Real-world time on treatment and overall survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer receiving cetuximab in second line after failing irinotecan or oxaliplatin-based regimens.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15568-e15568
Author(s):  
Wambui Gathirua-Mwangi ◽  
Tony Yang ◽  
Taha Khan ◽  
Yixun Wu ◽  
Manuel Afable

e15568 Background: Anti-epidermal growth factor receptor agents are increasingly used in later lines of therapy for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). However, the real-world time on treatment (TOT) and overall survival (OS) of patients with mCRC receiving cetuximab in second-line (2L) setting have not been described. Therefore, we sought to evaluate TOT, OS and identify factors associated with longer TOT and OS based on retrospective observational data. Methods: A total of 1,011 patients were selected from the nationwide Flatiron electronic health record database (January 2013-August 2020) who were: 1) diagnosed with mCRC, 2) received 2L treatment with cetuximab containing regimens, and 3) had failed oxaliplatin/irinotecan-based regimens in first-line (1L). TOT was defined as the time from initiation of cetuximab in 2L (index date), to the last date showing evidence of cetuximab administration. End of therapy was defined if patients progressed to third-line of therapy, or having a death record. OS was calculated from the index date to the date of death or censored to last visit date available. The Kaplan-Meier estimates, and stepwise Cox models were adapted to calculate hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for associated factors. Results: Majority of patients receiving 2L treatment with cetuximab containing regimens were: less than 65 years old (58%), male (60%), had a median body mass index (BMI) of 26.6 kg/m², received FOLFOX regimens in 1L (61%) and were treated in the community setting (96%). The most common 2L regimens were cetuximab+FOLFIRI (46%) and cetuximab+Irinotecan (29%). Overall, the median TOT (mTOT) for patients receiving 2L cetuximab was 3.94 months (median Interquartile range (mIQR) 3.51-4.40), and median OS (mOS) was 14.36 months (mIQR 13.01-15.70). Of all cetuximab containing regimens, receiving cetuximab+FOLFIRI in 2L (mTOT = 4.43 months, mIQR 3.71-5.36), KRAS wild-type (vs. KRAS+), and receiving 2L cetuximab after prior therapy with 1L CapeOX (vs. FOLFOX) were associated with a longer mTOT. Living in the South region (vs. Midwest) was associated with a shorter mTOT. Having a higher BMI (obese vs. underweight HR = 0.46, 95% CI 0.32-0.66) was associated with a longer mOS, while receiving cetuximab+FOLFOX in 2L (mOS = 10.97 months, mIQR 5.55-14.06) or being older (≥65 vs. < 65 years; HR = 1.24, 95% CI 1.05-1.46) were associated with a shorter mOS. Conclusions: In this real-world retrospective analysis we show TOT and OS overall in mCRC patients who received cetuximab containing regimens in 2L. These patients were mostly male, < 65 years, and majority received FOLFOX regimens in 1L therapy. Key factors associated with TOT and OS were treatment regimens received in 1L and 2L. In addition, KRAS status and region were associated with TOT, while BMI and age were associated with OS only.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15575-e15575
Author(s):  
Wambui Gathirua-Mwangi ◽  
Tony Yang ◽  
Taha Khan ◽  
Yixun Wu ◽  
Manuel Afable

