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    OA08 - Targeted Therapies in Brain Metastases (ID 381)

    • Event: WCLC 2016
    • Type: Oral Session
    • Track: Advanced NSCLC
    • Presentations: 8
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      OA08.01 - Exploration of the Underlying Mechanisms of Leptomeningeal Metastasis in NSCLC Patients through NGS of Cerebrospinal Fluid (ID 5058)

      16:00 - 17:30  |  Author(s): Y. Fan, M. Hu, X. Zhu, M. Wang, Y. Xu, X. Lv, H. Xu, J. Ding, X. Ye, L. Fang, Z. Huang, L. Miao, L. Gong, W. Mao, H. Lu

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      Background:
      About 10% of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with EGFR mutations will develop leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) either at initial diagnosis or during treatment. LM is a devastating complication of NSCLC associated with poor prognosis. The median overall survival is 4.5-11 months, with ~60% death due to LM or LM together with systemic lesions. However, the underlying mechanisms of the metastasis process are still poorly understood.

      Methods:
      we performed next-generation panel sequencing of primary tumor tissue, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and matched normal controls from 11 EGFRm+ NSCLC patients with LM. Among them, 2 patients had LM at initial diagnosis, and 8 patients developed LM during 1[st] generation EGFR-TKI treatment, while such clinical information was missing for 1 patient.

      Results:
      The status of EGFR active mutations was the same in the primary tumor and CSF of all the patients, except one whose EGFR mutation was undetectable in the primary site probably due to low sequence coverage. In total, there were 8 patients with EGFR L858R, 1 with 19Del, and 2 with L858R & 19Del dual mutation. One patient also had de novo EGFR T790M in the primary site. None of the CSF samples showed EGFR T790M mutation, suggesting that it was not the resistance mechanism for the 8 patients who developed LM during TKI treatment. PIK3CA E545K and H1047L, and PTEN R130Q were identified in primary site and/or CSF of 6 patients. Although with small sample size, this ratio is much higher than what was reported in general EGFR L858R or 19Del positive lung adenocarcinoma patient population (~2% from 4 datasets), implicating that alternations in PI3K pathway may associate with LM risk. Interestingly, in 9 of the 11 patients, only 0.9%-7.8% of variants in CSF samples overlapped with those in primary site, suggesting tumor heterogeneity, divergence and clonal evolution during LM development. Moreover, when we cataloged the recurrent CSF-unique somatic genomic alterations existing in >5 patients, we identified genes involved in DNA repair pathway, cell cycle regulation and epigenetic reprogramming (NPM1, RAD50, MRE11A, POLE, CHEK1, XPC, KMT2B, KMT2C, KMT2D, and ATRX).

      Conclusion:
      In summary, our study has shed light on the genomic variations of LM and paved the way for potential therapeutic approaches to this unmet medical need.

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      OA08.02 - Phase II Study of Erlotinib in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients with Leptomeningeal Metastasis (LOGIK1101) (ID 5099)

      16:00 - 17:30  |  Author(s): K. Ota, Y. Shiraishi, T. Harada, D. Himeji, T. Kitazaki, N. Ebi, A. Hamada, T. Yamanaka, K. Nosaki, M. Takenoyama, K. Sugio

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      Background:
      Leptomeningeal metastases (LM) occur in almost 5% of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients (pts) and are associated with a poor prognosis. To date, no prospective study has identified active chemotherapy for NSCLC pts with LM. In retrospective studies, EGFR-TKI treatment is reported to be effective in the treatment of LM. We conducted a multi-center, single-arm phase II trial to evaluate the efficacy of erlotinib in pts with LM.

      Methods:
      NSCLC pts with cytologically confirmed LM were eligible and received erlotinib 150mg daily. Overall cytological response rate (ORR; defined “number of pts who achieves complete remission in CSF / number of all pts”), time to LM progression (TTP), overall survival (OS) and pharmacokinetics were analyzed. Under the null hypothesis, the regimen would be rejected if confirmed ORR was 5% or less. This study was closed because of low accrual with only 21 of required 32 pts (66 %) accrued.

