Factors associated with efficacy of TAS-102 in patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 858-858
Author(s):  
Peter Grell ◽  
Josef Dvorak ◽  
Michal Vocka ◽  
Stanislav John ◽  
Helena Tuskova ◽  
...  

858 Background: TAS-102 significantly improved progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) versus placebo in patients with treatment refractory mCRC. We analyzed potential predictive and prognostic factors in patients treated with TAS-102 in real-world practice. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the clinical data of 129 patients who received TAS-102. Different factors associated with PFS and OS were analyzed. Results: Baseline characteristics were: median age 67 (range 37-83), male 63.6%, ECOG PS 0 in 40.3% and 1 in 59.7%. Primary tumor location: right 20.2%, left 79.2%, wt RAS 45%. Median number of TAS-102 treatment line 3 (range 2-8). Prior treatment: anti-EGFR 45%, anti-VEGF 83%, and regorafenib 20.9%. Median follow-up was 9.4 months. The median number of cycles of TAS-102 was 3 (range 1-14). Best achieved response was SD in 23%. Median PFS was 3.3 months and OS was 11.1 months. Any ≥ grade 3 AE was in 45%, the most common ≥ grade 3 AEs were neutropenia (40.2%), anemia (6.2%), thrombocytopenia (4.7%), febrile neutropenia (2.3%), diarrhea (1.6%), nausea (1.6%), and asthenia (1.6%). Dose reduction was needed in 29.5% and cycle delay in 53.5%. Factors significantly associated with longer PFS were: initiation of TAS-102 treatment more than 3 months from last fluoropyrimidine therapy (p = 0.022, HR 0.633), normal baseline CRP level (p = 0.004, HR 0.479), baseline WBC < 8 × 109/L (p = 0.025, HR 0.641), monocytes < 0.5 × 109/L (p = 0.016, HR 0.522), neutropenia ≥ grade 2 during treatment (p < 0.0001, HR 0.349), TAS-102 dose reduction during treatment (p < 0.0001, HR 0.397), and TAS-102 cycle delay (p < 0.0001, HR 0.402). Factors associated with longer OS were normal CRP (p = 0.001, HR 0.295), normal LDH (p = 0.006, HR 0.422), WBC < 8 × 109/L (p = 0.0001, HR 0.357), monocytes < 0.5 × 109/L (p = 0.016, HR 0.373), neutropenia ≥ G2 during treatment (p = 0.0002, HR 0.343), TAS-102 cycle delay (p = 0.002, HR 0.421), wt RAS (p = 0.05, HR 0.578). Conclusions: This analysis confirms that TAS-102 is effective in patients with refractory mCRC treated in a real-world setting. Factors associated with better outcomes were baseline CRP, WBC, monocytes, and neutropenia, dose reduction and cycle delays during the treatment.

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3538-3538 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. J. Giantonio ◽  
P. J. Catalano ◽  
P. J. O’Dwyer ◽  
N. J. Meropol ◽  
A. B. Benson

3538 Background: E3200 demonstrated improved survival (OS) for previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer patients who received second-line therapy with bevacizumab (10 mg/kg) in combination with FOLFOX4. Dose reductions of bevacizumab to 5 mg/kg were allowed for: hypertension, bleeding and thrombosis of ≤ grade 2; proteinuria of > 2 grams/24 that resolved to <0.5 grams/24hrs; liver function abnormalities ≥ grade 3 that resolved to ≤ grade 1. Methods: Data on dose modifications of bevacizumab were obtained from a post-study survey of participating institutions for all participants. Median OS and progression-free survival (PFS) were determined based upon a dose reduction any time during treatment. Hazard ratios (HR) for OS and PFS were stratified by number of cycles (1–5, 6–10, 11+) to adjust for the time-varying nature of dose reductions. Results: Surveys were received on 84% of E3200 patients treated with bevacizumab. Dose reductions of bevacizumab were performed in 134 of 240 (55.8%) patients treated with FOLFOX + bevacizumab (Arm A) and 77 of 205 (37.6%) patients treated with bevacizumab alone (Arm C). The average number of cycles of bevacizumab administered at a dose reduction for Arm A is 42% and for Arm C is 52%. Conclusions: OS and PFS on E3200 were not compromised for patients who underwent dose reductions of bevacizumab. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4102-4102
Author(s):  
J. Wang ◽  
J. Li ◽  
S. Qin ◽  
T. Liu ◽  
Z. Ye ◽  
...  

