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MA14 - Survivorship, Socioeconomic and End-of-Life Considerations (ID 915)
- Event: WCLC 2018
- Type: Mini Oral Abstract Session
- Track: Treatment in the Real World - Support, Survivorship, Systems Research
- Presentations: 1
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- Coordinates: 9/25/2018, 10:30 - 12:00, Room 205 BD
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MA14.02 - Use and Impact of A Systematic Advanced Care Planning in Hospitalized Lung Cancer Patients: A Prospective Study. (ID 13997)
10:35 - 10:40 | Author(s): Matteo Giaj Levra
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Background
End-of-life communication is crucial, particularly for cancer patients. In usual practice, advanced care planning discussions with the patients are uncommon and rarely documented. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of advanced care planning on intensity of care in cases of organ failure in lung cancer patients.
a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method
This prospective study was performed at the Grenoble University Hospital in France. Consecutive patients hospitalized in thoracic oncology unit between 01/28/2014 and 03/31/2016 were included and followed up to 12/31/2016. At each hospital admission, lung cancer patients benefited from advanced care planning. We defined 3 intensities of care: intensive care, maximal medical care and exclusive palliative care. The propositions of care could be modified during the hospitalization. Patients’ wishes should be received.
4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result
Data of 715 hospitalizations corresponding to 473 patients were studied. Hundred fifty nine patients had a second hospitalization and 69 a third. At first admission, 247 (52%) patients had a performance status of 0 to 2, 186 (39%) were not yet treated for the cancer and 165 (35%) in progression. Main reasons of admission were an acute disease (n=208, 44%) and supportive care of cancer symptoms (n=167, 35%).
During the three first admissions, 173 (25%) patients developed an organ failure. Among them, 56 (32%) had intensive care proposition, 104 (61%) maximal medical care, and 13 (7%) exclusive palliative care. Median time between admission and organ failure was 9 days [IQR 25%-75%, 3-13]. All patients benefited from intensity of care equal or lower than the proposed intensity of care. Among patients planed for intensive care, 17 (30%) patients received intensive care, 22 (39%) maximal medical care and 17 (30%) exclusive palliative care. Thirteen of the 39 patients not admitted in ICU despite organ failure and previous proposition of intensive care were considered too well by the oncologist. Patients’ wishes were recorded for 158 (91%) patients, and a discussion about end of life conditions was led with 116 (73%) patients or families.
8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion
In case of organ failure, an advanced care planning appears helpful to provide reasonable intensity of care. The proposition of care seems to be adapted to the patient’s general condition and cancer characteristics. 3/4 of the patients with an organ failure benefited from a discussion about end of life conditions.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02852629
Funding from the publicly funded nonprofit organization Cancéropole Lyon Auvergne Rhône-Alpes (CLARA).
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MA25 - Oligometastasis: Defining, Treating, and Evaluating (ID 929)
- Event: WCLC 2018
- Type: Mini Oral Abstract Session
- Track: Oligometastatic NSCLC
- Presentations: 3
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- Coordinates: 9/26/2018, 13:30 - 15:00, Room 203 BD
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MA25.01 - EORTC Lung Cancer Group Survey to Define Synchronous Oligometastatic Disease in NSCLC (ID 13770)
13:30 - 13:35 | Author(s): Matteo Giaj Levra
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Background
Synchronous oligometastasic disease (sOMD) has been described as a separate disease entity; however there is no consensus on what specific criteria constitutes sOMD in NSCLC. A consensus group (CG) was formed aiming to agree on a common sOMD definition (sOMD-d) that could be used in future clinical trials. A European survey was circulated to inform the discussion on sOMD-d.
a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method
An EORTC Lung Cancer Group (LCG) / sOMD-d CG survey containing 31 questions on sOMD-d was distributed between 14/12/17 and 19/02/18 to EORTC LCG, sOMD-d CG, and several European thoracic oncology societies’ members.
4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result
444 responses were analyzed (radiation oncologist: 55% [n=242], pulmonologist: 15% [n=66], medical oncologist: 14% [n=64]; 78% with >5 years’ experience in treating NSCLC). Belgium (14%, n=62), Italy (12%, n=55), Germany (11%, n=47), and Netherlands (10%, n=44) contributed most. 81% (n=361) physicians aimed to cure sOMD NSCLC patients and 82% (n=361) included the possibility to treat the patient with radical intent in their sOMD-d. The maximum number of metastases considered in sOMD-d varied: 19%, 42%, 4%, and 17% replied <2, 3, 4, and >5 metastases, respectively. 79% (n=353) stated that the number of organs involved was important for sOMD-d, and most (80%, n=355) considered that only <3 involved organs (excluding primary) should be included in the definition. 317 (71.7%) allowed mediastinal lymph node involvement (MLN) in the sOMD-d, and 22.1% of them counted MLN as a metastatic site. For 195/327 (60%), when N2/N3 disease is included in the sOMD-d, there is no specific issue regarding the MLN volume/location as long as radical treatment is possible. 384 (86%) considered pulmonary metastasis (outside primary tumor: M1a) as metastatic site. Most physicians confirmed sOMD patients with brain MRI (91%, n=403) and PET-CT (98%, n=437). For mediastinum staging, most (64%, n=285) respondents stated that histology/cytology should be obtained when PET-CT shows suspected lymph nodes or in case of a central primary tumor. Pathology proof of metastatic disease was necessary in sOMD for 315 (71%) physicians, and 37% (n=163) acknowledged that histology should be obtained from at least from one metastatic site. Preferred primary outcome parameter in clinical trials of sOMD was overall survival (73%, n=325).