      Results:
      From Dec 2011 to May 2015, 21 pts (17 pts with EGFR mutation) were enrolled. CSFs available for EGFR mutation analysis (N=17) were all EGFR T790M negative. ORR was 30 % (95%CI 12 -54 %). Median TTP was 2.3 months. Median OS was 3.1 months. Significantly longer TTP and OS were observed in EGFR-mutant than in EGFR-wild type (P=0.0054 and P<0.0001, respectively). Seven pts survived longer than 6 months. CSF penetration rate (Mean + SD) was 3.3 + 0.8 %. There was no correlation between CSF concentration and clinical efficacy.

      Conclusion:
      Erlotinib treatment for LM is active, especially in EGFR-mutant. Our findings suggest that erlotinib could represent a treatment option for EGFR mutated pts. CSF penetration in LM patients is equivalent to those in previous reports. Table1. Summary of ORR, TPP and OS

      ORR (%) mTTP (M) mOS (M)
      All (N=20) 30 2.3 3.1
      EGFR mutant (N=17) 35 2.7 4.0
      EGFR wild (N=3) 0 0.7 0.8
      P value (mt vs. wt) - 0.0054 <0.0001


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      OA08.03 - MET Copy Number Gain Associates with Gefitinib Resistance in Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis of EGFR Mutant Lung Cancer (ID 4364)

      16:00 - 17:30  |  Author(s): S. Yano, S. Nanjo, S. Arai, S. Takeuchi, T. Yamada, Y. Okada, A. Hata, N. Katakami

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      Background:
      Central nervous system (CNS) metastasis, such as brain metastasis and leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LMC), occurs frequently in EGFR mutant lung cancer. EGFR-TKIs are generally effective to CNS metastasis in EGFR mutant lung cancer patients who are naïve to TKI treatment. Nevertheless, progression of CNS lesions are frequently observed during EGFR-TKI treatment. Brain metastases are manageable by concomitant use of EGFR-TKI and local intervention, including whole brain irradiation and stereotactic radiotherapy. There is, however, no established therapy for LMC, which is resistant to first and second generation EGFR-TKIs. Therefore, novel and effective therapies need to be developed for managing LMC in EGFR mutant lung cancer patients who become refractory to these EGFR-TKIs. The purpose of this study is to clarify the mechanism of EGFR-TKI resistance in LMC and establish novel therapeutic strategy.

      Methods:
      We examined EGFR mutations, including T790M gatekeeper mutation, in 32 re-biopsy specimens from 12 LMC and 20 extracranial lesions (e.c., lung metastasis and malignant pleural effusions) of EGFR mutant lung cancer patients who became refractory to EGFR-TKI treatment. To clarify molecular mechanisms of acquired EGFR-TKI resistance in LMC, we utilized in vivo imaging model of LMC with EGFR mutant lung cancer cell line PC-9/ffluc and induced acquired resistance to gefitinib by continuous oral treatment.

      Results:
      We found that all 32 re-biopsy specimens had the same baseline EGFR mutations and that T790M was less frequent in LMC specimens than extracranial specimens (8% vs 55%). Compared with subcutaneous tumors, T790M was less frequent in LMC which acquired resistance to gefitnib. We further established PC-9/LMC-GR cells from the gefitinib-resistant LMC model and found that PC-9/LMC-GR cells were intermediately resistant to gefitinib and osimertinib (3[rd] generation EGFR-TKI). While EGFR-T790M was negative, MET copy number gain associated MET activation was involved in the gefitinib resistance in PC-9/LMC-GR cells. Moreover, combined use of EGFR-TKI and crizotinib, having inhibitory activity against MET, dramatically regressed LMC which already acquired resistance to gefitinib or osimertinib.

      Conclusion:
      These findings suggest that combined use of MET inhibitors may be promising for controlling LMC which acquires resistance to EGFR-TKIs including osimertinib.

