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    MA03 - Clinomics and Genomics (ID 119)

    • Event: WCLC 2019
    • Type: Mini Oral Session
    • Track: Advanced NSCLC
    • Presentations: 1
    • Now Available
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      MA03.05 - BRAF Mutations Are Associated with Increased Benefit from PD1/PDL1 Blockade Compared with Other Oncogenic Drivers in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Now Available) (ID 1472)

      10:30 - 12:00  |  Author(s): George R Simon

      • Abstract
      • Presentation
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      Background

      PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) has revolutionized the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but only a minority of patients achieve durable clinical benefit. Although classic EGFR/ALK alterations are correlated with ICB resistance, it is unknown if patients with other molecular subtypes of NSCLC also derive poorer outcomes from ICB. We investigated if there are oncogene-driven NSCLC associated with higher response rates (RR) and progression-free survival (PFS) to ICB.

      Method

      Two independent retrospective cohorts of oncogene-driven NSCLC treated with ICB monotherapy were analyzed for clinical outcome: MD Anderson (MDACC) and Flatiron Health-Foundation Medicine Clinico-Genomic Database (FH-CGDB). PD-L1 expression (Dako 22C3 - FoundationCore) and tumor mutational burden (TMB - FoundationCore; TCGA and MSK-IMPACT – cbioportal.org) were compared across distinct molecular subtypes of NSCLC to determine differences in clinical outcome.

      Result

      Among five oncogene defined groups from the MDACC cohort, BRAF-mutant NSCLC had the highest response rate (RR) (RECIST 1.1) (P<0.01) and PFS (P<0.01) when treated with ICB (Table). These differences remained significant after adjusting for PD-L1 expression. Classic EGFR and HER-2 mutant NSCLC had the lowest RR and PFS (Table). Similar results were observed in the independent FH-CGDB cohort where BRAF-mutant NSCLC had longer real-world (rw) PFS and OS to ICB monotherapy (Table). PD-L1 expression (tumor score ≥1% and ≥50%) and TMB were higher in BRAF-mutant NSCLC compared to EGFR and HER-2 (P<0.01). BRAF V600E NSCLC had lower TMB compared to non-V600E (5.9 vs 13.7 mut/Mb, P<0.01), but both had high PD-L1 expression (≥1%: 72% vs 61%; ≥50%: 42% vs 32%).

      KRAS

      BRAF

      Classic EGFR

      EGFR exon 20

      HER2

      MDACC cohort

      Patients – N

      87

      10 (V600E 3 / non-V600E 7)

      28

      25

      15

      RR – %

      24.3

      62.5

      4.5b

      10b

      8.3

      Median PFS – mo (95% CI)

      2.76

      (2.23-3.30)

      7.37 (not estimable)a

      1.78 (1.18-2.37)

      2.73 (1.71-3.75)

      1.88 (1.63-2.12)

      FH-CGDB

      Patients – N

      503

      68 (V600E 32 / non-V600E 36)

      52

      42

      25

      Median rwPFS -

      mo (95% CI)

      3.55

      (3.15-4.24)

      6.0

      (2.89-11.6)

      2.17b

      (1.77-2.63)

      2.66b

      (2.23-5.13)

      1.87b (1.31-4.34)

      Median rwOS – mo (95% CI)

      10.28

      (8.51-12.02)

      16.07

      (8.64-NA)

      5.29b

      (3.25-17.68)

      9.89b

      (3.68-20.86)

      10.81

      (4.17-NA)

      FoundationCore cohort – N

      NA

      188 (V600E 74 / non-V600E 114)

      386

      96

      57

      TMB – mean (mut/Mb)

      NA

      10.6a

      3.7

      3.8

      5.8

      PD-L1 TPS ≥ 50% (%)

      NA

      36a

      19

      23

      16

      a: P<0.01 vs all groups; b: P<0.05 for pairwise comparison vs BRAF.

      Conclusion

      NSCLCs with BRAF mutations are associated with increased benefit from ICB when compared to tumors harboring other targetable oncogenic drivers. Oncogene driver mutations are associated with distinct patterns of TMB and PD-L1 expression. These findings highlight the importance of developing mutation-specific clinical trials in NSCLC.

