Characterization of unresectable cholangiocarcinoma patients treated with or without chemoradiation.

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 403-403
Author(s):  
Jane Elizabeth Rogers ◽  
Van Nguyen ◽  
Graciela M. Nogueras-Gonzalez ◽  
Christopher H. Crane ◽  
Prajnan Das ◽  
...  

403 Background: Curative treatment for cholangiocarcinoma (CC) is surgical resection. Unfortunately, most CC patients (pts) present with unresectable disease in which gemcitabine plus platinum (GEM-P) chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment (tx). Advanced CC has a dismal prognosis with 5-year survival reported at 5-10 %. Data regarding chemoradiation (CRT) in pts with unresectable CC (uCC) remains limited. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed uCC pts from 1/1/2009 to 7/31/2013. Primary objective: to evaluate the percentage of pts treated with CRT and the median number of chemotherapy cycles given prior to CRT. Secondary objectives: response to first-line tx, progression free survival (PFS) with or without CRT, overall survival (OS) with or without CRT, and duration of CRT control. Inclusion criteria: uCC diagnosis, received tx, and had follow-up at our institution. Exclusion criteria: pts who received liver-directed therapy other than CRT, mixed histology tumors, and a history of other malignancies. Results: 114 pts were included with 62% having intrahepatic CC. Disease control (DC) (response + stable disease) with first-line tx was 75% with 71% receiving GEM-P +/- erlotinib first-line. 65% of pts received CRT with a median of 6 chemotherapy cycles given prior to CRT. DC after CRT was 62% with a median duration of radiation control of 6.4 mths. Median PFS and OS for all pts were 13.4 mths and 27.8 mths, respectively. Median PFS in the CRT group was 14.5 mths versus 11.4 mths in the no CRT group (p = 0.105). Median OS in the CRT cohort was 29.4 mths, while median OS without CRT was 22.4 mths (p = 0.005). Median OS and PFS after CRT for pts with DC on first-line tx were 32.0 months (95% CI = 24-44 mths) and 15.7 mths (95% CI =13.5-18.8 mths), respectively. Pts who progressed on first-line tx and received CRT had a median OS of 23.8 mths (95% CI = 7-30 months) and median PFS of 4.2 mths (95% CI = 2.3-9 mths). Conclusions: Our retrospective review reveals a significant improvement in median OS with CRT in uCC pts. Those with DC on first-line tx showed improvement in PFS and OS with CRT. Patient selection is key with the benefit being highest in pts with DC with first-line tx. Our results warrant further investigation of the role of CRT in uCC.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5547-5547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria E. Cabanillas ◽  
Marcia S. Brose ◽  
David A. Ramies ◽  
Yihua Lee ◽  
Dale Miles ◽  
...  

5547 Background: Cabozantinib (cabo) is an oral, potent inhibitor of MET, VEGFR2, and RET that is currently undergoing evaluation in several oncology indications. Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) pts were included in this study based on involvement of the MET, VEGFR, and RET signaling pathways in this disease. The primary objective of this study is to determine the effect of cabo on single dose PK of the CYP2C8 substrate rosiglitazone (rosi). Anti-tumor activity and safety were also evaluated. Methods: Metastatic DTC pts who were enrolled to this study were required to be RAI-refractory, have progressed on standard therapies and have measurable disease. Cabo was given daily at a dose of 140 mg free base (equivalent to 175mg salt form) starting at Day 2. Rosi (4mg) was given Day 1 and Day 22 to complete PK assessment for drug-drug interaction (DDI). Cabo was continued until PD. On Day 57 and every 8 weeks thereafter subjects underwent tumor assessments by mRECIST. Results: 15 DTC pts were enrolled. Median number of prior regimens was 2 (11/15 pts had at least 1 prior VEGFR inhibitor). 8/15 pts (53%) had confirmed PRs including 1 pt with marked improvement of a bone infiltrating lesion; 6 (40%) had best response of SD; all 14 pts with ≥1 post-baseline scan experienced tumor regression (range: -9 to -55%). Disease control rate (PR + SD): 80% at 16 weeks; 10/15 (67%) remain on cabo with a median follow-up of 7.3 months. Median PFS and OS have not been reached. Most common Gr 3/4 AEs were: diarrhea (20%), lipase increased (20%), hypertension (13%) and palmar-plantar erythrodyesthesia (13%); one related Gr 5 event reported: hemoptysis due to aorto-trachael fistula in a pt with history of prior mediastinal XRT and extensive neck surgeries. PK data suggest that clinically relevant doses of cabo do not alter the Cmax or AUC0-24h of rosi, consistent with no inhibition of CYP2C8. Conclusions: In pts with DTC, cabo treatment resulted in substantial anti-tumor activity. The safety profile of cabo was comparable to that seen with other VEGFR TKIs. PK data suggest no DDI between cabo and rosi (CYP2C8 substrate).