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      OA08.04 - Discussant for OA08.01, OA08.02, OA08.03 (ID 7004)

      16:00 - 17:30  |  Author(s): R. Perez-Soler

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      OA08.05 - Efficacy and Cerebrospinal Fluid Concentration of Afatinib in NSCLC Patients with EGFR Mutation Developing Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis (ID 4210)

      16:00 - 17:30  |  Author(s): A. Tamiya, M. Tamiya, T. Nishihara, T. Shiroyama, K. Nakao, T. Tsuji, N. Takeuchi, S. Isa, N. Omachi, N. Okamoto, H. Suzuki, A. Iwazaki, K. Imai, T. Hirashima, S. Atagi

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      Background:
      Afatinib (AFA) is an effective treatment in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients harboring epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation. However, there were few reports about the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) penetration rate and the efficacy for central nervous system (CNS) metastasis. Therefore, we conducted the study to evaluate the CSF penetration rate and efficacy of AFA in NSCLC patients harboring EGFR mutation with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LC).

      Methods:
      Eligibility criteria included performance status (PS) 0-3, aged 20 years or older, pathologically proven NSCLC, harboring EGFR mutation, with LC, adequate organ function, and written informed consent. Patients received AFA (40mg/body every day). We analyzed the blood and CSF level of AFA before administrating AFA on the eighth day. The primary endpoint was the CSF penetration rate. Secondary endpoints included objective response rate (ORR), progression free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and safety profile.

      Results:
      A total of 11 patients were enrolled. And we could analyze the blood level in10 patients and the CSF level in 8 patients. Median patients-age was 66 years old. All patients were adenocarcinoma. In EGFR mutation status, 5 patients had exon 19 deletion, 3 had L858R and 3 had minor (exon18) mutation. The patients with PS 2 were 3 patients and PS 3 were 4 patients. Almost all patients received AFA after third-line or more line chemotherapy. The blood level was the Median 88.2 ng/ml (range: 30.4-373), the CSF level was Median 1.4 ng/ml (range: 0.39-2.85) and the CSF penetration rate was Median 1.65% (range: 0.1-9.25). The ORR is 27.3%, and two of three petients with exon 18 mutation showed the partial response. Median OS was 3.8 months (95%CI: 1.1-13.1) and median PFS was 2.0 months (95%CI: 0.6-5.8). Hematological toxicity was mild, however we have to take care of severe diarrhea and skin toxicities, especially in patients with poor PS.

      Conclusion:
      The median CSF penetration rate (1.65%) of AFA were higher than the penetration rate in previous case report. Although the efficacy for EGFR mutation positive patients with LC was moderate, the promising efficacy for the patient with LC harboring EGFR exon 18 mutation was demonstrated. And we have to take care of diarrhea and skin toxicities, especially in the patients with poor PS.

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      OA08.06 - Brigatinib Activity in Patients with ALK+ NSCLC and Intracranial CNS Metastases in Two Clinical Trials (ID 4374)

      16:00 - 17:30  |  Author(s): S.N. Gettinger, D. Kim, M. Tiseo, C. Langer, M. Ahn, A. Shaw, R. Huber, M.J. Hochmair, S. Kim, L. Bazhenova, K.A. Gold, S. Ou, H. West, W. Reichmann, J. Haney, T. Clackson, F. Haluska, D. Kerstein, D..R. Camidge

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      Background:
      Patients treated with crizotinib often experience disease progression in the brain. Brigatinib, an investigational next-generation ALK inhibitor, is being evaluated in an ongoing phase 1/2 trial (Ph1/2) and an ongoing pivotal phase 2 trial (ALTA).

      Methods:
      In Ph1/2, patients with advanced malignancies, including ALK+ NSCLC, received 30–300 mg brigatinib per day. In ALTA, patients with crizotinib-resistant advanced ALK+ NSCLC received 90 mg qd (arm A) or 180 mg qd with a 7-day lead-in at 90 mg (arm B). Efficacy (in both trials) and safety (in ALTA) are reported for ALK+ NSCLC patients with brain metastases at baseline.

