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OA13 - Ideal Approach to Lung Resection and Novel Perioperative Therapy (ID 146)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Oral Session
- Track: Treatment of Early Stage/Localized Disease
- Presentations: 1
- Now Available
- Moderators:Tomasz Grodzki, Kenji Suzuki
- Coordinates: 9/10/2019, 11:30 - 13:00, Toronto (1985)
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OA13.07 - Neoadjuvant Atezolizumab in Resectable NSCLC Patients: Immunophenotyping Results from the Interim Analysis of the Multicenter Trial LCMC3 (Now Available) (ID 1755)
11:30 - 13:00 | Author(s): Mark G Kris
- Abstract
- Presentation
Background
The immune mechanisms dictating response and resistance to PD-(L)1 blockade are not well understood in early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Understanding these mechanisms will be key to improve outcomes and identify the next generation of predictive biomarkers of response to these therapies. Here, we present updated immunophenotyping at time of interim analysis of LCMC3, a multicenter trial of neoadjuvant atezolizumab in resectable NSCLC (NCT02927301).
Method
Patients received 2 cycles of atezolizumab before resection. Tumor, LN biopsies and PB were obtained pre-atezolizumab and at surgery. Paired PB, screening and surgical LN were analyzed using IMMUNOME flow cytometry. Plasma-based cytokine arrays were performed on a subset of patients. Immunophenotypic analyses were correlated with treatment effect, major pathologic response (MPR, primary endpoint) and preoperative treatment-related adverse events (preop-TRAE).
Result
We report on 55 patients with paired PB samples (analyzed within 72h after collection) and completed surgery. We observed preop-TRAE in 32/55 patients (18 grade 1, 13 grade 2, 1 grade 3). CD1c+ and CD141+ myeloid cells (MC) were lower at baseline in patients developing preop-TRAEs, while monocytic M-MDSCs were higher in those patients. Senescent T cells decreased in patients with preop-TRAE and increased in patients with non-preop-TRAE. After treatment, the absolute cell counts of late activated CD4+and CD8+T cells decreased in patients achieving MPR. LN IMMUNOME data, cytokine data and 12-month follow-up (DFS, OS) will be reported.
Conclusion
Preliminary immunophenotyping data from the interim analysis showed significantly lower baseline immunosuppressive cell subsets in patients with preop-TRAE and decreased late activated CD4+and CD8+T cells from PB in patients with MPR.These results, together with additional LN IMMUNOME and cytokine analyses, may improve our understanding of immunophenotypic features associated with outcome, and changes induced by neoadjuvant atezolizumab in early stage NSCLC patients.
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P1.04 - Immuno-oncology (ID 164)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
- Track: Immuno-oncology
- Presentations: 1
- Moderators:
- Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 09:45 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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P1.04-39 - Molecular Characteristics, Immunophenotype, and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Response in BRAF Non-V600 Mutant Lung Cancers (ID 1529)
09:45 - 18:00 | Author(s): Mark G Kris
- Abstract
Background
Targeted therapy for Class I BRAF mutant lung cancers (V600) is well described and there is growing literature on their response to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). In contrast, the molecular characteristics, immunophenotype, and response rates of class II and III BRAF mutations are not well defined.
Method
Patients with BRAF Class I, II, III mutant and variants of unknown significance (VUS) lung cancers detected on NGS (MSK-IMPACT) from 1/2014-1/2018 were identified. PD-L1 by immunohistochemistry (E1L3N) was evaluated. Tumor mutation burden (TMB; mut/Mb) was determined by MSK-IMPACT. Best objective response to ICI was assessed by RECIST v1.1. Time to treatment discontinuation (TTD) and overall survival (OS) were assessed. Statistical analysis was performed with Fisher’s exact and Kaplan-Meier. BRAF V600 lung cancers were used as a comparator and analyzed separately from BRAF non-V600.
