Dr. Virginia Kaklamani, Leader of the Breast Cancer Program at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, will share her biggest takeaways from the latest research presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) 2019 with a focus on metastatic breast cancer.
Metastatic Breast Cancer and The Tumor MicroenvironmentAmandaRussell40
This document summarizes research on how the tumor microenvironment influences metastasis at every step of the metastatic cascade. Key points include: (1) the microenvironment can suppress or promote tumorigenesis; (2) the perivascular niche protects disseminated tumor cells and keeps them dormant; (3) targeting the integrin receptors that mediate tumor cell interactions with the vascular niche can sensitize dormant tumor cells to chemotherapy and prevent metastasis without increasing toxicity.
Intermittent Fasting: How it Can Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrencebkling
Breast cancer recurrence is the greatest fear for those with breast cancer. While many survivors know that being overweight can contribute to recurrence of their cancer, the thought of dieting and how to go about it can be overwhelming. Dr. Nicholas Webster, Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Associate Director for Shared Resources, Moores Cancer Center discusses his study that suggests a path that is easy to follow and produces the type of results that can be a matter of life and death for some breast cancer patients.
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Dr. Anne Moore, medical oncologist and Director of the Breast Cancer Survivorship Program at Weill Cornell and Dr. Leticia Varella, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College will go over changes in treatment and maintenance care for those with an early stage or metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. They will address your risk level as a cancer patient, provide strategies to minimize risk, discuss how to deal with anxiety, and answer your questions to help you through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Olwen Hahn, medical oncologist at the University of Chicago Department of Medicine, discusses recent developments in MBC research and treatment. Joining her is Dionna Koval, a metastatic breast cancer patient advocate.
The Changing Role of PARP Inhibitors in the Treatment of Ovarian Cancerbkling
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Report Back from SGO: What’s the Latest in Uterine Cancer?bkling
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Dr. Jennifer Mueller, gynecologic cancer surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, will share research updates on uterine/endometrial cancer and other new developments in treatment and surgery.
Navigating Nutrition During Cancer and COVID-19bkling
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Metastatic Breast Cancer and The Tumor MicroenvironmentAmandaRussell40
This document summarizes research on how the tumor microenvironment influences metastasis at every step of the metastatic cascade. Key points include: (1) the microenvironment can suppress or promote tumorigenesis; (2) the perivascular niche protects disseminated tumor cells and keeps them dormant; (3) targeting the integrin receptors that mediate tumor cell interactions with the vascular niche can sensitize dormant tumor cells to chemotherapy and prevent metastasis without increasing toxicity.
Intermittent Fasting: How it Can Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrencebkling
Breast cancer recurrence is the greatest fear for those with breast cancer. While many survivors know that being overweight can contribute to recurrence of their cancer, the thought of dieting and how to go about it can be overwhelming. Dr. Nicholas Webster, Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Associate Director for Shared Resources, Moores Cancer Center discusses his study that suggests a path that is easy to follow and produces the type of results that can be a matter of life and death for some breast cancer patients.
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Report Back from SGO: What’s the Latest in Uterine Cancer?bkling
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Report Back from SGO: What's the Latest in Ovarian Cancer?bkling
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This webinar was being put on in partnership with FORCE.
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This document summarizes evidence from observational studies and randomized clinical trials on the relationship between obesity and cancer risk and prognosis. Key findings include:
1) Observational studies show increased cancer risk and worse survival outcomes with higher adiposity. Randomized trials show improved biomarker outcomes, like reductions in sex hormones and inflammation, with weight loss.
2) A meta-analysis found increased risks of several cancers per 5 kg/m2 increase in BMI.
3) A randomized trial found reductions in estrogens, androgens, insulin, and inflammation with weight loss from diet, exercise, or both among postmenopausal, overweight/obese women.