2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 215-215
Author(s):  
Manojkumar Bupathi ◽  
Daniel H. Ahn ◽  
Kristen Keon Ciombor ◽  
Christina Sing-Ying Wu ◽  
Sameh Mikhail ◽  
...  

215 Background: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the fourth leading cause of cancer with a very dismal prognosis. Recently, MM-398 (nanoliposomal irinotecan) was shown to be associated with significant improvement in progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) with acceptable toxicities when combined with 5-Fluorouracil (5FU)/ leucovorin (LV) compared to 5-FU/LV alone in patients failing one line of gemcitabine-based therapy. There is a paucity of data evaluating the role of irinotecan in combination with 5FU in APC. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of all patients who received mFOLFIRI (minus bolus 5FU and LV). All patients with metastatic disease who had failed at least one line of gemcitabine-based therapy prior to receiving mFOLFIRI were included in this study. Descriptive statistics were used to assess the continuous variables and adverse events (AEs) and Kaplan-Meier methods were used to calculate the median PFS and OS. Results: Forty patients were included in this analysis, 33% male. Patients had received 1 to 5 lines of prior therapy (27% with 1 prior and 25% with more than 3 lines of prior therapy). The mean age at diagnosis was 60 and 97% had ECOG of 1. The average CA 19-9 at the start of therapy was 33168 U/ml. The median PFS (from the start of FOLFIRI to disease progression or last follow up) was 2.59 months [95% confidence interval (CI); (1.90, 3.54)] and OS (from the start of FOLFIRI to death or least follow up) was 4.75 months [95% CI (3.14, 8.98)]. The most common AEs included fatigue (98%), neuropathy (83%), anorexia (68%), nausea (60%) and constipation (55%). Grade 3 toxicities included fatigue (13%) and rash (3%). There were no observed grade 4 toxicities that were observed. Conclusions: In this single institution retrospective analysis, mFOLFIRI was found to be both tolerable and relatively effective in this heavily pretreated patient population with APC. Future prospective studies should consider evaluating the role of mFOLFIRI in refractory APC.


2021 ◽  
pp. 251660852098428
Author(s):  
Vikas Bhatia ◽  
Chirag Jain ◽  
Sucharita Ray ◽  
jay Kumar

Objective: To report a case of young male with stroke and bilateral internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection. Background: Cervical Artery Dissection in Stroke Study trial has provided some insight on management of patients with ICA dissection. However, there is a need to modify the management strategies as per specific clinical scenario. Design/Methods: Case report and literature review. Results: A 45-year-old male presented with 1 month old history of acute onset numbness of right half of the body with slurring of speech. Computed tomography angiography showed complete occlusion of left cervical ICA just beyond origin with presence of fusiform dilatation and spiral flap in right extracranial cervical ICA. The patient was started on antiplatelets and taken for endovascular procedure using 2-mesh-based carotid stents. Patient was discharged after 3 days on antiplatelet therapy. At 1-year follow-up, there were no fresh symptoms. Conclusion: This case emphasizes the role of successful endovascular management of carotid dissection in a young male. These clinical situations may not be fully represented in trials, and a case-based approach is required.


2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 497.2-497
Author(s):  
J. Arroyo Palomo ◽  
M. Arce Benavente ◽  
C. Pijoan Moratalla ◽  
B. A. Blanco Cáceres ◽  
A. Rodriguez