4102 Purpose: To compare oxaliplatin (L-OHP) plus raltitrexed (RTX) with L-OHP plus fluorouracil and leucovorin (LV/5FU) for patients (pts) with recurrent and metastatic colorectal cancer(CRC). Methods: Eligible pts had to have histologically proven recurrent or metastatic CRC,not having previously received oxaliplatin as palliative chemotherapy,ECOG PS = 2,age:18∼70,and adequate hematological,renal and hepatic function.After written informed consent,pts were randomized to L-OHP:130 mg/m2 d1 + RTX: 3 mg/m2 d1 (Arm A) or + LV: 200 mg/m2 + 5FU:375 mg/m2 d1–5 (Arm B). Results: Between Jan 2005 and July 2006, 216 pts were enrolled at 15 centers in China.112 pts (mean age: 55.0 (19∼70), M/F: 57/46, PS 0/1/2: 46/53/13) were randomly assigned to A and 102 (mean age: 54.2(22∼70), M/F: 54/46, PS 0/1/2: 44/59/9) to B. 203 pts were eligible for response evaluation (A:103, B:100).The median number of cycles was 4 (1∼6) in A and 3 (1∼6) in B (P=0.1431).The RR was 29.1% (CR:2, PR:28, SD:50 , PD:23) in A and 17.0% (CR:2, PR:15, SD:46 , PD:37) in B (P=0.0437).The disease-control rate was 77.7% in A and 63.0% in B (P=0.0237). After a median follow-up of 10 months (4–16.5),92 pts had had progression of disease (40 in A and 52 in B); 73 deaths had occurred (35 in A and 38 in B), median time to progression was not reached. Following-up is ongoing.The median QoL scores for the two arms were comparable. 214 were included in the safety analyses (A:112, B:102). There was a higher incidence of neutropenia (48.2% verse 29.4%, P=0.005) and transaminase increase (49.1% verse 35.3%, P=0.041) among A. Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia was much common in pts in A than those in B (20.5% verse 4.9% , P=0.001), but was complicated by fever in only 3.6% of cases (4 pts) in A and in 2.9% of cases (3 pts) in B. No pts were dead or infectious due to neutropenia. There were similar rates of grade 3 or 4 transaminase elevation in the two groups. Vomitting and anorexia were much commoner with B. Conclusions: The L-OHP+RTX seems beneficial in recurrent and metastatic CRC, demonstrating better response rate and higher disease control rate with acceptable tolerability, maintenance of QoL and convenient administration schedule. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10563-10563 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. P. Conley ◽  
D. Araujo ◽  
J. Ludwig ◽  
V. Ravi ◽  
B. L. Samuels ◽  
...  

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.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 437-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephane Culine ◽  
Gwenaelle Gravis ◽  
Aude Flechon ◽  
Michel Soulie ◽  
Laurent Guy ◽  
...  

437 Background: The optimal perioperative chemotherapy regimen for patients (pts) with MIUBC is not defined. Methods: Between February 2013 and February 2018, 494 pts were randomized in 28 French centres and received either 4 cycles of GC every 3 weeks or 6 cycles of dd-MVAC every 2 weeks before surgery (neoadjuvant group) or after surgery (adjuvant group). The primary endpoint was the progression-free survival at 3 years. Secondary endpoints included toxicity, pathological responses and overall survival. Results: In the neoadjuvant group, 218 pts received dd-MVAC and 219 pts GC. The median number of cycles was 6 (0-6) and 4 (1-4), respectively. 60% of pts received 6 cycles in the dd-MVAC arm, 84% received 4 cycles in the GC arm. 199 pts (91%) and 198 (90%) pts underwent surgery, respectively. Complete pathologic responses (ypT0pN0) were observed in 84 (42%) and 71 (36%) pts, respectively (p=0.02). An organ-confined status (<ypT3pN0) was obtained in 154 (77%) and 124 (63%) pts, respectively (p=0.002). In the adjuvant group (57 pts), the median number of cycles was 5 (1-6) and 4 (1-4), respectively. 40% of pts received 6 cycles in the dd-MVAC arm, 60% received 4 cycles in the GC arm. Most of CTCAE grade ≥ 3 toxicities concerned hematological toxicities. At least one of these where reported for 125 (50%) pts in the dd-MVAC group and 134 (54%) pts in the GC group (p=NS). Gastrointestinal (GI) grade ≥ 3 disorders were more frequently observed in the dd-MVAC arm (p<0.0001) as well as grade ≥ 3 asthenia (p<0.00001). Four deaths (3 in the dd-MVAC) occurred during chemotherapy. Conclusions: Complete pathological responses and organ-confined status were more frequently observed in the dd-MVAC arm. Toxicity was manageable with more severe asthenia and GI side effects in the dd-MVAC arm. Clinical trial information: 2012-000563-25.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 99-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johann S. De Bono ◽  
Mark T. Fleming ◽  
Judy Sing-Zan Wang ◽  
Richard Cathomas ◽  
Marna Williams ◽  
...  

