Evaluation of treatment benefit to an unselected population of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, referred to oncological treatment.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e14677-e14677
Author(s):  
Svend Erik Nielsen

e14677 Background: Patients, with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), participating in clinical trials are a selected group with a better performance status compared to all patients, who are referred to oncological treatment. The aim of the study was to evaluate the benefit of standard treatment modalities, offered to an unselected group of patients, referred to our Dept. of Oncology. Methods: Consecutive patients treated with more than one cycle of chemotherapy, registrated in our database from May 2003 to July 2012, were included. Clinical information was obtained from patient files. The outcome was overall survival for various groups. Following parameters were collected: Gender, age, primary tumor site, resection status of primary tumor, number of metastic sites, liver-only mets, number of chemotherapy regimens, +/- Bevazicumab and rate of palliative radiation. Results: 266 consequtive patients, treated with more than one cycle of chemotherapy, were included. Median age 67 (31-86) years, 150 male (59%). Distribution of the primary tumor was 35/37/28% for rectum/left colon/right colon. 192/59/15 (72/22/6%) had the primary tumor resected/not resected/stent. 54/37/9% had one metastic site/ two sites/three or more sites. 24% had liver only. As first line chemotherapy 29% received Capecitabine (CAP), 55% CAP + Oxaliplatin, and 8% CAP + Irinotecan. 44% received Bevacizumab. 69%/27% received either second and third line chemotherapy. 19% received palliative radiotherapy. Median OS for the whole population was 17 months CI ( 15-19). Patients with one, two or three, or more mets sites had a OS of 21(CI: 16-26)/17 (14-20)/9 (4-149) months, respectively. For patients receiving one, two, or three lines of chemotherapy OS was respectively 8/16/28 months. Addition of Bevacizumab to chemotherapy regimens had an OS of 27 months CI (24-30), compared to 20 months (16-24) for chemotherapy alone. Conclusions: Unselected mCRC patients, treated with standard chemotherapy regimens, seem to obtain the same OS benefit as seen in clinical trials. Survival benefit was dependent on the number of metastatic sites, the number of cht. regimens received and addition of Bevacizumab to the treatment.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e14105-e14105
Author(s):  
Anni Ravnsbæk Jensen ◽  
Camilla J S Kronborg

e14105 Background: Patients with non-resectable metastatic colorectal cancer can survive several years with palliative chemotherapy and newer biological agents. However, survival varies greatly within this group. The aim of the present study was to identify baseline predictors of overall mortality in an unselected cohort of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Methods: Clinical information was collected from patient files in consecutive patients treated with palliative chemotherapy from August 2007 until June 2011. The primary outcome was overall survival. Cox regression analysis was used to examine the effect of predictive variables on time to outcome. The variables analysed were: Gender, age, performance status, primary tumor site (colon or rectum), status of primary tumor (resected or un-resected), metachronous metastases, more than two metastatic sites, liver-only metastases, and low albumin. Results: We included 314 patients (Median age 64.5 IQ (57-70) years, 194 (61.8%) male). Median follow-up for survival was 471 days IQ (257-708). One-year survival was 79%, CI (74-84%). Median overall survival was 676 days, CI (577-750). Following baseline variables were independent predictors of all-cause mortality: Primary tumor site colon HR: 1.49, CI (1.03-2.16), p=0.036, un-resected primary tumor HR 2.92, CI (1.85-4.62), p<0.001, metachronous metastases HR 1.72, CI (1.06-2.79), p=0.027 and more than two metastatic sites HR 3.46, CI (1.71-6.99), p=0.001. Both Performance status and low albumin were statistically significant in the univariate analysis, but not in the multivariate analysis. Conclusions: In daily clinical practice, baseline predictors of mortality in metastatic colorectal cancer were colon as the primary tumor site, un-resected primary tumor, metachronous metastases, and more than two metastatic sites.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 108-108
Author(s):  
Benjamin Adam Weinberg ◽  
Manel Rakez ◽  
Benoist Chibaudel ◽  
Tim Maughan ◽  
Richard Adams ◽  
...  