8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion
Although certain consensual answers were obtained (81% aimed to cure and >90% mandated baseline imaging with PET-CT and brain MRI), a number of issues remain unresolved and will require further discussion by a panel of experts to agree on a sOMD-d.
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MA25.02 - Searching for a Definition of Synchronous Oligometastatic (sOMD)-NSCLC: A Consensus from Thoracic Oncology Experts (ID 13452)
13:40 - 13:45 | Author(s): Matteo Giaj Levra
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Background
Recent prospective single centre studies reported improved outcomes in patients with sOMD-NSCLC who were treated with radical intent. Since then sOMD has been perceived as a separate disease entity. However, a clear definition of sOMD-NSCLC is lacking. We aimed to develop a definition and diagnostic criteria of sOMD-NSCLC following a consensus process.
a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method
A European multidisciplinary consensus group was established with representatives from different scientific societies. Consensus questions were extracted from a survey, case series and a systematic review. The questions were discussed, and the statement formulated during a consensus meeting in Dublin (23.01.18).
4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result
Summary of consensus statement
Defining sOMD-NSCLC
Definition of sOMD is relevant for patients in whom a radical treatment is technically feasible with acceptable toxicity, taking into account all sites, that may modify the course of the disease leading to a long-term disease control.
All sites must be technically and safely treatable.
The maximum number of metastases/organs meeting the criteria involved will depend on the possibility of offering a treatment strategy with radical intent, taking into account local control and toxicity. Based on the systematic review, a maximum of 5 metastases and 3 organs is proposed.
Diffuse serosal metastases and bone marrow involvement are excluded.
Mediastinal lymph node (MLN) involvement should be considered as locoregional disease in the definition of sOMD-NSCLC.
MLN involvement is of importance in determining if a radical local treatment of the primary tumour may be applied and the MLN will not be counted as a metastatic site.
Staging of sOMD-NSCLC
PET-CT and brain imaging are considered mandatory.
In case of a solitary liver metastasis a dedicated MRI of the liver and for a solitary pleural metastasis, thoracoscopy and biopsies of distant ipsilateral pleural sites are advised.
Staging of the mediastinum requires a minimum of a FDG-PET scan, with pathological confirmation preferred if this influences the treatment strategy.
Pathological proof is required unless the MDT decides that the risk outweighs the benefit. Pathology proof is advised for single metastatic location and if it may change the therapeutic strategy, confirmation of the MLN involvement is recommended.
8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion
A multidisciplinary consensus statement on the definition and staging of sOMD-NSCLC was formulated taking into account results of a European survey, a systematic review and case discussion. This statement might be helpful to standardise inclusion criteria in future clinical trials. However, the definition of sOMD may change over time when more prospective data will become available.
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MA25.03 - Defining Oligometastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): An Evolving Multidisciplinary Expert Opinion (ID 12573)
13:35 - 13:40 | Author(s): Matteo Giaj Levra
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Background
Synchronous oligometastatic NSCLC definition varies between: 1 metastasis in 1 organ (TNM8), 1-3 metastases (ESMO), ≤3 metastases after systemic treatment with mediastinal nodes (MLN) counting as 1 site (Gomez, Lancet Oncol 2016) to 3-≥5 metastases in ongoing trials. A single definition is however needed to design and compare trials. To assess synchronous oligometastatic NSCLC definitions used by clinical experts in daily practice and its evolution, we redistributed a 2012-case based survey (Dooms et al, presented at WCLC 2013).
a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method
In December 2017, 10 real-life multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussed patients (all good condition, no significant comorbidities, 18FFDG-PET and brain MRI staged, all < 5 metastases, 9/10 ≤ 3 metastases, oncogene-addicted or wildtype NSCLC) were distributed to 33 international NSCLC experts involved in the EORTC oligometastatic NSCLC consensus group, questioning: 1) can you discuss these cases in your MDT?, 2) do these patients have oligometastatic disease? and 3) what is your treatment proposal for the oligometastatic disease patients? Current answers were compared to the previous ones, and the real-life treatment and survival of the patients was added.