Result
6.0% (177/2962) of lung cancers harbored a BRAF-mutation. Median TMB of BRAF non-V600 mutant lung cancers was 10.8 mut/Mb (n=136) overall compared to 4.9 mut/Mb in V600 (n=41; p<0.0001) and 5.9 mut/Mb in BRAF wild-type patients (n=2785; p<0.0001). 69% (127/177) of BRAF-mutant cases were metastatic (29 Class I, 36 Class II, 23 Class III, and 39 VUS). 57% of patients were female, 82% were smokers, and 90% were adenocarcinoma. More smokers were seen in the BRAF V600 group than in the non-V600 group (n = 16 vs 88 respectively, p<0.0001). PD-L1 expression in 49 non-V600 cases with available tissue was 0%, 1-49%, and >50% in 59% (n=29), 31% (n=15), and 10% (n=5) respectively. 7 BRAF V600 cases with PDL1 testing had expression of 0%, 1-49%, and >50% in 2, 3, and 2 cases, respectively. No BRAF V600 cases had concurrent RAS/NF1-alterations compared to 11 non-V600 (p=0.07).
36 patients with BRAF non-V600 mutations received ICI (nivolumab (n=25), pembrolizumab (n=5), atezolizumab (n=2), ipilimumab/nivolumab (n=4); median line of therapy=2) with an ORR of 22% (8/36). 10 BRAF V600 mutant lung cancer patients received ICI (nivolumab (n=5), pembrolizumab (n=2), atezolizumab (n=1), ipilimumab/nivolumab (n=2); median line of therapy=2) with an ORR of 10% (1/10). There was no difference in ORR between non-V600 and V600 patients that received ICI (p=0.66). TTD in BRAF non-V600 was 3.2 months compared to 1.4 months for BRAF V600 mutant lung cancer patients (HR 0.59, p=0.26). Median TMB in patients with BRAF non-V600 mutations that responded vs those who did not was 13.2 and 10.8 mut/Mb respectively (p=0.92). One response to ICI was seen in a BRAF V600 with TMB of 19.3. OS of BRAF non-V600 patients was 1.7 years compared to 2.5 years in V600 (HR 1.25, p=0.38). OS was higher in BRAF non-V600 lung cancer patients who received ICI (2.4 years) compared to those that did not (1.2 years; HR 0.60, p=0.04).
Conclusion
The molecular characteristics and immunophenotype of BRAF non-V600 mutant lung cancers is typified by high TMB and low PD-L1 expression, with reasonably higher response rates and improved OS to later line ICI compared to BRAF V600. Further studies of immunotherapy in this oncogene subset is warranted.
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P1.14 - Targeted Therapy (ID 182)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
- Track: Targeted Therapy
- Presentations: 2
- Now Available
- Moderators:
- Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 09:45 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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P1.14-06 - Tissue-Based Molecular and Histologic Landscape of Acquired Resistance to Osimertinib in Patients with EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancers (ID 1392)
09:45 - 18:00 | Author(s): Mark G Kris
- Abstract
Background
Even though osimertinib (osi) is now the initial treatment for patients with EGFR-mutant lung cancers, our knowledge about mechanisms of resistance (MOR) is largely derived from patients who received osi after acquiring EGFR T790M on treatment with another EGFR inhibitor. Other studies of osi resistance have mainly reported genotyping of plasma which suboptimally detects lineage plasticity, copy number changes, and chromosomal rearrangements.
Method
To identify MOR to osi and characterize clinical, molecular and histologic factors associated with duration of response, we identified patients with EGFR-mutant lung cancers who had targeted next-generation sequencing (MSK-IMPACT) performed on tumor tissue obtained before treatment and after developing resistance to osi received as either first-line or later line EGFR-TKI.