108 Background: Primary tumor sidedness has emerged as a prognostic and predictive biomarker for patients (pts) with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Tumor bulk has also been postulated to predict response to anti-EGFR therapy. We sought to evaluate the role of tumor bulk as a predictive biomarker to anti-EGFR therapy in pts with left- (LS) and right-sided (RS) mCRC. Methods: Data from 476 pts with mCRC enrolled across 2 first-line trials of anti-EGFR plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy were pooled. Pts were included if there was available information on tumor sidedness and tumor bulk. All were KRAS wild-type and BRAF wild-type or unknown BRAF status. The right colon was defined as the cecum through the transverse colon, and the left colon as the splenic flexure through the rectum. Tumor bulk was the mean tumor size of target lesions at baseline, bulky defined as > 3.5 cm. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were assessed using Kaplan-Meier and Cox models adjusting for performance status (PS), platelet count, primary tumor (PT) resection, number of metastatic sites, and stratified by study. Results: Pts with bulky tumors (211, 44%) had higher PS, white blood cell and platelet counts, higher CEA, fewer sites of metastatic disease, more liver than lung metastases, and fewer had PT resection. OS and PFS medians in months (mos) are presented in the table with 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs). Bulky tumors had inferior median OS compared with non-bulky (mOS, 17.9 vs. 21.3 mos, HRadj 1.33, 95% CI 1.05-1.69, P = 0.016) although median PFS was similar (mPFS, 8.6 vs. 8.7 mos, HRadj 1.15, 95% CI 0.92-1.42, P = 0.21). Conclusions: Tumor bulk is an independent prognostic factor for OS in KRAS wild-type and BRAF wild-type or unknown BRAF status pts. Pts with non-bulky RS tumors have survival outcomes similar to pts with bulky LS tumors. Although the mPFS for pts with RS tumors treated with anti-EGFR therapy was the lowest across subgroups, this finding was not statistically significant. Further research is warranted into whether pts with bulky RS tumors benefit from anti-EGFR therapy. Clinical trial information: NCT00182715, NCT00640081. [Table: see text]


2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 595-595
Author(s):  
J. Metges ◽  
J. Ramée ◽  
J. Raoul ◽  
A. Gourlaouen ◽  
M. Porneuf ◽  
...  

595 Background: Metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) management has been clearly improved by targeted therapies such as anti VEGF and /or anti-HER1 drugs. The evaluation of the use of targeted therapies in the real world is strategic to assess health politics. OMIT Bretagne-Pays de la Loire is a network of private and public cancer centers that has been leading cohort studies evaluating Folfiri-bevacizumab treatment, the cost of targeted therapies and the succession of targeted therapies. Methods: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefit and safety of three consecutive targeted therapies in patients with KRAS wild-type unresectable mCRC. Sex, age, localization of the primary tumor site, successive chemotherapeutic regimens, toxicities, response rates, progression free survival and overall survival have been studied. Results: 34 patients (22 men, 12 women, median age 63 years [43-82]) have been prospectively recruited between 2003 and 2010. All of them received bevacizumab specially in association with FOLFIRI, cetuximab in association with irinotecan, panitumumab as monotherapy and others chemotherapies than FOLFOX, FOLFIRI, XELOX. The primary tumor site was colon (71%), junction (5%), and rectum (24%). 22 patients had metastatic colorectal tumor, 28 were operated on their primary tumor and 12 underwent resection after one line of treatment. Patients received successively 3 to 8 different lines of treatment for progressive mCRC. Toxicities of targeted therapies were manageable. Objective responses were observed in 38% (13) of the patients treated with BBR, 37% (11) treated with CBR and 25% (6) treated with P. Disease stabilization was achieved in 32% (11) of the patients treated with BBR, in 10% (3) with CBR and in 8% (2) with P. PFS at 80 months is 15%. Median OS from first metastatic line at death was 47.43 months (24.23-70.84). PFS and OS curves will be shown during the meeting. Conclusions: Our study clearly shows that patients receiving successively the three schedules (BBR, CBR, P) have a high overall survival with manageable side effects. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e14063-e14063
Author(s):  
Camilla J S Kronborg ◽  
Anni Ravnsbæk Jensen

