Maintenance GM-CSF in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) who maximized their response to chemotherapy

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16155-e16155
Author(s):  
J. D. Bitran ◽  
K. Tolzien ◽  
T. M. Lestingi ◽  
C. Nabhan

e16155 Background: There is no standard treatment for CRPC patients (pts) who completed chemotherapy. Time to progression (TTP) ranges from 3–6 months after stopping chemotherapy. GM-CSF (GM) is an immune-based growth factor with reported activity in CRPC. We hypothesized that GM maintenance in pts who have maximized their response to chemotherapy could delay TTP or time to next treatment (TNT). Methods: Eligible pts were those with CRPC who completed 10–12 cycles of docetaxel (D) or mitoxantrone (M) chemotherapy without progression; or those who maximized their response to chemotherapy before completing 10–12 cycles. Maximum response was defined as a <10% change in PSA repeated on two occasions with stable disease (SD) radiographically. Enrolled pts received GM at 250 ug/m2 subcutaneously for 14 days followed by 14-days of rest. GM was continued until disease progression. Primary end point was the clinical benefit defined as the sum of partial response (PR), complete response (CR) and SD. Secondary end points included toxicity, TTP, and TNT. Results: To date, 12 pts out of planned 20 have been enrolled (9 were on D and 3 on M). Median age was 78 (66–96). Median PSA at enrollment was 56.5 (0.1–566). Only 1 pt had a Gleason score < 7. Median time from initial diagnosis to GM was 70 months. Median number of chemotherapy cycles prior to GM was 9 (6–12). Eight pts (66%) had visceral and bone disease. GM was well-tolerated with no drug-related grade 3 and/or 4 toxicities. Ten pts are evaluable (1 pt withdrew consent and another did not comply). Median GM cycles received so far was 3 (2–11). With a median follow up of 11 months (2–17), 3 pts demonstrated SD and 2 had PR for an overall clinical benefit of 50%. One pt remains on study at 7 months while the median response duration for the other 4 responding pts was 7 months. Four pts never received another treatment but the median TNT in other evaluable pts was 3 months. Conclusions: GM is safe, well tolerated, and has activity in CRPC after stopping chemotherapy. Combining chemotherapy with GM should be investigated in future studies. [Table: see text]

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (5_suppl) ◽  
pp. 128-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chadi Nabhan ◽  
Anand Patel ◽  
Dana Villines ◽  
Kathy Tolzien ◽  
Susan K. Kelby ◽  
...  

128 Background: LEN has anti-angiogenesis and immunomodulatory properties making it ideal to investigate in CRPC. We report on a phase II study investigating LEN in chemotherapy-naïve CRPC patients (pts) Methods: Eligible pts received LEN at 25 mg daily on days 1 – 21 every 28-days until progression. Daily aspirin or coumadin were required. Responses were assessed every 2 cycles. Toxicity was assessed every cycle. Primary end point: The CB of LEN [Sum of complete response (CR), partial response (PR) and stable disease (SD)]. Secondary end points: Toxicity, time to radiographic and PSA progression (TTP and TTP-PSA), time to next treatment (TTNT), overall survival (OS), and LEN’s impact on quality of life (QOL). Results: 31 pts were enrolled; 27 response-evaluable (1 withdrew consent, 3 off per choice after adverse events). Median age is 74 (range 58-89) with 24 (77%) having Gleason ≥ 7 disease. Median PSA is 66 (2.1-918.6). Six pts (19%) had liver/lung involvement. Fourteen pts (51%) showed biochemical response with 4 (15%) having >50% PSA drop. TTP-PSA is 4 months (2-11). No radiographic responses seen but 17 pts had SD for a median of 4 months (2-16) (CB=55%). Median number of LEN cycles was 3 (2-15). With a median follow-up of 18 months (5-38), 17 patients (55%) remain alive; median OS of 18 months. Grade 3/4 hematologic toxicities were most common (neutropenia 41%, leukopenia 12%, anemia 9%, thrombocytopenia 9%). Other grade 3/4 toxicities: venothromboembolism, atrial fibrillation, and dehydration (6% each). Serious adverse events (SAEs) were witnessed in 10 pts (32%) with only 1 (3%, rash) definitely related to LEN. Others were not related or possibly related. Of 27 pts, 7 (26%) had a dose reduction and 2 (7%) required two dose reductions. Dose reductions occurred after cycle 3. QOL scales suggested no adverse impact. Median TTNT is 2 months (9 pts received chemotherapy, 10 pts went onto studies, 3 pts received hormonal therapies, 4 pts received radiation, 3 pts had no therapy yet, and 2 pts remain on LEN). Conclusions: LEN is active as monotherapy in CRPC. Biochemical responses are witnessed and clinical benefit is observed. Myelosuppression is the most common toxicity.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16105-e16105
Author(s):  
C. Nabhan ◽  
K. Tolzien ◽  
T. M. Lestingi ◽  
A. Galvez ◽  
J. D. Bitran