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Black women experience higher rates of breast cancer and mortality compared to other groups in the US. Some factors that may contribute include less access to screening and treatment, as well as a higher frequency of more aggressive tumor subtypes like triple negative breast cancer. Research has found Black women are also more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancers that have exhausted immune cells surrounding the tumor. Factors like ancestry, a stronger pro-inflammatory response, lower breastfeeding rates, and lower vitamin D levels may all play a role in the increased aggressiveness seen in Black women's breast cancers. Ongoing research aims to better understand and address these disparities.
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During SHARE's roundtable discussion for women with ovarian cancer, oncology nurse Heather Augustyniak provided tips that can help patients manage the side effects of treatment.
This document summarizes evidence on the role of surgery for metastatic breast cancer (MBC). It finds that palliative surgery effectively controls symptoms for MBC patients. Prospective studies also suggest surgery may improve survival for responsive MBC patients with a limited number of metastases, especially those with ER+ disease. However, randomized trials yield mixed results on survival benefits. While definitive local therapy may be justified for select asymptomatic MBC patients, systemic therapy and targeted therapies remain the top priority for these patients overall.
This document summarizes evidence from observational studies and randomized clinical trials on the relationship between obesity and cancer risk and prognosis. Key findings include:
1) Observational studies show increased cancer risk and worse survival outcomes with higher adiposity. Randomized trials show improved biomarker outcomes, like reductions in sex hormones and inflammation, with weight loss.
2) A meta-analysis found increased risks of several cancers per 5 kg/m2 increase in BMI.
3) A randomized trial found reductions in estrogens, androgens, insulin, and inflammation with weight loss from diet, exercise, or both among postmenopausal, overweight/obese women.
This document discusses a clinical trial evaluating the combination of ribociclib and endocrine therapy for pre/perimenopausal women with HR+, HER2- advanced breast cancer. The trial aimed to assess whether ribociclib plus an aromatase inhibitor and goserelin improved progression-free survival compared to placebo plus the same endocrine therapies. Key findings were that the combination led to a statistically significant improvement in progression-free survival. Overall survival data were also collected as a secondary outcome.
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Immunotherapy maintenence for advanced urothelial cancerChandan K Das
- JAVELIN Bladder 100 was a phase 3 trial investigating avelumab maintenance therapy after platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with advanced urothelial carcinoma.
- The trial found avelumab maintenance significantly improved overall survival compared to best supportive care alone, with a 31% reduction in risk of death. Progression-free survival was also significantly improved.
- Subgroup analyses found overall survival benefits were consistent across all patient subgroups, including those with PD-L1-negative tumors. Response rates were also higher with avelumab maintenance.
- The safety profile of avelumab was manageable, with most treatment-related adverse events being grade 1-2 in severity and no new safety signals
Actualización en el abordaje terapéutico ante un cáncer colorrectal metastásicoMauricio Lema
Ponencia en el VII Congreso internacional de coloproctología, Bogotá, 18.08.2016. Con énfasis en los estudios recientes en terapia antiangiogénica, y el impacto del lado del primario en el pronóstico (y aspectos predictivos) de la enfermedad metastásica.
This document provides an overview of cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and deadly form of cancer. It discusses risk factors and increasing incidence rates. For localized disease, surgical resection is standard but outcomes remain poor. For advanced disease, gemcitabine-based chemotherapy is the standard first-line treatment based on results from the ABC-02 trial showing improved survival with gemcitabine and cisplatin. Retrospective data on second-line therapies and combination of pazopanib and trametinib show some benefit. Adding radiation therapy may also improve outcomes based on another retrospective review. Next generation sequencing is helping identify molecular alterations to guide targeted therapy trials. Ongoing clinical trials at MD Anderson include testing new
Advances in immunotherapy, including checkpoint inhibitors targeting CTLA-4 and PD-1, have significantly improved outcomes for patients with metastatic melanoma. Combination immunotherapy with nivolumab and ipilimumab produces response rates over 60%, compared to around 40% for nivolumab alone and 11% for ipilimumab alone. Many patients receiving the combination immunotherapy continue to respond even after stopping treatment, achieving a state of treatment-free survival. While combination immunotherapy is more toxic than single-agent treatments, the toxicities are often manageable. Ongoing research continues to explore optimizing combination immunotherapy regimens to improve outcomes while reducing toxicity.