e15575 Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. Anti-epidermal growth factor receptor agents improve outcomes of patients with metastatic CRC (mCRC) and are used in multiple lines of therapy. However, real-world time on treatment (TOT) and overall survival (OS) of cetuximab in third-line (3L) have not been described. Therefore, we sought to evaluate TOT, OS, and associated factors in a retrospective study. Methods: A total of 617 patients diagnosed with mCRC and received 3L treatment with cetuximab containing regimens regardless of prior therapies were selected from the nationwide Flatiron electronic health record database (January 2013 - August 2020). TOT was defined as the time from initiation of cetuximab in 3L (index date), to the last recorded date of cetuximab administration. End of therapy was defined if the patients progressed to subsequent line of therapy, or had a record of death. OS was calculated from the index date to date of death or censored to last visit date available. The Kaplan-Meier estimates, and stepwise Cox models were adapted to identify and calculate hazard ratios (HR), and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for factors associated with TOT and OS. Results: Majority of patients receiving 3L treatment with cetuximab containing regimens were: treated in the community setting (96%), less than 65 years old (58%), overweight with a median body mass index (BMI) of 26.2 kg/m² and, received FOLFOX regimens in 1L (46%) and FOLFIRI in 2L (47%). The most common cetuximab containing regimens were cetuximab+irinotecan (36%) and cetuximab+FOLFIRI (34%) and cetuximab monotherapy. The median TOT (mTOT) for patients receiving 3L cetuximab containing regimens was 3.48 months (median interquartile range (mIQR) 3.02-4.17). Higher BMI (obese vs. underweight HR = 0.44, 95% CI 0.28-0.68) was associated with a longer mTOT, while having an ECOG score ≥1 was associated with a shorter mTOT (vs. ECOG = 0, HR = 1.37, 95% CI 1.10-1.72). Also, of all cetuximab containing regimens in 3L cetuximab + FOLFIRI (vs. cetuximab monotherapy) was associated with a longer mTOT (4.63 months, mIQR 3.45-5.55). The median OS (mOS) for patients receiving 3L cetuximab containing regimens was 11.99 months (mIQR 10.87-12.94). Similarly, higher BMI (obese vs. underweight HR = 0.25, 95% CI 0.16-0.40) and 3L cetuximab + FOLFIRI (mOS= 14.3 months, mIQR 11.66-16.85) vs. cetuximab monotherapy were associated with a longer mOS. OS did not differ by patient’s geographic region (South vs Midwest, p-value 0.35). Conclusions: In this real-world retrospective analysis cetuximab + irinotecan and cetuximab + FOLFIRI were the most common 3L cetuximab regimens. The most common treatment regimens in 1L and 2L were FOLFOX and FOLFIRI respectively. Overall, BMI and treatment regimens received in 3L were associated with mTOT and mOS.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 71-71
Author(s):  
Azim Jalali ◽  
Hui-Li Wong ◽  
Rachel Wong ◽  
Margaret Lee ◽  
Lucy Gately ◽  
...  

71 Background: For patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) treatment with Trifluridine/Tipiracil, also known as TAS-102, improves overall survival. In Australia, TAS-102 was initially made available locally through patients self-funding, later via an industry sponsored Medicine Access Program (MAP) and then via the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This study aims to investigate the efficacy and safety of TAS-102 in real world Australian population. Methods: A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from the Treatment of Recurrent and Advanced Colorectal Cancer (TRACC) registry was undertaken. The characteristics and outcomes of patients receiving TAS-102 were assessed and compared to all TRACC patients and those enrolled in the registration study (RECOURSE). Results: Across 13 sites, 107 patients were treated with TAS-102 (non-PBS n = 27, PBS n = 80), The median number of patients per site was 7 (range: 1-17). The median age was 60 years (range: 31-83), compared to 67 for all TRACC patients and 63 for RECOURSE. Comparing registry TAS-102 and RECOURSE patients, 75% vs 100% were ECOG performance status 0-1, 74% vs 79% had initiated treatment more than 18 months from diagnosis of metastatic disease and 39% vs 49% were RAS wild type. Median time on treatment was 10.4 weeks (range: 1.7-32). Median clinician assessed progression-free survival was 3.3 compared to RECIST defined PFS of 2 months in RECOURSE study, while median overall survival was the same at 7.1 months. Two patients (2.3%) had febrile neutropenia and there were no treatment-related deaths in the real-world series, where TAS102 dose at treatment initiation was at clinician discretion. In the RECOURSE study there was a 4% febrile neutropenia rate and one treatment-related death. Conclusions: TRACC registry patients treated with TAS102 were younger than both TRACC patients overall and those from the RECOURSE trial. Less strict application of RECIST criteria and less frequent imaging may have contributed to an apparently longer PFS. However overall survival outcomes achieved with TAS102 in real world patients were comparable to findings from this pivotal trial with an acceptable rate of major adverse events.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (28) ◽  
pp. 3499-3506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Van Cutsem ◽  
Josep Tabernero ◽  
Radek Lakomy ◽  
Hans Prenen ◽  
Jana Prausová ◽  
...  

