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MA12 - Mesothelioma Surgery and Novel Targets for Prognosis and Therapy (ID 913)
- Event: WCLC 2018
- Type: Mini Oral Abstract Session
- Track: Mesothelioma
- Presentations: 1
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- Coordinates: 9/25/2018, 10:30 - 12:00, Room 202 BD
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MA12.06 - STELLAR – Final Results of a Phase 2 Trial of TTFields with Chemotherapy for First-Line Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (ID 13806)
11:05 - 11:10 | Author(s): Rodryg Ramlau
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Background
Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) are an anti-mitotic, regional treatment modality, utilizing low intensity alternating electric fields delivered non-invasively to the tumor using a portable, medical device. In-vitro, human mesothelioma cells were highly susceptible to TTFields. TTFields have been shown to significantly extend survival of patients with glioblastoma when added to chemotherapy.
a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method
The trial accrued 80 patients with unresectable, previously untreated mesothelioma. Patients were treated with continuous 150 kHz TTFields (>18h/day) in combination with pemetrexed and cisplatin or carboplatin (at standard dosing). Inclusion criteria included ECOG PS of 0-1, pathologically proven mesothelioma and at least one measurable lesion according to modified RECIST criteria. Patients were followed q3w (CT scan q6w) until disease progression. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS) and secondary endpoints were response rate, progression free survival (PFS) and toxicity. This prospective, single arm study assumed an historical control with a median survival of 12.1 months (Vogelzang et al. 2003). The sample size provides 80% power with a two-sided alpha of 0.05 to detect an increase in median OS of 5.5 months.
4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result
All 80 patients were enrolled between 2016 and 2017, with a minimum follow up of 12 months. Median age was 67 (range 27-78), 84% were male and 56% smokers. 16% (13 patients) had metastatic disease and 44% (35 patients) had an ECOG PS of 1. 66% (53 patients) had epithelioid histology. Compliance with TTFields was 68% (16.3 hours/day) during the first 3 months of therapy and 63% (50 patients) received carboplatin.
Median OS was 18.2 months (95% CI 12.1-25.8) compared to 12.1 months in the historical control. Median PFS was 7.6 months (95% CI 6.7-8.6) compared to 5.7 months in the historical control. Partial responses were seen in 40.3% of patients and clinical benefit (PR+SD) was seen in 97.2% of patients. No device-related serious adverse events (AEs) were reported. Expected TTFields-related dermatitis was reported in 46% (37 patients). Only 4 patients (5%) had grade 3 dermatitis. The following grade 3-4 systemic AEs were reported in >3% of patients: hematological AEs (15%) and fatigue (4%).
8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion
The study met its primary endpoint of significant extension of survival for previously untreated mesothelioma patients. Secondary efficacy endpoints were also improved compared to historical control. The study demonstrated no safety concerns for the combination of TTFields to the thorax together with standard chemotherapy. These results support the addition of TTFields to standard chemotherapy in the treatment of first-line malignant pleural mesothelioma.
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P3.13 - Targeted Therapy (Not CME Accredited Session) (ID 979)
- Event: WCLC 2018
- Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
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- Presentations: 1
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- Coordinates: 9/26/2018, 12:00 - 13:30, Exhibit Hall
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P3.13-08 - Assessment of EGFR Gene Mutations In cf-DNA in Monitoring of Response to EGFR TKIs in Patients with Lung Adenocarcinoma (ID 12474)
12:00 - 13:30 | Author(s): Rodryg Ramlau
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Background
Molecular analysis of cf-DNA in NSCLC patients enables detection and monitoring of EGFR mutations. It allows for detection of the acquired resistance for 1st and 2nd generation of EGFR-TKIs caused Thr790Met substitution. The third generation of EGFR-TKIs (osimertinib) could overcome the resistance in patients with Thr790Met mutation.
a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method
The studied group included 23 Caucasian patients (8 male and 15 female, median age 71±9) with diagnosed lung adenocarcinoma and with EGFR mutations detected in tumor samples. Blood samples were collected before administration of EGFR-TKIs in all patients, and re-collected repeatedly from 10 patients during therapy. EGFR mutations and content of mutated cf-DNA were analyzed using ctEGFR Mutation Analysis Kit (Entrogen, USA) in Rotor-Gene Real-Time PCR device (Qiagen, Germany).
4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result
Analysis of EGFR activating mutations in cf-DNA showed 82.61% concordance/sensitivity (19/23) with tumor samples. The mean content of mutated cf-DNA was 7.44% and it was significantly lower (p<0.000035) than in tumor samples (34.54%). Concentration of mutated cf-DNA positively correlated with advanced stage of the disease. Monitoring of EGFR status in cf-DNA showed reduction and stabilization of mutant DNA content with the emergence of response to EGFR-TKIs treatment. Primary Thr790Met substitution was undetectable in cf-DNA and in tumor samples. Acquired resistance in Thr790Met mechanism during EGFR-TKIs treatment was detected only in one patient (1/10). This patient responded to osimertinib therapy.
8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion
Analysis of EGFR mutations in cf-DNA shows lower sensitivity than in DNA isolated from tumor samples. Multiple evaluations of EGFR status may be useful in monitoring of therapy and allows for early detection of acquired resistance.
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