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MA11 - Novel Approaches in SCLC and Neuroendocrine Tumors (ID 391)
- Event: WCLC 2016
- Type: Mini Oral Session
- Track: SCLC/Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Presentations: 1
- Moderators:P. Lara, A. Mohn-Staudner
- Coordinates: 12/06/2016, 14:20 - 15:50, Strauss 3
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MA11.07 - Improved Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Response Rates with Veliparib and Temozolomide: Results from a Phase II Trial (ID 5517)
14:20 - 15:50 | Author(s): T.K. Owonikoko
- Abstract
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Background:
PARP1 is overexpressed in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and represents a novel therapeutic target for this disease. Preclinical data indicates that combining veliparib (an oral PARP-1/2 inhibitor) and temozolomide (TMZ) results in synergistic tumor growth delay or regression. In this study, we investigated whether adding veliparib to TMZ would improve outcomes in patients with relapsed sensitive and refractory SCLCs. Candidate predictive biomarkers, including SLFN11, were then explored.
Methods:
SCLC patients previously treated with 1 or 2 prior regimens were enrolled in the trial and randomized 1:1 to receive oral TMZ 150-200mg/m[2]/day (D1-5) with either veliparib or placebo 40mg twice daily, orally (D1-7) (NCT01638546). Primary endpoint was 4-month progression free survival (PFS). Data were analyzed in patients with platinum sensitive (progression >60 days after 1st line therapy) or refractory disease (progression ≤60 days after 1st line therapy, or in need of 3rd line treatment). Archived tissue was available for 53 patients for biomarker analysis.
Results:
104 patients were enrolled and 100 patients were treated. Baseline characteristics were balanced between treatment arms: 52% female; median age 62.5 (range, 31-84); 59% refractory disease; 33% needing 3rd-line therapy. Progression free survival at 4-months was similar between the two arms, 36% vs. 27% (p=0.39). However, in 93 evaluable pts, response rate was significantly higher in pts treated with veliparib/TMZ compared to TMZ alone (39% vs 14%, p =0.016). Median overall survival: 8.2 mos (95% CI: 6.4-12.2) in veliparib arm and 7 mos (95% CI: 5.3-9.5) in placebo arm, p = 0.50. Grade 3/4 thrombocytopenia and neutropenia more commonly occurred in the veliparib/TMZ arm: 50% vs 9% and 31% vs 7%, respectively. Levels of SLFN11, a marker of SCLC response to PARP inhibition in preclinical models, were assessed by immunohistochemistry. High SLFN11 in patient tumors (obtained at original diagnosis) was associated with a trend towards better overall survival in the veliparib/TMZ arm, but no difference in outcome in the TMZ alone arm. Additional correlative studies are ongoing, including assessment of MGMT promoter methylation, and will be available at the time of presentation.
Conclusion:
The combination of veliparib/TMZ increased response rates significantly, compared to TMZ alone. Hematologic toxicities of the combination may have impacted PFS (which was not significantly different between the arms) by limiting dosing. Biomarkers such as SLFN11, ATM, or MGMT promoter methylation could potentially help guide patient selection in the SCLC population.
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OA03 - Immunotherapy Checkpoint Inhibitors in Advanced NSCLC (ID 367)
- Event: WCLC 2016
- Type: Oral Session
- Track: Chemotherapy/Targeted Therapy/Immunotherapy
- Presentations: 1
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OA03.06 - Evaluation of Toxicity Profile of PD-1 versus PD-L1 Inhibitors in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (ID 6073)
11:00 - 12:30 | Author(s): T.K. Owonikoko
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Background:
Monoclonal antibodies against Programmed Death 1 (PD-1) and Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) have emerged as effective therapies in NSCLC. We updated our initial systematic review of trials investigating differences in the toxicities of PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors.
Methods:
An electronic literature search was performed of public databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE) and conference proceedings for trials utilizing PD-1 inhibitors (nivolumab, pembrolizumab) and PD-L1 inhibitors (atezolizumab, durvalumab, avelumab) in NSCLC patients. Studies that did not report toxicities were excluded. A formal meta-analysis was conducted with Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software (Version 2.2). Clinical and demographic characteristics, response, and toxicity data were compared between the two groups.
Results:
Twenty-two studies reported between 2013-2016 were eligible for this analysis. The total number of patients evaluated for toxicities were 2,863 patients in the PD-1 group and 2,006 patients in the PD-L1 group. Patient characteristics % (PD-1/PD-L1): median age 64/65, male 58/56, smokers 82/83, squamous histology 25/32, performance status 0-1 98/100. There was no difference in response rate between PD-1 (17%) and PD-L1 (18%) inhibitors, p=0.3. The incidence of overall adverse events (AEs), immune related AEs, and pneumonitis trended in favor of the PD-L1 group but did not reach statistical significance (see table). Figure 1
Conclusion:
In this updated systematic review involving 4,869 patients, the toxicity profiles of PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors in NSCLC patients are not significantly different.