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    MA09 - EGFR & MET (ID 128)

    • Event: WCLC 2019
    • Type: Mini Oral Session
    • Track: Targeted Therapy
    • Presentations: 1
    • Now Available
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      MA09.03 - Identification of Mechanisms of Acquired Resistance to Poziotinib in EGFR Exon 20 Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (Now Available) (ID 2904)

      15:15 - 16:45  |  Author(s): George R Simon

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      Background

      Insertions/mutations in exon 20 of EGFR occur in ~2% Insertions/mutations in exon 20 of EGFR occur in ~2% of all lung adenocarcinomas. These alterations are characterized by primary resistance to approved tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) with response rates of <12%. We have shown that exon 20 insertions restrict the size of the drug-binding pocket, limiting binding of large inhibitors. However, poziotinib can circumvent these steric changes and is a potent inhibitor of EGFR exon 20 mutants. In our investigator-initiated phase 2 trial of EGFR exon 20 mutant NSCLC, poziotinib was associated with a best objective response rate of 55% (Heymach et al, 19th WCLC). Herein, we use preclinical models and clinical samples from our phase 2 study to identify mechanisms of acquired poziotinib resistance (NCT03066206).

      Method

      EGFR exon 20 insertion (D770insNPG) genetically engineered mice (GEM) were treated with poziotinib until progression. Upon progression, tumor DNA and protein were analyzed using whole exome sequencing (WES) and reverse phase protein assay (RPPA). Mandatory and optional biopsies were obtained at baseline and progression, respectively, from patients treated in our phase 2 trial of poziotinib in EGFR exon 20 mutant NSCLC. Serial cfDNA was collected at baseline, 8 weeks of therapy, and on progression. Patient samples were analyzed using targeted next generation sequencing or WES.

      Result

      Poziotinib acquired-resistance GEM tumors acquired mutations in ErbB4, KRAS, and other genes which represent potential targetable bypass pathways. Resistant GEM tumors displayed increased activation of MAPK, AKT, ERK and MEK compared to sensitive tumors, suggesting that poziotinib acquired resistance is associated with reactivation of the MAPK/PI3K pathways. We enrolled 50 EGFR exon 20 mutant patients in our phase 2 trial. Analysis of matched pre-poziotinib and on-progression samples from 20 responding patients revealed acquired EGFR tyrosine kinase domain point mutations in 4 patients (T790M (2), V774A (1), D770A, (1)). Ba/F3 cells co-expressing EGFR exon 20 insertion (S768supSVD) and T790M were resistant to poziotinib, suggesting that T790M is a poziotinib resistance driver. Potential acquired EGFR-independent resistance mechanisms identified in patients to date include PIK3CA E545K (1), MAP2K2 S94L (1), MET amplification (1), EGFR amplification (2), and CDK6 amplification (2).

      Conclusion

      Parallel to acquired resistance mechanisms seen in classical EGFR mutation, acquired resistance to poziotinib can be mediated through EGFR-dependent mechanisms, notably T790M and other EGFR tyrosine kinase domain point mutations. EGFR-independent resistance mechanisms include activation of bypass pathways. Preclinical validation of resistance mechanisms and additional analysis of patient samples will be presented at the meeting.

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    MA14 - The Adequate MTarget Is Still the Issue (ID 140)

    • Event: WCLC 2019
    • Type: Mini Oral Session
    • Track: Advanced NSCLC
    • Presentations: 1
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      MA14.10 - Clinical Outcomes in Metastatic Squamous Lung Cancer with Targetable Driver Alterations (Now Available) (ID 527)

      15:45 - 17:15  |  Author(s): George R Simon

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      Background

      Genomic profiling is not routinely performed for metastatic squamous (SCC) and adenosquamous (ASC) NSCLC. However molecular profiling may be ordered if demographic features suggest a higher likelihood of a targetable driver alteration (e.g. never or remote smoking history). Response and survival data are scant in pts with actionable alterations treated with targeted therapy.

      Method

      We reviewed the clinical data and molecular profiling (FISH, PCR, tissue NGS, ctDNA) of metastatic SCC and ASC pts treated at our institution from Feb 2010-Dec 2018. Pts with typical sensitizing mutations in EGFR or BRAF V600E or fusions in ALK or ROS1 treated with matched targeted therapy for ≥ 2 months were included in this analysis. Response assessment was based on RECIST v1.1.

