Efficacy of abemaciclib (abema) after palbociclib (palbo) in patients (pts) with metastatic breast cancer (MBC).

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e12521-e12521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Mariotti ◽  
Hung T. Khong ◽  
Hatem Hussein Soliman ◽  
Ricardo L Costa ◽  
Shanel Fisher ◽  
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e12521 Background: CDK 4/6 inhibitors (Abema and Palbo) have shown efficacy in patients with HR+/HER2- MBC. Abema is distinct from other CDK 4/6 inhibitors and was approved after the approval of Palbo. There is limited data on sequential use or cross resistance. The aim of this study was to analyze the response to Abema based therapy in MBC pts with prior exposure to Palbo. Methods: We queried our EMR database for pts who received Abema from 9/2017-9/2018 after having received prior Palbo. Under IRB approved protocol we retrospectively collected demographics, tumor characteristics, disease status, toxicities and survival. Results: 23 female pts were identified. Four patients discontinued Palbo due to toxicities: two of them remained on Abema for 8 months and the other 2 discontinued Abema due to toxicities. The remaining 19 pts (median age 57 years, range 39-76) received a mean of 5.6 prior therapies (range (1-11) including Palbo in combination with endocrine therapy (fulvestrant 9 in pts and Aromatase inhibitors (AI) in 10 pts) at the time of Abema based therapy. 73.6% had visceral involvement including brain metastasis in 26%. The median progression-free survival (PFS) of Palbo in combination with endocrine therapy was 8 months (range 2.3-14.3). Abema was given in combination with endocrine therapy in 15 pts (9 pts fulvestrant and 6 pts AI) and 4 pts received it as a single agent. The median PFS of Abema based therapy was 7.0 months (range 1.8-12.1). Four pts (21%) had a longer PFS on Abema compared to prior Palbo PFS (table). Abema was discontinued due to toxicities in 15.7%. No partial or complete response was observed but 33% had stable disease. Conclusions: Abema showed response in a significant number of pts previously exposed to Palbo and heavily treated with multiple lines of chemotherapy for widespread metastatic disease. Prospective studies are warranted to better assess the response to Abema after exposure to CDK4/6 inhibitors. [Table: see text]

2004 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 2313-2320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bent Ejlertsen ◽  
Henning T. Mouridsen ◽  
Sven T. Langkjer ◽  
Jorn Andersen ◽  
Johanna Sjöström ◽  
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Purpose To determine whether the addition of intravenous (IV) vinorelbine to epirubicin increased the progression-free survival in first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Patients and Methods A total of 387 patients were randomly assigned to receive IV epirubicin 90 mg/m2 on day 1 and vinorelbine 25 mg/m2 on days 1 and 8, or epirubicin 90 mg/m2 IV on day 1. Both regimens were given every 3 weeks for a maximum of 1 year but discontinued prematurely in the event of progressive disease or severe toxicity. In addition, epirubicin was discontinued at a cumulative dose of 1,000 mg/m2 (950 mg/m2 from June 1999). Prior anthracycline-based adjuvant chemotherapy and prior chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer was not allowed. Reported results were all based on intent-to-treat analyses. Results Overall response rates to vinorelbine and epirubicin, and epirubicin alone, were 50% and 42%, respectively (P = .15). The complete response rate was significantly superior in the combination arm (17% v 10%; P = .048) as was median duration of progression-free survival (10.1 months v 8.2 months; P = .019). Median survival was similar in the two arms (19.1 months v 18.0 months; P = .50). Leukopenia related complications, stomatitis, and peripheral neuropathy were more common in the combination arm. The incidences of cardiotoxicity and constipation were similar in both arms. Conclusion Addition of vinorelbine to epirubicin conferred a significant advantage in terms of complete response rate and progression-free survival, but not in terms of survival.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e002057
Author(s):  
Yousef Zakharia ◽  
Robert R McWilliams ◽  
Olivier Rixe ◽  
Joseph Drabick ◽  
Montaser F Shaheen ◽  
...  

