Cisplatin (CDDP) and radiation versus cetuximab (Cx) and radiation in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer (SCHNC): A retrospective review.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16009-e16009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash Peddi ◽  
Runhua Shi ◽  
Lori Panu ◽  
Fred Ampil ◽  
Cherie-Ann Nathan ◽  
...  

e16009 Background: SCHNC is a common malignancy and approximately 60% of patients present with locally advanced disease. There is paucity of data directly comparing Cx and CDDP with concurrent radiation in locally advanced SCHNC. We retrospectively reviewed charts of patients treated with CDDP and/or Cx along with radiation in locally advanced SCHNC comparing efficacy and outcomes in an academic cancer center. Methods: Ninety-five patients with locally advanced SCHNC were treated with concurrent CDDP (100 mg/m2 day 1, 22, 43) or Cx (400mg/m2 on day -7 and 250mg/m2 weekly) at our institution between January 2006 and June 2011. Forty-four patients were treated with CDDP (group A), 24 with Cx (group B) and 27 were initially started on CDDP but were switched to Cx secondary to toxicity (group C). All patients received concurrent radiation treatments (66-70 Gy, 2.0 Gy/fraction). The selection of CDDP versus Cx was largely based on ECOG performance status (PS) and baseline renal function of the patients. Chi-square test, analysis of variance, and log-rank test was used for analysis. The three groups had similar baseline characteristics except for mean age of 61, 56 and 55 years in group A, B and C respectively; T4 tumors consisted of 44%, 75% and 41% in groups A, B and C respectively. Groups A, B and C had a combined ECOG 0 and I (PS) of 93%, 75% and 92%. Patients with ECOG III PS were excluded. Results: Oropharynx was the most common treated site (38%) followed by Larynx (35%). Complete response (CR) was seen in 77%, 17% and 67% in groups A, B and C respectively (P<0.001). Median progression free survival (PFS) was 16.6, 4.3 and 22.8 in groups A, B and C respectively (P<0.001) and median overall survival (OS) was >35, 11.6 and >32 months in groups A, B and C respectively (P<0.0001). Conclusions: Concurrent CDDP with radiation leads to better response rate PFS and OS as opposed to Cx though many patients treated with CDDP could not complete treatment due to toxicity. Randomized trial comparing the two should be considered.

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. CMO.S18682 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash Peddi ◽  
Runhua Shi ◽  
Binu Nair ◽  
Fred Ampil ◽  
Glenn M. Mills ◽  
...  

Efficacy of cisplatin versus cetuximab with radiation in locally advanced head and neck cancer (LAHNC) was evaluated. A total of 96 patients with newly diagnosed LAHNC treated at our institution between 2006 and 2011 with concurrent radiation and cisplatin (group A, n = 45), cetuximab (group B, n = 24), or started with cisplatin but switched to cetuximab because of toxicity (group C, n = 27) were reviewed. Chi-square test, analysis of variance, and log-rank test were used for analysis. The three groups had similar baseline characteristics, except for median age, T stage, albumin levels, hemoglobin levels, performance status, and comorbidities. A complete response (CR) was seen in 77%, 17%, and 67% of patients ( P < 0.001), respectively. There was no significant difference in median overall survival (OS) between groups A and C. The median OS for groups A and C was not reached (>65 months), even though it was significantly longer than median OS for group B (11.6 months; P ≤ 0.001). The 2-year OS in groups A and C is significantly higher than that in group B (70% for groups A and C, 22% for group B). There is no significant difference in progression-free survival (PFS) between groups A and C. The median PFS for these groups was not reached (>62 months), and is significantly longer than that for group B (4.3 months; P ≤ 0.001). The 2-year PFS of group A (67%) and group C (76%) was significantly longer than that of group B (20%). Cisplatin with radiation appears to be more efficacious even in suboptimal dosing than cetuximab with radiation in LAHNC but the two groups were not well matched.


2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 446-446
Author(s):  
Avishay Sella ◽  
M. Dror Michaelson ◽  
Ewa M. Matczak ◽  
Ronit Simantov ◽  
Mariajose Lechuga ◽  
...  