This study evaluated the impact of selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) over one year in a mixed intensive care unit (ICU). They found that SDD was associated with:
1) A significant reduction in rates of nosocomial pneumonia, secondary bacteremia, and urinary tract infections.
2) A significant decrease in antibiotic-resistant bacteria infections with no cases of Clostridium difficile infection.
3) An important reduction in antibiotic consumption.
Colorectal Cancer Research & Treatment News - recap from the May 2014 ASCO co...Fight Colorectal Cancer
This document summarizes key findings from the PRIME trial evaluating the addition of panitumumab to FOLFOX4 as first-line treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer. Biomarker analysis found that KRAS exon 2 wild-type tumors derived greater benefit from the addition of panitumumab, with a progression-free survival advantage compared to FOLFOX4 alone. Further biomarker testing found mutations in other RAS isoforms or BRAF reduced likelihood of benefit from panitumumab. The results support use of RAS/BRAF mutation testing to select patients for first-line anti-EGFR therapy in combination with chemotherapy.
Personalized vs. Precision, let’s call it Medicineflasco_org
This document discusses the integration of precision oncology and hematology into clinical practice. It begins by outlining the clinical problem of multiple treatment options for most diseases and unpredictable toxicity. It then discusses practical choices in selecting amongst equivalent options and using clinical trial data and probabilistic risk assessment to guide interventions. Examples are given of pharmacogenomic biomarkers that can guide cancer treatment selection. Next-generation sequencing is discussed as a tool to further analyze tumor genomes. Implementation challenges and opportunities in clinical practice are reviewed including multidisciplinary tumor boards and tracking results. The need to validate biomarkers in robust data and apply them is emphasized to determine the potential of precision oncology.
The document provides guidelines for the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It recommends that first-line therapy should consist of platinum-based combination chemotherapy for patients with good performance status. For patients with EGFR mutations, an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor is the preferred first-line treatment. It also recommends the addition of bevacizumab or cetuximab to platinum-based chemotherapy for certain patients.
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This document summarizes treatment strategies and quality of life considerations for elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It finds that while intensive chemotherapy can achieve complete remissions and improve quality of life, outcomes are poorer with age. Options for older patients include low-dose chemotherapy, hypomethylating agents like azacitidine and decitabine, and allogeneic stem cell transplant with reduced-intensity conditioning. Ongoing clinical trials are exploring post-remission azacitidine to maintain remission and quality of life achieved with initial intensive chemotherapy. Preliminary results show improved leukemia-free survival with azacitidine compared to best supportive care alone.
Adding carboplatin to paclitaxel chemotherapy for early triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) improved pathological complete response rates and led to better long-term outcomes without increasing safety risks. Patients who achieved a complete pathological response had significantly improved event-free survival rates for at least 4.5 years after treatment, regardless of BRCA mutation status. These results support the inclusion of carboplatin in neoadjuvant chemotherapy for stages II-III TNBC.
1) A study analyzed data from 687 patients with triple negative breast cancer who received surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy. The study found that as the time between surgery and starting chemotherapy increased, both 10-year disease-free survival and 10-year overall survival decreased.
2) Patients who started chemotherapy within 30 days of surgery had the best outcomes, with 10-year disease-free survival of 81.4% and 10-year overall survival of 82%.
3) Delaying the start of adjuvant chemotherapy by more than 90 days after surgery was associated with significantly worse survival outcomes.
Report Back from San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) 2023: Spotlight ...bkling
We are thrilled to have Dr. Timothy Pluard, director of the Saint Luke’s Koontz Center for Advanced Breast Cancer, explain the recent research released at the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), 2023. Join us to gain a better understanding of what all the new data means to you and hear the answers to questions you may have.
