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MA09 - EGFR & MET (ID 128)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Mini Oral Session
- Track: Targeted Therapy
- Presentations: 12
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- Moderators:Jordi Remon, Juergen Wolf
- Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 15:15 - 16:45, Melbourne (1991)
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MA09.01 - A Phase I/II Trial of Dasatinib and Osimertinib in TKI Naïve Patients with Advanced EGFR-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (Now Available) (ID 2710)
15:15 - 16:45 | Presenting Author(s): Chul Kim | Author(s): Stephen V. Liu, Jeanette Crawford, Deepa S Subramaniam, Guiseppe Giaccone
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Background
EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) therapy is the standard of care in patients with EGFR-mutant NSCLC. However, a fraction of patients do not respond to EGFR-TKI therapy or have short duration of response. In addition, virtually all patients develop resistance. In a preclinical study, we have shown that overexpression of Cripto-1, a member of the EGF–CFC family, contributes to the development of resistance to EGFR-TKI therapy through the Src pathway and that the combination of EGFR-TKI therapy and Src inhibition works synergistically.
Method
This is an open-label, single-arm phase I/II trial of osimertinib and dasatinib, a Src inhibitor, in treatment-naïve patients with advanced EGFR-mutant NSCLC (NCT02954523). Patients with pleural or pericardial effusions were excluded. The primary endpoint of the phase I portion was to establish a safe and tolerable phase II dose of osimertinib and dasatinib. Dose escalation includes 2 dose levels (DLs) (DL1: osimertinib 80 mg QD, dasatinib 50 mg BID, DL2: osimertinib 80 mg QD, dasatinib 70 mg BID). 2 DLs below the starting dose level (DL-1: osimertinib 80 mg QD, dasatinib 70 mg QD; DL-2: osimertinib 80 mg QD, dasatinib 50 mg QD) could be explored if necessary. Adverse events (AEs) were assessed per CTCAE 4.03.
Result
10 patients (DL2: 3, DL1: 6, DL -1: 1) were enrolled. None of the patients enrolled at DL2 had dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) but given the frequent dose reductions required and toxicities beyond the DLT period, DL1 was further assessed. 3 (50%) of 6 patients at DL1 experienced a DLT (grade 3 headaches and body pain, grade 3 neutropenia, grade 3 rash, one each). One patient was enrolled at DL -1 and did not have a DLT. The most common treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) included pleural effusion (n=9), diarrhea (n=8), rash (n=7), AST elevation (n=6), ALT elevation (n=6), most of which were grade 1 or 2. 4/4/1 patients had grade 1/2/3 pleural effusion, respectively. 7 (70%) patients had grade 3 TRAEs. No grade 4 or 5 toxicities were observed. Eight (80%) patients had a partial response (including 1 unconfirmed partial response) and 2 had stable disease. Median PFS was 27.2 months; median OS was not reached. The recommended phase II dose was determined as osimertinib 80 mg QD and dasatinib 70 mg QD. Pharmacokinetics (PK) analysis is being performed and will be presented. Due to slow accrual after approval of osimertinib in first-line, the trial was closed to enrollment.
Conclusion
The combination of dasatinib and osimertinib demonstrated encouraging anticancer activity. Median PFS is longer than what is historically reported with osimertinib alone in first-line setting, although definitive conclusions cannot be drawn given the small sample size. The tolerability of the combination was limited by TRAEs, but they were generally manageable with dasatinib dose reductions and supportive measures.
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MA09.02 - In Vivo, Ex Vivo and Early Clinical Activity of EGFR Monoclonal Antibody and Osimertinib in EGFR Exon 20 Insertion NSCLC (Now Available) (ID 968)
15:15 - 16:45 | Presenting Author(s): Jonathan Wesley Riess | Author(s): Nicolas Floch, Philip C. Mack, Matthew J. Martin, Daniel Vang, Paul D. Smith, Darren Cross, Mingshan Cheng, James Keck, Susan Groshen, Michael Rabin, Sukhmani Padda, Geoffrey R Oxnard, Jacob Sands, Kavitha Ramchandran, Mariana Koczywas, Jeffrey A. Moscow, Pasi A Jänne, Primo N. Lara, Edward Newman, David R Gandara
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Background
EGFR Exon 20 insertions (Ex20Ins) are the 3rd most common class of EGFR activating mutation, but patients with NSCLC harboring EGFR Ex20Ins lack effective approved EGFR-TKIs. Newer-generation TKIs and combination strategies with EGFR-monoclonal antibodies (moAbs) may enhance activity against EGFR Ex20Ins.
