Ramucirumab (Ram) and durvalumab (Durva) treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), gastric/gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) following progression on systemic treatment(s).

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2528-2528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yung-Jue Bang ◽  
Talia Golan ◽  
Chia-Chi Lin ◽  
Laetitia Dahan ◽  
Siqing Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastroesophageal Junction ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Bleeding Events ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic Events ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic ◽  
Previously Treated ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Ecog Ps ◽  
Tumor Biopsies

2528 Background: A Phase 1b study (NCT02572687) was conducted to examine the combined effects of Ram (anti VEGFR2) and Durva (anti PD-L1). Methods: Patients (pts) with previously-treated, advanced NSCLC (Cohort [CH] A), G/GEJ adenocarcinoma (CH B), HCC (CH C), ECOG PS 0-1, and no prior Ram or IO therapy, received Ram (10 mg/kg) + Durva (1125 mg) Q3W (CH A) or Ram (8 mg/kg) + Durva (750 mg) Q2W (CH B, C). Primary objective was to assess safety; efficacy was also examined. PD-L1 expression of tumor cells (TC) +/- immune cells (IC) in pretreatment tumor biopsies were assessed using SP263 immunohistochemistry. “High” PD-L1 is ≥25% TC for NSCLC and ≥25% TC or IC for G/GEJ, HCC. Results: CH A, B and C enrolled pts with ECOG PS 1 (%) of 43, 66, 68; and average of 2, 2, 1 prior regimens, respectively. The most common grade 3/4 treatment-emergent adverse events (AE) are hypertension (HTN) (14.3, 17.2, 17.9%), anemia (3.6, 24.1, 21.4%), and fatigue (10.7, 10.3, 10.7%). Grade 3/4 AEs of special interest ( > 5% total pts) for Ram: HTN, bleeding events (3.6, 10.3, 10.7%), Venous thromboembolic events (0, 10.3, 7.1%); for Durva: increase in lipase (10.7, 3.4, 10.6%) and AST (3.6, 3.4, 17.9 %). Data from CH B,C suggest a trend toward increased efficacy in pts with high PD-L1 expressing tumors. Conclusions: Ram + Durva generated no unexpected toxicities and demonstrated antitumor activity. Results in pts with high PD-L1 HCC and G/GEJ cancer warrant further evaluation. Clinical trial information: NCT02572687. [Table: see text]

Ramucirumab (R) plus pembrolizumab (P) in treatment naive and previously treated advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma: A multi-disease phase I study.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4046-4046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Chau ◽  
Johanna C. Bendell ◽  
Emiliano Calvo ◽  
Rafael Santana-Davila ◽  
Hendrik-Tobias Arkenau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Median Duration ◽  
Gastroesophageal Junction ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Treatment Naïve ◽  
Previously Treated ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Ecog Ps ◽  
Clinical Trial Information

