Combination of tissues analysis and immune infiltrate in localized colon cancer using artificial intelligence in PETACC8 study.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3574-3574
Author(s):  
Cynthia Reichling ◽  
Julien Taieb ◽  
Valentin Derangere ◽  
Karine Le Malicot ◽  
Jean Francois Emile ◽  
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3574 Background: We used artificial intelligence to perform tissue classification and count CD3 and CD8 in each subclass and determined their role in outcome prediction in PETACC8 cohort of stage III colon cancer treated with FOLFOX or FOLFOX plus cetuximab. Methods: We developed artificial intelligence aimed to detect tumor, healthy mucosa, stroma and immune cells on whole slide of CD3 and CD8 staining. The invasive margin (IM) was also automatically determined. Using a lasso algorithm, the software was able to detect digital parameters within the tumor core (TC) which were related to patients’ outcome (variable called DGMate for DiGital tuMor pArameTErs). CD3 and CD8 lymphocytes density were also quantified automatically by the software in TC and at IM. Associations with disease-free survival (DFS) were evaluated by multivariable Cox regression adjusting for age, T/N stage, sidedness, KRAS/BRAF, DNA mismatch repair (MMR). Results: On 1220 samples collected, data could be generated for 1018 patients. We observed that a high IM stromal area and a high DGMate were associated with a poorer DFS [HR 5.65 (95% CI, 2.34, 13.67), p < 0.0001; HR 2.72 (95% IC, 1.92, 3.85), p<0.001 respectively for the continuous variable]. A higher density of CD3+ TC, CD3+ IM and CD8+ TC were significantly associated with a longer DFS (HR 0.75 (95% IC, .66, .87), p<0.0001; HR 0.78 (95% IC, .68, .88), p<0.0001; HR 0.83 (95% IC, .71, .96), p=0.01). All these immune variables were significantly correlated with each other. ANOVA test demonstrated that CD3+ TC gave a similar prognostic value compared to the classical CD3/CD8 immunoscore (p=0.44). The combination of IM stromal area, DGMate and CD3 outperformed the classical CD3/CD8 immunoscore to estimate patients’ prognosis (C-index= 0.601 vs 0.578, p-value=0.04). Adding this new variable to classical clinical prognostic parameters we generated a nomogram which predicted the risk of relapse of stage III colon cancer with a stronger predictive value compared to clinical parameters or the immunoscore. Conclusions: We propose a new fully automated method of whole slide analysis using a software based on artificial intelligence which classify tissue and determine tumor and immune parameters on one single slide stained with CD3 antibody. This valuable strategy outperforms immunoscore and clinical outcome prediction models.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3578-3578
Author(s):  
Hans-Joachim Schmoll ◽  
Josep Tabernero ◽  
Jean Alfred Maroun ◽  
Filippo G. De Braud ◽  
Timothy Jay Price ◽  
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3578 Background: In NO16968, XELOX was superior in terms of disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) to bolus 5-FU/LV as adjuvant therapy for stage III colon cancer (Schmoll et al. ASCO GI 2012). Three key enzymes appear to have the potential to predict efficacy and/or safety of fluoropyrimidine-based treatment: thymidine phosphorylase (TP), thymidylate synthase (TS), and dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD). We evaluated the association between baseline TP, TS and DPD and outcome (DFS and OS). Methods: Pts with stage III colon cancer received either XELOX (8 cycles, 24w) or bolus 5-FU/LV (Mayo Clinic, 6 cycles, 24w; Roswell Park, 4 cycles, 32w). The primary study endpoint was DFS; secondary endpoints included OS. TP, TS and DPD expression levels were determined in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues by RT-PCR, and the median used as a cut-off point: high (above median) vs. low (below median). Results: The biomarker population included 498 (26%) of 1886 pts entered (XELOX, n=242; 5-FU/LV, n=256). Baseline demographics, tumor characteristics, cancer history and efficacy (DFS and OS) were similar to those in the main study population. Cox regression analysis for DFS (Table). In the XELOX group pts with low DPD and TP levels and a high TP/DPD ratio appeared to have significantly better DFS; this effect was not observed with 5-FU/LV. Subgroup analysis shows that the difference between XELOX and 5-FU/LV was also higher in pts with low DPD levels. Conclusions: These exploratory findings suggest that tumor DPD and TP RNA levels could be used to predict outcomes of adjuvant treatment with fluoropyrimidine/oxaliplatin combinations, and should be validated prospectively. Analysis of the current dataset is ongoing and further details on potential biomarkers will be available. [Table: see text]