Background:Musculoeskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) is frequently used in several rheumatology units to detect subclinical inflammation in patients with joint symptoms suspected for progression to inflammatory arthritis (IA). Synovitis grade I (EULAR-OMERACT combined score) is known to be a casual finding in healthy individuals, but studies headed to unravel its possible role on rheumatic diseases are sparse.Objectives:To investigate the correlation between synovitis grade I, and the diagnosis of IA made after a year follow-up period since MSUS findings, in patients of an MSUS-specialized unit of a Rheumatology Department.Methods:We conducted a descriptive, retrospective and unicentric study. 30 patients were selected from the MSUS-specialized unit of our Rheumatology Department from July-18 to January-19. Patients presenting synovitis grade 0 (exclusively), 2 and/or 3 on combined score were excluded. Data collection at baseline included age, sex, immunological profile and previous physical examination to the MSUS findings, as well as the diagnosis made by the rheumatologist in 1-year visit follow-up: dividing the patient sample into two groups: those who were diagnosed with IA and those not. Non-parametric statistical tests for comparing means were used.Results:The mean age was 51,6 years and 70% were females. 6 (20%) patients were diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis after a year follow-up: 2 (4,8%) psoriatic arthritis, 1 (3,3%) undifferentiated arthritis, 1 (3,3%) rheumatoid arthritis, 1 (3,3%) Sjögren’s syndrome. Non-inflammatory arthropathies were also found 24 (80%), of which, 12 (40%) were non-specific arthralgias and 8 (19%) osteoarthritis.In the group of patients who did not developed an IA the mean C-reactive protein (CPR) value was 3,12 mg/L and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was 8,2 mm; all of them were rheumatoid factor (RF) positive and ACPA-negative except one patient. 5 (31,3%) patients presented low antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) levels. In those who HLA B-27 and Cw6 were tested (4,25%); both were negative except for one that was HLA B-27 positive. The median number of swollen and painful joint count was 0, and the mean of joints with MSUS involvement was 3,5; the mean involved metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints was 1,83; proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints was 1,48 and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints 0,21.Among the group of patients that developed an IA the mean of CPR and ESR was 9,27 mg/L and 14,17 mm respectively; 2 (33%) patients were RF- positive, and 1 ACPA-positive. ANAs were positive in 3 cases (50%). The median of swollen joint count was 2 and for painful joint count was 0, the median of joints with MSUS involvement was 4,5. The mean of MSUS involvement was for MCP, PIP and DIP joints: 1,67, 2 and 0. Comparing the means of CPR values in the two groups with Student’s t-test we obtained a statistically significant difference (p=0,023). No other significant differences were found.Conclusion:Despite the limitations and possible statistical bias, the presence of MSUS-defined synovitis grade I and elevated CRP levels could be related to further diagnoses of inflammatory arthropathy. Besides, the absence of synovitis in DIP joints might have a diagnostic role. Normal physical exploration and normal levels of CRP might suggest low MSUS value. However, further research is needed to clarify the role of MSUS-defined synovitis grade I.References:[1]D’Agostino MA et al. Scoring ultrasound synovitis in rheumatoid arthritis: a EULAR-OMERACT ultrasound taskforce-Part 1: definition and development of a standardized, consensus-based scoring system. RMD Open. 2017;3(1):e000428.[2]Van den Berg R et al. What is the value of musculoskeletal ultrasound in patients presenting with arthralgia to predict inflammatory arthritis development? A systematic literature review. Arthritis Research & Therapy (2018) 20:228.Disclosure of Interests:None declared


Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 390
Author(s):  
Camilo G. Sotomayor ◽  
Stan Benjamens ◽  
Hildebrand Dijkstra ◽  
Derya Yakar ◽  
Cyril Moers ◽  
...  

Ultrasound examination is advised for early post-kidney transplant assessment. Grayscale median (GSM) quantification is novel in the kidney transplant field, with no systematic assessment previously reported. In this prospective cohort study, we measured the post-operative GSM in a large cohort of adult kidney transplant recipients (KTR) who consecutively underwent Doppler ultrasound directly after transplantation (within 24 h), compared it with GSM in nontransplanted patients, and investigated its association with baseline and follow-up characteristics. B-mode images were used to calculate the GSM in KTR and compared with GSM data in nontransplanted patients, as simulated from summary statistics of the literature using a Mersenne twister algorithm. The association of GSM with baseline and 1-year follow-up characteristics were studied by means of linear regression analyses. In 282 KTR (54 ± 15 years old, 60% male), the median (IQR) GSM was 55 (45–69), ranging from 22 to 124 (coefficient of variation = 7.4%), without differences by type of donation (p = 0.28). GSM in KTR was significantly higher than in nontransplanted patients (p < 0.001), and associated with systolic blood pressure, history of cardiovascular disease, and donor age (std. β = 0.12, −0.20, and 0.13, respectively; p < 0.05 for all). Higher early post-kidney transplant GSM was not associated with 1-year post-kidney transplant function parameters (e.g., measured and estimated glomerular filtration rate). The data provided in this study could be used as first step for further research on the application of early postoperative ultrasound in KTR.