4046 Background: Angiogenesis and immunosuppression are hallmarks of tumor growth. This is the first study to combine R (anti-VEGFR2) with P (anti-PD-1) to simultaneously target both processes in the tumor microenvironment. Methods: Ongoing, multi-cohort, phase 1a/b trial enrolled pts with G/GEJ adenocarcinoma, measurable disease, ECOG PS 0-1, previously treated (Cohorts A and B) or untreated (Cohort A2) for advanced disease. PD-L1 was positive (tumor proportion score [TPS] ≥1%) or negative (TPS < 1%) using the DAKO PD-L1 22C3 IHC pharmDx assay. R was administered at 8 mg/kg on Days 1&8 (Cohorts A and A2) or 10 mg/kg on Day 1 (Cohort B) with P 200 mg on Day 1 q3W. Primary objective- assess safety and tolerability of R+P; preliminary efficacy will be examined. Results: As of 21-Nov-2016, 41 previously treated G/GEJ pts were enrolled. Median age was 58 y, 76% male, 66% had ECOG PS of 1, 46% were PD-L1+, and 59% received study treatment as third or subsequent line. Median duration on therapy was 2.8 mo and 4.1 mo for A and B, respectively. Overall, 33 (80%) pts experienced a treatment-related AE (TRAE) and similar between cohorts A and B. Ten (24%) pts experienced grade 3-4 TRAEs, most commonly colitis (7%) and hypertension (7%). One treatment-related death occurred (pneumonitis and pulmonary sepsis). Responses occurred in 3 (7%) pts with 46% disease control rate (DCR). Progression-free and overall survival rates at 6 mo were 22.4 % (95% CI, 9.8-38.0) and 51.2% (95% CI, 33.9-66.1) respectively. Nine (22%) pts remain on treatment. Eighteen of 25 planned treatment naïve G/GEJ pts were enrolled. Median age was 70 yr, 83% male, 56% had ECOG PS of 0, and PD-L1 status is pending. Median duration on therapy was 2.1 mo. Twelve (67%) pts experienced a TRAE. Grade 3 TRAEs occurred in 5 (28%) pts (hypertension [n = 3], diarrhea, and acute kidney injury). No grade 4-5 events occurred. Preliminary efficacy data showed 3 (17%) pts responded with 50% DCR. Median PFS is immature and 89% of pts remain on treatment. Conclusions: R+P generated no new safety signals and demonstrated encouraging antitumor activity in treatment naïve and previously treatedadvanced G/GEJ adenocarcinoma. Clinical trial information: NCT02443324.

North American (NA) subgroup results from VELOUR: Ziv-aflibercept versus placebo plus FOLFIRI in mCRC that is resistant to or has progressed after an oxaliplatin-containing regimen.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e14528-e14528
Author(s):  
Edith P. Mitchell ◽  
Michael J. Guarino ◽  
Michael L. Andria ◽  
Pankaj Bhargava ◽  
Jeffrey J. Kirshner
Keyword(s):  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Angiogenic Factor ◽  
Worldwide Population ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic Events ◽  
The Us ◽  
Factor Inhibitor ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic ◽  
Previously Treated ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Ecog Ps

e14528 Background: Ziv-aflibercept (known outside the US as aflibercept) is a multiple angiogenic factor inhibitor that prevents VEGF-A, VEGF-B, and PlGF from binding their receptors. Ziv-aflibercept in combination with FOLFIRI was FDA approved for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients who are resistant to or have progressed following an oxaliplatin-containing regimen. Approval was based on the multinational phase 3 VELOUR trial (N=1226) showing statistically significant improvements in overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall response rate (ORR) with ziv-aflibercept/FOLFIRI. Detailed analyses of the NA subgroup are presented here. Methods: Patients were randomized 1:1 to ziv-aflibercept 4 mg/kg + FOLFIRI or placebo (pbo) + FOLFIRI q2wks. Patients had ECOG PS ≤2 and 1 prior oxaliplatin-based regimen; prior bevacizumab was allowed. Primary endpoint was OS. NA analysis was prespecified but not powered to compare within or between subgroups. Results: NA patients (n=138) were randomized to ziv-aflibercept/FOLFIRI (n=63) or pbo/FOLFIRI (n=75). Baseline characteristics were similar in both arms (ziv-aflibercept: median age 61 y; 60% male; 96% PS 0-1; 56% >1 metastatic organ; 74% prior bevacizumab) and were similar to the worldwide population. Median OS for ziv-aflibercept vs pbo was 17.94 vs 12.88 mos; median PFS was 6.01 vs 4.17 mos; ORR was 12% vs 9%. On average, patients received more cycles (median 8.5 vs 7.0), had longer duration of exposure (median 20 vs 14 wks), and more treatment modifications with ziv-aflibercept vs pbo. Most severe AEs (grade ≥3) with ziv-aflibercept were grade 3, including hypertension, venous thromboembolic events, proteinuria, diarrhea, fatigue/asthenia, infection, stomatitis/ulceration, and neutropenia; there were few grade 4 AEs. Conclusions: Ziv-aflibercept/FOLFIRI in mCRC patients previously treated with an oxaliplatin-based regimen showed improvements in OS, PFS, and ORR with an acceptable safety profile. NA results are consistent with the VELOUR worldwide population. Clinical trial information: NCT00561470.