Method
Xenografts derived from CRISPR-modified H2073 cells with Ex20Ins (A763_Y764InsFQEA, D770_N771InsSVD or V769_D770InsASV) and Ex20Ins patient-derived xenografts (PDXs) (D770_N771InsSVD, A797_V769dupASV, D770_N771_InsG, H773_V774_InsNPH) were treated with vehicle, osimertinib , cetuximab, and osimertinib+cetuximab. Ex20Ins spheroid models (D770_N771InsSVD and M766_A767InsASV) were treated with cetuximab at fixed dose and increasing concentrations of osimertinib. Ex20Ins PDX (A763_Y764InsFQEA) was also treated with afatinib and erlotinib; Ex20Ins PDX (D770_N771InsSVD) was treated with these combinations plus afatinib+cetuximab. Immunoblotting for pharmacodynamic studies of on-target and downstream proteins, phospho-proteins and apoptosis markers were performed at relevant timepoints for D770_N771InsSVD PDX and CRISPR model. A phase 1 clinical trial with a dose expansion cohort in Stage IV EGFR Ex20Ins NSCLC is currently open to accrual at osimertinib 80 mg qd and the EGFR-moAb necitumumab 800 mg IV D1 and D8 of 21D cycle with response assessment by RECIST 1.1 (NCT02496663).
Result
The combination of osimertinib and cetuximab achieved significant tumor growth inhibition compared to osimertinib alone across PDX and CRISPR cell line xenograft models (p=0.05), except for the A763_Y764InsFQEA PDX model where osimertinib alone and osimertinib+cetuximab were equivalently effective (both p<0.001 compared to control). Spheroid models for D770_N771InsSVD and M766_A767InsASV showed significantly increased cytotoxicity from the addition of cetuximab across multiple doses of osimertinib. Osimertinib+cetuximab was superior to erlotinib, cetuximab, afatinib and afatinib+cetuximab in a D770_N771InsSVD PDX model (p<0.001). In this model, inhibition of p-EGFR, p-ERK, p-HER2 and increased caspase 3 cleavage were noted, consistent with significant tumor growth inhibition. In the phase 1 EGFR Ex20Ins expansion cohort of necitumumab in combination with osimertinib, 6/18 patients enrolled with 4 patients evaluable for response; 2 patients achieved a partial response and median PFS was 5.3 months.
Conclusion
In vivo and ex vivo modeling in CRISPR cell line xenografts, PDXs and organoids demonstrated preclinical activity of dual EGFR blockade with osimertinib and EGFR monoclonal antibody in the 5 most common EGFR Ex20Ins representing a frequency of ~60% of detectable EGFR Ex20Ins in clinical practice. Osimertinib alone was as active as osimertinib plus cetuximab in A763_Y764InsFQEA, consistent with known sensitivity of this proximal insertion to single-agent EGFR-TKI. In a phase 1 study, osimertinib and the EGFR moAb necitumumab demonstrates preliminary clinically activity in EGFR Ex20Ins NSCLC.
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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 | Presenting Author(s): Jacqulyne Ponville Robichaux | Author(s): Yasir Elamin, Brett Carter, Mehmet Altan, Don Lynn Gibbons, Frank Fossella, George R Simon, Vincent Lam, George Blumenschein Jr, Anne Tsao, Jonathan Kurie, Frank E Mott, Marcelo Vailati Negrao, Limei Hu, Junqin He, Monique Nilsson, Brent Roeck, Zane Yang, Vassiliki A Papadimitrakopoulou, John Victor Heymach
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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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MA09.04 - Discussant - MA09.01, MA09.02, MA09.03 (Now Available) (ID 3747)
15:15 - 16:45 | Presenting Author(s): Juergen Wolf
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Abstract not provided
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MA09.05 - Genomic Correlates of Differential Response to EGFR-Directed Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (Now Available) (ID 1169)
15:15 - 16:45 | Presenting Author(s): Natalie Vokes | Author(s): Tom Nguyen, Christine A Lydon, Emily Chambers, Lynette M Sholl, Mizuki Nishino, Eliezer M Van Allen, Pasi A Jänne
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Background
Oncogenic mutations in EGFR are powerful biomarkers of response to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, there remains significant heterogeneity in duration of response to therapy and overall survival, and the molecular determinants of this differential response have been incompletely characterized.
Method
We identified NSCLC patients at our institution with sensitizing oncogenic EGFR mutations who had been treated with EGFR TKI(s) and who had at least one tumor specimen profiled via targeted next generation sequencing (OncoPanel). Duration of therapy (DOT) on first-line EGFR TKI and overall survival (OS) were assessed. Mutations associated with differential benefit to therapy were identified by comparing mutation rates in outliers with DOT or OS ≥75th percentile vs ≤25th percentile. Fisher’s exact test was used to calculate statistical significance, and the Benjamini-Hochberg method was used to correct for false discovery rate (FDR). Time to event outcomes were assessed with the Kaplan-Meier method.
Result
We identified 270 patients for inclusion in our cohort. 70% were female (190/270), 60% were never smokers (163/270), and median age was 62 (range 29-93). Sensitizing EGFR mutations were predominantly exon 19 deletion (51%, 138/270) or L858R (38%, 103/270). 94% of patients were treated with first-line erlotinib (253/270), and 30% received second-line osimertinib (82/270). The median DOT on first-line TKI was 12 months (range 0-72 months) and median OS was 28 months (range 1-133 months). Pre-treatment sequencing was available for 188 patients, 65 of whom also had documented assessment of resistance mechanism (T790M 78%, other 22%). Pre-existing concurrent TP53 mutations were associated with shorter DOT (median 10 vs 16 mo, p=0.0017), but there was no significant difference in OS (median 25 vs 36 mo, p=0.2) and no association with resistance mechanism (p=0.674). In addition to TP53, BCOR and SMARCA4 mutations were enriched in patients with shorter DOT, whereas MTOR mutations were enriched in patients with DOT in the top quartile, though these analyses did not pass FDR correction. Pre-treatment SMARCA4 mutations were more frequent in patients with survival in the bottom quartile (Fisher’s p=0.01), and were associated with decreased OS (median 32 vs 12 mo, log-rank p<0.0001).