e16105 Background: There is no standard for CRPC once chemotherapy fails. In studies employing docetaxel (D), 35–39% of pts did not complete therapy due to progression and only 45–50% had a PSA response. This implies that many pts develop resistance to D. Sorafenib is a multi kinase inhibitor with antiangiogenesis properties. We hypothesized that sorafenib could overcome chemotherapy resistance in these pts. Methods: Eligible pts must have progressed while on either D or mitoxantrone (M). They received sorafenib at 400 mg orally twice/daily in addition to the chemotherapy agent they were on. Sorefinib/chemotherapy combination was given for a maximum of 6 cycles followed by sorafenib monotherapy until progression. Primary end point was safety of the sorafenib/chemotherapy combination. Secondary end points included the overall clinical benefit calculated as the sum of complete response (CR), partial response (PR), and stable disease (SD), toxicity, and time to disease progression (TTP). Results: To date, 15 pts have been enrolled; 14 are evaluable. Eleven pts were on D and 4 on M. Median age was 68 (range 61–83), median PSA was 111.2 ng/ml (13.6–1703.9). Nine pts (60%) had visceral and bone disease. Median PSA-DT pre-study was 2 months (0.5–6) and median time from last chemotherapy to starting study was 4 weeks. Median number of given cycles was 6.5 (2–12). Six pts did not require dose reduction, 2 others were re-escalated to the full dose. Sorafenib was safely combined with chemotherapy with 6 pts experiencing grade 3 fatigue, 3 developing grade 3 hand/foot syndrome, and 1 experiening grade 3 diarrhea. Eleven pts (73%) had SD radiographically that lasted a median of 6.7 months. In all, 6 out of 14 pts (42%) had a PSA decline after adding sorafenib and 3 (21%) had stable PSA. Of these 9 pts (PR+SD), 2 never doubled their PSA. Two pts had PSA decline after withdrawing sorafenib. Median TTP for PSA was 3.75 months. PSA responses did not correlate with radiographic changes or clinical benefit. With a median follow-up of 8 months, 5 pts (33%) remain alive with 1 continuing on therapy without progression. Conclusions: Sorafenib overcomes chemotherapy-refractoriness and failures in CRPC. [Table: see text]


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 127-127
Author(s):  
Heather H. Cheng ◽  
Makayla DeJong ◽  
Evan Y. Yu ◽  
Roman Gulati ◽  
Matthew Rettig ◽  
...  