Interim safety and clinical activity in patients (pts) with locally advanced and unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma from a multicohort phase I study of ramucirumab (R) plus durvalumab (D).

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 92-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yung-Jue Bang ◽  
Talia Golan ◽  
Chia-Chi Lin ◽  
Yoon-Koo Kang ◽  
Zev A. Wainberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase 1 ◽  
Gastroesophageal Junction ◽  
Locally Advanced ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Serious Adverse Event ◽  
Previously Treated ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Ecog Ps

92 Background: Angiogenesis and immunosuppression are hallmarks of tumor growth. This global phase 1 trial evaluates the combination of R (anti-VEGFR2) and D (anti-PD-L1) in pts with G/GEJ by simultaneously targeting these two processes. Methods: This ongoing, multi-cohort, phase 1a/b trial (NCT02572687) enrolled pts with confirmed G/GEJ adenocarcinoma with prior progression on 1 or 2 lines of systemic therapy, measurable disease, ECOG PS 0-1, and baseline tumor tissue. PD-L1 expression was assessed using the SP-263 IHC; MSI status was determined using PCR. Enrolled pts received R (8 mg/kg IV) and D (750 mg IV) every two weeks on a 28-day cycle. Primary objective was to assess safety and tolerability of R+D; preliminary efficacy was also examined. Results: As of 26-May-2017, 29 G/GEJ adenocarcinoma pts were treated. The median age was 55 y; 69% were male; 66% had ECOG PS of 1; 48% had PD-L1 ≥25% expression in tumor or immune cells, 3.5% were MSI-high; and 72% received study treatment as second line for advanced disease. Median duration of treatment was 2.5 mo for R and 3.0 mo for D. Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) occurred in 29 (100%) pts and 21 (72%) pts experienced grade 3/4 TEAEs, while treatment-related AEs (TRAE) occurred in 24 (83%) pts; none resulted in treatment discontinuation. Ten (35%) pts had grade 3 TRAEs, and no grade 4 or 5. All grade TRAEs occurring in ≥10% of pts were hypertension (34%), fatigue (31%), headache (24%), diarrhea (21%), pyrexia (10%) and decreased appetite (10%). Five pts (17%) reported a serious adverse event related to study treatment. Preliminary efficacy data (RECIST v1.1) showed 5 of 29 pts (17%) achieved a confirmed PR. Only 1 responding pt was MSI high. The overall response rate for pts with PD-L1 ≥25% was 36%. Median PFS was 2.6 mo (95% CI, 1.45 to 6.28). As of data cut-off, 6 pts (21%) remain on treatment. Conclusions: R+D generated no unexpected toxicity, and demonstrated antitumor activity in pts with previously treated advanced G/GEJ adenocarcinoma. Clinical trial information: NCT02572687.

Interim safety and clinical activity in patients (pts) with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma from a multicohort phase 1 study of ramucirumab (R) plus pembrolizumab (P).

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 102-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Chau ◽  
Johanna C. Bendell ◽  
Emiliano Calvo ◽  
Rafael Santana-Davila ◽  
Jordi Rodon Ahnert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase 1 ◽  
Gastroesophageal Junction ◽  
Maculopapular Rash ◽  
Pneumocystis Pneumonia ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Dosing Regimens ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Ecog Ps