99 Background: MEDI3726 is an ADC targeting PSMA. Once bound to PSMA and internalized, the released pyrrolobenzodiazepine dimer toxin crosslinks DNA and triggers cell death. This phase 1 study evaluated the safety and efficacy of MEDI3726 in mCRPC after failure of abiraterone and/or enzalutamide and a taxane-based therapy. Methods: The starting dose was 0.015 mg/kg MEDI3726 IV Q3W until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dose escalation used a modified toxicity probability interval algorithm (mTPI). The primary objectives were safety, adverse events (AEs) and dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) and to determine the maximum tolerated (MTD) or administered (MAD) dose. Secondary objectives included antitumor activity, pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity. The endpoint for activity was composite response: confirmed response by RECIST v1.1, and/or PSA decrease of ≥ 50% after ≥ 12 wks, and/or confirmed conversion in circulating tumor cell count, defined as a decrease from ≥ 5 to < 5 cells/7.5 mL. Efficacy analyses were based on Prostate Working Group Criteria. Mutational profiles were evaluated in ctDNA. Results: As of Sept 27 2019, 33 pts received MEDI3726. Median age was 71.0 yr. Median number of prior regimens was 4. Median follow-up was 5.4 mo. Drug-related AEs occurred in 30 (90.9%), being grade 3/4 in 15 (45.5%), serious in 11 (33.3%) and causing discontinuation in 13 (39.4%). There were no drug-related deaths. One pt at 0.3 mg/kg had a DLT of Grade 3 thrombocytopenia. No MTD was identified per mTPI; the MAD was 0.3 mg/kg. MEDI3726 had nonlinear PK with a short t1/2 (0.3–2 d). Three pts (15.8%) at baseline and 6 (33.3%) post-baseline had antidrug antibodies, with no correlation to PK exposure. Composite response rate across all doses was 2/33 (6.1%). Time to response was 0.3 mo; duration of response was 1.8–3.8 mo. Median progression-free survival was 3.9 mo and median overall survival was 10.6 mo. Conclusions: An MTD was not identified, but drug-related AEs (skin toxicities and effusions) prevented raising the dose over 0.3 mg/kg and limited the number of cycles. Responses were seen at higher doses, but were not durable as pts discontinued due to drug-related AEs. Clinical trial information: NCT02991911.


2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10730-10730
Author(s):  
D. R. Fescina ◽  
W. Gradishar ◽  
M. Orlando ◽  
J. Rubinsak ◽  
L. Haney ◽  
...  