BackgroundThe indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) pathway is a key counter-regulatory mechanism that, in cancer, is exploited by tumors to evade antitumor immunity. Indoximod is a small-molecule IDO pathway inhibitor that reverses the immunosuppressive effects of low tryptophan (Trp) and high kynurenine (Kyn) that result from IDO activity. In this study, indoximod was used in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) pembrolizumab for the treatment for advanced melanoma.MethodsPatients with advanced melanoma were enrolled in a single-arm phase II clinical trial evaluating the addition of indoximod to standard of care CPI approved for melanoma. Investigators administered their choice of CPI including pembrolizumab (P), nivolumab (N), or ipilimumab (I). Indoximod was administered continuously (1200 mg orally two times per day), with concurrent CPI dosed per US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved label.ResultsBetween July 2014 and July 2017, 131 patients were enrolled. (P) was used more frequently (n=114, 87%) per investigator’s choice. The efficacy evaluable population consisted of 89 patients from the phase II cohort with non-ocular melanoma who received indoximod combined with (P).The objective response rate (ORR) for the evaluable population was 51% with confirmed complete response of 20% and disease control rate of 70%. Median progression-free survival was 12.4 months (95% CI 6.4 to 24.9). The ORR for Programmed Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1)-positive patients was 70% compared with 46% for PD-L1-negative patients. The combination was well tolerated, and side effects were similar to what was expected from single agent (P).ConclusionIn this study, the combination of indoximod and (P) was well tolerated and showed antitumor efficacy that is worth further evaluation in selected patients with advanced melanoma.


Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 115 (3) ◽  
pp. 475-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Di Bella ◽  
Raymond Taetle ◽  
Kathryn Kolibaba ◽  
Thomas Boyd ◽  
Robert Raju ◽  
...  

Abstract This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of single-agent bortezomib in indolent B-cell lymphoma that had relapsed from or was refractory to rituximab. Sixty patients enrolled: 59 were treated with bortezomib 1.3 mg/m2 on days 1, 4, 8, and 11 for up to eight 21-day cycles; responders could receive 4 additional cycles; maintenance was optional. Fifty-three evaluable patients completed more than 2 cycles. The median age was 70 years, 53% female, Ann Arbor stage III-IIIE (28%) and IV (65%); 43 patients (72%) had more than 2 prior regimens; and 6 patients went on to maintenance. Overall responses are as follows: 1 complete response (1.9%), 3 unconfirmed complete response (5.7%), 3 partial response (5.7%), 34 stable disease (64.2%), and 12 progressive disease (22.6%). Median time to response = 2.2 months (range, 1.2-5.3 months); duration of response = 7.9 months (2.8-21.3 months); 1-year survival was 73% and 2-year survival was 58%; median survival = 27.7 months (range, 1.4-30.9 months); median progression-free survival = 5.1 months (range, 0.2-27.7 months), median time to progression = 5.1 months (range, 0.2-27.7 months), and median event-free survival = 1.8 months (range, 0.2-27.7 months). Treatment-related grade 3 or 4 adverse events included: thrombocytopenia (20%), fatigue (10%), neutropenia (8.5%), and neuropathy and diarrhea (6.8% each). This study demonstrates that bortezomib has modest activity against marginal zone and follicular lymphoma; it has the potential for combination with other agents in low-grade lymphomas. Maintenance therapy should be explored further.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5039-5039
Author(s):  
Emma L. Barber ◽  
Nikki Lynn Neubauer ◽  
Emese Zsiros ◽  
Julian C. Schink

5039 Background: This study was undertaken to determine the progression free survival and overall survival in heavily pre-treated patients with recurrent ovarian carcinoma treated with bevacizumab and metronomic oral cyclophosphamide. Methods: An IRB-approved retrospective review was performed for all patients with recurrent ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal carcinomas treated with intravenous bevacizumab 10mg/kg every 14 days and oral cyclophosphamide 50mg daily between January 2006 and December 2010. Response to treatment was determined by change in disease status according to RECIST criteria and/or CA-125 levels. Results: Sixty-six eligible patients were identified with a median age of 58 years. Fifty-five patients (83%) originally had optimal cytoreduction and all were platinum resistant. Median time from diagnosis to beginning bevacizumab and cyclophosphamide was 36 months. Median number of prior chemotherapy treatments was 7.5 (range 3-16). Eight patients (12.1%) had side effects which required discontinuing bevacizumab and cyclophosphamide, most common were hypertension, proteinuria, and fatigue. There was one bowel perforation (1.5%). A complete response was noted in 7 patients (10.6%), partial response was seen in 21 patients (31.8%) with an overall response rate of 42.4%. Fifteen patients (22.7%) had stable disease and 23 (34.8%) had disease progression. Median progression free survival (PFS) for responders was 5 months (range 2-14) and 11 months (range 4-14) for those with a complete response. Median overall survival (OS) from start of bevacizumab and cyclophosphamide for responders was 20 months (range 2-56) and 9 months (range 1-51) for nonresponders. Conclusions: Bevacizumab and cyclophosphamide is an effective, well-tolerated chemotherapy regimen in heavily pre-treated patients with recurrent ovarian carcinoma which significantly improves PFS and OS in responders. Response rates were significantly better than the rates we have reported in this same group of patients receiving topotecan (22%) or liposomal doxorubicin (25%) and were superior to reported rates for single agent bevacizumab (18%) in patients with only 2-3 prior regimens.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1057-1057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth Andrew Wander ◽  
Mark Zangardi ◽  
Andrzej Niemierko ◽  
Avinash Kambadakone ◽  
Leslie SL Kim ◽  
...  