102 Background: Angiogenesis and immunosuppression are hallmarks of tumor growth. This is the first study to combine R (anti-VEGFR2) with P (anti-PD-1) to simultaneously target both processes in the tumor microenvironment. Methods: This ongoing, multi-cohort, phase 1a/b trial (NCT02443324) enrolled pts with confirmed G/GEJ adenocarcinoma with prior progression on systemic therapy, measurable disease, ECOG PS 0-1, and baseline tumor tissue. PD-L1 was classified as positive (≥1%) or negative using the DAKO PD-L1 22C3 IHC pharmDx assay. Two dosing regimens were evaluated, Cohort A (R 8 mg/kg on Days 1&8) and Cohort B (R 10 mg/kg on Day 1), given with P 200 mg on Day 1 q3W. The primary objective was to assess safety and tolerability of adding R to P; preliminary efficacy will be examined. Results: As of 23-Jun-2016, 40 G/GEJ pts have been enrolled (Cohort A: n=23; Cohort B: n=17). First pt treated in Cohorts A and B were on 29-Feb-2016 and 26-Oct-2015, respectively. The median age was 59 y, 75% were male, 65% had ECOG PS of 1, 48% were PD-L1 positive, and 70% received study treatment as third or subsequent regimen. Median duration of treatment was 2.1 mo and 4.1 mo for Cohort A and B, respectively. All grades treatment-related AEs (TRAE) occurred in 31 (78%) pts and similar between cohorts; TRAEs in ≥10% of pts were fatigue (30%), infusion related reaction (12.5%), decreased appetite (12.5%), pruritus (10%), maculopapular rash (10%), and hypertension (10%). Ten (25%) pts had grade 3-4 TRAEs, most commonly colitis (7.5%) and hypertension (7.5%). One treatment-related death occurred (pneumocystis pneumonia and pulmonary sepsis). Preliminary efficacy data showed 3 of 40 (7.5%) pts (PD-L1 negative, n=1; PD-L1 positive, n=2) have responded (1 confirmed and 2 unconfirmed PR) to treatment with a 45% disease control rate. Median PFS was 2.10 mo (95% CI, 1.18 to 4.04) and 2.60 mo (1.38, NR) for Cohorts A and B, respectively. Fifteen (37.5%) pts, including all responders, remain on treatment. Conclusions: R+P generated no new safety signals and demonstrated antitumor activity in pts with previously treated advanced G/GEJ adenocarcinoma. Clinical trial information: NCT02443324.

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II study of AMG 386 in combination with cisplatin and capecitabine (CX) in patients (pts) with metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 66-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Eatock ◽  
J. Szanto ◽  
N. C. Tebbutt ◽  
C. L. Bampton ◽  
A. H. Strickland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastroesophageal Junction ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Tie2 Receptor ◽  
Amg 386 ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic Events ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic ◽  
Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Grade 3

66 Background: AMG 386, a first-in-class investigational peptide-Fc fusion protein (peptibody), blocks angiogenesis via inhibiting the interaction between angiopoietins-1 and -2 and the Tie2 receptor. We evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of AMG 386 or placebo plus CX in the first-line treatment of metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Methods: Pts with confirmed metastatic adenocarcinoma of the stomach, gastroesophageal junction or distal esophagus were randomized 1:1:1 to receive CX (cisplatin, 80 mg/m2 IV Q3W; capecitabine, 1,000 mg/m2 orally BID for 14 days Q3W) plus AMG 386 10 mg/kg (Arm A), 3 mg/kg (Arm B), or placebo (Arm C) IV QW. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS). Secondary endpoints included objective response rate (ORR; in pts with measurable disease), adverse events (AEs), and pharmacokinetics (PK). Results: 171 pts were randomized (Arm A/B/C, n = 56/59/56). Efficacy results are summarized in the table. The incidence of grade ≥ 3 AEs in Arms A/B/C was 80/84/75%. Serious AEs occurred in 73/60/47% and serious AEs grade ≥ 3 in 66/60/43% of pts. AEs in Arms A/B/C included abdominal pain (30/40/17%; grade ≥ 3, 18/3/4%), peripheral edema (13/29/6%; grade ≥ 3, 0/2/0%), venous thromboembolic events (20/22/19%; grade ≥ 3, 20/19/17%), and pulmonary embolism (9/3/15%; grade ≥ 3, 9/2/13%). Median AMG 386 Cmax and Cmin values at steady state after CX coadministration were dose-proportional. Coadministration with CX did not markedly affect AMG 386 exposure. Conclusions: In this study, AMG 386 plus CX did not significantly improve PFS or ORR over placebo plus CX in this patient population. The toxicity of the combination of AMG 386 plus CX, compared with placebo, was greater but manageable. No unexpected AEs occurred. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]