446 Background: The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center risk model (MSKCC) stratifies pts with mRCC into 3 prognostic groups based on 5 risk factors. The Intermediate Prognosis (INTMP) risk group is characterized by the presence of 1 or 2 factors, equivalent to 15 possible distinct entities. This heterogeneity suggests that the efficacy of tyrosine kinase inhibitors may be less predictable in the INTMP than in the other groups. Methods: We identified 548 patients with INTMP mRCC from a pooled analysis of patients treated with sunitinib in 6 prospective phase II and III clinical trials. Statistical analysis was performed using Cox regression and Kaplan-Meier methods and Pearson chi-square tests. Results: Most INTMP pts were male (69%), with clear cell carcinoma (93%), good ECOG performance status (PS) (60.5% PS 0; 38% PS 1; 1.5% PS 2) and median age 60. There were 325 pts (56%) with 1risk factor, and the most common were <1 year from diagnosis (38%); low hemoglobin (Hg) (29%), or both (16%). Objective response rate (RR) was 35.4%, progression free survival (PFS) was 8.4 months (m) and overall survival (OS) was 20.5 m. The 325 (59.3%) pts with one risk factor fared better than the 223 (40.7%) patients with two: PFS 10.7 vs 6.5 m, HR 0.684(95% CI 0.563-0.832, p<0.001); OS 26.3 vs 14.1 m, HR 0.522 (95% CI 0.420-0.648, p<0.001). RR was similar (38.5% vs 30.9%, p=0.071). Sunitinib was more effective in pts with PS 0: PFS 9.7 vs 7.8 m, HR 0.797 (95% CI 0.654-0.972, p=0.0242); OS 24.7 vs 14.0 m, HR 0.529 (95% CI 0.426-0.657, p<0.001), RR 38.9% vs 30.1%, (p=0.036). The most common grade 3/4 adverse events (AE) were fatigue (17%), hypertension (10%), hand foot skin reaction (9%), and nausea (4%). Overall, 17% of patients discontinued due to AE, and the overall pattern of AEs did not vary among the subgroups. Conclusions: MSKCC INTMP is a heterogeneous group comprised mostly of pts with low Hg and/or < 1 year from diagnosis. PFS and OS are superior in pts with 1 vs. 2 risk factors, and PS is also an important factor in the INTMP group. Sunitinib is active and well-tolerated in INTMP pts. Clinical trial information: NCT00077974, NCT00083889, NCT00137423, NCT00267748, NCT00338884, NCT00054886.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 415-415
Author(s):  
Arish Noor ◽  
Luis E. Aguirre ◽  
Kirsten Blue ◽  
Trenton Avriett ◽  
Estrella M. Carballido ◽  
...  

415 Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) have been approved in solid tumors with dMMR. However, only limited data are available for PDAC with dMMR given the rarity of dMMR in PDAC. We evaluated efficacy of ICIs in PDAC with dMMR. Methods: Retrospective clinical and pathologic data were collected for patients (pts) with pancreatic adenocarcinoma from May 2017 to June 2020 at Moffitt cancer center. Results: We identified 10 pts with dMMR PDAC. The median age was 64.5 years (range: 42-86) and 4 pts were male. 4 pts had resectable disease, 3 had locally advanced and 3 had metastatic disease at initial diagnosis. MSH6 deficiency (def) was found in 2 cases, PMS2 def in 2, MLH/PMS2 def in 5, and MSH2/MSH6 in 1. 7 pts were treated with ICIs. 3 pts had locally advanced and 4 had metastatic disease when they started ICIs. 5 received Pembrolizumab (pem), 1 received ipilimumab/ nivolumab (ipi/nivo), and 1 received pem then ipi/nivo after progressive disease (PD) on pem. The median number of prior lines of chemotherapy was 1 (range 0-2). 6 pts were evaluable, and 1 had rapid disease progression after 1 dose of pem. Among 6 evaluable pts, 3 had an objective response (1: complete response and 2: partial response), and 2 had stable disease (SD). Median progression-free survival was 8.2 mo, and median overall survival was not reached with median follow-up (FU) of 6.8 mo. The median duration of response was not reached with a median FU of 22.6 mo. The pt with CR remained disease-free for up to 22 months. The pt whose treatment was switched to ipi/nivo after PD on pem achieved SD > 4mo on ipi/nivo. While on immunotherapy, one patient with ipi/nivo developed immunotherapy associated rash requiring systemic steroids, and another on pem developed hypothyroidism requiring levothyroxine. Conclusions: This series suggest ICIs can provide durable clinical efficacy in pts with dMMR PDAC.


Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 812-812 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kunihiro Tsukasaki ◽  
Takuya Fukushima ◽  
Atae Utsunomiya ◽  
Syuichi Ikeda ◽  
Masato Masuda ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: In our study for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) in 1980’s (JCOG8701), human T-lymphotropic virus type-1- associated ATLL was the poorest prognostic subtype in NHL. The complete response (CR) rate was 42%, the median survival time (MST) was 8 months, and the 4-yr overall survival (OS) was 12% (Proc ASCO13:378, 1994). Our previous phase II study (JCOG9303) of G-CSF-supported, dose-intensified multi-agent chemotherapy with VCAP (vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, prednisolone), AMP (doxorubicin, ranimustine, prednisolone) and VECP (vindesine, etoposide, carboplatin, prednisolone) with intrathecal prophylaxis for aggressive ATLL, showed promising results with response rate (RR) of 81% and MST of 13 months (Br J Haematol113:375,2001). To test the superiority of this VCAP-AMP-VECP regimen over biweekly-CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone), we conducted a phase III trial. Methods: Previously untreated patients (pts) with aggressive ATLL, acute-, lymphoma- or unfavorable chronic-type, were randomized either to receive 6 courses of VCAP-AMP-VECP every 4 weeks (arm A) or 8 courses of biweekly-CHOP (arm B) with minimization method balancing performance status and institution. Both regimens were supported with G-CSF and intrathecal prophylaxis using cytarabine, methotrexate and prednisolone. Eligibility included preserved organ functions and aged 15–69 years. Primary endpoint was OS to be compared by log-rank test. Assuming 60 eligible pts in each arm, the study had 0.8 power to detect a 15% difference in 3-year OS at 0.05 one-sided alpha. Results: 118 pts (57 in arm A, 61 in arm B) were randomized between 07/98 and 10/03. Median follow-up time in all randomized pts was 11.0 months at 12/04. 72 % of the pts responded, with 23 pts achieving CR (40%) and 18 achieving partial response (PR; 32%) in arm A. The RR was 66%, with 15 pts achieving CR (25%) and 25 achieving PR (41%) in arm B. The median progression-free survival (PFS) time and PFS at one-year in arm A were 7.0 months and 28.1%, respectively, whereas 5.4 months and 16.2% in arm B. The MST and OS at 3 years in arm A were 12.7 months and 23.6%, respectively, whereas 10.9 months and 12.7% in arm B. Log-rank p-value for primary end point, OS, was 0.085. After adjustment of patients’ characteristics at registration by Cox regression, the p value became 0.029 because of unbalanced prognostic factors such as bulky lesion. In arm A vs. arm B, %G4 neutropenia, %G4 thrombocytopenia and %G4 infection were 98% vs. 83%, 74% vs. 17% and 7% vs. 3%, respectively. Three toxic deaths were reported in arm A. Conclusions: These results demonstrate that VCAP-AMP-VECP yields longer OS time than biweekly-CHOP but with higher toxicity profiles that are acceptable, and suggest that the former regimen should be the standard therapy for aggressive ATLL.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4601-4601 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Buanes ◽  
J. Maurel ◽  
W. Liauw ◽  
M. Hebbar ◽  
J. Nemunaitis