Purpose Treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) commonly involves a fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy regimen such as infusional fluorouracil, leucovorin, and irinotecan (FOLFIRI) or fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin, often combined with bevacizumab or an epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibody. We studied the effect of adding the novel antiangiogenic agent aflibercept (also known as ziv-aflibercept in the United States) to FOLFIRI in patients with mCRC previously treated with oxaliplatin, including patients who received prior bevacizumab. Patients and Methods Patients were randomly assigned to receive aflibercept (4 mg/kg intravenously; 612 patients) or placebo (614 patients) every 2 weeks in combination with FOLFIRI. Treatment was administered until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The primary end point was overall survival. Results Adding aflibercept to FOLFIRI significantly improved overall survival relative to placebo plus FOLFIRI (hazard ratio [HR], 0.817; 95.34% CI, 0.713 to 0.937; P = .0032) with median survival times of 13.50 versus 12.06 months, respectively. Aflibercept also significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS; HR, 0.758; 95% CI, 0.661 to 0.869; P < .0001), with median PFS times of 6.90 versus 4.67 months, respectively. The effects on overall survival and PFS exhibited a consistent trend across prespecified subgroup analyses, including bevacizumab pretreated patients. Response rate was 19.8% (95% CI, 16.4% to 23.2%) with aflibercept plus FOLFIRI compared with 11.1% (95% CI, 8.5% to 13.8%) with placebo plus FOLFIRI (P = .0001). Adverse effects reported with aflibercept combined with FOLFIRI included the characteristic anti–vascular endothelial growth factor effects and also reflected an increased incidence of some chemotherapy-related toxicities. Conclusion Aflibercept in combination with FOLFIRI conferred a statistically significant survival benefit over FOLFIRI combined with placebo in patients with mCRC previously treated with oxaliplatin.


Cancers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 844 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kei Muro ◽  
Taylor Salinardi ◽  
Arvind Rup Singh ◽  
Teresa Macarulla

Background: Metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) represents a substantial health burden globally and an increasing challenge in Asian countries. Treatment options include chemotherapy plus a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor (such as bevacizumab, aflibercept or ramucirumab), or anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) therapies. Aflibercept, a recombinant fusion protein, has been approved for treatment of mCRC in combination with FOLFIRI for patients whose disease progresses during or after treatment with an oxaliplatin-containing regimen, based on its efficacy and tolerability profile in clinical trials. This report aims to provide an overview of both clinical and real-world evidence and experience on the use of aflibercept in routine clinical practice, with a focus on European, American and Asian populations. Methods: A literature search was conducted in PubMed (on 28th February 2019) using the search terms ("aflibercept") and ("Colorectal"OR"CRC") to identify publications containing information on aflibercept-containing regimens. Results: The adverse events (AE) profile was similar between geographical locations. Across trials, real-world and retrospective studies, grade ≥ 3 hypertension and proteinuria were amongst the most frequently reported AEs. Conclusions: The safety profile of aflibercept is generally manageable and comparable across various geographic locations.


2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 13511-13511
Author(s):  
B. Melosky ◽  
C. Lohrisch ◽  
C. Kollmansberger ◽  
S. Gill ◽  
H. Kennecke ◽  
...  