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin C Brown ◽  
Sui Zhang ◽  
Donna Niedzwiecki ◽  
Leonard B Saltz ◽  
Robert J Mayer ◽  
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Abstract Background Energy balance–related risk factors for colon cancer recurrence and mortality—type II diabetes, hyperinsulinemia, inflammation, and visceral obesity—are positively correlated with consumption of refined grains and negatively correlated with consumption of whole grains. We examined the relationship between the consumption of refined and whole grains with cancer recurrence and mortality in a cohort of patients with colon cancer. Methods We conducted a prospective observational study of 1024 patients with stage III colon cancer who participated in a randomized trial of postoperative chemotherapy. Patients reported consumption of refined and whole grains using a food frequency questionnaire during and six months after chemotherapy. The primary outcome was disease-free survival (DFS). Multivariable-adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using Cox regression models. All P values are two-sided. Results During a median follow-up of 7.3 years, 394 patients experienced a DFS event. The hazard ratio for DFS was 1.56 (95% CI = 1.09 to 2.24) for patients consuming three or more servings per day of refined grains compared with patients consuming less than one serving per day (Ptrend = .005). The hazard ratio for DFS was 0.89 (95% CI = 0.66 to 1.20) for patients consuming three or more servings per day of whole grains compared with patients consuming less than one serving per day (Ptrend = .54). The hazard ratio for DFS of substituting one serving per day of refined grain with one serving per day of whole grain was 0.87 (95% CI = 0.79 to 0.96, P = .007). Conclusions The choice of grain consumed may be associated with cancer recurrence and mortality. Future studies are necessary to confirm our findings and to inform the design of randomized trials.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 118-118
Author(s):  
Ofer Margalit ◽  
Ben Boursi ◽  
Manel Rakez ◽  
Thierry André ◽  
Greg Yothers ◽  
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118 Background: The IDEA pooled analysis compared 3 to 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy for stage III colon cancer. The overarching goal was to reduce chemotherapy-related toxicity, mainly oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy. Patients were classified into low-risk and high-risk, suggesting low-risk patients may be offered only 3 months of treatment. In our previously published analysis using retrospective data from the National Cancer Database (NCDB) we showed similar benefit for oxaliplatin in both low and high IDEA risk groups. In the current study, we aimed to test our hypothesis using data from the two large clinical trials assessing the benefit of oxaliplatin in the adjuvant setting, namely, MOSAIC and C-07. Methods: Using the MOSAIC and C-07 previously published studies, we identified 1,754 low-risk and 1,302 high-risk individuals with stage III colon cancer, according to the IDEA classification. We used multivariate COX regression to evaluate the magnitude of survival differences between IDEA risk groups, according to oxaliplatin use. The analysis was adjusted for age, primary tumor sidedness, tumor stage, tumor grade and lymph node ratio. Results: Individuals with IDEA low-risk derived overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) benefit from the addition of oxaliplatin to adjuvant chemotherapy, with adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) of 0.78 (0.65-0.94), 0.75 (0.63-0.89) and 0.74 (0.62-0.90). Similarly, individuals with IDEA high-risk derived OS, DFS and RFS benefit from the addition of oxaliplatin to adjuvant chemotherapy, with adjusted HRs of 0.84 (0.71-0.99), 0.81 (0.69-0.95) and 0.82 (0.69-0.97). Conclusions: IDEA risk classification per se does not predict benefit from addition of oxaliplatin to adjuvant chemotherapy in stage III colon cancer, according to analysis of the MOSAIC and C-07 studies. Funding: NCI U10CA-180868, NCI U10CA-180822.