2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Mesic ◽  
Alexander Spina ◽  
Htay Thet Mar ◽  
Phone Thit ◽  
Tom Decroo ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Progress toward the global target for 95% virological suppression among those on antiretroviral treatment (ART) is still suboptimal. We describe the viral load (VL) cascade, the incidence of virological failure and associated risk factors among people living with HIV receiving first-line ART in an HIV cohort in Myanmar treated by the Médecins Sans Frontières in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Sports Myanmar. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study, including adult patients with at least one HIV viral load test result and having received of at least 6 months’ standard first-line ART. The incidence rate of virological failure (HIV viral load ≥ 1000 copies/mL) was calculated. Multivariable Cox’s regression was performed to identify risk factors for virological failure. Results We included 25,260 patients with a median age of 33.1 years (interquartile range, IQR 28.0–39.1) and a median observation time of 5.4 years (IQR 3.7–7.9). Virological failure was documented in 3,579 (14.2%) participants, resulting in an overall incidence rate for failure of 2.5 per 100 person-years of follow-up. Among those who had a follow-up viral load result, 1,258 (57.1%) had confirmed virological failure, of which 836 (66.5%) were switched to second-line treatment. An increased hazard for failure was associated with age ≤ 19 years (adjusted hazard ratio, aHR 1.51; 95% confidence intervals, CI 1.20–1.89; p < 0.001), baseline tuberculosis (aHR 1.39; 95% CI 1.14–1.49; p < 0.001), a history of low-level viremia (aHR 1.60; 95% CI 1.42–1.81; p < 0.001), or a history of loss-to-follow-up (aHR 1.24; 95% CI 1.41–1.52; p = 0.041) and being on the same regimen (aHR 1.37; 95% CI 1.07–1.76; p < 0.001). Cumulative appointment delay was not significantly associated with failure after controlling for covariates. Conclusions VL monitoring is an important tool to improve programme outcomes, however limited coverage of VL testing and acting on test results hampers its full potential. In our cohort children and adolescents, PLHIV with history of loss-to-follow-up or those with low-viremia are at the highest risk of virological failure and might require more frequent virological monitoring than is currently recommended.


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 2260-2269
Author(s):  
Daniel Tong ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Jeewaka Mendis ◽  
Sharadah Essapen

In the UK, Trifluridine-tipiracil (Lonsurf) is used to treat metastatic colorectal cancer in the third-line setting, after prior exposure to fluoropyrimidine-based regimes. Current data on the real-world use of Lonsurf lack long-term follow-up data. A retrospective evaluation of patients receiving Lonsurf at our Cancer Centre in 2016–2017 was performed, all with a minimum of two-year follow-up. Fifty-six patients were included in the review. The median number of cycles of Lonsurf administered was 3. Median follow-up was 6.0 months, with all patients deceased at the time of analysis. Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 3.2 months, and overall survival (OS) was 5.8 months. The median interval from Lonsurf discontinuation to death was two months, but seven patients received further systemic treatment and median OS gained was 12 months. Lonsurf offered a slightly better PFS but inferior OS to that of the RECOURSE trial, with PFS similar to real-world data previously presented. Interestingly, 12.5% had a PFS > 9 months, and this cohort had primarily left-sided and RAS wild-type disease. A subset received further systemic treatment on Lonsurf discontinuation with good additional OS benefit. Lonsurf may alter the course of disease for a subset of patients, and further treatment on progression can be considered in carefully selected patients.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9000-9000
Author(s):  
Martin Reck ◽  
Tudor-Eliade Ciuleanu ◽  
Manuel Cobo ◽  
Michael Schenker ◽  
Bogdan Zurawski ◽  
...  