First results of a head-to-head trial of acalabrutinib versus ibrutinib in previously treated chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7500-7500
Author(s):  
John C. Byrd ◽  
Peter Hillmen ◽  
Paolo Ghia ◽  
Arnon P. Kater ◽  
Asher Alban Akmal Chanan-Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
Kinase Inhibitor ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
Bleeding Events ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Secondary Endpoints ◽  
Previously Treated ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Ecog Ps

7500 Background: Increased selectivity of the Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) acalabrutinib (Aca) vs ibrutinib (Ib) may improve tolerability. We conducted an open-label, randomized, noninferiority, phase 3 trial to compare Aca vs Ib in patients (pts) with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Methods: Previously treated CLL pts with del(17p) or del(11q) by central lab were randomized to receive oral Aca 100 mg BID or Ib 420 mg QD (stratified by del(17p) status, ECOG PS [2 vs ≤1], and number of prior therapies [1–3 vs ≥4]) until progression or unacceptable toxicity. Primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS) as assessed by IRC; secondary endpoints of all grade atrial fibrillation (AF), grade ≥3 infection, Richter transformation, and overall survival (OS) were assessed in hierarchical order. Results: 533 pts (Aca, n=268; Ib, n=265) were randomized (median age 66 y; median 2 prior therapies; del(17p) 45.2%; del(11q) 64.2%). At a median follow-up of 40.9 mo (range 0.0–59.1), Aca was noninferior to Ib with a median PFS of 38.4 mo in both arms (HR 1.00; 95% CI 0.79–1.27). Aca was statistically superior to Ib in all-grade AF incidence (9.4% vs 16.0%; P=0.023). Among the other secondary endpoints, incidences of grade ≥3 infection (Aca: 30.8%, Ib: 30.0%) and Richter transformation (Aca: 3.8%, Ib: 4.9%) were comparable between arms. Median OS was not reached in either arm (HR 0.82 [95% CI 0.59–1.15]), with 63 (23.5%) deaths in the Aca arm and 73 (27.5%) in the Ib arm. Among any-grade AEs in ≥20% of pts in either arm, Aca was associated with a lower incidence of hypertension (9.4%, 23.2%), arthralgia (15.8%, 22.8%), and diarrhea (34.6%, 46.0%) but a higher incidence of headache (34.6%, 20.2%) and cough (28.9%, 21.3%). AEs led to treatment discontinuation in 14.7% of Aca- vs 21.3% of Ib-treated pts. Among any-grade events of clinical interest, cardiac, hypertension, and bleeding events were less frequent with Aca (Table). Conclusions: In this first head-to-head trial of BTKis in CLL, Aca demonstrated non-inferior PFS with less cardiotoxicity and fewer discontinuations due to AEs vs Ib. Clinical trial information: NCT02477696. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals A Phase 2 Study of Oxaliplatin Combined With Continuous Infusion Topotecan for Patients With Previously Treated Ovarian Cancer

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 1577-1582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacey M. Stein ◽  
Amy Tiersten ◽  
Howard S. Hochster ◽  
Stephanie V. Blank ◽  
Bhavana Pothuri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Topoisomerase 1 ◽  
Platinum Sensitive ◽  
Resistant Disease ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Previously Treated ◽  
Grade 3