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OA05 - Treatment Advances in SCLC (ID 373)
- Event: WCLC 2016
- Type: Oral Session
- Track: SCLC/Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Presentations: 1
- Moderators:A. Ardizzoni, J. Pujol
- Coordinates: 12/05/2016, 14:20 - 15:50, Strauss 2
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OA05.05 - Randomized Phase 2 Study: Alisertib (MLN8237) or Placebo + Paclitaxel as Second-Line Therapy for Small-Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) (ID 4855)
14:20 - 15:50 | Author(s): T.K. Owonikoko
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Background:
Alisertib, an investigational selective Aurora A kinase inhibitor, showed single-agent antitumor activity in preclinical in vivo SCLC models and was synergistic with paclitaxel in this setting. We report the efficacy, quality of life (QoL), and safety from this study.
Methods:
Patients ≥18 years with SCLC relapsed <180 days after standard first-line platinum-based chemotherapy were randomized 1:1 to alisertib 40 mg orally twice-daily on days 1–3, 8–10, 15–17 + paclitaxel 60 mg/m[2] IV on days 1, 8, 15 (Arm A) or matched placebo + paclitaxel 80 mg/m[2] (Arm B) in 28-day cycles. Patients were stratified using an interactive voice response system (IVRS) by type of relapse post-frontline platinum (sensitive vs resistant/refractory) and presence/absence of brain metastases at baseline. Protocol Amendment 2 corrected the definition for relapse per standard guidance; stratification factors were corrected accordingly. Primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS) per stratified log-rank test. QoL outcomes were assessed per EORTC QLQ-C30 and -LC13.
Results:
178 patients were randomized, 89/89 to Arm A/B (median age 62/62 years). Survival, response, QoL, and safety results are presented in the Table. The analysis of PFS using IVRS stratification favored Arm A, as did the analysis per corrected stratification factors. Mean EORTC QLQ-C30 QoL scores were similar between arms, as were mean change-from-baseline values at end of treatment (-5.7 in Arm A vs -4 in Arm B). Figure 1
Conclusion:
Alisertib + paclitaxel shows favorable PFS over placebo + paclitaxel with both initial and updated IVRS stratification. A similar favorable trend was also observed for OS and ORR although not statistically significant. Comparable changes in QoL scores were observed from baseline in both arms. The alisertib + paclitaxel arm showed higher rates of AEs and discontinuation due to AEs. Updated survival analyses are pending.
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P1.01 - Poster Session with Presenters Present (ID 453)
- Event: WCLC 2016
- Type: Poster Presenters Present
- Track: Epidemiology/Tobacco Control and Cessation/Prevention
- Presentations: 1
- Moderators:
- Coordinates: 12/05/2016, 14:30 - 15:45, Hall B (Poster Area)
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P1.01-035 - Trends, Patterns of Treatment and Outcomes in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) as a Second Primary: A National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) Analysis (ID 6185)
14:30 - 15:45 | Author(s): T.K. Owonikoko
- Abstract
Background:
The prevalence of NSCLC as a second primary tumor has been increasing over the past decades, though very little data are available in the literature. We analyzed the NCDB, an oncology outcomes database administered by the American College of Surgeons and the American Cancer Society, to study the outcomes and patterns of treatment of patients (pts) diagnosed with NSCLC as a second or subsequent primary (SP).
Methods:
The NCDB was queried from 2004 to 2012 for NSCLC pts. Pts diagnosed with NSCLC as SP were compared with pts with de novo (DN) NSCLC as defined by sequence number in the database. Univariate (UV) and multivariable analyses (MV) with overall survival (OS) were conducted by Cox proportional hazards model. Kaplan-Meier plots were produced to compare the survival curves by subgroups along with log-rank p-values.
Results:
A total of 207,518 pts in SP and 697,709 pts in DN groups were included in the analysis, which accounted for 22% and 74% of all NSCLC pts respectively. Pt characteristics (SP/DN %): median age 72/68, male 53/53, white 89/84, stage IV 28/41, treated at academic centers 33/32, government insured 72/57, mean tumor size (cm) 3.5/4.4. An increasing trend in incidence of SP was observed (19.5% in 2004 to 24% in 2012) vs. a decreasing trend in DN (75.6% in 2004 to 73% in 2012). About 12% in SP and 15% in DN received chemotherapy as part of their treatment. Surgery was performed in 39% of SP group vs. 28% in DN. Radiation was given to 43% of the pts in DN vs. 36% in SP. On UV and MV analysis, SP was associated with better survival than DN (HRs 0.84 and 0.93 respectively; p<0.001). The SP group had higher 5-year OS (23% vs. 19.6%, p<0.001) and a higher median survival (17 vs. 11.5 months) compared to DN. On stratifying by stage, DN had inferior survival in stage IV pts (HR 1.12, p<0.001) compared to SP but better survival in stage I and II pts (HRs 0.86 and 0.93, p<0.001). No difference in OS was seen in stage III pts (HR 1.01, p= 0.4).