The document discusses the use of genomics in early stage breast cancer treatment. It describes how genomics can provide personalized treatment by understanding each tumor's biology and risk of recurrence. Two multi-gene assays, Mammaprint and Oncotype DX, are discussed. Oncotype DX has been clinically validated to predict recurrence risk and chemotherapy benefit in node-negative patients. Studies also show it can predict outcomes for node-positive patients treated with tamoxifen. The results from these assays often change treatment decisions by identifying patients unlikely to benefit from chemotherapy.
This document discusses several new and emerging therapies for HER2-positive advanced breast cancer. It summarizes clinical trial data showing that targeting HER2 remains effective after progression on trastuzumab. Several novel HER2-directed agents including pertuzumab, T-DM1, neratinib and afatinib are in late-stage clinical development and may be approved in the next 1-2 years. T-DM1 in particular combines the HER2-targeting of trastuzumab with a highly potent cytotoxic agent, and has shown promising antitumor activity with generally mild adverse events in clinical trials.
This document summarizes key information about ovarian cancer, including epidemiology, staging, treatment milestones, prognostic factors, and recent clinical trials. It notes that the median age of diagnosis is 63 years and discusses improvements in 5-year survival over time. New developments discussed include the role of surgery, chemotherapy regimens, targeted therapies like bevacizumab, and trials in recurrent settings.
This document provides a summary of a clinical presentation on advances in the treatment of head and neck cancer. The presentation was given by four experts and discussed topics such as the prognostic value of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, PD-L1 expression and outcomes with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors, ongoing immunotherapy trials, immune-related adverse events, TRK fusions found across cancer types, methods for detecting TRK fusions, and efficacy of TRK inhibitors.
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Changes to your body are normal to experience related to a cancer diagnosis. But the grief and the learning to live with a changed body take time. But what if you share your body with someone else? What if finding pleasure and connection through intimacy feels like an overwhelming or insurmountable obstacle on your road to healing? Let's talk together about our personal experiences and questions surrounding this important topic of communication and intimacy.
Let's Talk About It: To Disclose or Not to Disclose?bkling
Sharing your cancer diagnosis with others can bring up a range of unexpected feelings and questions. Deciding who you tell, how much to share, and why are all important things to consider. The answer to these questions is personal and it varies not only between survivors but also in different settings and relationships in your life. We talk together about personal experiences and questions surrounding this important topic.
Report Back from SGO: What’s New in Uterine Cancer?.pptxbkling
Dr. Ebony Hoskins, gynecologic oncologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, provides a comprehensive update from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Hoskins breaks down the research presented at the conference, discusses new developments, and addresses the most pressing questions.
Learn Tips for Managing Chemobrain or Mental Fogginessbkling
Chemobrain, or mental fogginess, is experienced by many patients during and after cancer treatment. But what are some strategies that help?Dennis Lin, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist at City of Hope National Medical Center, will provide tips on how you can manage chemobrain and support better engagement in your daily life.
Vaccines: Will they become a form of Secondary and Primary Breast Cancer Prev...bkling
Our guest speaker Lee Gravatt Wilke, MD, Senior Medical Director at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, explains the current state of vaccine clinical trials in breast cancer followed by a review of the STEMVAC trial, design of the vaccine, and the current state of the accrual and next steps.
Let's Talk About It: Uterine Cancer (Advance Care Planning)bkling
Although it can be a difficult topic, advance care planning is very important for anyone facing a cancer diagnosis. The goal of advance care planning is to set up a plan to make sure you get the care you want in the future. It is critical to prepare for future decisions about your medical care with your family and support system. We discuss how to start and continue those important conversations. Learn about the differences between palliative care and hospice, when to bring up your wishes with your medical team, and how to prepare your family for navigating these decisions.
Moving Forward After Uterine Cancer Treatment: Surveillance Strategies, Testi...bkling
You’ve been treated for uterine cancer. Now what? With surveillance strategies varying from doctor to doctor, it can be hard to know which advice you should follow. Dr. Jennifer Mueller, Head of the Endometrial Cancer Section, Gynecologic Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, delves into surveillance guidelines, which tests to consider, and how to keep an eye out for any symptoms which could indicate recurrence.