127 Background: Despite new treatments, metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) remains ultimately lethal. Upwards of 25% of mCRPC tumors have alterations in homologous recombination DNA repair (HRD) genes, most frequently BRCA2. Retrospective data suggest addition of the DNA damaging agent carboplatin to standard docetaxel for patients with mCRPC whose tumors have biallelic inactivation of BRCA2 may be effective. Methods: In this prospective, pilot single-arm phase 2 study, we assess response to the combination of docetaxel 60mg/m2 and carboplatin AUC 5 IV q21 days in patients with mCRPC whose tumors have evidence of biallelic inactivation of BRCA1, BRCA2 or ATM and have progressed after any prior treatment, including prior docetaxel and/or PARP inhibitor (PARPi). The primary endpoint is rate of ≥50% PSA decline from baseline (PSA50). With H0 of PSA50 of 26%, 14 patients will provide 80% power to conclude H1 of PSA50 of 60% based on Simon's 2-stage design with 1-sided α = 5%. Secondary endpoints include PSA30, response duration, time to progression and correlative studies. Biallelic inactivation of other HRD-related genes were included at investigators’ discretion. Results: The study opened in Jan 2016 and has enrolled 8/14 (57%) of patients plus 5 patients with other HRD-related genes. 6/13 (46%) treated pts had grade 3 expected AEs, and no grade 4-5 AEs were observed. To date, 7/8 (88%) of pts with biallelic inactivation of BRCA1, BRCA2 and ATM (Table) and 10/13 (77%) of all pts achieved a PSA50 (other HRD-related genes include CDK12, CHD1, MRE11A and PALB2). Updated results will be reported at final presentation. Conclusions: Addition of carboplatin to docetaxel appears to be well-tolerated and effective for patients with mCRPC whose tumors have biallelic inactivation in selected HRD genes such as BRCA2, including those with prior treatment with PARP inhibitor. Clinical trial information: NCT02598895. [Table: see text]


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 97-97
Author(s):  
Cedric Pobel ◽  
Edouard Auclin ◽  
Diego Teyssonneau ◽  
Brigitte Laguerre ◽  
Mathilde Cancel ◽  
...  

97 Background: Cabazitaxel rechallenge could be a more efficient therapy with an acceptable toxicity than docetaxel in the treatment of patients with a metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and efficacy of cabazitaxel multiple rechallenge. Methods: This is a multicenter, retrospective cohort study including patients from 9 centers in France who received 3 lines or more of cabazitaxel from February 2012 to July 2020. Cabazitaxel schedule differed between patients: 25 mg/m2 q3w, 20 mg/m2 q3w, 16 mg/m2 q2w or 10 mg/m2 weekly. Efficacy was assessed by overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) from each cabazitaxel line start. Only toxicities grade ≥ 3 were reported. Results: Twenty-two patients were included. The median follow-up from mCRPC was 94.7 months, median age at initial diagnosis was 59.5 years old, median ISUP score at diagnosis was 4 and median PSA at diagnosis was 55 ng/ml. Median number of cabazitaxel cycles was 7 at first-line, 6 at first rechallenge, and 5 for subsequent rechallenges. Median OS from mCRPC diagnosis was 105 months. Median PFS from cabazitaxel line start was 11.8 months at first use, 9.6 for first rechallenge and 5.6 in second rechallenge (table). Only one case of febrile neutropenia and 6 events of grade ≥ 3 toxicity were reported. Conclusions: Cabazitaxel multiple rechallenge could efficiently extend OS with manageable toxicities for patients. Even if anti-PARP therapy and immunotherapy are promising treatments, cabazitaxel rechallenge could be also a relevant therapeutic option for long responder patients. Specific biomarkers should be explored to predict the efficacy of cabazitaxel rechallenge. [Table: see text]


2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 14021-14021
Author(s):  
H. H. Kirchner ◽  
P. Panagiotou ◽  
O. Jordan ◽  
S. Hamann ◽  
M. Sosada

