Phase II trial of ifosfamide in combination with sorafenib in patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma: A Spanish Group for Research on Sarcomas (GEIS) study.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10523-10523
Author(s):  
Xavier Garcia del Muro ◽  
Joan Maurel ◽  
Javier Martinez Trufero ◽  
Javier Lavernia ◽  
Antonio Lopez-Pousa ◽  
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10523 Background: Recent studies suggest that VEGFR inhibition could play a role in the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma (STS). Prior studies by our group showed that the combination of ifosfamide with sorafenib resulted in preclinical additive activity and that was feasible and safe in the phase I trial. Methods: Patients (pts) with advanced STS, previously treated with doxorubicin, no prior ifosfamide, ECOG PS 0-2, and adequate hematological, renal and hepatic function, were enrolled in this multicenter phase II study, receiving sorafenib 400 mg bid po continuously and ifosfamide 2 g/m2 iv for 3 days together with mesna 400 mg/m2 every 3 weeks. The primary endpoint was progression-free rate (PFR) at 3 months. A one-sample binomial design was used (PFR P0=40%, P1=60%, α=0.10, β=0.20), requiring at least 19 of 35 pts free of progression at 3 months to be considered positive. Results: From September 09 to March 12, 35 pts were enrolled at 11 centers. Median age was 55 (18-73). PS: 0-13, 1-18; 2-4 pts. Histologic types were: LMS 12, Lipo 6, SS 5, MPNST 2, other 10 pts. . The median number of cycles administered per patient was 4. PFR at 3 months was 67%, with 23 pts being free of progression at 3 months. Median progression-free survival was 4.8 months (95% CI, 1.9-6.3) and median overall survival was 16.2 months. PR was achieved in 17% pts. Most common grade 3-4 toxicities were asthenia (25%), hand-foot syndrome (11%) and neutropenia (20%) resulting in 3 episodes of neutropenic fever. Other common toxicities (G1-4) included emesis (34%), rash (22%), diarrhea (34%), hypertension (11%) and mucositis (9%). Conclusions: The combination of ifosfamide and sorafenib is active and has acceptable toxicity in pts with doxorubicin pretreated STS. The PFR at 3 months might exceed the expected with ifosfamide alone warranting further investigation. Clinical trial information: EudraCT: 2007-002176-34.

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 17054-17054 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. W. Peacock ◽  
D. R. Spigel ◽  
J. D. Hainsworth ◽  
D. A. Yardley ◽  
H. A. Burris ◽  
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17054 Background: P and G are active and well-tolerated non-platinum agents used in the tx of NSCLC. Previous trials have combined P and G in the first-line NSCLC setting using a 21D schedule. This trial examined the safety and activity of biweekly P/G. Methods: Theprimary endpoints of this single center community-based phase II study were toassess the safety and response rate (RR) of P/G in pts with previously untreated stage III (unresectable) or IV NSCLC. Tx included: P 500mg/m2 IV D1 and G 1500mg/m2 IV D1 Q 14D for 8–12 cycles. Pts also received folate and B12 prophylaxis. Pts were restagedafter 4 cycles. Eligibility included:measurable disease, ECOG PS 0–2, adequate organ function, informed consent, and no active brain metastases. Analysis was by intent to treat. Results: Thirty-five pts were enrolled between 5/05 and 8/05. The median follow-upis 6 months (3.5–7.5 months). Baseline characteristics include: medianage 65 years (41–85); male/female, 71%/29%; ECOG PS 0,1,2:17%/71%/12%; and histology, adenocarcinoma (34%), large cell (29%), squamous (11%), mixed or not specified (26%). The median number of cycles delivered was 8 (1–12). Grade (G)3/4 non-hematologic toxicity included:chest pain (6%), constipation (6%), fatigue (17%), hypercalcemia (6%), dyspnea (9%), and tachyarrhythmia (9%). G3/4 hematologic toxicity included: neutropenia(51%), anemia (8%), and thrombocytopenia (3%). G3/4 febrile neutropenia occurred in 14%. There were notx-related deaths. Response data are availablefor 35 pts. Complete/partial responses for all pts were observed in 0 pts/7pts, respectively, for an overall RR of 20% (95% CI 10%-36%, 1 pt unconfirmed by RECIST criteria). Fifty-four percentof pts had stable disease, and 14% had disease progression(4 pts were unevaluable.) Six-month progression-free survival (PFS) andoverall survival (OS) were 51% and 67%, respectively. Median PFS and OS have not been reached. Conclusions: Biweekly P/G is a safe and well-tolerated regimen with RRsimilar to other standard first-line regimens for the tx of pts with advanced NSCLC, and further study is warranted. Median and 1-year PFSand OS endpoints have not been reached in this trial. [Table: see text]