BackgroundPhase 2 trials suggest that prolonged intravenous (IV) infusion of the topoisomerase 1 inhibitor topotecan may be less toxic than when given by standard IV bolus 5-day administration. Oxaliplatin exhibits efficacy in platinum-pretreated disease and shows preclinical synergy with topoisomerase 1 inhibitors. We sought to determine the efficacy and safety of oxaliplatin plus infusion topotecan in recurrent platinum-pretreated ovarian cancer.MethodsPatients with recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancers previously treated with 1 to 2 prior regimens including platinum and taxane received oxaliplatin (85 mg/m2day 1 and day 15) and topotecan (0.4 mg/m2per day) by continuous IV infusion over 14 days every 4 weeks. The primary objective of the trial was to estimate the objective response rate in platinum-resistant disease (stratum 1) and in platinum-sensitive disease (stratum 2). Toxicities were assessed in all patients.ResultsThirty-eight patients received 144 cycles of therapy (median, 4; range, 1–6). The most common grade 3 and grade 4 toxicities included thrombocytopenia (grade 3, 37%; and grade 4, 19%), neutropenia (grade 3, 37%; grade 4, 11%), and anemia (grade 3, 15%). Response occurred in 4 of 19 patients in stratum I (21%; 95% confidence intervals, 6%–46%) and 9 of 19 patients in stratum 2 (47%; 95% CI, 24%–71%). Three in each stratum had lengthy complete responses.ConclusionsBiweekly oxaliplatin plus a 14-day continuous IV infusion of topotecan, given monthly, is an active regimen in platinum-pretreated ovarian cancer and merits additional evaluation.

Rationale for the utilization of biological targeted agents (bTAs) in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), single tertiary cancer center experience.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15589-e15589
Author(s):  
Ivan Barrera ◽  
Yahia A. Lakehal ◽  
Tomas Kavan ◽  
Petr Kavan
Keyword(s):  
Bowel Perforation ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Gi Symptoms ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Jewish General Hospital ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Physician Patient ◽  
Tertiary Cancer Center

e15589 Background: Worldwide treatment for 1st line (1LTx) mCRC included doublet or triple chemotherapy with or without bTAs. In Quebec, the anti-EGFR therapy (panitumumab or cetuximab) was only recently approved in this setting for patients RAS WT, Bevacizumab (B) not eligible. In this study we evaluated the rational and outcomes using bTAs. Methods: Retrospective study assessing mCRC pts treated with or without bTAs at any time throughout the course of therapy at the Jewish General Hospital between 2010-2018. Pts were divided in 3 groups according to their 1LTx for analysis: Chemotherapy alone (1LChA), Chemotherapy plus B (1LChB), and anti-EGFR with or without chemotherapy (1LaEGFR). The primary objective was to assess the rational of bTAs prescription based in 1LTx selection. Secondary objectives included safety, PFS and OS. Results: Among a total of 463 pts with mCRC; 196 pts (42.3%) received 1LChA, 246 pts (53.2%) 1LChB, and 21 pts (4.5%) 1LaEGFR respectively. 1LChA group, 51% omitted bTAs for physician-patient preferences, 96 pts (49%) had contraindications for B, and 79 pts (40.3%) were potentially candidates for aEGFR, but did not receive it. 152/196 (77.5%) pts continued to 2LTx and 34.8% received bTAs. As for the 3LTx, 78/196 (40%) received a treatment, 48.7% received bTAs. The most common grade 3-4 adverse events (AEs) were hypertension and bowel perforation in B, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and skin reaction (SR) in aEGFR. 1LChB group, 31 pts (12.6%) presented AEs related to B. 191/246 pts (77.6%) continued to 2LTx with 48 pts (25%) receiving ChB despite progression in 1LTx on this bTA and 19 pts (10%) receiving aEGFR. The most common AEs reported in 2LTx were GI symptoms and neuropathy. In 3LTx, 54/91pts (59.3%) received aEGFR therapy and 8 pts (14.8%) had SR AEs. 46 pts (18.6%) continued to 4LTx, 13/46 pts (28.2%) received aEGFR. 1LaEGFR group, the most common AEs were SR and GI symptoms. 11/21 pts (52.3%) continued to 2LTx; 5 pts (45.4%) switching bTA class and receiving ChB. 81% pts started treatment between 2017-2018 and had at least two contraindication criteria for. The median PFS for the 1LChA and 1LChB groups were 10 and 11.5 months, respectively, and were not statistically significant (p=0.22). The OS with 1LChA and 1LChB was 33.26 vs. 27.80 months (p=0.27). The PFS and OS between 1LChA and 1LaEGFR were 10 vs 11 months (p= 0.27) and 33.26 vs. 35.07 months (p=0.13). Conclusions: The outcome and tolerability of bTAs in mCRC appear similar in our institution and randomised trials. We were not able to detect any significant difference among the three groups of comparison. The 1LaEGFR available data in this subset of patients are limited. Our data highlights the importance of optimal therapeutic sequencing to prolong OS. Dedicated studies are needed in order to determine the best bTAs therapeutic strategy in mCRC.

