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    OA01 - Improving Outcomes in Locoregional NSCLC I (ID 892)

    • Event: WCLC 2018
    • Type: Oral Abstract Session
    • Track: Treatment of Locoregional Disease - NSCLC
    • Presentations: 1
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    • Coordinates: 9/24/2018, 10:30 - 12:00, Room 107
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      OA01.06 - DETERRED:  Phase II Trial Combining Atezolizumab Concurrently with Chemoradiation Therapy in Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (ID 12842)

      11:25 - 11:35  |  Author(s): George R Blumenschein

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      Background

      While consolidation immunotherapy after chemoradiation (CRT) is the current standard of care for locally advanced NSCLC (LA-NSCLC), the effectiveness of immunotherapies may be enhanced when combined concurrently with CRT. We report on the safety and preliminary efficacy of combining PD-L1 blockade using atezolizumab (atezo) and concurrent CRT followed by consolidation full dose carboplatin/paclitaxel (CP) with atezo and maintenance atezo up to 1 year for LA-NSCLC.

      a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method

      This is a single institution phase II study in LA-NSCLC assessing the safety and feasibility of adding atezo to CRT in two parts: I) sequentially (N=10) with CP after completing CRT, or II) concurrently (N=30) with CRT followed by consolidation atezo with CP. Atezo was given at 1200 mg IV Q3 weeks for up to one year from the first dose. Radiation dose at 60-66 Gy in 30-33 fractions was combined with weekly low dose CP, followed by 2 cycles of full dose CP. Severe adverse events (AEs) ≥ grade 3 are defined within 15 weeks of start of therapy or any immune-related AEs during atezo treatment. Evaluable patients (pts) have received at least one dose of atezo.

      4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result

      From February 2016 to April 2018, we accrued 40 evaluable pts. For part 1, any grade 3+ AEs was seen in 6 pts (60%), with most common being pneumonia (2 of 10, 20%). Three grade 3+ AEs (30%) were attributed to atezo, including dyspnea, arthralgia and a grade 5 TE fistula. Grade 2 radiation pneumonitis (RP) was seen in 3 pts. Four progressed with disease during atezo maintenance and have died, ranging from 0.93 to 1.86 years. Four pts completed atezo and are in follow up without recurrence. For part 2, 17 of 30 pts had any grade 3+ AEs (57%), with pneumonia being the most common (6 of 30, 20%). Three (10%) were attributed to atezo (dyspnea, fatigue and heart failure). RP was seen in 3 pts, with 2 grade 2 and 1 grade 3, which led to atezo discontinuation. So far, 4 pts have progressed and 4 have died, 2 due to disease and 2 due to treatment (neutropenic sepsis and gastric hemorrhage). All others have completed CRT and are on maintenance atezo, ranging from 5 to 19 doses. Updated efficacy results will be presented.

      8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion

      Concurrent atezo with CRT followed by consolidation and maintenance atezo appears safe without increased toxicities compared to CRT alone followed by consolidation and maintenance atezo.

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    OA02 - Novel Therapies in ROS1, HER2 and EGFR (ID 893)

    • Event: WCLC 2018
    • Type: Oral Abstract Session
    • Track: Targeted Therapy
    • Presentations: 1
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    • Coordinates: 9/24/2018, 10:30 - 12:00, Room 105
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      OA02.06 - A Phase II Trial of Poziotinib in EGFR and HER2 exon 20 Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (ID 14277)

      11:25 - 11:35  |  Author(s): George R Blumenschein

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      Background

      Insertions/mutations in exon 20 of EGFR or HER2 occur in ~3% of all lung adenocarcinomas. These alterations are characterized by primary resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) with response rates of <12%. We previously showed that exon 20 insertions restrict the size of drug-binding pocket, limiting binding of most available TKIs. However, poziotinib can potentially circumvent these steric changes due to its smaller, flexible structure and is a potent inhibitor of EGFR and HER2 exon 20 mutants (Robichaux et al. Nat Med, 2018). Herein, we report the results of an investigator-initiated study of poziotinib in EGFR and HER2 exon 20 mutant NSCLC (NCT03066206).

      a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method

      Patients ≥18yrs with metastatic NSCLC bearing mutations/insertions in EGFR or HER2 exon 20 (except EGFR T790M) were eligible. Unlimited prior systemic and targeted therapies were permitted. Poziotinib 16mg PO daily was administered until progression, death, or withdrawal. The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR) based on RECIST v1.1. Response was evaluated every eight weeks. A Bayesian design was used with a plan to enroll patients in cohorts of 10 and to terminate the study if ORR was ≤20%. Secondary endpoints included DCR, PFS, OS and safety

      4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result

      As of May 3, 2018, the planned EGFR cohort of 50 patients was fully enrolled, and 40 patients were evaluated for response. 65.1% of patients had received at least two prior lines of therapy for metastatic disease. 60% of patients had ≥grade 3 adverse events; most common were skin-rash (27.5%) and diarrhea (12.5%). 45.0% of patients required dose reduction to 12mg, while 17.5% required dose reduction to 8mg. One patient stopped treatment due to grade 3 skin rash. ORR at eight weeks was 58% (95%-CI 40.9-73.0) and the DCR was 90% (95%-CI 76.3-97.2). Among 23 patients who achieved partial response, 15 responses were confirmed with subsequent scans, five responses were unconfirmed, and three patients are pending confirmation. Responses were observed in 8/13 (62%) patients that were previously treated with TKI. Median PFS was 5.6mo (95%-CI 5.06-NA). Furthermore, 13 patients were enrolled in HER2 cohort. Toxicities were similar to EGFR cohort except one case of grade 5 pneumonitis, assessed to be possibly drug related. Twelve patients were evaluated for response with ORR of 50% (95% CI 21.1-78.9) at eight weeks and DCR of 83%.