Conclusion
Genomic features may contribute to differential outcomes in patients with EGFR-mutated NSCLC. In addition to TP53 mutations, pre-treatment SMARCA4 mutations may associate with worse outcomes in these patients.
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MA09.06 - Adaptive Mechanisms of Resistance to Targeted Therapy in EGFR Mutant Brain Metastasis (Now Available) (ID 1329)
15:15 - 16:45 | Presenting Author(s): Don X. Nguyen | Author(s): Sally Adua, Minghui Zhao, Darren Cross, Paul Smith
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Background
A subset of non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) can be effectively treated with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). However, a significant proportion of patients with brain metastasis progress after front-line treatment, underscoring the central nervous system (CNS) as a unique sanctuary site for persistent disease. Herein, we performed an integrated examination of the cellular, pharmacological, and molecular causes of resistance to targeted therapies in brain metastases.
Method
The efficacy of osimertinib, a brain penetrant third generation TKI, was studied in mice using EGFR mutant NSCLC models derived from cell lines or patient biopsies. Animals with multi-organ metastases were treated continuously until disease progression was detected in the brain parenchyma. We also developed an in situ transcriptomic approach, referred to as Brain Metastasis Xenograft-RNA Sequencing (BMX-seq), to distinguish the transcriptome of tumor versus stroma in vivo. Molecular and biological responses were integrated with pharmacological analysis of loco-regional distribution of osimertinib in and around brain lesions.
Result
In EGFR mutant models with multi-organ metastases, extra-cranial tumors could be effectively controlled, while brain metastases eventually progress despite strong osimertinib penetrance into the normal and tumor bearing CNS. Importantly, tumor cells isolated from progressing brain metastases did not exhibit resistance in vitro. However, these cells exhibited an enhanced resistant capacity when transplanted into the brain, demonstrating that this resistant phenotype is selected for and that exposure to the brain is a requirement for drug resistance in vivo.
BMX-seq reveals that the stroma of drug resistant brain metastasis is characterized by activation of innate pro-inflammatory pathways. Reciprocally, we identified stromal induced activation of cytoskeletal and interferon response genes in drug resistant tumor cells. Interestingly, several of these genes are induced in situ independently of drug treatment, suggesting that the brain metastatic niche can precondition tumor cells for ensuing drug resistance. Finally, we demonstrate that inhibiting mediators of interferon and cystoskeletal signaling increases the sensitivity of brain metastasis to osimertinib in vivo.
Conclusion
Although advances have been made in the brain penetrating abilities of targeted therapies, acquired resistance in this unique TME still develops. Our results suggest that adaptive molecular interactions within the brain TME preconditions metastatic cells for TKI resistance and that targeting such pathways in combination with osimertinib should be explored to treat NSCLC patients suffering from or at risk for brain relapse.
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MA09.07 - Activity of Larotrectinib in TRK Fusion Lung Cancer (Now Available) (ID 1600)
15:15 - 16:45 | Presenting Author(s): Anna F Farago | Author(s): Shivaani Kummar, Victor Moreno, Jyoti D Patel, Ulrik Lassen, Lee Rosen, Nora C. Ku, Michael C. Cox, Shivani Nanda, Barrett H. Childs, David M. Hyman, Alexander Drilon
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Background
Tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) fusions involving NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 occur in a range of tumor types. Larotrectinib, the first FDA-approved highly selective TRK inhibitor, has demonstrated an overall response rate (ORR) of 75% by independent central review across a broad spectrum of tumors that harbor NTRK gene fusions (Drilon et al., NEJM 2018;378:731–9). Here, we report updated data on the patients with lung cancer who have been treated with larotrectinib.
Method
Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in two clinical trials (NCT02122913 and NCT02576431) with TRK fusion cancer were included in this analysis. Larotrectinib (100 mg BID) was administered on a continuous 28-day schedule until withdrawal, unacceptable toxicity, or disease progression. Response was assessed by investigator (INV) and independent review committee (IRC) per RECIST v1.1.