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
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Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
NVBDCP.pptx Nation vector borne disease control programSapna Thakur
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Cell Therapy Expansion and Challenges in Autoimmune DiseaseHealth Advances
There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdfJim Jacob Roy
Osteoporosis is an increasing cause of morbidity among the elderly.
In this document , a brief outline of osteoporosis is given , including the risk factors of osteoporosis fractures , the indications for testing bone mineral density and the management of osteoporosis
Here is the updated list of Top Best Ayurvedic medicine for Gas and Indigestion and those are Gas-O-Go Syp for Dyspepsia | Lavizyme Syrup for Acidity | Yumzyme Hepatoprotective Capsules etc
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Report Back from San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: Spotlight on MBC
1. Report Back from San
Antonio Breast Cancer
Symposium: Spotlight on
MBC
Virginia Kaklamani, MD DSc
Professor of Medicine
Leader, Breast Oncology Program
Associate Director Clinical Research
2. Topics
• HR positive breast cancer
– CDK4/6 inhibitors
– Oral SERDs
• New chemotherapy agents
• HER2 positive breast cancer
– Novel agents
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Study Design (Cohort 1, initial design)
Treatment until objective disease progression, symptomatic deterioration, unacceptable toxicity, death or withdrawal of consent
Exemestane 25 mg daily +
Palbociclib 125 mg 3 weeks on/1 week off, q
28-days
N=300
*NSAI: Non-Steroidal Aromatase Inhibitor
R
A
N
D
O
M
I
Z
A
T
I
O
N
Stratification:
visceral vs non visceral
metastases
prior sensitivity to
hormonal treatment (yes
vs no)
prior chemotherapy for
MBC (yes vs no)
country
1:1
Capecitabine 1250 mg/m2 (1000 mg/m2 in
patients >70 years old) twice daily
2 weeks on/1 week off, q 21-days
HR+/HER2- MBC
recurrence on or within 12m
of completed adjuvant NSAIs
or progression while on or
within 1m of completing
NSAIs for advanced disease
one line of chemo for MBC
allowed
no prior capecitabine or
exemestane for MBC
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Study Design (Cohort 2)
Treatment until objective disease progression, symptomatic deterioration, unacceptable toxicity, death or withdrawal of consent
Fulvestrant 500 mg (days 1 & 15 of cycle 1
and then once every 28 days) +
Palbociclib 125 mg 3 weeks on/1 week off, q
28-days
Capecitabine 1250 mg/m2 (1000 mg/m2 in
patients aged >70 years) twice daily for 2
weeks followed by 1 week off, in 21-day
cycles
Capecitabine 1250 mg/m2 (1000 mg/m2 in
patients >70 years old) twice daily
2 weeks on/1 week off, q 21-days
1:1
R
A
N
D
O
M
I
Z
A
T
I
O
N
HR+/HER2- MBC
recurrence on or within 12m
of completed adjuvant AIs
or progression while on or
within 1m of completing AIs
for advanced disease
one line of chemo for MBC
allowed
no prior capecitabine or
fulvestrant for MBC
N=300
Stratification:
visceral vs non visceral
metastases
prior sensitivity to
hormonal treatment (yes
vs no)
prior chemotherapy for
MBC (yes vs no)
country
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Median follow-up 17.64 months
ET + PAL CAP
N=302 N=299
Events, n (%) 236 (78.1) 203 (67.9)
Censored, n (%) 66 (21.9) 96 (32.1)
Median PFS, months (95% CI) 7.4 (5.9, 9.3) 9.4 (7.5, 11.3)
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (95% CI) 1.09 (0.90, 1.31)
Adjusted p-value (Cox) 0.380
The adjusted hazard ratio was obtained using a stratified Cox proportional hazard model with treatment arm and the stratification factors as covariates
Secondary Objective: PFS Cohort 1 + Cohort 2 (N=601)
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Safety
EXE + PAL FUL + PAL CAP
N=150 N = 149 N=289