e14063 Background: Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) undergo month to year-long therapy with different chemotherapy regimens and biological agents. We aimed to identify predictors of mortality during an intermittent treatment regimen in an unselected cohort of patients with mCRC. Methods: Consecutive patients, treated from August 2007 until June 2011, were included. Standard 1st line treatment was biweekly FLIRI plus Bevacizumab. Clinical information was obtained from patient files. The outcome was overall survival. Cox regression analysis was used to identify predictors of outcome. We analyzed reduction in chemotherapy dosage (no reduction, ≤75% or >75%), administration of Bevacizumab to ≤50% of chemotherapy treatments, best response during the first 6 months of treatment (NC, RD or PD), and local treatment of metastases (any type). We adjusted for following baseline variables: Gender, age, PS, primary tumor site, resection of primary tumor, metachronous metastases, more than two metastatic sites, liver-only metastases, and low albumin Results: We included 314 patients (median age 64.5 IQ (57-70) years, 194 (61.8%) male). Median follow-up for survival was 471 IQ (257-708) days. One-year survival was 79%, CI (74-84%). Median overall survival was 676 days, CI (577-750). Chemotherapy reduction did not influence outcome, ≤75%: HR 1.08 CI (0.64-1.83), p=0.77, >75%: HR 0.66 CI (0.29-1.5), p=0.32. Local treatment of metastases was borderline significant: HR 0.45 CI (0.20-1.00), p=0.051. Bevacizumab was administered in 262 patients and a reduction in bevacizumab treatments was associated with increased mortality: HR 1.90 CI (1.12-3.23), p=0.018. Regression vs. NC improved outcome HR 0.48 (0.30-0.78), p=0.003, whereas PD vs. NC increased mortality HR 3.84 (1.75-8.42), p=0.001. Conclusions: In an unselected cohort of mCRC patients, using an intermittent treatment regimen, administration of Bevacizumab to less than 50% of chemotherapy treatments and PD were associated with increased mortality. Regression improved outcome compared to stable disease. Local treatment of metastases was borderline significant. Reduction in chemotherapy dosage did not influence outcome.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (17) ◽  
pp. 1929-1937 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay A. Renfro ◽  
Richard M. Goldberg ◽  
Axel Grothey ◽  
Alberto Sobrero ◽  
Richard Adams ◽  
...  

Purpose Factors contributing to early mortality after initiation of treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer are poorly understood. Materials and Methods Data from 22,654 patients enrolled in 28 randomized phase III trials contained in the ARCAD (Aide et Recherche en Cancérologie Digestive) database were pooled. Multivariable logistic regression models for 30-, 60-, and 90-day mortality were constructed, including clinically and statistically significant patient and disease factors and interaction terms. A calculator (nomogram) for 90-day mortality was developed and validated internally using bootstrapping methods and externally using a 10% random holdout sample from each trial. The impact of early progression on the likelihood of survival to 90 days was examined with time-dependent Cox proportional hazards models. Results Mortality rates were 1.4% at 30 days, 3.4% at 60 days, and 5.5% at 90 days. Among baseline factors, advanced age, lower body mass index, poorer performance status, increased number of metastatic sites, BRAF mutant status, and several laboratory parameters were associated with increased likelihood of early mortality. A multivariable model for 90-day mortality showed strong internal discrimination (C-index, 0.77) and good calibration across risk groups as well as accurate predictions in the external validation set, both overall and within patient subgroups. Conclusion A validated clinical nomogram has been developed to quantify the risk of early death for individual patients during initial treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. This tool may be used for patient eligibility assessment or risk stratification in future clinical trials and to identify patients requiring more or less aggressive therapy and additional supportive measures during and after treatment.


2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 659-659
Author(s):  
Katrin Marie Sjoquist ◽  
Lindsay A. Renfro ◽  
John Simes ◽  
Niall C. Tebbutt ◽  
Stephen John Clarke ◽  
...  

659 Background: Prospective survival prediction of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer is difficult. Prognosis estimation based on readily available clinicopathologic factors has the potential to inform clinical practice and improve risk stratification for clinical trials. We constructed prognostic nomograms for OS and PFS in mCRC using the multi-trial ARCAD database. Methods: Data from 19,678 mCRC pts accrued to 24 first line randomized phase III clinical trials since 1997 were used to construct and validate Cox models for PFS and OS, stratified by treatment arm within each study. Candidate variables included age, gender, BMI, performance status, colon vs. rectal cancer, prior chemotherapy, number of metastatic sites, sites of metastases (liver, lung, lymph nodes), and baseline bilirubin, albumin, white blood cell count, hemoglobin, platelets, absolute neutrophil count, and derived neutrophil:lymphocyte ratio (dNLR). Missing data (<11%) were imputed, continuous variables modeled with splines, and clinically relevant pairwise interactions considered if p<0.001. Final models were internally validated via bootstrapping to obtain optimism-corrected calibration and discrimination C-indices, and externally validated using a 10% holdout sample from each trial. Results: Nomograms for OS and PFS including remaining variables were well calibrated with C-indices of 0.66 and 0.60, respectively. Evaluation of external validity revealed good concordance; 71% and 67% respectively between predicted (> vs. <50% probability) and actual (yes/no) 1-year OS and 6-month PFS, and median 1-year OS and 6-month PFS predictions fell within the actual 95% Kaplan-Meier intervals. Gender, liver and lung metastases, and dNLR were not prognostic for OS; prior chemo, colon vs. rectum, dNLR, liver and lymph node metastases, and gender did not predict for PFS. No clinically relevant pairwise interactions were identified. Conclusions: The proposed nomograms are well calibrated and internally and externally valid. These tools have the potential to aid prognostication and patient/physician communication, and balance risk in randomized trials in mCRC.