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10529-10529
Author(s):  
X. Garcia Del Muro ◽  
J. Fra ◽  
A. Lopez Pousa ◽  
J. Maurel ◽  
J. Martín ◽  
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10529 Background: Dacarbazine (D) and gemcitabine (G) are active as single agents in the treatment of patients (pts) with advanced soft tissue sarcoma (STS) resistant to standard chemotherapy. The purpose of this study was to assess if the combination of D and G (Buesa et al. Cancer. 2004;101:2261) improved clinical outcome compared with standard D. Methods: Pts with advanced STS progressing after doxorubicin and ifosfamide, PS 0–2, no prior G or D, measurable disease and adequate organ function, were randomized to receive G 1,800 mg/m2 as a fixed dose infusion rate (10 mg/m2/min) and D 500 mg/m2 every 2 weeks, or D 1,200 mg/m2 alone every 3 weeks. Pts were stratified by PS and interval since the initial diagnosis. The primary endpoint was progression-free rate (PFR) at 3 months, based on EORTC reference values. A one-sample binomial design was used. To detect an increase in PFR at 3 months from 40% to 60% with a power of 80% and a two-sided alpha of 0.05, 49 pts had to be accrued per arm (an additional 10% was permitted, to allow for pts who could not be evaluated). Results: From November 2005 to September 2008, 113 pts from 18 centers were randomized. 3 pts were ineligible. Baseline characteristics were well-balanced between both arms. The median number of cycles administered of D+G and D were 6 (2–13) and 2 (1–10), respectively. PR and SD >12 weeks rates were 9% and 38% (D+G) vs. 4% and 19% (D) respectively (p=.01). PFR at 3 months was 59% (D+G) vs. 35% (D) (p=.001). 29 pts were free of progression at 3 months among the first 49 pts in the D+G arm (26 required to be the study positive). Median progression-free survival was 4.4 (D+G) vs. 1.9 (D) months (p=.002). Median overall survival was 17.1 (D+G) vs. 9.9 (D) months (p=.007). Asthenia, emesis and stomatitis were the most common nonhematologic effects. Severe anemia and thrombocytopenia were more frequent with D and granulocytopenia with D+G. Conclusions: The combination of D plus G is active and well-tolerated in pts with pretreated STS, yielding significant improvement in survival. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre-Yves Cren ◽  
Loïc Lebellec ◽  
Thomas Ryckewaert ◽  
Nicolas Penel

We reviewed all fully published clinical trials assessing anti-angiogenic agents in sarcoma patients (last issue, January 13, 2020). Anti-angiogenic macromolecules (e.g., bevacizumab or ombrabulin) provide disappointing results. Many multikinase inhibitors have been assessed with non-randomized phase II trials with limited samples and without stratification according to histological subtypes, therefore interpretation of such trials is very challenging. On the contrary, pazopanib, regorafenib, and sorafenib have been assessed using double-blind placebo-controlled randomized phase II or phase III trials. Compared to placebo, sorafenib demonstrates activity in desmoid-type fibromatosis patients. Based on results of phase 3 trial, pazopanib had obtained approval for treatment of pretreated non-adipocytic soft tissue sarcoma. Regorafenib is currently assessed in several clinical settings and provides significant improvement of progression-free survival in pre-treated non-adipocytic soft tissue sarcoma and in advanced pretreated osteosarcoma. Multikinase inhibitors are a breakthrough in sarcoma management. Many trials are ongoing. Nevertheless, predictive factors are still missing.