4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result
26/33 experts (24 centers) replied: 8 medical oncologists, 7 pulmonologists, 7 radiation oncologists, 4 thoracic surgeons. 62% discussed the cases in their MDT. 1 case had 100% oligometastatic disease consensus, 3 cases had > 90% consensus, the number of treatment proposals varied between 3 to 8 (Table). Radical treatment was more often offered in case of a single metastasis or N0 status. Compared to 2012 there was a trend towards a more conservative oligometastatic definition and chemotherapy was more often included in the treatment proposal.
table 1 Case TNM8 oligometastatic
yes answer %
2012 / 2017Number of tx
proposals
2012 / 2017
Radical tx
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tx intent
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5Y survival
EGFR+ T2aN3M1c (3 brain mets) 55 / 38 2 / 5 27 / 23 - 40.1 / - EGFR+ T4N0M1a (ground glass) 36 / 35 4 / 3 45 / 35 + 65.2 / + T2aN1M1b (solitary renal) 91 / 96 5 / 5 100 / 92 + 8.3 / - T1bN3M1b (solitary adrenal) 73 / 58 4 / 5 36 / 54 + 66.1 / + T2bN1M1c (adrenal + pelvic node) 55 / 50 2 / 5 36 / 46 - 18.6 / - T2aN0M1c (3 liver mets) 64 / 69 4/ 5 27 / 62 - 51.5 / - T2aN2M1b (solitary bone) 91 / 92 4 / 5 73 / 85 + 13.4 / - T3N1M1c (2 brain mets) 91 / 96 3 / 8 73 / 85 + 39.6 / - T2aN0M1c (1 lung, 1 pancreas) 82 / 69 5 / 4 64 / 50 + 74.0 / + T1bN0M1b (solitary bone) 100 / 100 3 / 5 82 / 92 + 11.6 / -
8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion
Synchronous oligometastatic NSCLC definition was more conservative than in 2012 and linked to radical intent of treatment. Number of organs, MLN status and possibility for radical treatment seem to be components of daily practice synchronous oligometastatic definition.
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P2.09 - Pathology (Not CME Accredited Session) (ID 958)
- Event: WCLC 2018
- Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
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- Presentations: 1
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- Coordinates: 9/25/2018, 16:45 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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P2.09-21 - Women with Synchronous or Metachronous Lung and Ovarian Cancers: A Multi-Institutional Report (ID 12485)
16:45 - 18:00 | Author(s): Matteo Giaj Levra
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Background
In women, lung cancer (LC) and ovarian cancer (OC) are, respectively, the second and eighth malignancies for incidence in developed Countries. Despite increasing incidence and mortality of LC, association with OC is rare and no literature data are available on this topic yet. Our aim was to describe a series of patients with synchronous or metachronous LC and OC and to identify common clinical and pathological patterns.
a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method
We retrieved the medical charts of patients who referred to 30 European Oncological Institutes from 2008 to 2018. When patients with synchronous (up to 3 months of time interval in onset) or metachronous LC and OC were found, we collected detailed medical history, pathological features and clinical outcomes. Whenever available, formalin fixed paraffin embedded tumor tissue from both specimens was collected for centralized pathology revision with an immunohistochemical marker panel including TTF-1 and PAX-8. In ambiguous cases, a broader panel was performed (p40, CK-7, WT1, CA125, Calretinin, EMA, CEA, CgA, Vimentin, Napsin-A). Whenever tested, genetic alterations in LC and OC were also reported.
4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result
As of April 2018, among 30 European Oncological Centers (Italy, France, Slovenia), 11 retrieved in their series patients with a history of LC and OC, for a total of 18 cases in the last 10 years. Paired histological specimens were available in 6 cases. One patient was excluded, since pathology revision revealed that lung lesions were metastases from serous OC. Thus, analyses were performed on 17 patients. In 10/17 cases (58.8%), LC and OC were metachronous and, in 6/10 cases, OC preceded LC diagnosis, with a median interval of 4.5 years. Median age at diagnosis of the first malignancy was 62 years, the majority of patients (64.7%) were never-smoker, 6 had cancer familial history. Interestingly, 4 patients (23.5%) reported also a third or fourth malignancy. After a median follow-up of 6.5 years, 10 patients are alive. Regarding histology, most of LC were adenocarcinoma (14/17, 82.3%). Molecular status was available in 9/14 cases: 4 had EGFR mutation, 1 B-RAF mutation and 2 ALK translocation. OC were mostly high-grade serous (83,3%). BRCA status was available in 6 patients: 2 mutated, 2 wild-type and 2 affected by variants of unknown significance (USV). Moreover, one synchronous case presented both BRCA-USV and B-RAF mutation.
8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion
In our series, synchronous and metachronous LC and OC were often driven by genetic alterations. Further genetic analysis with next generation sequencing technology has already been planned.
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