      Results:
      In Ph1/2 and ALTA, 50/79 (63%; IRC-assessed) and 154/222 (69%; investigator-assessed) of ALK+ NSCLC patients, respectively, had baseline brain metastases. In Ph1/2 (n=50), median age was 53 years, 76% received prior chemotherapy, and 8% were crizotinib-naive. In ALTA (n=154), median age was 52 years; 75% received prior chemotherapy. As of November 16, 2015, 25/50 (50%) patients were receiving brigatinib in Ph1/2; as of February 29, 2016, 101/154 (66%) patients were receiving brigatinib in ALTA. For patients with measurable lesions, confirmed iORR was 53% in Ph1/2 and 42%/67% in ALTA A/B (Table). Among patients with only nonmeasurable lesions (Ph1/2, n=31; ALTA A/B, n=54/n=55), 35% had confirmed complete resolution of lesions in Ph1/2; 7%/18% had confirmed complete resolution in ALTA A/B. For all evaluable patients with baseline brain metastases, median intracranial PFS was 15.6 months in Ph1/2 (n=46) and 15.6/12.8 months in ALTA A/B (n=80/n=73). Most common treatment-emergent adverse events in ALTA in patients with baseline brain metastases (n=151 treated): nausea (A/B, 32%/43%), headache (30%/30%), diarrhea (18%/36%), cough (21%/30%), vomiting (25%/26%); grade ≥3 (excluding neoplasm progression): increased blood CPK (1%/11%), hypertension (4%/7%), increased lipase (3%/3%), pneumonia (1%/4%).

      Conclusion:
      Brigatinib has demonstrated substantial clinical activity in ALK+ NSCLC patients with brain metastases in both Ph1/2 and ALTA.

      IRC-Assessed Confirmed Intracranial Response Rates for Patients With Measurable Brain Metastases at Baseline
      Any No rad/active[a]
      Ph1/2[b] n=15 n=9
      iORR 8(53) 6(67)
      iDCR 13(87) 8(89)
      ALTA[c]
      Arm A n=26 n=19
      iORR 11(42) 8(42)
      iDCR 22(85) 16(84)
      Arm B n=18 n=15
      iORR 12(67) 11(73)
      iDCR 15(83) 14(93)
      Data are n(%) iDCR=intracranial disease control rate iORR=intracranial objective response rate IRC=independent review committee [a]No prior brain radiotherapy (Ph1/2); active (untreated or treated and progressed) brain lesions (ALTA) [b]NCT01449461; last scan date: October 8, 2015 [c]NCT02094573; last scan date: April 14, 2016


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      OA08.07 - BRAF-V600E Advanced Lung Adenocarcinoma with Leptomeningeal (LM) Disease Treated with Vemurafenib (ID 4800)

      16:00 - 17:30  |  Author(s): M.G.O. Fernandes, J.L. Costa, J. Reis, M.G. Jacob, C.S. Moura, J.C. Machado, V. Hespanhol

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      Background:
      BRAF mutations occur in around 3% of non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) and V600E accounts for 50%. BRAF V600E is an attractive molecular target for cancer tyrosine kinase treatment, but ideal treatment is still not defined.

      Methods:
      A case of a patient with BRAF-mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) detected by NGS Ion torrent technology who presented with LM disease and was treated with the selective BRAF inhibitor vemurafenib is described.

      Results:
      58 years old, female, non-smoker, who presented in the emergency department with pericardial effusion. Pericardial fluid cytology confirmed adenocarcinoma TTF1 positive. Multi-organ metastatic disease was diagnosed (bone, lung and thyroid) without EGFR mutation or ALK-EML4 translocation. Four cycles of chemotherapy with pemetrexed and carboplatin were done. She started with refractory headache and vomiting, brain CT and MRI showed no evidence of metastasis, a lumbar puncture confirmed malignant cells in the cerebrospinal fluid. A BRAF V600E was detected by NGS, Ion Torrence PGM technology in the initial tumour sample and in plasma circulating free DNA. An off-label treatment with vemurafenib 960 mg q12hr was offered to the patient, with clinical improvement and radiologic lung stability. At month 2 of treatment, the patient developed respiratory insufficiency with lung infiltrates and Influenza A virus was identified in a nasal swab. Vemurafenib was temporary suspended and re-introduced until 720 mg q12h and maintained until disease progression (large volume pleural effusion with positive cytology), at month 6 of vemurafenib tretament. Third line treatment is being planned.

      Conclusion:
      The authors highlight the importance of using a multiplex screening strategy to detect targetable mutations in advanced lung cancer patients. The application of next generation sequencing to the tumour and plasma cfDNA allowed the detection of a BRAF-V600E mutation. The improvement of neurologic symptoms and disease control achieved with vemurafenib supports vemurafenib´s efficacy. Care should be taken to the possibility of occurring lung toxicity.