14021 Background: Active single agents in MGC are 5FU, CDDP, Anthracyclines, Taxanes and irinotecan. Combinations consisting of docetaxel, cisplatin, 5FU (TPF) and epirubicin, cisplatin, 5FU (ECF) have been investigated and both have shown activity and improvement of survival. However, the most efficient regimen is not yet defined. Methods: Chemotherapy-naive Patients with histologically confirmed MGC and measurable lesions were enrolled in this study. They received CDDP 35 mg/m2 iv on day (d) 1, 2, 15 and 16, 5FU 2000 mg/m2 continuous infusion (ci) d 1, 8, 15 and 22, FA 200 mg/m2 iv d 1, 8, 15 and 22 and E 60 mg/m2 d 29 and 43, T 60 mg/m2 d29 and 43 q d 57. Pts with at least one completed cycle were eligible. Objectives of this study were to evaluate the response rate, toxicity, PFS and OAS of CF-ET. Results: Between 2002 and 2005 34 pts (22 male and 9 female) aged 31 - 77 years (median 61) entered. The total number of treatment cycles was 56, mean 1.8 (1 - 5). 31 pts were eligible. 9 pts had complete response; 11 pts had partial response, 4 pts had stable disease, 7 pts had progressive disease and 3 pts were not evaluable. The overall response rate was 64.5%. The median response duration was 6.1 months (2 - 29.4). The overall survival was 11.4 months (2.6 - 43.6). Grade 3/4 toxicities were leukopenia 41/37.5%, neutropenia 16/82%, thrombocytopenia 23.2/0%, neutropenia related fever was observed in 4 cycles. No severe organ toxicities nor toxic death was seen. Conclusions: The alternating CF-ET regimen showed significant efficacy with prolonged survival. The ET-part of the regimen induced severe but manageable haematological toxicities. The results require further evaluation in a randomized phase III - trial. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 137-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephane Oudard ◽  
Florence Mercier ◽  
Aude Flechon ◽  
Aline Guillot ◽  
Sylvestre Le Moulec ◽  
...  

137 Background: Potential predictors of low response to 2d HT including new agents have been recently identified: high Gleason score, rapid progression with first androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), chemotherapy lines >1 and low baseline testosterone (T) levels. We evaluated the influence of these factors on the efficacy of cabazitaxel (C), a new taxane developed to overcome docetaxel (D) resistance. Methods: Records of 84 consecutive mCRPC pts (median 67 yrs) treated with C for disease progression on D or after D were retrospectively collected in 8 French centers. Baseline characteristics, disease history, PSA response, overall survival (OS) and radiological or clinical progression-free survival (PFS) were collected. Results: At C initiation, 84% of pts were ECOG 0-1, 59% had pain and 24% received ≥2 prior chemotherapy lines. Metastases were located in bone (93%), lymph nodes (49%) and visceral/soft tissues (9%). Gleason score was 8-10 in 47%, median time to progression with first ADT was 20 months and median T was 0.1 ng/ml. Median number of C cycles received was 6 (range 2-14). Efficacy of C was not influenced by Gleason score, response duration to first ADT, prior number of chemo lines, or baseline T (table). Main grade ≥ 3 toxicities were neutropenia (32%), anaemia (17%), thrombocytopenia (8%), diarrhoea (6%), and febrile neutropenia (5%). There was no grade ≥3 peripheral neuropathy and no toxic death. Conclusions: This retrospective study suggests that C is effective and shows an acceptable safety profile. Efficacy was not influenced by predictors of poor response to 2d HT (high Gleason, short response to first ADT, Number of chemo lines, low T levels). If these results are confirmed in further investigations, cabazitaxel could be proposed whatever the baseline characteristics of mCRPC pts. [Table: see text]


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16032-e16032
Author(s):  
A. Fontana ◽  
G. Bocci ◽  
L. Galli ◽  
L. Derosa ◽  
G. Minuti ◽  
...  