scholarly journals Vascular Complications in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treated with Sorafenib

Cancers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2961 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Pomej ◽  
Bernhard Scheiner ◽  
Dabin Park ◽  
David Bauer ◽  
Lorenz Balcar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Treatment Option ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Vascular Complications ◽  
Bleeding Complications ◽  
Bleeding Events ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic Events ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic

VEGF(R)-targeted therapies are associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism and bleeding, which might be pronounced in patients with increased cardiovascular risk. Nevertheless, sorafenib represents an important treatment option in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We retrospectively investigated the risk of arterial/venous thromboembolic and bleeding events in 252 patients treated with sorafenib for HCC between 05/2006 and 03/2020 at the Medical University of Vienna. Cardiovascular risk was assessed using Framingham score. Eight patients (3.2%) experienced 11 arterial/venous thromboembolic events. Only two patients (0.8%) developed arterial thromboembolism even though cardiovascular risk was low, intermediate, and high in 15 (8.7%), 104 (60%), and 54 (31.2%) of 173 assessable patients. Median overall survival (OS) was shorter in the high risk vs. low/intermediate risk group 7.4 (95% CI: 3.4–11.3) vs. 10.0 (95% CI: 6.8–13.2 months) and independently associated with OS in multivariable analysis HR: 1.53 (95% CI: 1.07–2.19; p = 0.019). Forty-eight (19%) patients experienced a bleeding, most commonly gastrointestinal bleeding (14%) followed by epistaxis (4.7%). Advanced liver dysfunction was not associated with an increased incidence of bleeding/venous thromboembolism. Sorafenib represents a safe treatment option even in patients with increased cardiovascular risk. Bleeding complications were comparable with previous reports, even though patients with more advanced liver disease were included.

scholarly journals The Impact of COVID-19 Disease on Platelets and Coagulation

Pathobiology ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey D. Wool ◽  
Jonathan L. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Degradation Products ◽  
Severe Bleeding ◽  
Bleeding Events ◽  
Current State ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic Events ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic ◽  
Intravascular Coagulopathy ◽  
Vascular Beds ◽  
The Impact ◽  
D Dimer

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes a spectrum of disease; some patients develop a severe proinflammatory state which can be associated with a unique coagulopathy and procoagulant endothelial phenotype. Initially, COVID-19 infection produces a prominent elevation of fibrinogen and D-dimer/fibrin(ogen) degradation products. This is associated with systemic hypercoagulability and frequent venous thromboembolic events. The degree of D-dimer elevation positively correlates with mortality in COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 also leads to arterial thrombotic events (including strokes and ischemic limbs) as well as microvascular thrombotic disorders (as frequently documented at autopsy in the pulmonary vascular beds). COVID-19 patients often have mild thrombocytopenia and appear to have increased platelet consumption, together with a corresponding increase in platelet production. Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) and severe bleeding events are uncommon in COVID-19 patients. Here, we review the current state of knowledge of COVID-19 and hemostasis.

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