Adverse Events, n (%) 147 (98.0) 148 (99.3) 286 (99.0)
Related 133 (88.7) 128 (85.9) 275 (95.2)
Leading to Study Drug Discontinuation 3 (2.0) 8 (5.4) 37 (12.8)
Most frequent related adverse events of grade ≥ 3 according to NCI-CTCAE vs 4.0
Neutrophil count decreased 86 (57.3) 83 (55.7) 16 (5.5)
Febrile neutropenia 2 (1.3) 1 (0.7) 4 (1.4)
Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome 0 0 68 (23.5)
Diarrhea 2 (1.3) 2 (1.3) 22 (7.6)
Fatigue 2 (1.3) 1 (0.7) 16 (5.5)
Anemia 1 (0.7) 3 (2.0) 10 (3.5)
Serious Adverse Events, n (%) 24 (16.0) 19 (12.8) 63 (21.8)
Related 6 (4.0) 5 (3.4) 30 (10.4)
Leading to Study Drug Discontinuation 5 (3.3) 2 (1.3) 12 (4.2)
On study treatment deaths*, n (%) 2 (1.3) 5 (3.4) 5 (1.7)
Related 0 0 3 (1.0)
*Deaths within 30 days of last dose
8. Conclusions
• Hormone therapy combination as good as
chemotherapy
• With very rare exceptions women with ER+
MBC should be receiving CDK4/6 inhibitor
before they receive chemotherapy
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9. Final analysis of phase 1 study of elacestrant
(RAD1901), a novel selective estrogen receptor
degrader (SERD), in estrogen receptor positive
(ER+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2
negative (HER2-) advanced breast cancer
Virginia Kaklamani1, Aditya Bardia2, Sharon Wilks3, Amy Weise4, Donald Richards5, Wael
Harb6, Cynthia Osborne7, Robert Wesolowski8, Meghan Karuturi9, Paul Conkling10, Rebecca
G. Bagley11, JungAh Jung11, Teeru Bihani11, Maureen G. Conlan11, Peter Kabos12
1University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston, TX; 2Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, MA;
3Texas Oncology-San Antonio, US Oncology Research, San Antonio, TX; 4Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center, Detroit, MI;
5Texas Oncology-Tyler, US Oncology Research, Tyler, TX; 6Horizon Oncology Center, Lafayette, IN; 7Texas Oncology-Baylor
Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center; Dallas, TX; 8Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH; 9MD
Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX; 10Virginia Oncology Associates, US Oncology Research, Norfolk, VA;
11Radius Health, Inc., Waltham, MA; 12University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
12. Conclusions
• New class of agents which you may be seeing
in clinic in the next 2 years
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*360 Evaluable Patients
OPE (n=240)
IV Paclitaxel (n=120)
80% power, 15% difference
in confirmed RR (P=0.045)
1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16-18 19a 20,21 22 23,24 25+
Study Design
aIf first response at week 19, then week 22 scan obtained; bDefined as last patient, last scan; bComputer-generated algorithm assigning overall response.
CR, complete response; mITT, modified intent-to-treat; OS, overall survival; PFS, progression-free survival; PR, partial response; RECIST v1.1, Response Evaluation Criteria
in Solid Tumors version 1.1; RR, response rate.
OPE
OPE:IV Paclitaxel,
2:1 randomization
Evaluable
N=360*
Baseline
IV P
Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4 Cycle 5 Cycle 6
Treatment Period
(weeks)
Extension Period
(weeks)
Imaginga
(optional)
Primary Endpoint
Final Analysisb
Cycle 7 Cycle 8 Cycle 9+
Primary Objectives
• Efficacy Endpoint (Prespecified mITT Population)
Confirmed tumor response by week 19a
• 2 consecutive scans of PR/CR using RECIST v1.1
• Blinded and adjudicated central independent reviewc
• Safety and Tolerability (Safety Population)
Secondary Objectives
• PFS
• OS
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Primary Endpoint in Prespecified mITT Population (Final Analysis):
OPE Increased Confirmed RR Compared to IV Paclitaxel
Tumor Evaluations OPE
IV
Paclitaxel
Stable disease, % 23.8 39.2
Progressive disease, % 16.2 21.6
aITT analysis of the primary endpoint is also significant.