4601 Background: A phase I/II study with GV1001, a telomerase peptide vaccine, showed a median overall survival (OS) of 8.6 months in non-resectable PC (Bernhardt SL et al, Br J Cancer. 2006;95:1474–1482). This phase III trial was conducted to determine the impact on overall survival of G monotherapy vs. GV1001 in sequential combination with G in unresectable and metastatic PC. Methods: Eligible patients (pts) had chemotherapy-naive, advanced PC and ECOG performance status 0–1. Pts were randomized 1:1 to receive arm A: G (1,000 mg/m2 30 min i.v.) weekly for 7 weeks (w), 1w off and then 3w during 4-weekly cycles, or arm B: GV1001 0.56 mg s.c. plus GM-CSF as immune adjuvant on days 1, 3, 5, 8, 15, 22, 36, then every 4 weeks. Patients who progressed clinically or radiologically during GV1001 continued on GV1001 and concomitant gemcitabine. CT scans were performed every 8 weeks. The primary end-point was OS. A sample size of 520 patients allowed the detection of a hazard ratio (HR) of 0.73 (B/A), with 2α = 0.05 and 90% power. Results: Between June 2006 and May 2008, 365 pts were enrolled (A / B; 182 / 183). The study was stopped prematurely due to a preliminary analysis with 178 events showing no survival benefit of GV1001. Pts were well balanced for baseline characteristics: male 59.3% / 62.8%; median age 61y / 61y; ECOG PS 0 34.3% / 36.7%; locally advanced 22.4% / 20.7%. As of August 2008, 238 pts (A / B : 114 / 124) had died. Median OS was 7.3 / 5.9 months (HR 0.8; 95% CI 0.6–1.0). Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 3.7 / 1.9 months (HR 0.5; 95%CI 0.4–0.7). Grade 3–4 AEs: gastrointestinal 6% / 8%, infection 5% / 5%, vascular disorders 2% / 3%, neutropenia 6% / 3%. Conclusions: GV1001 did not show efficacy in sequential combination with G in advanced PC. The advantage of G monotherapy over the sequential combination may be due to the delayed treatment with G in arm B. [Table: see text]


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e19062-e19062
Author(s):  
J. R. Fischer ◽  
F. Griesinger ◽  
T. Fink ◽  
E. Buchholz ◽  
T. Salm ◽  
...  

e19062 Background: Combination chemotherapy with carboplatin-docetaxel has been shown to be effective and safe for patients with locally advanced or metastasized NSCLC. The monoclonal anti-EGRF antibody cetuximab has the potential to improve response rates and survival without a substantial increase in toxicity when given in combination with chemotherapy. Methods: Open, non-controlled phase II study with a planned sample size of 70 pts. Pts with locally advanced or metastasized NSCLC, ECOG performance status ≤ 2 and no prior systemic chemotherapy were treated with carboplatin AUC5 (d 1) q4w for 4–6 cycles and docetaxel 35 mg/m2 (d1, 8, 15) q4w; cetuximab 400 / 250 mg/m2 (d 1) q1w until progression or intolerable toxicity (12 month max.). The primary endpoint was response rate defined as complete or partial remission according to RECIST. Secondary endpoints were toxicity, 1 year survival, median and progression free survival. Results: Subject of the interims analysis were 27 pts (25 stage IV, 2 stage IIIb). ECOG 0/1/2 was 33.3%/59.3%/3.7% (1 no data). 63% had prior surgery, 93% prior radiotherapy and all had adjuvant or inductive chemotherapy. Pts received a mean of 3 ± 1.4 cycles docetaxel-carboplatin-cetuximab. 49 adverse events were grade 1–2 and 12 grade 3–5. Skin toxicity (49%; 95%CI: 30%-68%; 41% G1/2, 8% G3/4), dyspnoea (35%; 95%CI: 17%-53%) and diarrhoea (23%; 95%CI: 7 %-39%; 19% G1/2, 4% G3) were most frequent. 11 pts (41%) had toxicity leading to dose reduction. 0 pts had complete and 11 pts had partial remission resulting in a response rate of 40.7% (95%CI: 22%-59%) based on intention to treat. 6 pts had stable disease (22.2%; 95%CI: 7%-38%). 5 pts were not evaluable for response. Conclusions: The combination of carboplatin-docetaxel-cetuximab has an overall acceptable tolerability. With a preliminary response rate of 40.7% the benefit risk assessment was found to be favourable and the study was continued. [Table: see text]


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e18005-e18005
Author(s):  
Christos Chouaid ◽  
Roland Schott ◽  
Lionel Falchero ◽  
Franck Bonnetain ◽  
Julien Neaume ◽  
...  