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      OA08.08 - Discussant for OA08.05, OA08.06, OA08.07 (ID 7079)

      16:00 - 17:30  |  Author(s): N. Reinmuth

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    P2.03b - Poster Session with Presenters Present (ID 465)

    • Event: WCLC 2016
    • Type: Poster Presenters Present
    • Track: Advanced NSCLC
    • Presentations: 2
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      P2.03b-052 - XRCC1 Arg399Gln and Rad51 G135C Gene Polymorphisms in Advanced  Lung Adenocarcinoma in Serbia (ID 4945)

      14:30 - 15:45  |  Author(s): B. Perin

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      Background:
      XRCC1 and Rad51 are proteins involved in DNA base excision repair and DNA homologous recombination/double-stranded-break repair mechanisms respectively. In non-small cell lung cancer, XRCC1 Arg399Gln polymorphism (disrupts protein-protein interactions), and Rad51 G135C polymorphism (enhances Rad51 promoter activity), have been proposed as factors that influence the overall and progression-free survival (OS and PFS) of patients treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of XRCC1 Arg399Gln and Rad51 G135C polymorphisms on the toxicity of chemotherapy and clinical outcome (OS, PFS) of advanced adenocarcinoma patients in Serbia.

      Methods:
      The study included 94 advanced lung adenocarcinoma patients, EGFR wild type, stage IIIB or IV (TNM7), performance status 0, 1 or 2, of Caucasian descent, who recieved standard platinum-based chemotherapy. XRCC1 and Rad51 genotyping was done by PCR-RFLP. Statistical analysis was performed using Chi-square, Fisher’s exact, Wilcoxon rank sum test, Breslow-Day test. Survival methodology was used for OS and PFS (Kaplan-Meier product limit method and Log-Rank test, Cox regression for HR). Statistical significance was considered for p<0.05.

      Results:
      The group consisted of 62 males (66%) and 32 females (34%), median age at diagnosis 61 years (range 37-84), with 77 (82 %) of current or ex-smokers, and 65 (66%) of which presented with metastases at diagnosis. Follow up period was 1-55 months (median 11 months), during which 76 patients (81%) progressed, and 24 (19%) experienced chemotherapy-related toxicity of grade 3 and 4. Median (95%CI) PFS was 8,1 months (7.1-9.1), and median OS was 10 months (8.2-11.7). Genotype frequencies for XRCC1 Arg399Gln were 39.4% for Arg/Arg, 25.5% for Arg/Gln and 3.2% for Gln/Gln genotype. For Rad51 G135C frequencies were 61.7% for G/G, 26.6% for G/C and 1.1% for C/C genotype. Carriers of the XRCC1 Gln allele had a significantly shorter PFS (7.2m vs 9.5m, Breslow p=0.023) and OS (6.4m vs 15.7m, Breslow p=0.04), and were more susceptable to progression during chemotherapy. Although Rad51 genotypes alone had no statistically significant effect on PFS and OS, carriers of both XRCC1 Gln allele and Rad51 C allele had a 4 months shorter OS, the difference was not statistically significant. There were no statistically significant differences in the occurence of high grade chemotherapy-induced toxicity according to the patients' XRCC1 and Rad51 genotypes.

      Conclusion:
      These results suggest that in the Serbian population XRCC1 and Rad51 genotyping could be a useful tool for predicting the clinical outcome with platinum-based chemotherapy in advanced EGFR wild-type adenocarcinoma patients.

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      P2.03b-075 - PD-1 Protein Expression Predicts Survival in Resected Adenocarcinomas of the Lung (ID 5641)

      14:30 - 15:45  |  Author(s): B. Perin

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      Background:
      Immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) have demonstrated clinical activity in patients with advanced non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). The ability of PD-1 and PD-L1 immunohistochemistry (IHC) to predict benefit of immune checkpoint inhibitors remains controversial. We assessed the prognostic value of PD-1 and PD-L1 IHC in patients with completely resected adenocarcinoma of the lung.