Conclusion:
The incidence of second primary has increased over the past decade. Second primary NSCLC is diagnosed at an earlier stage, smaller tumor size, and is associated with a better survival, compared to de novo NSCLC.
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P1.07 - Poster Session with Presenters Present (ID 459)
- Event: WCLC 2016
- Type: Poster Presenters Present
- Track: SCLC/Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Presentations: 2
- Moderators:
- Coordinates: 12/05/2016, 14:30 - 15:45, Hall B (Poster Area)
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P1.07-002 - G1T28, a Cyclin Dependent Kinase 4/6 Inhibitor, in Combination with Topotecan for Previously Treated Small Cell Lung Cancer: Preliminary Results (ID 5213)
14:30 - 15:45 | Author(s): T.K. Owonikoko
- Abstract
Background:
Chemotherapy-induced bone marrow and immune system toxicity causes significant acute and long-term consequences. G1T28 is a potent and selective CDK4/6 inhibitor (CDK4/6i) in development to reduce chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression and preserve immune system function in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients. Hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPC) are dependent upon CDK4/6 for proliferation, and preclinical models demonstrated that transient G1T28-induced G~1~ cell cycle arrest renders them resistant to chemotherapy cytotoxicity, allowing faster hematopoietic recovery, preservation of long-term stem cell and immune system function, and enhancement of chemotherapy anti-tumor activity.
Methods:
Objectives of this ongoing multicenter Phase 1b/2a study are to assess the dose limiting toxicities (DLTs), safety, hematological profile, PK, and anti-tumor activity of G1T28 in combination with topotecan (NCT02514447). The study consists of a limited open-label, dose-finding portion (Part 1; up to 40 patients), and an open‑label, single-arm expansion portion (Part 2; 28 patients). Eligible patients had histologically/cytologically confirmed SCLC, adequate organ function, ECOG performance status 0-2, 1-2 prior lines of chemotherapy, and no symptomatic brain metastases. G1T28, at a starting dose of 200 mg/m[2] (derived from the Phase 1a healthy volunteer study and expected to maintain HSPC G1 arrest beyond topotecan exposure), was administered IV prior to IV topotecan on days 1-5 every 21-days.
Results:
21 patients (median age 68, 5 females, 20 white and 1 African-American) have been enrolled across 5 cohorts. DLTs due to Grade 3/4 myelotoxicity occurred in the first two cohorts and were associated with supra-therapeutic topotecan exposures due to decreased topotecan clearance by G1T28. Reducing the topotecan dose achieved exposures in the therapeutic range and was well tolerated. No episodes of febrile neutropenia or bleeding have occurred to date. For the 17 evaluable patients, there were 5 PR, 8 SD, and 4 PD. In the 6 platinum refractory patients there were 1 PR, 3 SD, and 2 PD.
Conclusion:
G1T28, a novel CDK4/6i, combined with topotecan for previously treated SCLC patients has been well tolerated, without any episodes of febrile neutropenia or bleeding. There are encouraging early signs of anti-tumor activity, with a response rate of 29% overall (36%, 4/11 in sensitive and 17%, 1/6 in refractory) and a clinical benefit rate (CR+PR+SD) of 76% overall (82%, 9/11 in sensitive and 67%, 4/6 in refractory). This novel approach, allowing the administration of chemotherapy with preservation of hematopoietic function and cellular immunity, could potentially improve treatment outcomes of patients with CDK4/6-independent tumors. Updated data will be presented.
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P1.07-014 - Impact of Chemotherapy for Small Cell Lung Cancer in the Third Line and beyond, a SEER-MEDICARE Analysis (ID 4758)
14:30 - 15:45 | Author(s): T.K. Owonikoko
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Background:
While there is no approved third line chemotherapy option for small cell lung cancer (SCLC), empiric use of chemotherapy is common in this setting in the absence of supporting prospective data. In order to assess the potential benefit and predictors of chemotherapy use beyond the second line setting in SCLC, we analyzed the SEER-MEDICARE database.