Oncology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (5) ◽  
pp. 318-326
Author(s):  
Yutaro Kamei ◽  
Tetsuro Takayama ◽  
Toshiyuki Suzuki ◽  
Kenichi Furihata ◽  
Megumi Otsuki ◽  
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Background: Survival rate may be predicted by tumor-node-metastasis staging systems in colon cancer. In clinical practice, about 20 to 30 clinicopathological factors and blood test data have been used. Various predictive factors for recurrence have been advocated; however, the interactions are complex and remain to be established. We used artificial intelligence (AI) to examine predictive factors related to recurrence. Methods: The study group comprised 217 patients who underwent curative surgery for stage III colon cancer. Using a self-organizing map (SOM), an AI-based method, patients with only 23 clinicopathological factors, patients with 23 clinicopathological factors and 34 of preoperative blood test data (pre-data), and those with 23 clinicopathological factors and 31 of postoperative blood test data (post-data) were classified into several clusters with various rates of recurrence. Results: When only clinicopathological factors were used, the percentage of T4b disease, the percentage of N2 disease, and the number of metastatic lymph nodes were significantly higher in a cluster with a higher rate of recurrence. When clinicopathological factors and pre-data were used, three described pathological factors and the serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were significantly higher and the serum total protein (TP) levels, serum albumin levels, and the percentage of lymphocytes were significantly lower in a cluster with a higher rate of recurrence. When clinicopathological factors and post-data were used, three described pathological factors, serum CRP levels, and serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels were significantly higher and serum TP levels, serum albumin levels, and the percentage of lymphocytes were significantly lower in a cluster with a higher rate of recurrence. Conclusions: This AI-based analysis extracted several risk factors for recurrence from more than 50 pathological and blood test factors before and after surgery separately. This analysis may predict the risk of recurrence of a new patient by confirming which clusters this patient belongs to.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank A Sinicrope ◽  
Qian Shi ◽  
Fabienne Hermitte ◽  
Tyler J Zemla ◽  
Bernhard Mlecnik ◽  
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Abstract Background The American Joint Committee on Cancer staging and other prognostic tools fail to account for stage-independent variability in outcome. We developed a prognostic classifier adding Immunoscore to clinicopathological and molecular features in patients with stage III colon cancer. Methods Patient (n = 559) data from the FOLFOX arm of adjuvant trial NCCTG N0147 were used to construct Cox models for predicting disease-free survival (DFS). Variables included age, sex, T stage, positive lymph nodes (+LNs), N stage, performance status, histologic grade, sidedness, KRAS/BRAF, mismatch repair, and Immunoscore (CD3+, CD8+ T-cell densities). After determining optimal functional form (continuous or categorical) and within Cox models, backward selection was performed to analyze all variables as candidate predictors. All statistical tests were two-sided. Results Poorer DFS was found for tumors that were T4 vs T3 (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.76, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.19 to 2.60; P = .004), right- vs left-sided (HR = 1.52, 95% CI = 1.14 to 2.04; P = .005), BRAF V600E (HR = 1.74, 95% CI = 1.26 to 2.40; P &lt; .001), mutant KRAS (HR = 1.66, 95% CI = 1.08 to 2.55; P = .02), and low vs high Immunoscore (HR = 1.69, 95% CI = 1.22 to 2.33; P = .001) (all P &lt; .02). Increasing numbers of +LNs and lower continuous Immunoscore were associated with poorer DFS that achieved significance (both Ps&lt; .0001). After number of +LNs, T stage, and BRAF/KRAS, Immunoscore was the most informative predictor of DFS shown multivariately. Among T1–3 N1 tumors, Immunoscore was the only variable associated with DFS that achieved statistical significance. A nomogram was generated to determine the likelihood of being recurrence-free at 3 years. Conclusions The Immunoscore can enhance the accuracy of survival prediction among patients with stage III colon cancer.


2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (15) ◽  
pp. 1469-1477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thierry André ◽  
Dewi Vernerey ◽  
Laurent Mineur ◽  
Jaafar Bennouna ◽  
Jérôme Desrame ◽  
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Purpose Reduction of adjuvant treatment duration may decrease toxicities without loss of efficacy in stage III colon cancer. This could offer clear advantages to patients and health care providers. Methods In International Duration Evaluation of Adjuvant Chemotherapy (IDEA) France, as part of the IDEA international collaboration, patient with colon cancer patients were randomly assigned to 3 and 6 months of modified FOLFOX6 (mFOLFOX6: infusional fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin) or capecitabine plus oxaliplatin (CAPOX) by physician choice. The primary end point was disease-free survival (DFS), and analyses were descriptive. Results A total of 2,010 eligible patients received either 3 or 6 months of chemotherapy (modified intention-to-treat population); 2,000 (99%) had stage III colon cancer (N1: 75%, N2: 25%); 1,809 (90%) received mFOLFOX6, and 201 (10%) received CAPOX. The median age was 64 years, and the median follow-up time was 4.3 years. Overall, 94% (3 months) and 78% (6 months) of patients completed treatment (fluoropyrimidines ± oxaliplatin). Maximal grade 2 and 3 neuropathy rates were 28% and 8% in the 3-month arm and 41% and 25% in the 6-month arm ( P < .001). Final rates of residual neuropathy greater than grade 1 were 3% in the 3-month arm and 7% in the 6-month arm ( P < .001). There were 578 DFS events: 314 and 264 in the 3- and 6-month arms, respectively. The 3-year DFS rates were 72% and 76% in the 3- and 6-month arms, respectively (hazard ratio [HR], 1.24; 95% CI, 1.05 to 1.46; P = .0112). In the 3 and 6-month arms, respectively, for patients who received mFOLFOX6, the 3-year DFS rates were 72% and 76% (HR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.07 to 1.51); for the T4 and/or N2 population, they were 58% and 66% (HR, 1.44; 95% CI, 1.14 to 1.82); and for the T1-3N1 population, they were 81% and 83% (HR, 1.15; 95% CI, 0.89 to 1.49). Conclusion IDEA France, in which 90% of patients received mFOLFOX6, shows superiority of 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy compared with 3 months, especially in the T4 and/or N2 subgroups. These results should be considered alongside the international IDEA collaboration data.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (16) ◽  
pp. 1436-1447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Lieu ◽  
Erin B. Kennedy ◽  
Emily Bergsland ◽  
Jordan Berlin ◽  
Thomas J. George ◽  
...  