Result
As of July 30, 2018, 11 patients with metastatic lung adenocarcinoma were enrolled. Median age was 52 years (range 25–76 years). Eight patients had fusions involving NTRK1 and diverse fusion partners: EPS15 (n=2), TPM3 (n=2), IRF2BP2 (n=2), TPR (n=1), and SQSTM1 (n=1). Three patients had fusions involving NTRK3 (fusion partner: SQSTM1 [n=2] and ETV6 [n=1]). Ten patients had prior systemic therapy (five patients had three or more prior therapies) with best responses on last prior therapy being one partial response, four with stable disease, three progressive disease, and three unknown or unevaluable. Seven patients were evaluable for response to larotrectinib. INV and IRC assessment were in agreement, with one complete response, four partial responses (including one patient with central nervous system [CNS] metastases), and two with stable disease (ORR 71%). Results from four patients not evaluable at the July 30, 2018 data cut-off due to insufficient follow-up are expected in April 2019 and will be presented at the meeting. The median time to response was 1.8 months. One patient with brain metastases had an intracranial near complete response (–95% reduction) to larotrectinib, as well as an extracranial response. The duration of response by IRC ranged from 7.4+ months to 25.8+ months; the median duration of response was not reached. One patient continued receiving treatment post-progression. Two patients discontinued treatment due to disease progression and one withdrew without cause. Larotrectinib was well tolerated, with treatment-related adverse events being predominantly grade 1–2.
Conclusion
Larotrectinib is highly active in advanced lung cancer patients harboring NTRK gene fusions, including those with CNS metastases, with a favorable safety profile. These results support the use of larotrectinib in NTRK fusion NSCLC.
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MA09.08 - Discussant - MA09.05, MA09.06, MA09.07 (Now Available) (ID 3748)
15:15 - 16:45 | Presenting Author(s): Ana Vivancos
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MA09.09 - Long-Term Outcomes to Tepotinib Plus Gefitinib in Patients with <i>EGFR</i>-Mutant NSCLC and MET Dysregulation: 18‑Month Follow-Up (Now Available) (ID 1783)
15:15 - 16:45 | Presenting Author(s): Yi-Long Wu | Author(s): Ying Cheng, Jianying Zhou, Shun Lu, Yiping Zhang, Jun Zhao, Dong-Wan Kim, Ross Soo, Sang-we Kim, Hongming Pan, Yuh-Min Chen, Chih-Feng Chian, Xiaoqing Liu, Daniel SW Tan, Rolf Bruns, Josef Straub, Andreas Johne, Jürgen Scheele, Keunchil Park, James Chih-Hsin Yang
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Background
In EGFR-mutant NSCLC, MET amplification may cause resistance to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). In a Phase Ib/II study in EGFR TKI-resistant patients with EGFR-mutant MET+ NSCLC, progression-free survival (PFS) and objective response rate (ORR) after ≥6 months of follow-up were improved with tepotinib (a highly selective MET TKI) plus gefitinib, compared with chemotherapy, particularly in patients with MET amplification. Here we present data at ≥18 months of follow-up.
Method
Asian patients with advanced, EGFR+, T790M-, MET+ NSCLC with resistance to prior EGFR TKIs were randomized to receive oral tepotinib 500 mg/day+gefitinib 250 mg/day or ≤6 cycles of cisplatin/carboplatin+pemetrexed chemotherapy±pemetrexed maintenance until confirmed progression, unacceptable toxicity, or withdrawal. Primary endpoint was investigator-assessed PFS. Secondary endpoints included ORR, overall survival (OS) and safety. Subgroup analyses were preplanned in MET IHC3+ and MET amplification populations (NCT01982955).
Result
Low recruitment halted full enrolment with 55 of 156 planned patients enrolled.
As of 12-Dec-2018, median (range) duration of treatment with tepotinib+gefitinib was 21.4 (4.6, 110.9) weeks, with 3 patients still receiving treatment; and with pemetrexed was 18.0 (3.0, 60.4) weeks. 15 patients (62.5%) received ≥4 cisplatin/carboplatin cycles.
Better outcomes were reported with tepotinib+gefitinib vs chemotherapy (Table), particularly in patients with MET IHC3+ (PFS: HR 0.35 [90% CI 0.17–0.74], OS: 0.32 [0.14–0.75]) or MET amplification (PFS: HR 0.13 [90% CI 0.04–0.43], OS: 0.08 [0.01–0.51]).
Drug-related grade ≥3 adverse events (AEs) occurred in 17 (54.8%) patients receiving tepotinib+gefitinib and 12 (52.2%) patients receiving chemotherapy. Any-cause AEs leading to discontinuation occurred in 3 (9.7%) patients receiving tepotinib+gefitinib and 1 (4.3%) receiving chemotherapy. Dose reductions due to AEs were reported in 5 (16.1%) vs 4 (17.4%) patients.
Conclusion
Tepotinib+gefitinib has durable antitumor activity in patients with EGFR-mutant NSCLC with MET IHC3+ or MET amplification, and was generally well tolerated. MET amplification will be further explored as a biomarker for tepotinib.