13511 Background: Treatment until progression or planned interruption of first line chemotherapy is common in the therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer and are upon the discretion of the oncologist. A retrospective analysis was performed to determine the impact of these differing therapeutic strategies on overall survival. Methods: Eligible patients were treated between 2002 to 2004 in British Columbia. All patients received chemotherapy with both FOLFOX and FOLFIRI, either first or second line. Records were retrospectively reviewed for treatment interruption, efficacy and toxicity. Overall survival was the primary endpoint. Results: 101 patients were identified. Twenty-three patients who progressed before receiving 8 cycles of chemotherapy and 9 patients who stopped their chemotherapy due to toxicity were excluded. The remaining patients were analyzed for survival. Twenty-three patients were treated to progression of whom 6 received first line FOLFIRI and 17 received first line FOLFOX. The mean number of cycles of first line therapy was was 11.5. Forty six patients received a planned break. Of these, 21pateints received first line FOLFIRI and 25 patients received first line FOLFOX. Mean number of cycles of first line therapy was 9.7. Median survival of patients treated to progression was 16 months compared to 22 months for patients with planned break of therapy (p=0.003). The Hazard ratio was 2.3 (p=0.01) in favor of patients who had a planned break. Uni-variate and multivariate analysis showed no significance of sex, age, site (colon versus rectal), sequence and ECOG status as predictive factors. Conclusion: In this study, patients who were treated until progression with first line chemotherapy with either FOLFOX or FOLFIRI had an inferior survival. Possible explanations for the detrimental hazard ratio for patients treated to progression are decreasing reserve for second line therapy when first line therapy is prolonged and increasing resistance to 5-FU based therapy with prolonged exposure. As this is a retrospective, observational study, other variables not captured by the modeled covariates that may have influenced results. This data suggests that treating to best response and then allowing a break does not detrimentally affect survival. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 636-636
Author(s):  
Stephen Johnston ◽  
Ellen Riehle ◽  
Helen Varker ◽  
Paul Juneau ◽  
Kathleen Wilson ◽  
...  

636 Background: This study examined real-world cancer regimen costs for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients treated with biologics in first- (1L) through second-line (2L). Methods: Using a large U.S. commercial/Medicare supplemental insurance claims database, patients with mCRC initiating a 1L bevacizumab (BEV) or cetuximab (CET) containing regimen between 1/1/2008-8/31/2014 and transitioning to a 2L biologic-containing regimen (BEV, CET, panitimumab [PAN], regorafenib [REG], or ziv-aflibercept [ZAF]) were identified. Monthly costs of cancer regimens (biologic/administration, chemotherapy/administration) were measured over a follow-up period beginning at initiation of 1L therapy and ending at the discontinuation of 2L therapy, inpatient death, insurance disenrollment, or 9/30/2014. Results: Among 2,352 patients, mean monthly biologic costs for 1L+2L ranged from $6,738 in the 1LBEV-2LBEV group, to $12,568 in the 1LCET-2LOther group (Table). In contrast, chemotherapy costs ranged from $1,898 in 1LCET-2LOther group to $4,070 in the 1LBEV-2LBEV group. Conclusions: Mean total cancer regimen costs per month for the 1L+2L sequence tended to be lower for patients treated with 1L BEV-containing regimens, compared with 1L CET-containing regimens. The majority of 1L-BEV patients also received BEV in 2L (TML). These agents' real-world comparative costs are an important consideration in treatment decisions. [Table: see text]


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3550-3550
Author(s):  
Jean-Louis Legoux ◽  
Thomas Aparicio ◽  
Emilie Maillard ◽  
Jean Marc Phelip ◽  
Jean-Louis Jouve ◽  
...  