e16032 Background: Metronomic oral CTX and C has demonstrated activity and a favourable toxicity profile in CRCP. Combination of such strategy with the standard DP could be of interest. Methods: Pts with CRPC received D 60 mg/sqm iv day 1 every 3 weeks up to 12 cycles and from day 2 continuously: P 5 mg po BID, CTX 50 mg po daily, and C 200 mg po BID. Primary objective is the percentage of pts free of progression at 6 months; secondary are: PSA levels decrease ≥ 50%, objective responses (RECIST), toxicities (NCI-CTC criteria) survival and pharmacodynamic evaluations. Results: To date 29 pts have been enrolled. Main pts characteristics are: median age 72 years (52–78 years), median PS 0 (0–2), median baseline PSA level 38,8 ng/mL (2.5–1309 ng/mL); main sites of disease: bone 23 pts (79%), lymphnodes 6 pts (21%), liver 1 pt (3,5%). Twenty-nine pts are evaluable for toxicity whereas 28 for PSA response (1 pt abandoned the study due to allergic reaction after first D administration). Median number of D cycles delivered is 10 (1–12) and median duration of metronomic CTX plus P and C is 224 days (35–874 days). Main grade 3 side-effects are: neutropenia (2 pt; 7%), thrombocytopenia, diarrhoea, stomatitis and onycholysis (1 pt; 3.5%). No grade 4 toxicities have been observed.The rate of pts free of progression at 6 months is 80%. Overall 18 pts (64%) showed a PSA decrease ≥ 50% and 23 pts (82%) showed any PSA decrease from baseline (range: 4%-99%of decrease). Four pts are evaluable according to RECIST criteria: we observed 1 CR, 2 SD and 1 PD. At a median follow up of 12,4 months median time to PSA progression is 11.6 months (95% CI 8,3–15). Conclusions: Metronomic CTX plus C in combination with DP is a feasible and tolerable regimen with a promising preliminary activity. The evaluation of plasma levels of thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1), VEGF, sVEGFR-2, VE-cadherin mRNA, and the expression of TSP-1 and VEGF in peripheral blood mononuclear cells, as potential surrogated markers of antiangiogenic activity of the combination, is ongoing. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (5_suppl) ◽  
pp. 127-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chadi Nabhan ◽  
Peter Hubert Cygan ◽  
Andrew Meyer ◽  
Kathy Tolzien ◽  
Angel G. Galvez ◽  
...  

127 Background: SOR is an oral multi kinase inhibitor that promotes apoptosis through downstream pathways that can be deregulated in CRPC leading to chemotherapy resistance. We hypothesized that SOR Could overcome chemotherapy resistance in non-responders or in those who progress shortly after stopping chemotherapy. Methods: Eligible pts were those who progressed while receiving chemotherapy [docetaxel (D) or mitoxantrone (M)] or within 12 weeks from stopping it. Pts were then continued or resumed on their last chemotherapy with the addition of SOR at 400 mg PO BID. Pts were allowed a maximum of 6 cycles of chemotherapy +SOR followed by SOR as monotherapy until progression. Primary end point: Safety of SOR+ chemotherapy. Secondary end points: Toxicity, time to progression (TTP). And responses (biochemical and radiographic) Results: Twenty-two pts were enrolled; 21 evaluable (73% Gleason ≥ 7). Median age was 68 (59-83). Median PSA was 142 ng/dl (13.6-9,584). Median time from last chemotherapy to SOR was 4 weeks. Visceral and bone disease was present in 64%. D was given in 16 pts while M in 6. Ten pts (45%) showed biochemical response (18% with >50% PSA decline). Despite progression before being on study, 16 pts (76%) achieved SD after starting SOR for a median duration of 6 months (4-12). The combination of SOR with either chemotherapy agent proved safe. Main grade 3/4 non-hematologic toxicities: Fatigue 7 (32%), 4 (18%) hand/foot syndrome, hypocalcemia and hyperglycemia in 2 pts (9%) each. Grade 3/4 leukopenia was seen in 7 (31%), neutropenia in 6 (27%), and thrombocytopenia in 2 (9%). Dose reduction of SOR occurred at least once in 15 pts (68%). Major reasons are hand/foot syndrome (22%), fatigue (22%), rash (13%), and neutropenia (9%). With a median follow-up of 19 months (3-46), 5 pts (23%) remain alive for a median OS of 8 months. TTP by PSA was 3 months (2-6) and TTP by imaging and/or clinically was 6 months (2-12). Median number of treatment cycles given was 6 (1-10). Conclusions: SOR can safely be combined with chemotherapy. SOR overcomes chemotherapy-resistance and shows biochemical and radiographic stability in this refractory pt population.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (5_suppl) ◽  
pp. 165-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chadi Nabhan ◽  
Kimberly Kruczek ◽  
Kathy Tolzien ◽  
Angel G. Galvez ◽  
Timothy M. Lestingi