Table: Summary of efficacy data
Population
Tepotinib + gefitinib
Chemotherapy
HR/OR
(90% CI)Overall MET+*
Patients, n
31
24
mPFS, months (90% CI)
4.9 (3.9, 6.9)
4.4 (4.2, 6.8)
0.67 (0.35, 1.28)
mOS, months (90% CI)
17.3 (12.1, 37.3)
18.7 (15.9, 20.7)
0.67 (0.33, 1.37)
ORR, n (%) [90% CI]
14 (45.2) [29.7, 61.3]
8 (33.3) [17.8, 52.1]
1.99 (0.56, 6.87)
MET IHC3+
Patients, n
19
15
mPFS, months (90% CI)
8.3 (4.1, 21.2)
4.4 (4.1, 6.8)
0.35 (0.17, 0.74)
mOS, months (90% CI)
37.3 (24.2, 37.3)
17.9 (12.0, 20.7)
0.32 (0.14, 0.78)
ORR, n (%) [90% CI]
13 (68.4) [47.0, 85.3]
5 (33.3) [14.2, 57.7]
4.33 (1.03, 18.33)
MET amplification†
Patients, n
12
7
mPFS, months (90% CI)
21.2 (8.3, NE)
4.2 (1.4, 7.0)
0.13 (0.04, 0.43)
mOS, months (90% CI)
37.3 (NE, NE)
13.1 (3.3, NE)
0.08 (0.01, 0.51)
ORR, n (%) [90% CI]
8 (66.7) [39.1, 87.7]
3 (42.9) [12.9, 77.5]
2.67 (0.37, 19.56)
CEP-7, centromere protein 7; CI, confidence interval; EGFR, epidermal growth factor receptor; GCN, gene copy number; HR, hazard ratio; IHC, immunohistochemistry; IRC, independent review committee; ITT, intention to treat; MET, mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor; NE, not estimable; OR, odds ratio; ORR, objective response rate; OS, overall survival; PFS, progression-free survival
All efficacy outcomes are investigator-assessed by RECIST v1.1.
*IHC2+/IHC3+/gene amplification.
†MET amplification is defined as GCN ≥5 and/or MET/CEP-7 ratio ≥2. 17 of 19 patients with MET amplification have MET overexpression (IHC3+).
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MA09.10 - Comprehensive Analysis of Secondary Mutation as Resistance Mechanism to Seven MET-TKIs for MET Exon 14 Skipping in Vitro (Now Available) (ID 117)
15:15 - 16:45 | Presenting Author(s): Toshio Fujino | Author(s): Yoshihisa Kobayashi, Kenichi Suda, Takamasa Koga, Masaya Nishino, Shuta Ohara, Masato Chiba, Akira Hamada, Toshiki Takemoto, Junichi Soh, Tetsuya Misudomi
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Background
MET exon 14 skipping mutation have been attracting attentions of thoracic oncologists as a new target of therapy for lung cancer. The efficacy of MET-TKI has been reported, while these tumors, almost always acquire resistance, as in the case of other oncogene-addicted lung cancers. However, its resistance mechanisms are not fully understood.
Method
MET exon14 skipping mutation was introduced to Ba/F3 cell retrovirally. Using N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea mutagenesis, we derived resistant clones to seven MET-TKIs and searched for secondary MET mutations. We evaluated their sensitivities to following different TKIs. Type Ia, crizotinib; Type Ib, capmatinib, tepotinib and savolitinib; Type II, cabozantinib, merestinib and glesatinib.
Result
We sequenced 201 resistant clones and could obtain 80 clones which had secondary mutations in the MET tyrosine kinase domain. A total of 26 different missense mutations occurring at 12 codons were identified. Of them, D1228 and Y1230 in the activation loop were common sites for type I TKIs that bind to active kinase form (DFG-in), while L1195 and F1200 were those for type II TKIs that bind to inactive form (DFG-out). In general, resistant mutations against type I were sensitive to type II, and vice versa.
Conclusion
We identified mutation sites specific for TKI types as resistance mechanisms and complementary activities between type I and type II inhibitors against those mutations. These finding should provide relevant clinical implication for treating patients with lung cancer harboring MET exon 14 skipping.
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MA09.11 - Mechanisms of Resistance to MET Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Patients with MET Exon 14 Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Now Available) (ID 1421)
15:15 - 16:45 | Presenting Author(s): Gonzalo Recondo Jr. | Author(s): Magda Bahcall, Lynette M Sholl, Giulia Constanza Leonardi, Biagio Ricciuti, Tom Nguyen, Deepti Venkatraman, Giuseppe Lamberti, Renato Umeton, Pasi A Jänne, Mark Awad
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Background
Type I and II MET tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are under development for patients with MET exon 14 mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Understanding the mechanisms driving resistance to MET TKIs is critical to design novel treatment strategies for this molecular subtype of NSCLC.
Method
Among patients with MET exon 14 mutant NSCLC treated with MET TKIs, pre- and post-TKI tumor tissue specimens and plasma samples were analyzed using next-generation sequencing (NGS) to explore genomic mechanisms of resistance upon disease progression.