10730 Background: Addition of T to chemotherapy (chemo) is assoc. with improved overall survival (OS) in pts with HER2+ tumors. Combination chemo has shown improvements in PFS and OS over single agent in recent phase III studies. Pre-clinical models suggest that the combination of G and D appears to be synergistic and that either agent is also synergistic with T. Objectives: This multi-institutional study was designed to determine overall RR (primary endpoint), TTP, OS and the toxicity profile of the combination of G + D + T as first-line therapy for MBC pts. Design: Pts with measurable HER2-overexpressing (FISH+) MBC, no prior chemo in the metastatic setting, adequate end-organ function and PS 0–2, received Gem 1,000 mg/m2 over 30 min on days 1 and 8 + D 75 mg/m2 day 1 and T on day 1 (8 mg/kg over 90 min on cycle 1, then 6 mg/kg over 30 min on subsequent cycles) of a 21-day cycle, until progressive disease or undue toxicity. Results: 8 pts have been enrolled over a period of 16 months. Median age: 53 years (range 40–74); ER status ±: 5/3 pts; ECOG PS 0 = 3 pts, 1 = 4 pts, 2 = 1 pt; Prior adjuvant therapy: Chemo ± Hormonal 3, Hormonal only 3, T 1. Sites of Disease: All pts had visceral involvement (Lung 4, Liver 5) and 5 pts ≥ 2 sites of metastatic disease. Total number of cycles administered was 52; median per pt. 7 (range 4–10). Median delivered dose intensity for G, D and T was 91%, 92% and 100% respectively. Toxicity was generally manageable. One pt discontinued therapy due to adverse events (grade 3 pneumonitis). Grade 3/4 neutropenia occurred in 27% and 10% of cycles; no grade 3/4 anemia or thrombocytopenia were recorded; Non-Heme toxicities of grade 2/3, included with dyspnea (0/2 pts), emesis (2/1), fatigue (4/1), diarrhea (1/1), dehydration (0/1), constipation (1/0). Complete alopecia was observed in 2 pts. No symptomatic cardiac toxicity was recorded. Best Overall RR assessment (N = 8): CR 3, PR 4, SD 1, PD 0, for an ORR of 7 out of 8 pts or 88% (95% CI: 47%–100%). Only 3 pts have progressed, and no pt has died. Progression-free survival at 1 year is 58%. Conclusion: According to this limited experience, the combination of G + D + T in front-line MBC is well tolerated and active. Study was discontinued due to slow accrual as of Feb 2004. Supported by Eli Lilly & Company. [Table: see text]


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5135-5135 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Karavasilis ◽  
A. Mita ◽  
G. Hudes ◽  
D. Quinn ◽  
A. Ferrari ◽  
...  

5135 Background: In a PC-3 tumor cell model YM155 inhibited survivin mRNA transcription and survivin protein expression and showed potent (nM) anti-proliferation activity with strong signs of tumor regression. In a phase I study, two highly refractory HRPC patients exhibited a > 50% reduction of PSA from baseline. Methods: Patients with metastatic HRPC who received prior taxane chemotherapy were eligible. The primary endpoint is PSA response rate (decline by ≥ 50%). Other endpoints include objective tumor response by RECIST and evaluation of toxicity. A two stage Simon study design required one response in stage I (N=13) and 3 responses in stage II (N=14). If 4 responses are achieved then an additional 33 pts (N=60) will be enrolled to further characterize the efficacy and safety. Patients are considered evaluable if they complete 2 cycles. YM155 is given as a 168 hour continuous infusion every three weeks (1 cycle) at a dose of 4.8 mg/m2/day. Results: First two stages are enrolled with treatment ongoing. Data on 32 pts is provided. Median age is 67 y/o (range 53 - 81) with ECOG PS of 0 - 2. All but one patient received at least one prior taxane containing regimen. Two patients are PSA responders to date. One achieved response at cycle 2 (currently at cycle 3) and one at cycle 6 (currently at cycle 10). The median number of cycles is 3 (range 1 - 10). Two patients discontinued due to adverse events; in only one patient was the event (fever) considered related to study drug. Five/32 patients reported grade 3, 4, or 5 AE considered related to drug (coagulopathy secondary to coumadin therapy followed by intracranial hemorrhage, fatigue, URI, decreased Hgb, thrombocytopenia). Seven/32 patients remain on drug including the two responders. Conclusions: The preliminary data of YM155 in HRPC demonstrates activity and has an acceptable toxicity profile. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


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]


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3018-3018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saif Ahmad ◽  
Wendi Qian ◽  
Sarah Gabrielle Ellis ◽  
Muhammad Adnan Khattak ◽  
Avinash Gupta ◽  
...  