      Methods:
      We determined protein expression of PD-1 and PD-L1 in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded surgical specimens of 161 NSCLC patients with adenocarcinoma histology by IHC. We used the EH33 antibody (Cell Signaling) for PD-1 and the E1L3N antibody (Cell Signaling) for PD-L1 IHC. Cut-points of ≥1% PD-1-positive immune cells at any staining intensity and ≥1% PD-L1-positive tumor cells at any staining intensity were correlated with clinicopathological features and patient survival.

      Results:
      Positive PD-1 immunostaining in immune cells was observed in 71 of 159 (45%) evaluable tumor samples. PD-1 positive staining was not significantly associated with any of the clinicopathological features. Positive PD-1 immunostaining was associated with longer recurrence-free and overall survival of the patients. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression analyses identified PD-1 to be an independent prognostic factor for recurrence (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] for recurrence 0.58; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.36 to 0.94; P = 0.026) and death (adjusted HR for death 0.46; 95% CI 0.26 to 0.82; P = 0.008). PD-L1 positive staining in tumor cells was seen in 59 of 161 (37%) cases. Positive PD-L1 immunostaining correlated with KRAS mutation (P = 0.019) and type of surgery (P = 0.01) but was not significantly associated with any of the other clinicopathological parameters. Positive PD-L1 immunostaining was not associated with survival of the patients (adjusted HR for recurrence 0.92; 95% CI 0.58 to 1.47; P = 0.733; adjusted HR for death 0.61; 95% CI 0.34 to 1.07; P = 0.084).

      Conclusion:
      Positive PD-1 but not PD-L1 immunostaining is a favorable independent prognostic factor in patients with completely resected adenocarcinoma of the lung.

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    PL03 - Presidential Symposium (ID 428)

    • Event: WCLC 2016
    • Type: Plenary
    • Track:
    • Presentations: 1
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      PL03.09 - Phase 3 Study of Ganetespib, a Heat Shock Protein 90 Inhibitor, with Docetaxel versus Docetaxel in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (GALAXY-2) (Abstract under Embargo until December 6, 7:00 CET) (ID 5232)

      08:35 - 10:25  |  Author(s): B. Perin

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      Background:
      Heat shock protein 90 functions as a chaperone to stabilize oncoproteins. Ganetespib (G), a highly potent Hsp90 inhibitor, has demonstrated efficacy in combination with docetaxel (D) over D alone in the second-line therapy of patients with advanced adenocarcinoma of the lung in a phase 2 study.

      Methods:
      GALAXY-2 is a randomized (1:1), international, open-label study of D with or without G. Patients with advanced (stage IIIB/IV) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) of adenocarcinoma histology, EGFR and ALK wild-type, diagnosed ≥ 6 months prior to study entry, one prior systemic therapy and ECOG PS 0-1 were eligible. D was given at 75 mg/m[2] on day 1 of three-week cycle; D was given on day 1 with G at 150 mg/m[2 ]on Days 1 and 15 of each cycle. Patients were stratified by performance status (PS), LDH, and geographic region. Primary endpoint was overall survival (OS). Secondary endpoints included progression free survival (PFS) and OS in elevated LDH (eLDH) patients. We report the results of a planned interim analysis at 336 events, which occurred on October 5, 2015, with type I error level set at 0.01 (2 sided stratified log-rank test).

      Results:
      677 patients were randomized with 335 patients in G+D arm and 337 patients in D arm. Baseline characteristics: females 60%, age < 65 68%; never-smoker 18%; PS 0 36%; eLDH 29%; North America/Western Europe 39%. The median number of cycles delivered was 5 in G+D and 4 in D arm. There was no difference in median OS (mOS) for the two arms: 10.9 months with G+D versus 10.5 months with D alone. The hazard ratio for OS was 1.111 (95% CI 0.899-1.372), which met the early stopping criteria for futility. Median PFS was similar in the two arms: 4.2 versus 4.3 months, G+D and D, respectively (HR 1.161, 95% CI 0.961-1.403). There was no improvement with the addition of G for any secondary endpoint, including survival in the eLDH and EGFR and ALK negative populations, response rate, or progression due to new metastatic lesions. The most common grade 3/4 treatment-emergent adverse event in both arms was neutropenia (31.1% versus 24.3%, G+D and D, respectively).

      Conclusion:
      The addition of ganetespib to docetaxel did not result in improved efficacy for salvage therapy of patients with advanced stage lung adenocarcinoma.

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