Result
Between April 2014 to March 2019, 38 patients were treated with MET TKIs. Among these, paired samples from 15 individuals were evaluable for this study. Patients were treated with MET TKIs in the first-line (N=7; 46.7%), second-line (N=5; 33.3%), third-line (N=1; 6.7%) and fourth-line (N=2: 13.3%) setting. Eight patients were treated with one type I MET TKI and 7 patients received ≥2 MET TKIs. On target mechanisms of resistance were identified in 5 patients (33.3%), through secondary mutations in the MET tyrosine kinase domain (N=4) and MET amplification (N=1). Single MET kinase domain mutations D1228H/N were detected in 2 patients progressing on treatment with a type I MET TKI. In two cases, tumor tissue revealed only one resistance mutation (case #1 with Y1230H; case #2 with H1094Y), whereas paired plasma analysis demonstrated ≥3 resistance mutations in ctDNA (case #1 with G1163R, D1228N, Y1230H/S; case #2 with H1094Y, L1195F/V), reflecting the emergence of polyclonal on-target resistance. Off-target mechanisms of acquired resistance were identified in 7 patients treated with Type I MET TKI (46.7%) and involved amplification of EGFR (N=2), EGFR/HER2 (N=1), EGFR/HER3 (N=1), KRAS (N=1), EGFR/KRAS/BRAF (N=1), CCND1 (N=1). In 2 cases with bypass activation, sequential treatment with type II MET TKIs did not confer benefit. A concurrent NF1 mutation was present at baseline in a patient with primary resistance to MET TKI (6.7%). In 2 patients (13.3%), no genomic mechanisms of resistance were identified.
Conclusion
The landscape of resistance mechanisms to MET TKIs in NSCLC includes single and polyclonal secondary kinase domain mutations and bypass track activation by amplification of key oncogenes involving the ErbB/HER family of tyrosine kinase receptors and the MAPK signaling pathway. Given the complexity of resistance, therapeutic efforts to prevent acquired resistance in MET exon 14 mutant NSCLC should be developed.
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MA09.12 - Discussant - MA09.09, MA09.010, MA09.11 (Now Available) (ID 3749)
15:15 - 16:45 | Presenting Author(s): Ravi Salgia
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EP1.15 - Thymoma/Other Thoracic Malignancies (ID 205)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: E-Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
- Track: Thymoma/Other Thoracic Malignancies
- Presentations: 2
- Now Available
- Moderators:
- Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 08:00 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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EP1.15-28 - Survival of Thymoma Is Extensive in Latin-American Patients: Results from Over 10 Years of Experience (CLICaP-LATimus) (ID 2936)
08:00 - 18:00 | Author(s): Jordi Remon
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Background
Thymomas are a group of rare neoplasm of the anterior mediastinum. Due to their low incidence, large cooperative studies are required to evaluate outcomes. The objective of this study is to present the results and experience in treatment of this pathology in Latin-America.
Method
A retrospective multicenter cohort study was conducted by The Latin-American Consortium for the Investigation of Lung Cancer (CLICaP). Patients with histologically proven thymomas between 1997 and 2018 were included in the analysis. Variables including clinical, pathological and therapeutic outcomes were registered in a centralized manner.
Result
A total of 105 patients were included. Median age at diagnosis was 54 years old (20-84), and with 60% (n = 38) of the included patients were female. Only 11% (n=7) of the patients had an ECOG performance score >1. Twenty-four patients (22.9%, 95%CI 14.8-30.9) presented with pulmonary or distant metastatic involvement with a median of 2 metastatic sites. Furthermore, 21.9 % of patients (n=23, 95%CI 13.9-29.8%) concurrently presented myasthenia gravis. Surgery was performed in 55 patients (52.3%, 95%CI 42.8 – 61.9%), comprising of 15 tumorectomies, 37 thymectomies and 5 biopsies achieving an R0 resection rate of 78% (95%CI 67.3-89.1%). Adjuvant treatment in the form of either chemotherapy, radiotherapy or both was offered to 3(5%), 7(12.7%) and 5(9%) patients, respectively. Disease progression was documented in 10 cases (9%, 95%CI3.9-15.1%) of which 6 (60%) were locoregional, 1 (10%) distant progression and 3 (30%) both locoregional and distant. Median overall survival (OS) was estimated at around 139.5 months (95%CI 86.1-NA). Cox regression indicated that OS was significantly improved by resection (139.5 vs 25.7 months, HR 4.17 [95%CI 12.6-17.8 months]).
Conclusion
Survival in patients with thymomas continues to be very favorable, especially in patients who receive adequate local control. The benefit of adjuvant treatment in this setting remains unclear.
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EP1.15-29 - Real World Characterization and Treatment of Patients with Thymic Carcinoma: Lessons from a Latin-American Study (CLICaP-LATimus) (Now Available) (ID 2921)
08:00 - 18:00 | Author(s): Jordi Remon
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Background
Thymic carcinoma is a rare tumor that represents a clinical challenge, especially in resource limited settings. The objective of the present study was to characterize patients who presented this disease in Latin-America.
Method
From 2014 until 2018, a multinational Latin-American cooperative retrospective cohort study was performed. Patients with histologically confirmed thymic carcinoma were included. Clinical, pathological and treatment variables were collected across 7 participating nations.