9000 Background: In the randomized phase 3 CheckMate 9LA trial (NCT03215706), first-line NIVO + IPI combined with 2 cycles of chemo significantly improved overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and objective response rate (ORR) vs chemo alone (4 cycles). Clinical benefit was observed regardless of programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression level and histology. Here we report data with 2 years’ minimum follow-up from this study. Methods: Adult patients (pts) with stage IV / recurrent NSCLC, ECOG performance status ≤ 1, and no known sensitizing EGFR/ALK alterations were stratified by PD-L1 (< 1% vs ≥ 1%), sex, and histology (squamous vs non-squamous) and were randomized 1:1 to NIVO 360 mg Q3W + IPI 1 mg/kg Q6W + chemo (2 cycles; n = 361) or chemo alone (4 cycles; n = 358). Pts with non-squamous NSCLC in the chemo-alone arm could receive pemetrexed maintenance. The primary endpoint was OS. Secondary endpoints included PFS and ORR by blinded independent central review, and efficacy by different PD-L1 levels. Safety was exploratory. Results: At a minimum follow-up of 24.4 months for OS (database lock: Feb 18, 2021), pts treated with NIVO + IPI + chemo continued to derive OS benefit vs chemo, with a median OS of 15.8 months vs 11.0 months, respectively (HR, 0.72 [95% CI, 0.61–0.86]); 2-year OS rates were 38% vs 26%. Median PFS with NIVO + IPI + chemo vs chemo was 6.7 months vs 5.3 months (HR, 0.67 [95% CI, 0.56–0.79]); 8% and 37% of pts who had disease progression received subsequent immunotherapy, respectively. ORR was 38% with NIVO + IPI + chemo vs 25% with chemo. Similar clinical benefit with NIVO + IPI + chemo vs chemo was observed in all randomized pts and across the majority of subgroups, including by PD-L1 expression level (Table) or histology. Any grade and grade 3–4 treatment-related adverse events were reported in 92% and 48% of pts in the NIVO + IPI + chemo arm vs 88% and 38% in the chemo arm, respectively. Conclusion: With 2 years’ minimum follow-up, first-line NIVO + IPI + chemo demonstrated durable survival and benefit versus chemo in pts with advanced NSCLC; no new safety signals were identified. Clinical trial information: NCT03215706. [Table: see text]


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS4158-TPS4158
Author(s):  
Vaibhav Sahai ◽  
Amy E. Chang ◽  
Oxana V. Crysler ◽  
David Bing Zhen ◽  
Muhammad Shaalan Beg ◽  
...  

TPS4158 Background: Patients (pts) with advanced biliary tract cancers (BTC) have poor prognosis despite systemic chemotherapy. Gemcitabine and cisplatin is a standard first-line systemic therapy with an overall response rate (ORR) of 26% and a median overall survival of 11.7 months. This investigator-initiated, multi-institutional phase 1b/2 trial is designed to investigate the role of gemcitabine, cisplatin and CPI-613 in pts with advanced BTC. CPI-613 is a stable intermediate of a lipoate analog that inhibits pyruvate dehydrogenase and a-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase enzymes of the tricarboxylic (TCA) cycle preferentially within the mitochondria of cancer cells. Methods: Key eligibility criteria include histologically confirmed, metastatic or unresectable BTC (intra- or extra-hepatic and gallbladder) without prior systemic treatment, measurable disease per RECIST v1.1, and ECOG PS 0-1. Primary objective of the phase 1b portion (n = 20 pts; TiTE-CRM methodology) is to determine the recommended phase 2 dose of the combination, and for the phase 2 portion, ORR (n = 48-58 pts; 2:1 randomization). Assuming a null hypothesis ORR of 25% and an alternative hypothesis of 43%, this ongoing trial has at least 80% power with a one-sided alpha of 0.05 to identify treatment efficacy of the study arm. Secondary objectives include evaluation of progression-free survival, overall survival, and safety in this patient population. Exploratory objectives include identification of molecular markers of response and resistance in tumor samples and serially collected blood (pre-, on-, and post-therapy), including whole exome/transcriptomic analysis, and immunohistochemical staining (PDK, PDH, KGDH, SOD2 and CD79a). Gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2, cisplatin 25 mg/m2 with or without CPI-613 (dose levels: 500 mg/m2, 1000 mg/m2, 1500 mg/m2, and 2000 mg/m2) will be given IV on days 1 and 8 every 21 days. In the absence of disease progression, pts may continue therapy for up to 2 years. Total accrual goal is 68-78 evaluable pts. To date, 5 of planned 20 pts enrolled on the phase 1b portion are without dose limiting toxicity. Clinical trial information: NCT04203160.


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