Ha≥20%,α=0.05, power = 90%). Secondary endpoints were duration of response, progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and toxicities.Results. Partial response was observed in six out of 44 patients enrolled in the study (RR = 13.6%). The median PFS and OS were 4.0 and 13.9 months, respectively. The most common grade 3-4 toxicities were fatigue: 20.5% of patients, neutropenia: 18.6%, diarrhea: 13.6%, elevated transaminases: 9.5%, anemia: 9.3%, and vomiting: 6.8%.Conclusion. Pemetrexed plus irinotecan administered every two weeks is an active and well-tolerated regimen in mCRC patients pretreated with FOLFOX regimen. However, this regimen does not seem to provide clinically relevant advantage over historical data of a classical FOLFIRI regimen.

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Association of statins and nivolumab activity in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC): Results from the phase II nivoren—GETUG AFU 26 trial.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2021.39.6_suppl.359 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (6_suppl) ◽

pp. 359-359

Author(s):

Emeline Colomba ◽

Ronan Flippot ◽

Cécile Dalban ◽

Sylvie Negrier ◽

Christine Chevreau ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Phase Ii ◽

Immune Modulation ◽

Performance Status ◽

Objective Response ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Population Based ◽

Metabolic Reprogramming ◽

Oncogenic Signaling ◽

Grade 3 ◽

The Impact

359 Background: Statins are HMG-CoA inhibitors that regulate several mechanisms involved in tumor growth, including mitochondrial metabolism, activation of oncogenic signaling pathways, and immune modulation. Population-based studies showed that statin intake may be negatively associated with RCC onset. The impact of statins on response to immunotherapy in mRCC is unknown. Herein we study the association between statin administration and outcomes in patients with mRCC treated with nivolumab in the NIVOREN-GETUG AFU 26 phase II trial (NCT03013335). Methods: Patients with mRCC who failed previous VEGFR inhibitors were included. We assessed nivolumab activity, including objective response rate (ORR), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS) according to statin intake at baseline. Toxicity was assessed using CTCAE v4.0. Results: Overall,133 patients were treated with statins at baseline among 702 evaluable for concomitant therapies (19%). Among them, median age was 68 (49-90), 84% were male, 85% had a performance status ≥ 80%, 42% were overweight and 20% obese. Patients treated with statins had mostly good (23%) or intermediate (58%) IMDC risk, 64% had grade 3 or 4 tumors, and nivolumab was given in a third line setting or more in 55%. Median follow-up was 23.9 months (95%CI 23.0-24.5) in the overall cohort. The ORR was 26% in patients treated with statins, PFS 5.0 months (CI95% 3.0 – 5.5), OS 27.9 months (CI95% 19.4-30.3). Outcomes of patients with or without statins did not differ significantly. Similar rates of grade 3-5 TRAE were reported in patients with (20%) or without (18%) statin intake. Conclusions: This is the first study to evaluate statin intake and outcomes with nivolumab in patients with mRCC. Despite numerically higher ORR, statins were not significantly associated with improved outcomes. These data require other analyzes considering other factors such as BMI and other comorbidities. Further studies may help better understand the interplay between immunity and metabolic reprogramming in RCC.

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Randomized Phase II Study of SOX+B-mab Versus SOX+C-mab in Patients With Previously Untreated Recurrent Advanced Colorectal Cancer With Wild-Type KRAS (MCSGO-1107 Study)

10.21203/rs.3.rs-554716/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yujiro Nishizawa ◽

Naotsugu Haraguchi ◽

Hirotoshi Kim ◽

Yoshihito Ide ◽

Ken Nakata ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Efficacy And Safety ◽

Wild Type ◽

Open Label ◽

Randomized Phase Ii ◽

Early Tumor ◽

Patient Prognosis ◽

Clinical Trials Registry

Abstract Background: Although chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) has improved, the standard chemotherapy regimens for patients with RAS wild-type mCRC remain debated.Methods: This randomized phase II, open-label, multicenter study compared the efficacy and safety of S-1 and oxaliplatin (SOX)+bevacizumab (B-mab) with SOX+cetuximab (C-mab) in patients with previously untreated recurrent advanced CRC with wild-type KRAS. Between February 2012 and October 2016, 45 patients were enrolled.Results: Overall response rates were 59.1% and 43.5% (p=0.29) and disease control rates were 90.9% and 91.3% (p=0.96) in the SOX+B-mab and SOX+C-mab groups, respectively. Median overall survival (OS) was 25.3 and 15.5 months (HR=0.607, p=0.167) and median progression-free survival (PFS) were 11.7 and 5.5 months (HR=0.558, p=0.077) in the SOX+B-mab and SOX+C-mab groups, respectively. The OS and PFS of patients with early tumor shrinkage (ETS) were not significantly different in the SOX+B-mab group. However, they were significantly better when ETS was ≥20 in the SOX+C-mab group (p=0.032 and p=0.003, respectively).Conclusions: The efficacy and safety of SOX+B-mab and SOX+C-mab for wild-type KRAS recurrent advanced CRC as first-line chemotherapy were almost the same. Consideration of the treatment strategy based on ETS may improve patient prognosis, especially in patients receiving the SOX+C-mab regimen.Trial registration: UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN000006706)Date of registration: NOV/11/2011URL of trial registry record:https://upload.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000007920

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Oxaliplatin-Based Chemotherapy in Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Aged at Least 75 Years: A Post-Hoc Subgroup Analysis of Three Phase II Trials

Cancers ◽

10.3390/cancers11040578 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 578 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gerardo Rosati ◽

Stefano Cordio ◽

Giorgio Reggiardo ◽

Giuseppe Aprile ◽

Alfredo Butera ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Elderly Patients ◽

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Subgroup Analysis ◽

Performance Status ◽

Phase Ii Trials ◽

Younger Patients ◽

Three Phase ◽

Post Hoc

Patients older than 75 years of age are usually excluded from metastatic colorectal cancer studies based on a combination chemotherapy containing oxaliplatin. Our group conducted three phase II trials in elderly patients in recent years. A post-hoc subgroup analysis of 67 patients aged at least 75 years was included in this study. Oxaliplatin was combined with capecitabine in two trials and with uracil-tegafur (UFT) plus folinic acid in the third trial. In one study, bevacizumab was also added to chemotherapy. The median age of patients was 77 years, and all had a good performance status (0 to 1). The observed overall response rate was 45%, comparable to younger patients (51%, p = 0.49). The estimated median progression-free survival (PFS) time and overall survival (OS) time were 8.7 and 19.3 months, respectively. These results did not significantly differ from those in younger patients (8.0 months for PFS (p = 0.58) and 19.7 months for OS (p = 0.94), respectively). The most common grade 3–4 adverse events included diarrhea (13%), fatigue (13%), peripheral neuropathy (10%), and neutropenia (7%). Moreover, the toxicity was never statistically different from that in younger patients. The efficacy of oxaliplatin-based combination was maintained in fit elderly patients ≥75 years.

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