      8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion

      In heavily pre-treated population with EGFR and HER2 exon 20 mutant NSCLC, poziotinib demonstrated encouraging antitumor activity in both TKI-naive and -refractory patients, and manageable toxicity profile.

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    P1.13 - Targeted Therapy (Not CME Accredited Session) (ID 945)

    • Event: WCLC 2018
    • Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
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    • Presentations: 2
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    • Coordinates: 9/24/2018, 16:45 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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      P1.13-03 - Ensartinib Treatment Beyond Disease Progression in Stage IV ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (ID 13293)

      16:45 - 18:00  |  Author(s): George R Blumenschein

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      Background

      Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients (pts) benefit from receiving ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs); however, despite initial activity, resistance invariably develops. Disease progression (PD) is sometimes limited to progression which occurs in only one or a few sites and may not occur systemically. Local treatment with radiation while continuing treatment with ensartinib may enable prolonged benefit beyond progression.

      a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method

      Patients who were ALK TKI naïve or had received prior ALK treatment received ensartinib 225mg QD until PD or unacceptable toxicity or investigator discretion. The primary endpoint was safety and tolerability, and the secondary endpoint was pharmacokinetic and preliminary biological activity. Tumor assessment was performed locally every 8 weeks. Post-progression treatment with ensartinib was allowed if the investigator felt the patient was still receiving benefit from ensartinib. Cycles were approximately every 28 days, and radiation therapy after Cycle 1 for isolated CNS metastases was permitted if there was no evidence of progressive disease elsewhere. Post-progression treatment data were captured and analyzed.

      4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result

      As of the data cut-off (May 01, 2018), 12 pts with progression continued ensartinib treatment post progression (67% with progression only in the CNS, 75% of which had CNS lesions at baseline and 33% with progression only outside the CNS). Of the 12 pts, half of the patients were ALK TKI naïve and half had received at least one prior ALK TKI. Six pts received radiation therapy at the time of initial progression. The initial median Progression Free Survival (PFS) of the 12 pts with post progression treatment was 15.7 months and median secondary PFS (date of initial progression to the date of second progression or end of treatment) was 5.7 months for a combined duration of therapy of 23.8 months. A significantly longer duration of continued therapy was observed in patients who received radiation treatment than those who did not 8.6 mos vs 3.5 mos. The secondary PFS was longer in treatment naïve pts than in pts who received a prior ALK TKI, 7.7 mos vs 5 mos. After the initial progression, excluding lesions treated with radiation therapy, secondary stable disease was observed in 92% of patients. No new or additional safety risk was identified in the pts post progression.

      8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion

      Ensartinib may have clinical benefit in selected patients with NSCLC if continued post-progression. Secondary PFS was longer in patients treated with radiation therapy. Ensartinib was generally well tolerated in these patients treated post progression.

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      P1.13-37 - Clinical Evaluation of Plasma-Based (cfDNA) Genomic Profiling in Over 1,000 Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (ID 14332)

      16:45 - 18:00  |  Author(s): George R Blumenschein

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      Background

      Tumor genomic information from a simple blood collection revealing actionable mutation can improve clinical outcome without the need for an invasive tissue biopsy. We report on the clinical utility of a cell-free DNA (cfDNA) next generation sequencing (NGS) blood test in our patients with non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) and the outcome of treatments with targeted therapies based on the reported mutations.

      a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method

      From May 2015 to February 2017, 1078 blood samples from 1011 consecutive patients with a diagnosis of NSCLC were collected and analyzed using next-generation sequencing of cfDNA with a panel of up to 70 cancer-related genes at a CLIA-certified lab (Guardant360, Guardant Health, Redwood City, CA) with reported sensitivity of 0.02% mutant allele fraction with high specificity (> 99.9999%) (CCR 2018 (17):3831). Patients in this retrospective study received targeted therapy as indicated by cfDNA molecular profiling. Tumor response was evaluated by RECIST V1.1 and standard clinical evaluation.

      4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result

      From 1011 patients, 1078 cfDNA tests sent (additional follow-up tests: 1 in 64 patients and 2 in 3 patients). In 223/1011 (22%) patients had cfDNA report with at least 1 targetable mutations; with 48/223 (22%) patients meeting criteria for this retrospective review. Study population were 31 female:17 male, median age of 63 years (ranged:31-94). The rationale for the blood test included: insufficient tissue or not available (32%), addition to tissue molecular analysis (17%), alternative to tissue biopsy(10%), on-going treatment evaluation/resistance (41%). Mutations included:EGFR T790M (15), EGFR exon 19del (12), EGFR L858R (9), EGFR exon 20 insertion (4), EGFR others (1), ALK gene fusions (5) and MET exon 14 skipping (2). The median line of therapy was 2(ranged:1-7) with 28 patients receiving TKI as 1st line of therapy based on cfDNA mutations. With targeted treatments based on ctDNA results, the responses (RECIST V1.1) were: CR(3), PR(26), SD(14) and PD(4); median PFS was 8.5 months (ranged:1-26mos) for the overall population with 4 patients still receiving targeted therapy. Median PFS was 9.5 months (ranged:1-20 months) for those receiving TKI as 1st line.

      8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion

      This is the largest analysis of response rates with cfDNA directed therapy in advanced NSCLC and demonstrates positive clinical outcomes in patients treated with targeted therapy based on plasma identified biomarkers.

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