e18005 Background: EOLE, a large cohort of 423 patients included in 1 year (July 2010 – July 2010) with locally advanced, metastatic or recurrent non-squamous NSCLC, aimed to describe the targeted population receiving first-line bevacizumab (Bev) in addition to chemotherapy with regards to progression-free survival, overall survival, safety and quality of life in real clinical practice. Methods: Patients who received physician’s choice of 1st-line Bev-containing treatment were included in this cohort study. Results: This analysis describes the inclusion data of 417 patients consisting of adenocarcinoma (92%), large cell carcinoma (4%), undifferentiated carcinoma in predominantly non-squamous (3%), bronchoalveolar carcinoma (1%). Patient characteristics were as follow: the median age being 60 (years) [32; 84], more males than females (68%), 40% had a baseline ECOG Performance Status (PS) 0, 47% of PS 1 and 12% of PS 2, most patients had Stage IV disease (91%), 13% of patients had never smoked. Tumor location was reported as central for 17% of patents and among them 4% was in contact with the large vessels. For 3% of the lesions a cavitation was notified; and 20% of included patients had brain metastases. The main comorbidities at the inclusion were: cardiovascular (45%), arterial thromboembolic and /or venous (20%) with pulmonary embolism (3%); related to the tumor lesion - bloody sputum (4%) and hemoptysis (1%). 68% of patients have received the dose of Bev 7.5mg/kg q3w; for 49% of patients Bev was combined with cisplatin/pemetrexed, 24% with carboplatin/paclitaxel, 13% with carboplatin/pemetrexed and 7% with cisplatin/gemcitabine. The EGFR mutation analysis was carried out for about 50% of patients. Conclusions: Compared to AVAil and SAil studies, EOLE cohort included more patients classified as having: a baseline PS of 2 (p <0.0001, Fisher test), a never smoked status (p<0.0001, chi2 test) and an adenocarcinoma (92%) (p<0.0001, chi2 test). Around a half of included patients received combination Bev - cisplatin /pemetrexed.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15524-e15524
Author(s):  
Lisa Derosa ◽  
Angela Gernone ◽  
Franco Morelli ◽  
Teodoro Sava ◽  
Fable Zustovich ◽  
...  

e15524 Background: With several agents available for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) a better understanding of their use in daily clinical practice is fundamental in the decision-making process. Methods: The REtrospective analysis of Sorafenib (So) as 1st or 2nd targET therapy (RESET) in mRCC was a retrospective, observational field study that assessed the use and safety of So in clinical practice in Italian centers. Treatments were determined by physicians per local prescribing guidelines. Patients (pts) treated with So single agent as 1st or 2nd target therapy (TT) for mRCC between 1st Jan 2008 and 31st Dec 2010 were eligible for inclusion. Endpoints included safety, overall survival (OS), progression-free survival, response rate and treatment duration. Subgroup analyses included age, ECOG performance status, prior therapy, number of metastases and line of TT with So. Results: From Feb to Jul 2012, 358 pts from 37 Italian centers were enrolled. The most common ≥ grade 3 drug-related adverse events were hand-foot skin reaction (6.7%), rash (2.2%), hypertension, fatigue and diarrhea (1.7% each). In the overall population, median OS was 17.2 months (mos) (95% CI 15.4 – 19.6 mos) and median PFS was 5.9 mos (95% CI 4.9-6.7 mos). Median duration of treatment with So was 5.03 mos. Disease control (complete response + partial response + stable disease) was observed in 198(56%) pts. In pts receiving So as first or as second TT median OS was 19.9 mos (95% CI 15.9-25.3 mos) and 16.3 mos (95% CI 13.0-18.2 mos) respectively. In the subgroup of pts treated with So 1st TT followed by sunitinib (Su) 2nd TT (44 pts) and Su 1st TT followed by So 2nd TT (173 pts), median OS was 30.4 mos (95% CI 22.0-34.8 mos) and 16.6 mos (95% CI 13.1-18.2 mos) respectively. There were 269(76%) pts that received a total of 2 lines of therapy for mRCC, 133(38%) pts 3 lines and 43(12%) pts 4 lines of therapy. Conclusions: The efficacy and safety profile of So in the setting of Italian community-based daily clinical practice was similar to data reported in prospective clinical trials. The efficacy of So was observed in both the subgroups of pts receiving So as either the first or second TT for mRCC, with intriguing OS data in first line.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15607-e15607
Author(s):  
Nabil F. Saba ◽  
Seth D Force ◽  
Charles A. Staley ◽  
Felix G Fernandez ◽  
Field F. Willingham ◽  
...  