165 Background: PTEN tumor suppressor gene is mutated in CRPC allowing for downstream protein activation including mammalian target of rapamycin (m TOR) leading to tumor cell growth and survival. We investigated TEM; an mTOR inhibitor, in chemotherapy-naïve CRPC patients (pts). Methods: Eligible pts received TEM at 25 mg weekly until disease progression. Responses were assessed every 8 weeks and toxicity every 4 weeks using CTCAE v.3. Quality of life (QOL) data were collected every cycle using two previously validated scales. Primary end point: Clinical Benefit (CB) [sum of complete response (CR), partial response (PR), and stable disease (SD)]. Secondary end points: Toxicity, time to next treatment (TTNT), time to radiographic and PSA progression (TTP and TTP-PSA respectively), impact on QOL, and overall survival (OS) Results: To date, 18 pts have been enrolled. Median age was 75 (57–89) with Gleason ≥7 in 14 (77%), and median PSA 211.3 (10.8-1,449). Ten pts (55.5%) had bone and visceral disease. Median time on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) was 60 months (17–240). Previous therapy included: surgery 3, brachytherapy 3, external radiation 5, ADT 7. All pts were evaluable for toxicity and 16 for response. Six pts (33%) were taken off study without progression (2 withdrew, 3 persitsant thrombocytopenia, 1 non-compliance). Biochemical response data was available for 15 pts (2 not evaluable, 1 refused), of which 4 (26%) had PSA decline and 1 (6%) had >50% drop in PSA. TTP-PSA was 2 months (2-12). Sixteen pts were evaluable by RECIST; 2 PR and 9 SD for a CB of 69% (11 of 16). TTP or event (toxicity that took pts off study was an event) was 3 months (3–10) and TTNT was 4 months (2–11). With a median follow up of 18 months, 8 pts (44%) remain alive for a median OS of 13 months. Most commonly reported grade 3/4 toxicities: Thrombocytopenia (22%), hyperglycemia, hypophosphatemia, and fatigue (17% each), pneumonia and anemia (12% each). TEM did not impact QOL adversely without treatment-related mortality. Conclusions: TEM has activity in CRPC; some pts have CB without adverse impact on QOL. TEM should be further investigated in combination therapy in CRPC.


2005 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 712-719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra J. Horning ◽  
Anas Younes ◽  
Vinay Jain ◽  
Stewart Kroll ◽  
Jennifer Lucas ◽  
...  

Purpose To determine overall response (OR) and complete response (CR) rates, response duration, progression-free (PFS) and overall survival and safety with the tositumomab and iodine-131 tositumomab (131I tositumomab) therapeutic regimen in patients with indolent, follicular large-cell, or transformed B-cell lymphoma, progressive after rituximab. Patients and Methods From July 1998 to November 1999, 40 patients (24 rituximab nonresponders: 11 with response < 6 months, and five with response ≥ 6 months) received a therapeutic dose (0.65 to 0.75 Gy per platelet count) of 131I tositumomab based on total-body dosimetry in this prospective phase II study. The median number of prior treatments was four; 59% of patients were chemotherapy-resistant. Results Confirmed OR (65%) and CR (38%) rates were not significantly associated with prior rituximab response. With a median follow-up of 3.3 years, the median PFS was 10.4 months, 24.5 months for responders, and not reached for CR patients. Among follicular grade 1 or 2 patients with tumors ≤ 7 cm (n = 21), the OR and CR rates were 86% and 57%. Estimated 3-year PFS in this subgroup was 48%, compared with 11% for all others (P = .002). Transient grade 3 to 4 marrow toxicity was seen in 50% of patients. Two patients, one of whom received two subsequent chemotherapy regimens, developed secondary myelodysplasia. Conclusion 131I tositumomab is effective in CD20-positive lymphoma progressive after rituximab, with a 65% OR rate and median PFS of 24.5 months for responders. Patients with follicular grade 1 or 2 histology and tumors ≤ 7 cm achieved very high OR and CR rates, with 48% PFS at 3 years.


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