2005 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 576-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Le Cesne ◽  
J.Y. Blay ◽  
I. Judson ◽  
A. Van Oosterom ◽  
J. Verweij ◽  
...  

Purpose This nonrandomized multicenter phase II study was performed to evaluate the activity and safety of Ecteinascidin (ET-743) administered at a dose of 1.5 mg/m2 as a 24-hour continuous infusion every 3 weeks in patients with pretreated advanced soft tissue sarcoma. Patients and Methods Patients with documented progressive advanced soft tissue sarcoma received ET-743 as second- or third-line chemotherapy. Antitumor activity was evaluated every 6 weeks until progression, excessive toxicity, or patient refusal. Results One hundred four patients from eight European institutions were included in the study (March 1999 to November 2000). A total of 410 cycles were administered in 99 assessable patients. Toxicity mainly involved reversible grade 3 to 4 asymptomatic elevation of transaminases in 40% of patients, and grade 3 to 4 neutropenia was observed in 52% of patients. There were eight partial responses (PR; objective regression rate, 8%), 45 no change (NC; > 6 months in 26% of patients), and 39 progressive disease. A progression arrest rate (PR + NC) of 56% was observed in leiomyosarcoma and 61% in synovialosarcoma. The median duration of the time to progression was 105 days, and the 6-month progression-free survival was 29%. The median duration of survival was 9.2 months. Conclusion ET-743 seems to be a promising active agent in advanced soft tissue sarcoma, with no cumulative toxicities. The 6-months progression-free survival observed in advanced soft tissue sarcoma compares favorably with those obtained with other active drugs tested in second-line chemotherapy in previous European Organisation for the Research and Treatment of Cancer trials. The median overall survival was unusually long in these heavily pretreated patients mainly due to the high number of patients who benefit from the drug in terms of tumor control.


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4519-4519 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. A. Burtness ◽  
M. Powell ◽  
J. Berlin ◽  
D. Liles ◽  
A. Chapman ◽  
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4519 Background: Gemcitabine (G) is standard for metastatic pancreatic cancer (PC), with median survivals of 6 months (m). Second cytotoxic or biologic agents do not substantially advance survival. EGFR is expressed on PC and a phase II trial of G plus cetuximab (C) resulted in favorable 1 year survival. A phase II trial of irinotecan/docetaxel (I/D) chemotherapy reported a median survival for metastatic patients (pts) of 9 m. We conducted this randomized phase II trial to confirm the activity of this non-G regimen, and determine whether combining it with C was feasible and active. The primary endpoint was response. Methods: Pts required histologic confirmation of adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, evidence of distant metastases, ECOG PS 0–1, normal bilirubin, written informed consent, and were randomly assigned to Arm A (N=47) or B (N=45). Imaging with CT or MR within 4 weeks (wk) was used for tumor measurement. Dexamethasone was given 12 hours (h), 1 h before and 12 h after chemotherapy. Pts on Arm A received D 35 mg/m2 over 1 h and I 35 mg/m2 over 30 minutes weekly x 4 in a 6 wk cycle. Pts on Arm B received the same therapy, but C (loading dose 400 mg/m2 wk 1, 250 mg/m2 weekly thereafter) was given before D. Pts not receiving therapeutic anticoagulation received enoxaparin 40 mg per day. Pts were restaged (RECIST) after 2 cycles. Results: Median age Arm A: 59.9, Arm B: 60.2 years. Arm A 55% male, 32% PS 0, 97% EGFR immuno+. Arm B 84% male, 42% PS 0, 97% EGFR +. Median number of cycles for each arm 2 (1 -10). >4 cycles were delivered to 10.5% of pts Arm A, 20.9% Arm B. Grade ¾ neutropenia 26% Arm A, 33% Arm B. Grade 3 nausea 28% Arm A, 18% Arm B; Grade ¾ diarrhea 33% Arm A, 44.4% Arm B. 1 treatment-related death per arm. Median overall survival (OS), with 70.2% of pts known to have died, 6.5m [(95% CI (4.8, 8.6)] in Arm A. With 86.7% of pts known to have died in Arm B, OS 7.4 m [95% CI (4.4, 10.7)]. Response/progression data will be available at time of presentation. Conclusions: Weekly I/D ± C is associated with high rates of grade ¾ neutropenia/diarrhea. Median survival is 6.5m for I/D and 7.4m for I/D/C. Non-G containing therapy is active in metastatic PC. [Table: see text]