1057 Background: Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) are widely used for pts with HR+/HER2- MBC. The MONARCH-1 trial of abemaciclib monotherapy in pre-treated pts demonstrated a median progression free survival (PFS) of 6.0 months, leading to approval as monotherapy in a CDK4/6i-naïve population. There are no data on abemaciclib in HR+/HER2- MBC after progressive disease (PD) with CDK4/6i. Methods: We evaluated clinical outcomes in pts with HR+/HER2- MBC who received abemaciclib following PD on prior palbociclib or ribociclib at 4 US academic centers. We conducted genomic analysis utilizing next-generation sequencing of tissue samples and blood (cell-free/cfDNA) when available. Results: From 2/2015 through 1/2019, 58 pts with HR+/HER2- MBC received abemaciclib following PD on prior palbociclib. 20 pts (34%) received sequential courses of therapy, while 38 pts (66%) had at least one intervening non-CDK4/6i regimen. 14 pts (24%) received abemaciclib monotherapy and 44 pts (76%) received it in combination with an antiestrogen, including fulvestrant (52%), an aromatase inhibitor (22%), and tamoxifen (2%). 22 pts (38%) required dose reduction, while 7 (12%) discontinued due to toxicity. At data cutoff (1/23/2019), 20 pts (34%) had early PD (duration < 90 days), while 21 pts (36%) had treatment duration exceeding 6 months, including 10 who remain on treatment at interim analysis (range 181-413 days). The median PFS was 5.8 months (95%CI 3.4 – 8.0). Preliminary analysis of cfDNA revealed RB1 and FGFR1 alterations in pts with PD on abemaciclib. Additional analyses with mature clinical data and genomic sequencing will be provided at the meeting. Conclusions: This is the first multi-center experience to demonstrate that a substantial proportion of pts continue to derive clinical benefit with abemaciclib after prior CDK4/6i, highlighting the potential for its use following CDK4/6 blockade. A second subset had early progression, suggesting cross-resistance to CDK4/6i via common pathways. Future effort should be directed towards validating potential biomarkers to guide optimal utilization of continued CDK4/6 blockade in HR+/HER2- MBC.


Author(s):  
Vito Lorusso ◽  
Saverio Cinieri ◽  
Agnese Latorre ◽  
Luca Porcu ◽  
Lucia Del Mastro ◽  
...  

Taxanes have been shown to be the most effective treatment for recurrent or metastatic breast cancer. However, for patients pretreated with taxanes, more active and possibly less toxic drugs are needed. In this retrospective study, we investigated on the effectiveness and safety of eribulin mesylate in 91 taxane-refractory subjects, extracted from the ESEMPIO database, which included 497 metastatic breast cancer patients treated with eribulin allover the Italy. This analysis included only those patients who have shown disease progression while receiving taxane therapy (primary refractory), or those who achieved a response followed by progression while still on therapy (taxane failure). Overall, 41/91 patients (45.2%) showed a clinical benefit; 1 complete response (2.2%) and 16 partial responses (17.6%) were observed. The median progression free survival was 3.1 months (95% CI: 2.8&ndash;3.5) and the median overall survival was 11.6 months (95% CI: 8.7&ndash;16.7). With regard to toxicity, 53 patients (58%) experienced asthenia/fatigue, 23 (25%) showed peripheral neurotoxicity, 18 (20%) alopecia, 12 (13%) mild constipation and 27 (30%) neutropenia. The toxicity related to the treatment led to eribulin dose reduction in 19 (21%) and discontinuation in 9 (10%) patients, respectively. In conclusion, this study suggests that eribulin is effective and well tolerated also in taxane-refractory patient.