Confirmed Response Ratea
P =0.005
Δ=14.8%
ConfirmedResponseRate,%
40.4%
25.6%
OPE (n=235)
IV Paclitaxel (n=125)
PR: 39.1%
CR: 1.3%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
CR: 0.8%
PR: 24.8%
0
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Ongoing Analysis PFS in Prespecified mITTa Population
HR=0.760 (95% CI: 0.551,1.049)
CumulativeProgression-FreeSurvival
Months (Relative to Randomization)
OPE
IV Paclitaxel
Numbers of Subjects at Risk
OPE 235 219 208 174 154 130 119 87 84 55 49 27 23 20 15 13 12 6 6 4 3 2 1 1 1 0
IV
Paclitaxel
125 118 116 102 87 68 63 38 34 20 19 11 10 10 7 7 7 5 5 4 1 1 0
aIn the ITT analysis, a nonsignificant numerical trend was seen for the median PFS favoring the OPE median.
bEvent is defined as radiological disease progression by central review or death collected in eDC within 90 days of the last tumor assessment.
CI, confidence interval; HR, hazard ratio.
Log-rank test P=0.0773
PFS, mITT
(N=360)
OPE
(n =235)
IV
paclitaxel
(n=125)
Median estimate,
months
9.3 8.3
Censored summary, % 58.3 48.0
Patients with eventb, % 41.7 52.0
Patients discontinued with
no eventb (censored), %
40.4 36.8
Patients ongoing with no
eventb (censored), %
17.9 11.2
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Ongoing Analysis OS in Prespecified mITT Population
Log-Rank Test P=0.0353
CumulativeOverallSurvival
OPE
IV Paclitaxel
Months (Relative to Randomization)
Numbers of Subjects at Risk
OPE 235 229 218 190 162 130 107 84 66 48 42 31 27 23 18 10 7 4 2 0
IV
Paclitaxel
125 121 114 99 85 65 47 40 33 24 17 14 12 11 5 4 3 1 1
HR=0.684 (95% CI: 0.475, 0.985)
OS, mITT
(N=360)
OPE
(n =235)
IV
paclitaxel
(n=125)
Median estimate,
months
27.9 16.9
Censored summary, % 68.9 58.4
Patient deaths (events), % 31.1 41.6
Discontinued patients and
survival status unknown
(censored), %
17.9 18.4
Patients ongoing or being
followed up (censored), %
51.1 40.0
ITT results: Median estimate (months),
OPE (27.7), IV Paclitaxel (16.9); Log-rank test P =0.114
HR=0.762 (95% CI: 0.540,1.077)
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Estimate
Neuropathyb with
CTCAE grade ≥2
-0.235
Alopecia with CTCAE grade 2 -0.194
Neutropenia with CTCAE grade ≥3 0.018
Diarrhea with CTCAE grade ≥3 0.038
Vomiting or nausea with
CTCAE grade ≥3c 0.061
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
% Population
Treatment-emergent Adverse Events of Interest:
Safety Population (N=399)
aIncidence rate difference is calculated as the rate from the OPE group minus the rate from the IV Paclitaxel group; bIncludes burning sensation, dysesthesia,
hypoesthesia, hyporeflexia, neuralgia, neuropathy peripheral, neurotoxicity, paresthesia, peripheral motor neuropathy, peripheral sensory neuropathy, and polyneuropathy
c. The protocol initially did not allow patients in the OPE arm to receive prophylactic antiemetic therapy. With the introduction of appropriate prophylaxis of nausea, the
rates and severity of these adverse events decreased.