Methods:
We employed data of SCLC patients diagnosed between 1985 and 2005. Univariate (UVA) association of line of chemotherapies with covariates was examined with Wilcoxon rank-sum test, chi-square or Fisher’s exact test. Multivariable (MVA) logistic regression analysis for line of therapy was conducted using the following covariates: year of diagnosis, age, gender, race, Medicare status, urban/rural location, and radiation. Survival functions were estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method and the log-rank test was used to assess for difference in overall survival (OS) stratified by line of therapy. UVA and MVA survival analyses were carried out using the Cox proportional hazards model. To further balance confounders between patients receiving different lines of therapy, propensity scores were estimated using a MVA logistic regression model to predict the receipt of 3[rd] line chemotherapy based on relevant covariates. Propensity score analysis was further conducted by including the estimated propensity score as a covariate in a Cox proportional hazards model. All analyses were done using SAS 9.3 with two-sided tests and a significant level of 0.05.
Results:
There were 47,351 patients with SCLC of which 23,535 (49.7 %) received chemotherapy and 10,887 (23%) received platinum-based chemotherapy. Of the platinum-treated patients, 1424 (13.1%) received additional salvage therapy of either topotecan alone (n=801) or topotecan and additional treatments as 3[rd] line and beyond (n=623). The median OS was 11, 13, 15 and 17 months respectively for patients treated with one, two, three or > 3 lines of chemotherapy respectively. Propensity score analysis showed additional lines of therapy beyond the second line was associated with a reduced risk of death (HR: 0.786; 0.729 - 0.847, p<0.001 and 0.617; 0.564 - 0.675; p<0.001 for 3[rd] line and > 3 lines of therapy respectively). Age (p=0.043) and year of diagnosis (P<0.001) were significantly associated with treatment beyond 2[nd] line topotecan on MVA analysis.
Conclusion:
Salvage chemotherapy is not commonly used following failure of platinum containing chemotherapy in SCLC patients. However, chemotherapy beyond the second line was associated with an incremental survival benefit in US MEDICARE-eligible SCLC patients.
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P2.02 - Poster Session with Presenters Present (ID 462)
- Event: WCLC 2016
- Type: Poster Presenters Present
- Track: Locally Advanced NSCLC
- Presentations: 1
- Moderators:
- Coordinates: 12/06/2016, 14:30 - 15:45, Hall B (Poster Area)
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P2.02-015 - Guideline Concordant Care is Associated with Better Survival for Patients with Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (ID 5103)
14:30 - 15:45 | Author(s): T.K. Owonikoko
- Abstract
Background:
Current evidence-based guideline-concordant care (GCC) is administration of platinum-based chemotherapy during thoracic radiotherapy (TRT) for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with good performance status. This study evaluates factors associated with lack of GCC.
Methods:
Patients (pts) with unresected stage IIIA/IIIB NSCLC diagnosed from 2005 – 2013 and Charlson-Deyo Score 0 were identified from the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB). Primary outcomes measured were receipt of GCC, defined by administration of chemotherapy with TRT commencing within 2 weeks of each other and minimum TRT dose of 60 Gy, and overall survival (OS). Multivariable logistic regression (MLR) modeling was performed to identify variables associated with non-GCC. Cox proportional hazard modeling was utilized to examine OS.
Results:
Patient characteristics (n=37,809) included: mean age 67.8 years; 55% male; 13% African American; 3.4% Hispanic, 3.6% ‘other’ race/ethnicity; 66% government-insured; mean tumor size 5.0 cm; 38% adenocarcinoma; 32% squamous cell carcinoma (SCC); 30% large cell/other histology. In total, 28% of pts received GCC. On MLR analysis, Hispanic pts were more likely to receive non-GCC (OR=1.34, p <0.001) compared to non-Hispanic pts. Uninsured pts were more likely to receive non-GCC (OR=1.57, p<0.001) compared to privately-insured pts. Patients treated in the western, southern, or northeastern U.S. were more likely to receive non-GCC (OR= 1.43, 1.45, 1.21, all p values <0.001) compared to pts treated in the Midwest. Adenocarcinoma and large-cell/other histological types were more likely to receive non-GCC (OR= 1.71, 1.39, both p<0.001) compared to SCC. For every one-year increase in age or 50-mile increase in distance to treatment facility, patients had a 4% or 3% increased odds of not receiving GCC (OR=1.04, 1.03; p<0.001, p = 0.003, respectively). On hazard modeling, those receiving non-GCC had higher death rates compared to those receiving GCC (HR=1.42, p<0.001). Survival rates were lower for Hispanics receiving non-GCC versus GCC (HR=1.24, p=0.034). Other groups with lower OS for non-GCC versus GCC included: the uninsured (HR=1.61, p<0.001), treatment in the western, southern, or northeastern US (HRs= 1.56, 1.40, 1.33, respectively, p<0.001), adenocarcinomas and large cell/other histologies (both HR=1.40, p<0.001).
Conclusion:
Socioeconomic factors, including Hispanic ethnicity, lack of insurance, geographic location, and distance from treatment facility are associated with receipt of non-GCC. Patient and disease specific factors including increasing age and adenocarcinoma histology are also associated with non-GCC. Future interventions could target these groups to improve provision of GCC.