3018 Background: Since publication of the registration trial in 2010 (Hodi et al, NEJM 2010;363:711-23), real world use of ipilimumab (Ipi) in previously treated advanced melanoma patients has extended beyond the specific trial entry criteria of ECOG PS 0-1. We undertook a review of UK patients (pts) treated in the international EAP prior to European licensing of Ipi in August 2011, to compare real world survival outcomes. Methods: UK clinicians registered in the EAP provided anonymised data using pre-specified variable fields for all pts. The EAP stipulated pts should have previously treated, unresectable stage III or IV metastatic melanoma and receive Ipi 3 mg/kg, 3 weekly IV, for up to 4 cycles. Response using RECIST criteria was assessed 12 weekly. Grade ≥3 adverse events (AEs) using CTCAE v3.0 were collected. Results: To date, information on 162 pts has been received from 16 UK sites. Primary sites were: 78% cutaneous, 4% ocular, 1% mucosal, 17% unknown. 78% pts had M1c disease, 14% had brain metastases. No prior therapies ranged from 0-4, 72% pts received 1 prior therapy. Median age was 60 years, men>women (1.6:1). ECOG PS was: 38% 0, 47% 1, 14% 2, 1% 3. BRAF status was known in 38% cases and WT in 75% of these. 19% pts were on steroids at baseline. No cycles delivered was 4 in 52%, 3 in 13%, 2 in 16%, 1 in 17% pts. Most frequent reason for stopping early was clinical evidence of disease progression (71%), death (16%) or unacceptable AE (12%). 32% pts experienced a grade ≥3 AE, the most common being diarrhoea (13%) and fatigue (8%). Complete and partial responses were reported in 1% and 21% of treated pts. At median follow-up of 17 months, median progression free survival and overall survival (OS) were 2.8 and 5.7 months, 1 year OS was 30%. Comparing outcomes of various pt subgroups, the strongest prognostic factor for OS was ECOG PS at the start of treatment (p<0.0001). For pts with PS 0 or 1, median OS was 8.8 months (compared with 10 months in the registration trial). More detailed safety and efficacy data on pt subgroups will be presented. Conclusions: This review, representing the largest Ipi EAP UK dataset, reports overall poorer survival outcomes than in the registration trial, but pts with similar characteristics to the trial population lived longer.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15194-e15194
Author(s):  
Mekhty Narimanov ◽  
Alexey Tryakin ◽  
Varlam Zarkua ◽  
Igor Bazin ◽  
August Garin ◽  
...  

e15194 Background: Cisplatin and capecitabine and docetaxel are active agents for treatment of metastatic gastric carcinoma. We underwent analysis of efficacy and toxicity of douplet (CX ) and triplet (DCX) regimens which were used in our department as a first-line chemotherapy in patients with metastatic gastric carcinoma. Methods: Pts with metastatic gastric carcinoma were nonrandomly allocated to DCX regimen (docetaxel 75 mg/m2 i.v. day 1, cisplatin 75 mg/m2 i.v. day 1, capecitabine 1650 mg/m2 per os days 1-14) or CX regimen (cisplatin 75 mg/m2 i.v. day 1, capecitabine 2000 mg/m2 per os days 1-14 ). Up to 6 cycles were provided every 3 weeks. G-CSF was not routinely used for primary prophylaxis. Results: From 2008 to 2012 81 pts were included in the study (DCX – 37 pts, CX – 44 pts). Pts characteristics were similar in both groups (table 1). Median number of cycles in both groups was 5 (range, 1-6). Grade 3-4 toxicity (per cycle) in DCX and CX groups were neutropenia 24,9% and 16,1%, deep venous thrombosis – 2% and 0%, diarrhea – 6.2% and 7,4%, stomatitis – 3.8% and 2,2%, infection – 11% and 0%, anemia 14% and 13,5% pts, respectively. No toxic deaths were observed. Median progression-free survival (PFS) in DCX and CX were 7,5 months (95% CI 6,1-8,9) and 5,4 months (95% CI 5,0-6,2; p=0.0009), median overall survival (OS) 14,5 months (95% CI 10,1-18,9) and 9,3 months (95% CI 9,2-10,2; p=0.0018), respectively. Conclusions: Addition of docetaxel to the combination of cisplatin and capecitabine associates with significant improvement of PFS and OS. Higher rate of infection requires use of G-CSF in primary prophylaxis. [Table: see text]


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