Result
A total of 31 patients were included. Median age at diagnosis was 58 years old (34-69), 48% (n=15) of individuals were women with all but 2 patients (6.5%) achieving an ECOG performance score <2. All patients debuted with Stage IV disease; 24 patients (66%, [95%CI 62-92%]) as stage IVa and 7 as stage IVb (33%, [95%CI 7-37%]) with a median LDH level of 396.5 U/L (153-1529 U/L) and a median of 2 metastatic sites. 13 (41.9%, [95%CI 25-59%]) patients received preoperatory treatment consisting of chemotherapy (n=8, 42%) and chemoradiotherapy (n=5, 16%). Among these patients only 4 (12.9%) were subjected to surgery, two of which underwent a tumorectomy and 2 a thymectomy. 28 (90%, [95%CI 79.9-100%]) received palliative chemotherapy either with sunitinib (n=7, 25%) or cytotoxic agents. Median overall survival (OS) was reached at 20.2 months (95%CI 19-NA months). Patients who received preoperative treatment had a significantly prolonged OS (17.6 vs 26 months, HR 2.93 [95%CI 1.04-8.27 months], p = 0.03).
Conclusion
Thymic carcinoma constitutes an aggressive disease that is often diagnosed in advanced stages. These results suggest that multimodal treatment can be beneficial even in locally advanced cases. Larger clinical trial validating these conclusions are warranted.
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MA06 - Challenges in the Treatment of Early Stage NSCLC (ID 124)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Mini Oral Session
- Track: Treatment of Early Stage/Localized Disease
- Presentations: 1
- Now Available
- Moderators:Florentino Hernando-Trancho, Ayten Kayi Cangir
- Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 13:30 - 15:00, Colorado Springs (1994)
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MA06.08 - Discussant - MA06.05, MA06.06, MA06.07 (Now Available) (ID 3737)
13:30 - 15:00 | Presenting Author(s): Jordi Remon
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MA21 - Non EGFR/MET Targeted Therapies (ID 153)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Mini Oral Session
- Track: Targeted Therapy
- Presentations: 1
- Now Available
- Moderators:Benjamin Besse, Michael Thomas
- Coordinates: 9/10/2019, 14:30 - 16:00, Vienna (2016)
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MA21.09 - Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors' Plasma Concentration and Oncogene-Addicted Advanced Non-Small Lung Cancer (aNSCLC) Resistance (Now Available) (ID 830)
14:30 - 16:00 | Author(s): Jordi Remon
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Background
The development of TKIs against driver molecular alteration has changed treatment paradigm in aNSCLC patients (pts). All tumors eventually progress and a resistance mechanism is identified in only a fraction of pts. Plasma concentration of TKI can decrease after chronic exposition but limited data are available. Our hypothesis is that an insufficient plasma exposure could contribute to tumor progression (PD).
Method
We assessed the plasma concentration of TKI in pts with aNSCLC harboring ALK rearrangement, EGFR or BRAF V600E mutation. We defined chronic exposure as a treatment administered > 3 months. Patients’ characteristics and co-medications were collected. Residual plasma concentrations were measured using Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry validated methods. We compared results to currently recommended therapeutic targets and correlated exposure levels to treatment benefit.
Result
Between Apr. 2014 and Feb. 2019, 51 samples were prospectively collected (gefitinib n=11, osimertinib n=10, erlotinib n=13, crizotinib n=7, dabrafenib + trametinib n=5) in 41 pts. Median time of exposure was 20.3 months (range 2.18 - 67.813). Low plasma concentration was observed in 31 (61%) samples. Out of 14 samples collected in pts with ongoing benefit, 10 (71%) had low plasma exposure. Smoking status was associated with low plasma TKI concentration (P=0.01) whatever the TKI used. A total of 37 samples were collected at PD, 21 (57%) had low plasma exposure. The median time to treatment failure (TTF) in the ‘low exposure group' (n=31) was 14.9 months (95% CI 12.48 – 33.2) vs. 24.6 months (95% CI 8.65 -not reached (NR) in the ‘normal exposure group’ (P=0.55). No significant impact of protons pump inhibitors on TTF was found (p=0.12), including with gefitinib and erlotinib (p=0.76; n=24). In case of isolated brain PD (n=4), 3 pts (75%) had low plasma exposure. TKI dose was reduced in 14 pts because of toxicity, median TTF was 17.0 months (95% CI 10.4-NR) vs. 20.1 months (95% CI 10.4-59.8, P=0.45 in pts treated with standard dose. In the EGFR mutated aNSCLC population at PD (n=19), T790M resistance mutation was more frequent in the ‘normal exposure group’ (37.5%, n= 3/8,) than in the ‘low exposure group’ (9.1%, n=1/11), OR=0.13 95%CI (0.01-1.29), p=0.08.
Conclusion
TKI is underdose in the majority of aNSCLC patients at PD. Low TKI concentration were more frequent in pts without tumor resitance mechanism. Altogether, it suggests that low TKI exposure might contribute to PD.