2017 ◽  
Vol 142 (22) ◽  
pp. 1669-1675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Seiffert ◽  
Barbara Schmalfeldt ◽  
Volkmar Müller

AbstractWithin the last years, significant improvements have been achieved in breast cancer treatment, particularly with the development of targeted therapies. Major progress has been made in identifying the drivers malignant growth in oestrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer and the mechanisms of resistance to endocrine therapy. This progress has translated into several targeted therapies that enhance the efficacy of endocrine therapy; inhibitors of the cyclin-dependent kinases CDK4 and CDK6 like palbociclib and inhibitors of mTOR substantially improve progression-free survival. For patients with HER2-positive disease the addition of Pertuzumab to Trastuzumab in combination with chemotherapy has been a significant improvement in anti-HER2 therapy in early as well as metastatic breast cancer. Evidence-based further line therapy options in the metastatic setting include T-DM1 and in later lines Lapatinib. For triple negative disease the angiogenesis inhibitor Bevacizumab is approved, which increases progression free survival. Immune checkpoint inhibitors, PARP-inhibitors or anti-androgens represent promising strategies, all of which are currently being evaluated in clinical trials. The development of predictive biomarkers to guide targeted therapies is still the subject of research.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (31) ◽  
pp. 5153-5159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minetta C. Liu ◽  
Peter G. Shields ◽  
Robert D. Warren ◽  
Philip Cohen ◽  
Mary Wilkinson ◽  
...  

PurposeFive or more circulating tumor cells (CTCs) per 7.5 mL of blood predicts for poorer progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). We conducted a prospective study to demonstrate that CTC results correlate strongly with radiographic disease progression at the time of and in advance of imaging.Patients and MethodsSerial CTC levels were obtained in patients starting a new treatment regimen for progressive, radiographically measurable MBC. Peripheral blood was collected for CTC enumeration at baseline and at 3- to 4-week intervals. Clinical outcomes were based on radiographic studies performed in 9- to 12-week intervals.ResultsSixty-eight patients were evaluable for the CTC-imaging correlations, and 74 patients were evaluable for the PFS analysis. Median follow-up was 13.3 months. A statistically significant correlation was demonstrated between CTC levels and radiographic disease progression in patients receiving chemotherapy or endocrine therapy. This correlation applied to CTC results obtained at the time of imaging (odds ratio [OR], 6.3), 3 to 5 weeks before imaging (OR, 3.1), and 7 to 9 weeks before imaging (OR, 4.9). Results from analyses stratified by type of therapy remained statistically significant. Shorter PFS was observed for patients with five or more CTCs at 3 to 5 weeks and at 7 to 9 weeks after the start of treatment.ConclusionWe provide, to our knowledge, the first evidence of a strong correlation between CTC results and radiographic disease progression in patients receiving chemotherapy or endocrine therapy for MBC. These findings support the role of CTC enumeration as an adjunct to standard methods of monitoring disease status in MBC.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (23) ◽  
pp. 2870-2878 ◽  
Author(s):  
John P. Crown ◽  
Véronique Diéras ◽  
Elzbieta Staroslawska ◽  
Denise A. Yardley ◽  
Thomas Bachelot ◽  
...  

Purpose Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) remains an incurable illness in the majority of cases, despite major therapeutic advances. This may be related to the ability of breast tumors to induce neoangiogenesis, even in the face of cytotoxic chemotherapy. Sunitinib, an inhibitor of key molecules involved in neoangiogenesis, has an established role in the treatment of metastatic renal cell and other cancers and demonstrated activity in a phase II trial in MBC. We performed a randomized phase III trial comparing sunitinib plus capecitabine (2,000 mg/m2) with single-agent capecitabine (2,500 mg/m2) in patients with heavily pretreated MBC. Patients and Methods Eligibility criteria included MBC, prior therapy with anthracyclines and taxanes, one or two prior chemotherapy regimens for metastatic disease or early relapse after a taxane plus anthracycline adjuvant regimen, and adequate organ function and performance status. The primary end point was progression-free survival, for which the study had 90% power to detect a 50% improvement (from 4 to 6 months). Results A total of 442 patients were randomly assigned. Progression-free survival was not significantly different between the treatment arms, with medians of 5.5 months (95% CI, 4.5 to 6.0) for the sunitinib plus capecitabine arm and 5.9 months (95% CI, 5.4 to 7.6) for the capecitabine monotherapy arm (hazard ratio, 1.22; 95% CI, 0.95 to 1.58; one-sided P = .941). There were no significant differences in response rate or overall survival. Toxicity, except for hand-foot syndrome, was more severe in the combination arm. Conclusion The addition of sunitinib to capecitabine does not improve the clinical outcome of patients with MBC pretreated with anthracyclines and taxanes.


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