3550 Background: In the early 2000s, classic LV5FU2 (C) (folinic acid, 5FU bolus, then 5FU infusion on D1 and D2) was replaced with simplified LV5FU2 (S) (folinic acid and 5FU bolus on D1 only), considered as effective and less toxic. No trial proved this assertion. The LV5FU2 companion in the FOLFIRI or FOLFOX regimen was C or S. The FFCD 2001-02 study compared in a 2 x 2 factorial design, in not-pretreated elderly patients (75+) with metastatic colorectal cancer, C or S, with or without irinotecan. No significant differences in PFS and OS were observed in the comparison with or without irinotecan. The median OS was 15.2 months in C versus 11.4 months in S, HR = 0.71 (0.55–0.92) and objective response rate was 37.1% in C vs S 25.6% in S, p = 0.004. The aim of this study was to present the factors associated with these differences. Methods: Prognostic factors associated with OS were studied using a Cox model. The multivariate analysis used the significantly different items from the univariate analysis and the differences observed at the inclusion. For each of these items, a subgroup analysis was performed. The second- and third-line treatments were analysed. Results: The 282 patients from the intent-to-treat study were included in the model. In OS, the prognostic factors were C versus S, number of metastatic sites, alkaline phosphatases (AP) and CEA. The interaction test in each subgroup for OS was not significant but C was significantly better in the following subgroup: age > 80 years, male, Karnofsky 100%, 1-2 Charlson index, AP ≤ 2N, leucocyte count > 11,000, CEA > 2N, CA 19-9 ≤2N. No differences were observed in the NCI toxicities but 130 serious adverse events in S versus 102 in C. A second-line was used for 55% patients in C, 46% in S, 81% of them with oxaliplatin or irinotecan in C, 76% after S. The third-line administration (20%) and targeted therapy (15%) were similar in C and S. Conclusions: C-LV5FU2 was superior both in subgroups with better and lower prognostics and this difference cannot be explained by an imbalance between the populations. The toxicity was not higher and a second-line was more often possible after C. The switch from C to S without scientific proof was perhaps a mistake in our practices. Clinical trial information: NCT00303771.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleonora Lai ◽  
Stefano Cascinu ◽  
Mario Scartozzi

Targeting tumor-driven angiogenesis is an effective strategy in the management of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC); however, the choice of second-line therapy is complicated by the availability of several drugs, the occurrence of resistance and the lack of validated prognostic and predictive biomarkers. This review examines the use of angiogenesis-targeted therapies for the second-line management of mCRC patients. Mechanisms of resistance and anti-placental growth factor agents are discussed, and the role of aflibercept, a recombinant fusion protein consisting of portions of human vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR)-1 and VEGFR-2, is highlighted. The novel mechanism of action of aflibercept makes it a useful second-line agent in mCRC patients progressing after oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy, as well as in those with resistance after bevacizumab.


2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 619-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaldigul Smagulova

619 Background: Advances in molecular biology and a wide introduction to the practice of targeted therapies have improved outcomes and significantly affect the overall survival of patients. To investigate the efficacy and safety of bevacizumab (BEV) beyond first progression combined with chemotherapy (CT) in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Methods: 68 patients with mCRC who received chemotherapy treatment at the Department of the Kazakh Research Institute of Oncology and Radiology. Selecting second-line chemotherapy based on oxaliplatin or irinotecan depended of an earlier first-line therapy (FOLFOX, FOLFIRI). The survival rate was calculated by Kaplan-Meier, comparison of survival curves was performed by log-rank. Results: The study included 68 patients, who were randomized from February 2009 to November 2011(to 33 [48.5%] BEV + CT and 35 [51.5%] to CT alone). Analysis of the immediate results of treatment showed that in neither case was not achieved complete response of the tumor. Partial regression in group 1 – 11 (33.3 ± 8.2)%, and group 2 - in 9 (25.7 ± 7.3)%. Stabilization is achieved in 20 (60.6 ± 8.5)% and 23 (6.7 ± 8.0)% of cases, respectively. The progression of the disease was observed in the group 1 in 2 (6.1 ± 4.1)% and 3 (8.6 ± 4.7)% of cases. Median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) was 11.5 months (7-16) and 12.2 months in group 1, and 9.7 months (6-13.2) (PFS), 9.1 months(OS) in group 2, respectively. The adverse event profile was consistent with previously reported data for BEV + CT. BEV-related significant adverse events included bleeding grade 3-4 (1.5 %) and venous thrombosis (2.3 %). Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate that BEV + CT continued beyond progression significantly prolong OS and PFS in second-line therapy mCRC.


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