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10563-10563 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. P. Conley ◽  
D. Araujo ◽  
J. Ludwig ◽  
V. Ravi ◽  
B. L. Samuels ◽  
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10563 Background: P inhibits activation of the Akt pathway which results in apoptosis and block cancer cell proliferation. Since AKT is a molecule downstream of Kit, its inhibition may overcome Kit-dependent imatinib resistance. We performed a phase II trial to assess antitumor activity of perifosine in patients with advanced GIST who were refractory to imatinib mesylate. Methods: Pts with Kit(+) advanced GIST who have PD on IM were eligible. Pts continued their current dose of IM and were randomized to one of two dosing schedules of P (Arm A: 100 mg p.o. qd x 28 + IM or Arm B: 900 mg [300 mg p.o tid] qweekly + qd IM). A Bayesian approach was utilized to assess a target response rate or 20% with an unacceptable toxicity rate of 15% or less. Response was measured at q8 wk intervals by RECIST and Choi criteria. The primary endpoint was to determine the efficacy of P with IM in pts with advanced GIST with PD while receiving IM. Results: From 8/2005 to 7/2008, 41 pts were accrued. After 1 pt exclusion and 2 cross-overs, 22 pts were in Arm A and 18 pts in Arm B. Median age was 58 (range, 32–82), 51% were male, and median ECOG PS was 1. The most common primary site of disease and metastasis was the stomach (29%) and liver (66%), respectively. KIT genotype was available for 22 pts(54%); 5(12%) WT, 13(32%) exon 11 mutations, and 4(10%) exon 9 mutations. The median number of cycles was 2 (range, 1–24). By Choi and RECIST, 30 pts(73%) and 36 pts(87%) were available for response, respectively. No CR was identified but the PR rate was 4/36 (11%) by Choi (4 PR, 9 SD) and 0/36 (0%) by RECIST (16 SD). 4/5 (80%) of pts with WT KIT appeared to benefit (Choi: 1 PR, 3 SD; RECIST: 4 SD). Median PFS and OS for 40 pts were 2.2 months and 18.3 months. No difference in PFS was noted for the 2 schedules. Toxicity was assessed in 39 pts; 46 grade 3 events and 4 grade 4 events (ALT elevation, blurred vision, fatigue, and mood alteration) were noted. The most common grade 3 event was fatigue (20%). Three pts (7%) were removed from the study for toxicity (Arm A:1 pt, Arm B:2 pts). Conclusions: The addition of P to IM has minimal activity in IM-refractory GIST although its activity in GIST with WT KIT may be further investigated. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16027-e16027
Author(s):  
A. P. Mancuso ◽  
E. Donato De Paola ◽  
A. Catalano ◽  
F. Calabrò ◽  
C. Messina ◽  
...  