Result
From January 2016 to March 2019, we collected paired pre-treatment and resistance specimens from 53 patients (1st line osi: 21. Osi after prior TKI: 32). MOR are summarized in the table. Histologic transformation was identified in 18% of 1st line cases and 17% of all cases. When osi was given as initial treatment, with median follow up of 18 months, early emerging MOR rarely included on-target resistance mechanisms (acquired EGFR G724S in 1/21). Other acquired alterations representing potential resistance mechanisms not listed in the table included CCNE1 and MYC amplifications, and mutations in MTOR A1098S and MET H1094Y.
ConclusionFirst line (n = 21)
Osi after prior TKI
(n = 32)
All
(n = 53)
Squamous transformation
3
3
6
Neuroendocrine transformation
1
2
3
On target mutation (EGFR C797X or other)
1
9
10
Loss of EGFR T790M only
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8
8
Fusions (ALK, RET, BRAF)
0
3
3
Amplifications (HER2, MET, EGFR)
2
3
4
Off target mutations (KRAS, BRAF, HER2)
1
2
3
In this analysis of MOR identified on NGS from tumor tissue, we found a spectrum of resistance mechanisms to osi. By evaluating tissue rather than plasma we provide data on histologic transformation (including squamous cell transformation). Subsequent studies are needed to assess patients with a longer time on initial osi as early progressors may have different MOR, with off-target MOR emerging earlier and on-target resistance mutations later.
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P1.14-50 - A Phase 2 Trial of Cabozantinib in ROS1-Rearranged Lung Adenocarcinoma (Now Available) (ID 2753)
09:45 - 18:00 | Author(s): Mark G Kris
- Abstract
Background
To date, no ROS1 inhibitor is approved for the treatment of ROS1-rearranged lung cancers after progression on crizotinib. Progression on crizotinib can be mediated by the acquisition of ROS1 kinase domain mutations (e.g. ROS1G2032R or ROS1D2033N). Cabozantinib is a highly potent ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor that has superior activity over lorlatinib against these mutations. We evaluated the activity of cabozantinib in patients with ROS1-rearranged lung cancers on a phase 2 trial.
Method
In this single-center, open-label, Simon two-stage, phase 2 study, eligible patients had ROS1-rearranged unresectable/metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, a Karnofsky performance status >70%, and measurable disease. ROS1 fusion was identified by local testing in a CLIA-compliant environment. Cabozantinib was dosed at 60 mg once daily. The primary endpoint was objective response (RECIST v1.1). In the first stage of this trial, 1 response was required to move to the second stage. Secondary endpoints included safety.
Result
Six patients received cabozantinib in the ongoing first stage of this study. All patients had >1 prior ROS1 inhibitor. The median age was 59 years; all were never smokers. The best response to therapy was: 1 partial response (-92%, confirmed), 1 unconfirmed partial response (-31%), and 4 stable disease. All patients had disease regression (-7 % to -92%); no patients had primary progressive disease. The only patient with a confirmed partial response was a patient whose cancer acquired a ROS1D2033N solvent front mutation after crizotinib. None of the other five ROS1 inhibitor pre-treated patients (who did not have a confirmed response) had a known on-target acquired resistance mutation in their cancer. After progression on cabozantinib (9.1 months after therapy initiation), the patient whose cancer harbored the ROS1D2033N mutation acquired a METD1228N kinase domain mutation on paired sequencing of pre-cabozantinib and post-progression tumor. The most common grade 3 treatment-related adverse events were hypertension (50%), and mucositis, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, and hypophosphatemia (each in 17%). Most patients (83%) required a dose reduction.
Conclusion
Cabozantinib can re-establish disease control in ROS1-rearranged lung cancers after progression on a prior ROS1 inhibitor. The first stage of this ongoing trial met its prespecified endpoint for efficacy to move into the second stage. Response was only observed in the setting of a known ROS1 kinase domain resistance mutation.