PURPOSE To develop recommendations for duration of adjuvant chemotherapy with a fluoropyrimidine and oxaliplatin for patients with completely resected stage III colon cancer based on the results of trials of 3 months compared with 6 months of treatment. METHODS ASCO convened an Expert Panel and conducted a systematic review of relevant studies. The guideline recommendations were based on the review of evidence by the Expert Panel. RESULTS Pooled data from the six International Duration Evaluation of Adjuvant Chemotherapy (IDEA) Collaboration randomized controlled trials comprise the evidence base for these guideline recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS The recommendations for therapy duration apply to patients with completely resected stage III colon cancer who are being offered adjuvant chemotherapy with oxaliplatin and a fluoropyrimidine. Recommendations are informed by the findings of a recent pooled analysis of clinical trials that compared 6 months versus 3 months of oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy. For patients at a high risk of recurrence (T4 and/or N2), adjuvant chemotherapy should be offered for a duration of 6 months. For patients at a low risk of recurrence (T1, T2, or T3 and N1), either 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy or a shorter duration of 3 months may be offered on the basis of a potential reduction in adverse events and no significant difference in disease-free survival with the 3-month regimen. In determining duration of therapy, the Expert Panel recommends a shared decision-making approach, taking into account patient characteristics, values and preferences, and other factors and including a discussion of the potential for benefit and risks of harm associated with treatment duration. Additional information is available at www.asco.org/gastrointestinal-cancer-guidelines .


Author(s):  
Kelly McLeon

The landmark MOSAIC trial examined whether the addition of oxaliplatin to a postoperative adjuvant treatment regimen of fluorouracil and leucovorin affected disease-free survival from colon cancer. The MOSAIC trial established the efficacy of FOLFOX over 5-FU/LV as adjuvant treatment for stage III colon cancer and established FOLFOX4 as the reference standard for adjuvant treatment for stage III disease. This chapter describes the basics of the study, including funding, year study began, year study was published, study location, who was studied, who was excluded, how many patients, study design, study intervention, follow-up, endpoints, results, and criticism and limitations. The chapter briefly reviews other relevant studies and information, gives a summary and discusses implications, and concludes with a relevant clinical case.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. e000934
Author(s):  
Arielle Elkrief ◽  
Genevieve Redstone ◽  
Luca Petruccelli ◽  
Alla'a Ali ◽  
Doneal Thomas ◽  
...  

PurposeAdjuvant chemotherapy within 56 or 84 days following curative resection is globally accepted as the standard of care for stage III colon cancer as it has been associated with improved overall survival. Initiation of adjuvant chemotherapy within this time frame is therefore recommended by clinical practice guidelines, including the European Society for Medical Oncology. The objective of this study was to evaluate adherence to these clinical practice guidelines for patients with stage III colon cancer across the Rossy Cancer Network (RCN); a partnership of McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine, McGill University Health Centre, Jewish General Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital Center.Patients and methods187 patients who had been diagnosed with stage III colon cancer and received adjuvant chemotherapy within the RCN partner hospitals from 2012 to 2015 were included. Patient and treatment information was retrospectively determined by chart review. Χ2 and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests were used to measure associations and a multivariate Cox regression model was used to determine risk factors contributing to delays in administration of adjuvant chemotherapy.ResultsThe median turnaround time between surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy was 69 days. Importantly, only 27% of patients met the 56-day target, and 71% met the 84-day target. Increasing age, having more than one surgical complication and being diagnosed between 2013–2014 and 2014–2015 reduced the likelihood that patients met these targets. Furthermore, delays were observed at most intervals from surgery to first adjuvant chemotherapy treatment.ConclusionOur study found that within these academic hospital settings, 27% of patients met the 56-day target, and 71% met the 84-day target. Delays were associated with hospital, surgeon and patient-related factors. Initiatives in quality improvement are needed in order to improve adherence to recommended treatment guidelines for prompt administration of adjuvant chemotherapy for stage III colon cancer.


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