2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS780-TPS780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kei Muro ◽  
Tae Won Kim ◽  
Young Suk Park ◽  
Hiroyuki Uetake ◽  
Tomohiro Nishina ◽  
...  

TPS780 Background: Life-prolonging systemic therapy such as chemotherapy (FOLFOX, XELOX, FOLFIRI, 5-FU/LV) with / without molecular targeted agents (bevacizumab, afilibercept, cetuximab, panitumumab) are important treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). On the other hand, it is required to establish an evidence of convenient therapy including oral anticancer agent which is expected lower risk of safety. XELIRI was already examined by various doses in this decade, and result of AIO 0604 was regarded as one of the most appropriate regimen. The BIX phase II study showed the tolerability and promising efficacy of the AIO regimen for Japanese mCRC patients (Hamamoto Y, et al. Oncologist 2014). Methods: Asian XELIRI Project (AXEPT) is an East Asian collaborated, open label, randomized phase III clinical trial designed to demonstrate the non-inferiority of XELIRI (+bevacizumab) to the standard of care FOLFIRI (+bevacizumab) as the second-line chemotherapy in patients with mCRC. The primary endpoint is median overall survival. The secondary endpoints are progression-free survival, time to treatment failure, overall response rate, disease control rate, relative dose intensity, safety, correlation between UGT1A1 polymorphisms (*28, *6) and safety. Eligible patients were 20 years of age and older, had histologically proven CRC, ECOG performance status 0-2, adequate organ function, progression or difficult to continue after first line regimen. Patients were randomized 1:1 to standard FOLFIRI (+bevacizuamb 5mg/kg day1), repeated every 14 days (Group A) or XELIRI, Irinotecan 200mg/m2 day1, and capecitabine 1600mg/m2 day 1-14 (+bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg day1), repeated every 21 days (Group B). A Total of 464 events were needed to show non-inferiority with a two-sided α of 0·05 and a power of 80%, a target sample size of 600 patients was required. (The 95% CI upper limit of the hazard ratio was pre-specified as less than 1.3.). Enrollment has started in December 2013. As of August 2015, 98 centers in the Japan, South Korea and China are participating in this trial. Clinical trial information: NCT01996306. UMIN000012263. Clinical trial information: NCT01996306.


2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 836-836
Author(s):  
Ron Lewin ◽  
Omer Gal ◽  
Aaron Sulkes ◽  
Noa Gordon ◽  
Irit Ben-Aharon ◽  
...  

836 Background: Treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) has greatly advanced over the past decade, based on data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs). This raises the question whether results of RCTs, performed on selected patients (pts), do reflect outcomes in real-life practice. The aim of this study was to summarize our experience in the treatment of mCRC and compare it to data reported in RCTs. Methods: A retrospective single-institution study on consecutive mCRC pts treated with first-line bevacizumab-containing regimens in our institute between 2006 and 2014. Results: The study included 300 pts, of whom 54% were males. Median age was 67 years (range 28-90), 26% aged ≥ 75 years. ECOG performance status was ≤1 in 93%. The primary tumor site was right colon in 37%, left colon in 40%, rectal in 23% and 1% of pts had synchronous tumors. RAS status was available in 60%, of whom 55% had wild-type alleles. 46% of pts had a single metastatic site, including 27% with liver-limited disease, and 54% had multiple metastatic sites. Irinotecan-based chemotherapy was used in 66%, oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy in 29% and flouropyrimidine monotherapy in 5%. Curative metastasectomy during 1st line treatment was performed in 29%. Grade ≥3 hematological and non-hematological toxicities were reported in 24% and 38% of pts, respectively. Second and third line treatments were administered to 75% and 66% of pts, respectively; 73% of pts received both irinotecan and oxaliplatin through their treatment course and 76% of those with wild-type RAS were treated with anti-EGFR therapy. Overall response rate and disease control rate were 69% and 89%, respectively. Median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were 17 and 28 months, respectively. In a sub-group analysis on "RCT-like population", excluding pts ≥ 75 years, ECOG PS ≥ 3 and/or mutated/unknown RAS status, median PFS and OS were 15 and 29 months, respectively. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that, if adhered to international clinical guidelines, outcomes reported in RCTs are indeed reproducible in routine clinical practice in unselected real-life pts. Additional data, with more pts and longer follow-up, will be presented.


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