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P2.04 - Immuno-oncology (ID 167)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
- Track: Immuno-oncology
- Presentations: 1
- Moderators:
- Coordinates: 9/09/2019, 10:15 - 18:15, Exhibit Hall
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P2.04-88 - Surgical Outcomes of a Multicenter Phase II Trial of Neoadjuvant Atezolizumab in Resectable Stages IB-IIIB NSCLC: Update on LCMC3 Clinical Trial (ID 1817)
10:15 - 18:15 | Author(s): Mark G Kris
- Abstract
Background
The role of immune checkpoint inhibitors in resectable NSCLC remains undefined. We report the updated safety results of the first multicenter trial assessing neoadjuvant atezolizumab (a PD-L1 inhibitor) for resectable NSCLC.
Method
Eligible patients with clinical stage IB-IIIB resectable NSCLC received 2 cycles of neoadjuvant atezolizumab (1200 mg, days 1, 22) followed by surgical resection (day 40±10). Pre- and post-treatment PET/CT, pulmonary function tests (PFT), and bio-specimens were obtained. Adverse events (AE) were recorded according to CTCAEv.4.0. Preoperative treatment-related TRAE (preop-TRAE) and postoperative TRAE (postop-TRAE) defined as AE onset on, or after date of surgery, were analyzed.
Result
Follow-up data to post-surgery visit were analyzed for 101 patients out of planned 180: mean age: 64.6 years; male: 47/101(46.5%); current smokers: 23/101(22.8%); non-squamous histology: 66/101(65.3%); and clinical stages IB(10.9%), IIA(15.8%), IIB(27.7%), IIIA(38.6%), and IIIB(6.9%). Two cycles of atezolizumab were not completed in 5/101(5.0%) patients due to grade 1 or 2 AEs. Surgery was not performed in 11/101(10.9%) patients: 5 demonstrated disease progression, and 6 for ‘other’ reasons. 6/101(5.9%) patients were deemed unresectable. Surgery was delayed (outside of 10-day window) in 10/90(11.1%) patients by an average of 11(1-39) days. Two of these delays were due to TRAEs (hypothyroidism and pneumonitis), 3 were patient-elected delays, 2 were surgeon-related, and 3 for ‘other’ reasons. Intraoperative vascular complications occurred in 2/90(2.2%) and extensive hilar fibrosis was noted in 20/90(22.2%) patients. Overall, there was insignificant mean change in the PFTs pre- vs. post-atezolizumab therapy. Only 3/101(3.0%) patients had treatment-related dyspnea, dyspnea on exertion, or pneumonitis.
Table 1
ConclusionTreatment Related Adverse Events
(TRAE)
Preoperative TRAE
(N = 101)
Postoperative TRAE
(N = 90)
All AEs
Any grade
55 (54.5%)
20 (22.2%)
Grade 1
29 (28.7%)
7 (7.8%)
Grade 2
24 (23.8%)
9 (10.0%)
Grade 3
2 (2.0%)
4 (4.4%)
Grade 4
0
0
Grade 5
0
0
Specific AEs
Dyspnea
1 (1.0%; grade 2)
3 (3.3%; grade 1)
Dyspnea on exertion
1 (1.0%; grade 1)
0
Myalgia
4 (4.0%; grade 1 or 2)
0
Hyperthyroidism
3 (3.0%; grade 1 or 2)
1 (1.1%; grade 1)
Hypothyroidism
0
1 (1.1%; grade 2)
Pneumonitis
1 (1.0%; grade 3)
3 (3.3%; grade 2 or 3)
Transaminitis (AST or ALT)
8 (7.9%; grade 1 or 2)
3 (3.3%; grade 1 or 2)
Post-atezolizumab Change in Pulmonary Function Tests
PFT factor
Mean change (95% Confidence Interval)
FEV1 (N = 72)
-0.6% (-2.6% to 1.3%)
FVC (N = 72)
0.0% (-1.8% to 1.8%)
DCLO (N = 64)
-1.2% (-4.1% to 1.7%)
Treatment with neoadjuvant atezolizumab in resectable stage IB-IIIB NSCLC was well tolerated, with minimal delay to surgery, and few treatment associated AEs. This trial continues to accrue and assess MPR, survival, and other long-term endpoints.