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MA22 - Partnering with Patients to Understand Stigma, Disparities and Values Leading to Improved Lung Cancer Care (ID 154)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Mini Oral Session
- Track: Advocacy
- Presentations: 1
- Now Available
- Moderators:Diego Villalón, Christina Sit
- Coordinates: 9/09/2019, 15:45 - 17:15, Amsterdam (2011)
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MA22.05 - Assessment of Gender Differences in the Psychosocial and Economic Impact on Patients with Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Now Available) (ID 718)
15:45 - 17:15 | Author(s): Jordi Remon
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Background
Incidence of lung cancer in women is rising overtime reporting evident gender-based differences in epidemiology, biology, and treatment outcome. However, little is known about gender-differences regarding psychological, economic and social aspects. The objectives of this prospective study are to evaluate the psychosocial and economic impact of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to gender. Additionally, to assess the emotional burden and the economic impact of the disease on the primary caregiver from a gender perspective
Method
Multicenter, prospective, observational, study of two cohorts of patients with metastatic NSCLC (male and female) in Oncology departments of 20 Spanish hospitals. The following measurement tools were used: the APGAR questionnaire (family functionality: adaptability, partnership, growth, affection, and resolve), the Relationship impact scale, the DUKE-UNC scale (perceived socio-affective support), the patient and the caregiver economic impact scale and the Zarit scale (caregiver burden). All questionnaires were performed at the first visit, repeated 4 months later and following the first and second disease progression.
Result
Of the 333 pts included, 104 were females and 229 male, of whom 63% and 97%, respectively, were smokers/ex-smokers (p=0.0001). More women than men (85% vs 70%) had adenocarcinomas . The median overall survival was longer in women but did not reach statistical significance [17.1 vs 11.0 months, HR 0.732 (95% CI 0.534 to 1.005), p=0.0524]. Most families considered themselves functional (high score in APGAR questionnaire) with no changes in their partner relationship and social support was evaluated as optimal for majority of patients. Around a quarter of interviewed patients said their economic situation was a little worse after the lung cancer diagnosis, without remarkable differences by gender. Statistically significant differences were found between both groups regarding the caregiver´s relationship to the patient (more parents were the caregiver in females than in males) (p <0.0001) and the caregiver’s employment situation (more employed caregivers in females) (p<0.0001). Most caregivers of both sexes considered that taking care of their relative did not pose a significant burden. No remarkable differences by gender were found between the different variables across the study.
Conclusion
This study provides a preliminary insight into gender-related characteristics in the management of advanced NSCLC and its impact on the emotional, social and economic burden of patients and their caregivers, and recall the high priority of researching in cancer from a gender perspective
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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
- Now Available
- Moderators:
- Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 09:45 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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P1.04-31 - Immunosenescence Correlates with Poor Outcome from PD-(L)1 Blockade but Not Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (Now Available) (ID 2268)
09:45 - 18:00 | Author(s): Jordi Remon
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Background
CD28, CD57 and KLRG1 on circulating T-lymphocytes have been identified as markers of immunosenescence. The characterization of a senescent immune phenotype (SIP) in advanced NSCLC (aNSCLC) and its impact on anti-PD(L)-1 (IO) or platinum-based chemotherapy (PCT) treatments are unknown.
Method
The percentage of circulating CD8+CD28-CD57+KLRG1+ T-lymphocytes (SIP) was assessed by flow cytometry on fresh blood from aNSCLC patients treated with IO or PCT. A SIP cut-off was identified by log-rank maximation method. Correlations with categorical or continuous variables were performed by logistic regression or t-test. Survival curves were estimated with Kaplan Meier and compared with log-rank.
Result
In the IO cohort, 43 patients were evaluated for SIP: 32% ≥ 65 years, 92% non-squamous, 51% with tumoral PD-L1 expression ≥1%, 93% chemotherapy pretreated. Disease control rate (DCR), median PFS and OS and FU were 57%, 4.6 (95% CI 0.5; 8.8) months, 13 (95% CI 2.8-23.2) months, and 14 (95% CI 8.8-19.8) months, respectively.
SIP median value was 15.4% (min 1.6%, max 57.7%). 32% of patients had >21.72% CD28-CD57+KLRG1+CD8+ lymphocytes (SIP+). SIP was not significantly associated with clinical characteristics. SIP changed according to IO response by T-sne algorithm (Figure 1A). Compared to SIP-, SIP+ patients had significantly lower DCR (81% vs 28%, p=0.002), PFS [7.3 (95% CI 4.1; 10.4) vs 1.7 (95% CI 1.2; 2.3), p=0.02] and OS [NR (95% CI 6.04; NR) vs 2.4 (95% CI 1.7; 3.1), p=0.01].
SIP was significantly associated with specific immune populations [higher peripheral activated (Ox40+ICOS+PD1+) T-regulatory (CD25highCD127low) cells, TEMRA (CCR7-CD45RA+) CD8+ and T-helper 1 (CXCR5-CXCR3+CCR4-CCR6-CCR10-) CD4+] (Figure 1B). The PCT cohort included 61 patients, 43% SIP+. No significant difference in DCR, PFS or OS were observed according to SIP.
Conclusion
Immunosenescence is observed in 32% of aNSCLC patients before IO and correlates with specific immune phenotypes. Immunosenescence predicts lower DCR, PFS and OS from IO but not from PCT.