e15607 Background: Preclinical studies have shown synergy between everolimus, an mTOR inhibitor, radiation and platinum agents in EC. We conducted a multi-institutional phase IB trial to determine the recommended phase II dose (RP2D) of concurrent everolimus with carboplatin and radiation in non-metastatic EC pts. Methods: Patients with untreated, localized EC and ECOG performance status 0-1 were eligible. Following two cycles of induction Capecitabine/Oxaliplatin (XELOX), pts without evidence of disease progression, received concurrent chemoradiation (total dose: 50.4Gy in 28 fractions), weekly carboplatin (AUC = 2), and escalating doses of everolimus. A standard 3+3 dose escalation design was used. Results: Nineteen patients were enrolled. There were two screen failures (thrombocytopenia, metastases) and 4 pts were removed due to poor tolerance of XELOX (2 pts) or disease progression (2 pts). A total of 13 pts with stage II/III (6/7) EC completed concurrent therapy. Median age 58 (44-71yrs), 85% males; all had adenocarcinoma deemed resectable. One pt at dose level 1 (2.5 mg/QOD), was replaced due to ongoing anxiety. One of 6 pts had a DLT (bowel ischemia). At dose level 2 (2.5mg/QD), 2 out of 6 patients had a DLT (fever with neutropenia and nausea). The RP2D of everolimus was 2.5 mg QOD. Clinically relevant ≥ grade 3 toxicities included lymphopenia (25%), dehydration (12%), fatigue, leukopenia, hyponatremia, abdominal pain, vomiting (each 6%). R0 resection was achieved in 100%; a pathologic response rate (RR) of 40% and a pathologic complete response (pCR) rate of 23% were observed. The 2-year PFS and OS were 50% and 49.6% respectively. Conclusions: The RP2D of everolimus with concurrent weekly carboplatin and radiation is 2.5 mg QOD. Despite the 100% R0 resection rate, the pCR and OS rates were within the expected historical controls. (The study was funded by Novartis Pharmaceuticals) Clinical trial information: NCT01490749.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15072-e15072 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard Safran ◽  
Kara Lynne Leonard ◽  
Thomas A. DiPetrillo ◽  
Adam Klipfel ◽  
Steven Schechter ◽  
...  

e15072 Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA is present in the majority of anal cancer. ADXS11-001 Lm-LLO immunotherapy is a live attenuated Listeria monocytogenes ( Lm) bioengineered to secrete a HPV-16-E7 fusion protein targeting HPV transformed cells. The Lmvector is phagocytosed by antigen presenting cells where it cross presents, stimulating MHC class 1 and 2 pathways resulting in specific T-cell immunity. The objective of this study was to determine the safety of ADXS11-001 with mitomycin, 5-FU and IMRT (chemoradiation therapy, CRT) and obtain preliminary data on progression free survival (PFS) in locally advanced anal cancer. Methods: Eligibility included patients (pts) with anal squamous cell cancer and stages T1N2-N3; T2( < 4 cm)N1-N3; T2(≥4cm)N0-N3, T3N0-3, T4N0-3; without evidence of metastases. Pts received standard 54 Gy IMRT with 2 cycles of mitomycin and 5-FU. ADXS11-001, 1x109colony forming units IV, was given x 1 dose before CRT then x 3 additional monthly doses after CRT. Results: The study enrolled the first pt in April 2013. Ten patients were treated (median age 62.5, range 37-71) including 5 with pelvic adenopathy. Two patients had grade 3 toxicities related to the vaccine including chills/rigors (n = 2), back pain (n = 1), hyponatremia (n = 1). All toxicities were within 24 hours of the vaccine and resolved successfully with standard care. There was no exacerbation of CRT toxicities or myelosuppression. One patient had a grade 5 cardiopulmonary event shortly after beginning 5-FU treatment which was judged to be unlikely related to ADXS11-001and possibly related to CRT. Eight patients treated on the study had a complete response at six-month sigmoidoscopy. One additional patient who did not undergo six-month sigmoidoscopy had complete response on sigmoidoscopy performed at approximately one year. Eight of 9 patients (89%) are disease-free at a median follow-up of 34 months. Conclusions: ADXS11-001 can be safely administered with CRT for anal cancer. Promising PFS was observed in patients with locally advanced disease. Clinical trial information: NCT01671488.


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