      Result

      Among 261 metastatic SCC or ASC pts with available molecular profiling, 16 total pts (6%) were found to have actionable targets, consisting of 13 SCC and 2 ASC (median age 53, 81% female, 88% never-smoker). The distribution of driver alterations in this cohort was 56% (9/16) EGFR ex19del/L858R/G719A, 38% (6/16) ALK fusion, and 6% (1/16) BRAF. The overall objective response rate (ORR) and median progression free survival (PFS) to targeted therapy was 69% and 5.2 months respectively. By mutational subgroup, ORR was 67% (6/9) for EGFR, 67% (4/6) for ALK, and 100% (1/1) for BRAF. Median PFS was only 4.5 months (95% CI 3.0 – 6.0) for EGFR pts and 2.8 months (95% CI 0 – 6.4) for ALK pts, and the lone BRAF pt had a PFS of 8.5 months. In EGFR pts with available NGS, co-mutations in TP53 (75% [6/8]) and PIK3CA (38% [3/8]) were seen at rates higher than previously reported in EGFR+ ADC (TP53 55%, PIK3CA 12%; Blakely et al, Nat Gen 2017). In ALK pts with available NGS, co-mutations in TP53 (80% [4/5]) were also higher than recently reported in ALK+ ADC (24%; Kron et al, Ann Oncol 2018).

      Conclusion

      Despite initial responses comparable to those previously reported in ADC, matched targeted therapy in pts with SCC and ASC histology is associated with shorter PFS. A higher prevalence of adverse co-mutations such as TP53 and PIK3CA may contribute to early targeted therapy resistance in these histologies. These findings may have implications for the use of targeted therapy in squamous lung cancer.

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    MA19 - Looking at PROs in Greater Detail - What Patients Actually Want and Expect (ID 147)

    • Event: WCLC 2019
    • Type: Mini Oral Session
    • Track: Treatment in the Real World - Support, Survivorship, Systems Research
    • Presentations: 1
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      MA19.03 - Differences in Symptom Burden Between Responsive and Progressive Disease in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (aNSCLC) (Now Available) (ID 845)

      11:30 - 13:00  |  Presenting Author(s): George R Simon

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      Background

      We have established a real-world Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Holistic Registry (ANCHoR) to assess how immunotherapy impacts treatment choice, clinical outcomes, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of aNSCLC. Our aim in this analysis was to assess the ability of the MDASI-LC to differentiate between patients who are responding or who are progressing during treatment.

      Method

      Between May 2017 and December 2018, patients with aNSCLC at a single institution were enrolled in ANCHoR and completed the MDASI-LC prior to therapy (PTT) and at routine clinic visits. The MDASI-LC consists of 16 symptom severity and 6 interference items rated on 0-10 scales (0 = no symptom or interference, 10 = worst imaginable symptom or complete interference). MDASI-LC scores from PTT to first recorded response determination (FRD) were compared by response group using linear mixed modeling (LMM).

      Result

      One hundred one patients completed the MDASI-LC PTT and at FRD. Mean patient age was 63.8 years (standard deviation = 10.29) and 55% were males. Fifty percent of patients received chemotherapy (CTX), 22% immunotherapy (IM), 19% CTX+IM or angiogenesis inhibitor, and 9% targeted therapy. Median time from PTT to FRD was 105 days (lower quartile = 63, upper quartile = 224). Forty-six percent of patients had a complete or partial response (RECIST criteria CR, PR), 14% had stable disease (RECIST SD), and 41% progressed (RECIST PD). LMM showed progressing patients had significantly more fatigue (estimated effect [est] =1.39; p = 0.031), sleep disturbance (est=1.37; p = 0.046), and drowsiness (est=1.33; p = 0.037) and reported significantly more interference with work (est=1.67; p = 0.016) over time than responding patients.

      Conclusion

      The MDASI-LC differentiated the symptom burden of patients with responding disease from that of patients with progressive disease. Patients with progressive disease had more fatigue, disturbed sleep, drowsiness, and greater interference with work than those with responsive disease. Further research is needed to determine if the MDASI-LC can predict response to therapy in patients and may be useful in delineating treatment benefit.