e16027 Background: Sorafenib is an orally active multikinase inhibitor (Raf kinase, VEGFR 1, 2, 3 and PDGFR inhibitor) for the treatment of advanced RCC. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy and toxicity of Sorafenib in mRCC patients (pts) previously treated with an anti-angiogenic VEGFR-TKI using escalating dose levels. Methods: Pts with mRCC, PS 0–2 and adequate organ function were eligible. Pts received Sorafenib 400 mg/BID/continuously in 4-wk cycles. Pts with no progressive disease (evaluated at 12 weeks) continued to receive Sorafenib at the standard dose, while progressive pts received an increasing dose (600 mg BID) with early disease restaging after 4 weeks. Pts who progressed at 600 mg BID were taken off study. Efficacy was assessed by RECIST criteria. Results: 18 pts were entered; baseline characteristics: PS 0–1: 94%; median age 62 years (41–82); nephrectomy: 100%; surgery for metastatic disease: 28%, clear-cell 78%, papillary-cell 16%, sarcomatoid 6%.≥ 2 metastatic sites: 84%. 10 pts were refractory to cytokine treatment and all progressed or experienced unacceptable toxicity after anti-angiogenic VEGFR-TKI treatment, Sunitinib (13 pts) or Pazopanib (5 pts). Median number of cycles was 7.5 (1–16). Overall, 72% of pts had disease control without significant correlations between response to prior therapy and hypertension. 14 pts had progression free survival (PFS) of 4.3 months (mos). 4 pts are still in treatment with a median PFS > 8 mos. Of 6 pts in which the dose was escalated, 3 benefitted with a PFS of > 3 mos. The most common toxicity (NCIC 3.0, all pts) was grade (g) ≥ 1 diarrhea in 10 pts, g2–3 hand-foot syndrome in 7 pts and g-3 mucositis in 1 pt. Other hematological and non-hematological toxicities were g1 with a frequency < 15%. Conclusions: Sorafenib at doses of 400–600 mg/BID/continuosly results in acceptable and well tolerated salvage treatment after VEGFR-TKI failure. In progressive patients, treatment with a higher dose could be a valid option. Final and mature data will be presented in combination with translational research evaluating biological characteristics on tissue and blood. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5592-5592 ◽  
Author(s):  
George R. Blumenschein ◽  
Bonnie S. Glisson ◽  
Charles Lu ◽  
Anita Lyn Sabichi ◽  
Lawrence E. Ginsberg ◽  
...  

5592 Background: Cytotoxic chemotherapy (CT) is the current standard treatment for metastatic/recurrent SCCHN. The prognosis for these patients (PTS) is poor with a median progression free survival (PFS) of 4 months with CT. Survival in PTS with SCCHN may correlate inversely with the number of angiogenic growth factors secreted. Sorafenib is a potent inhibitor of c-Raf, b-Raf, VEGFR-1/2/3 and PDGFR-β. To investigate the hypothesis that a multi-targeted TKI added to chemotherapy would improve outcomes in patients with metastatic/recurrent SCCHN, we performed a phase II trial of   paclitaxel and carboplatin and sorafenib (PCS). Methods: PTS were required to have ECOG PS 0-1, measurable disease, controlled blood pressure, and may have received one regimen of induction, concomitant or adjuvant CT, but not CT for recurrent/metastatic disease. Sites of primary disease excluded nasopharynx and paranasal sinus. Treatment consisted P 200mg/m2 and C AUC 6 intravenously on day 1 followed by S 400 mg orally bid (days 2-19) in every 3-week cycles.  Primary endpoint was PFS, targeting median PFS of 6 months (M). Secondary endpoints include overall survival (OS), response rate (RR), exploratory biomarkers, and toxicity. Results: Forty-eight PTS with SCCHN were enrolled with 44 PTS evaluable for PFS and response using RECIST. Median age: 56 years (22-79 years), 89% male, median ECOG PS 1.  Median follow-up was 24.1 M.  RR was 55% (n=24), disease control rate was 84% (n=37), median PFS was 8.51 M (95% CI: 5.98 ~ 13 months), and median OS was 22.6 M (95% CI: 13.1 - NA months). Grade ³3 treatment related toxicities included hand-foot syndrome (n=10), neutropenia (n=5), pain (n=6), elevated lipase (n=4), elevated amylase (n=3), anemia (n=3), fatigue (n=2), hypertension (n=2), neuropathy (n=2), febrile neutropenia (n=2), and thrombocytopenia (n=2).  Conclusions: The combination of PCS was well tolerated and had encouraging activity in recurrent/metastatic SCCHN. Blood-based and tissue biomarkers are being analyzed.  Final outcomes, toxicity, and correlative biomarker data will be reported.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 488-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sun Jin Sym ◽  
Junshik Hong ◽  
Hee Kyung Ahn ◽  
Jinny Park ◽  
Eun Kyung Cho ◽  
...  