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    P1.01 - Advanced NSCLC (ID 158)

    • Event: WCLC 2019
    • Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
    • Track: Advanced NSCLC
    • Presentations: 1
    • Moderators:
    • Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 09:45 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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      P1.01-98 - Outcomes in Advanced NSCLC Patients Treated with 1st Line EGFR-TKI Based on Mutation Detection from Tissue or cfDNA-Based Genomic Sequencing (ID 1861)

      09:45 - 18:00  |  Author(s): George R Simon

      • Abstract

      Background

      Tumor genomic information from tissue has been the standard of practice for identifying actionable molecular alterations. The same genomic profiling is also widely available by a non-invasive blood test (cfDNA). We hypothesized that treatment naïve patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and actionable oncogenic driver mutations identified by tumor and cfDNA would have similar clinical outcomes after treatment with targeted therapies.

      Method

      Patients with any EGFR-TKI sensitive mutation and received FDA-approved EGFR-TKI as first line therapy for their advanced NSCLC were included in this retrospective analysis. Consecutive patients were identified from our GEMINI database with therapy initiated that was based solely from either the tissue or cfDNA report were divided into each cohort, respectively. Assessment of PFS was from date of therapy initiation until disease progression. Tissue genomic profiling was performed on our institution’s CLIA-certified hotspot NGS assay covering 40-50 genes. For blood based genomic profiling, blood was sent for NGS of cfDNA with a panel of up to 70 cancer-related genes at a CLIA-certified lab (Guardant360, Guardant Health, Redwood City, CA). Kaplan–Meier methodology was used to calculate median PFS with Log-rank (Mantel-Cox) test assessment at significance level 5%.

      Result

      Forty patients for each group were identified between 2014-2016. The results as summarized in table and PFS graph below:

      table.jpgpfs graph.jpg

      Conclusion

      There was no progression-free survival difference in patients treated with FDA-approved front-line EGFR-TKI directed by genomic profiling from tissue vs blood -based testing. These results indicate that similar treatment outcomes with targeted therapy based on tissue or blood-based NGS profiling are both viable options for patient with newly diagnosed, advanced NSCLC.

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    P1.16 - Treatment in the Real World - Support, Survivorship, Systems Research (ID 186)

    • Event: WCLC 2019
    • Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
    • Track: Treatment in the Real World - Support, Survivorship, Systems Research
    • Presentations: 1
    • Moderators:
    • Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 09:45 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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      P1.16-31 - Body Mass Index Relating to Patient-Reported Symptoms in First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (ID 2619)

      09:45 - 18:00  |  Presenting Author(s): George R Simon

      • Abstract

      Background

      Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) provide information on patient treatment experience. Our aim in this analysis was to assess the longitudinal relationship between body mass index (BMI) with patient-reported symptom severity and interference during treatment.

      Method

      Between May 1, 2017 and December 7, 2018, patients with mNSCLC at a single institution were enrolled in a real-world Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Holistic Registry (ANCHoR) and completed the MDASI-LC prior to start of therapy and at routine clinic visits. MDASI-LC consists of 16 symptom severity and 6 symptom interference items rated on 0-10 scales (0 = no symptom or interference, 10 = worst imaginable symptom or complete interference). BMI was measured at the same schedule as MDASI-LC. Mixed-effects models were used to examine the longitudinal association between BMI and symptom levels during treatment.

      Result

      103 patients completed the MDASI-LC prior to start of therapy and at least 2 follow-up assessments. Mean patient age was 64.3 years (standard deviation = 11.5) and 50% were males. 22% of patients received chemotherapy (CTX), 34% immunotherapy (IM), 23% CTX+IM or angiogenesis inhibitor, and 20% targeted therapy. The median pre-treatment BMI was 25.2 (inter quartile range, 5.2). BMI did not change during treatment and no significant difference was found among treatment groups. Compared with the obese group (BMI≥30), the overweight group (25≤BMI<30) experienced lowest levels of fatigue (estimation(est)=-1.23, standard error (SE)=0.49, p=0.016), disturbed sleep (est=-1.66, SE=0.49, p=0.002), distress (est=-0.90, SE=0.40, p=0.030) and less interference on mood (est=-1.03, SE=0.46, p=0.030) and interference with walking (est=-1.50, SE=0.51, p=0.005). The normal group (BMI<25) demonstrated lower levels of fatigue (est=-1.05, standard error (SE)=0.47, p=0.032) and disturbed sleep (est=-1.15, SE=0.47, p=0.018), compared with the obese group.

      Conclusion

      For patients with mNSCLC, obesity was related with higher symptom burden during active treatment. This analysis provides pilot data for future studies on balanced weight control and patients’ wellbeing during cancer treatment.