488 Background: We conducted a phase II trial of gemcitabine with S-1 to evaluate the activity and toxicity of such a combination in heavily pre-treated patients (pts) with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who have progressed after treatment with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), oxaliplatin and irinotecan. Methods: 34 pts were enrolled, with the following characteristics: 17 (50%) females, median age 57 years (28-72), 28 (82%) ECOG PS 0-1. S-1 was given orally (30 mg/m2) b.i.d for 14 consecutive days and gemcitabine (1000 mg/m2) was given on days 1 and 8, every 21 days, until disease progression and for a maximum of 9 cycles. The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR). Results: The median number of cycles was four (range 1-9). ORR was 14.7% (95% confidence interval [CI] 2.8-26.6) and disease control rate was 58.8% (95% CI 42.2-75.3) with five partial responses and fifteen stable diseases. Median duration of disease control was 5.1 months (95% CI 3.3-7.0). Median progression-free survival was 3.2 months (95% CI 2.3-4.1) and median overall survival was 11.8 months (95% CI 7.0-16.5). Grade 3-4 toxicities were neutropenia (12%), anemia (12%), thrombocytopenia (3%) and diarrhea (3%). Conclusions: Combination chemotherapy with gemcitabine and S-1 was well tolerated and efficacious for heavily pre-treated mCRC pts, and could be an alternative for pts with good PS but no further treatment options.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e19023-e19023
Author(s):  
N. Ferrer ◽  
M. Cobo ◽  
A. Paredes ◽  
M. Méndez ◽  
J. Muñoz-Langa ◽  
...  

e19023 Background: Bevacizumab (B), in addition to platinum-based chemotherapy, is indicated for 1st-line treatment of p with advanced NSCLC other than predominantly squamous cell histology. B has been shown to improve progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) when combined with cisplatin/gemcitabine and carboplatin/paclitaxel, respectively. However, there are limited data on the safety and efficacy of B in combination with other widely used chemotherapy doublets for NSCLC. This is a single-arm, open- labeled, single-stage phase II trial of cisplatin (C), docetaxel (D) and B for NSCLC. Methods: Eligibility criteria: chemo- naïve, stage IIIB wet or IV, non-squamous NSCLC, PS 0–1, no brain metastases and no history of gross hemoptysis. P received D (75 mg/m2), C (75 mg/m2), and B (15 mg/kg iv) on day 1 every 3 weeks for up to 6 cycles, followed by B 15 mg/kg alone every 3 weeks until disease progression or toxicity. Primary endpoint: PFS. Results: 50 p were enrolled (enrollment completed): 24% female, median age 60 (36–74), PS 1: 64%, adenocarcinoma: 72%; stage IV: 92%. Two p did not start treatment. Median follow-up is 5.3 months (range 0–13.6). Median number of cycles of B was 7 (range 0–18). 56% completed 6 cycles of treatment; 24% received ≥ 12 cycles of B. Most frequent grade ≥ 3 toxicities: diarrhea (14.6%), fatigue (14.6%), dyspnea (9.8%), anorexia (4.9%), alopecia (4.9%), esophagitis (4.9%), constipation (4.9%), mucositis (12.2%), proteinuria (4.9%); hematological toxicities: neutropenia (22%), febrile neutropenia (9.8%), leucopenia (14.6%), lymphopenia (4.9%). Of interest, 41.5% developed grade <3 epistaxis and 17% hypertension (1 p grade 3). One p died due to hemoptysis. 46 p were evaluable for response: 29 PRs (ORR: 63%). 18 of 48 p have experienced progression or death with a median SLP of 7.8 months (95% CI: 6.6-NR). Median OS is 13.5 months (95% CI: 12.7–13.6; 81.2% p censored); 1-year survival is 83.9% (95% CI: 67.4%-92.5%). Conclusions: Treatment with C, D and B, followed by maintenance B in 1st line of advanced non-squamous NSCLC shows an acceptable toxicity profile and promising efficacy. Final results will be presented. [Table: see text]


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