-0.5 -0.4 -0.3 -0.2 -0.1 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
Response Rate Differencea
OPE Better IV Paclitaxel Better
7.6%
31.1%
28.8%
48.1%
29.9%
28.1%
5.3%
1.5%
6.8%
0.7%
OPE (n=264) IV Paclitaxel (n=135)
18. Conclusions
• First oral taxane shows promise
• Several other taxanes in clinical trials
• Should see them in clinic soon
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DS-8201 Was Designed With 7 Key Attributesa
to Deliver an Optimal Antitumor Effect1-4
aThe clinical relevance of these features is under investigation.
MOA, mechanism of action.
1. Nakada T, et al. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 2019;67(3):173-185. 2. Ogitani Y, et al. Clin Cancer Res. 2016;22(20):5097-5108. 3. Trail PA, et al. Pharmacol Ther. 2018;181:126-142. 4. Ogitani Y, et al. Cancer Sci. 2016;107(7):1039-1046.
Payload MOA:
topoisomerase I inhibitor
High potency of payload
Tumor-selective cleavable linker
High drug to antibody ratio ≈ 8
Stable linker-payload
Payload with short systemic half-life
Membrane-permeable payload
3
7
4
5
6
2
1
• A humanized anti-HER2 IgG1 mAb with the same
amino acid sequence as trastuzumab, covalently linked to
• A topoisomerase I inhibitor, an exatecan derivative, via
• A tetrapeptide-based cleavable linker
DS-8201 is an ADC composed of 3 components:
Humanized anti-HER2
IgG1 mAb1-3
Deruxtecan1,2
Topoisomerase I Inhibitor
(DXd)
Tetrapeptide-Based Cleavable Linker
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R
1:1:1
PART 2
DESTINY-Breast01 Study Design:
An Open-Label Multicenter Phase 2 Study
Population
• ≥18 years of age
• Unresectable and/or
metastatic BC
• HER2-positive (centrally
confirmed on archival
tissue)
• Prior T-DM1
• Stable, treated brain
metastases were
allowed
PK Stage
(n=65)
Dose-Finding Stage
(n=54)
Continuation Stage
(n=134)
PART 1
T-DM1
Resistant/Refractory
(n=249)
T-DM1
Intolerant
(n=4)
6.4 mg/kg
(n=22)
7.4 mg/kg
(n=21)
R
1:1
PART 2a
5.4 mg/kg
(n=130)
PART 2b
5.4 mg/kg
(n=4)
5.4 mg/kg
(n=22)
5.4 mg/kg
(n=28)
6.4 mg/kg
(n=26)
Data Cutoff: August 1, 2019
• 184 patients enrolled at 5.4 mg/kg
• 79 patients (42.9%) are ongoing
• 105 patients (57.1%) discontinued, primarily for progressive disease (28.8%)
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PART 2a
5.4 mg/kg
(n=130)
PART 2b
5.4 mg/kg
(n=4)
5.4 mg/kg
(n=22)
5.4 mg/kg
(n=28)
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Best Tumor Size Response
Best change from baseline in sum of the longest diameters
of measurable tumors by independent central review (n=168)
100
80
60
40
20
-20
0
-40
-60
-80
-100
Best%ChangeFromBaselineinSumofDiametrics
11/168 CRs
The line at 20% indicates progressive disease; the line at −30% indicates partial response.
a Includes all patients who received T-DXd 5.4 mg/kg (intent-to-treat analysis; N=184).
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Confirmed ORR: 60.9%a
(95% CI, 53.4%–68.0%)
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Progression-Free and Overall Survival
aPatients who received T-DXd 5.4 mg/kg.
CI, confidence interval; NE, not estimable; OS, overall survival; PFS, progression-free survival; T-DXd, trastuzumab deruxtecan.
Progression-Free Survivala
Median: 16.4 months (95% CI, 12.7-NE)
Overall Survivala
Median: Not reached (95% CI, NE-NE)
Median follow-up, 11.1 months (range, 0.7-19.9 months)
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Censored: 86.4%
Events: 13.6%
ProbabilityofProgression-FreeSurvival
Months
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2016 17 18 19
184 182 174 155 153 135 121 107 103 94 69 54 38 17 11 10 09 4 3 1No. at risk:
65%
Estimated 1-year PFS
(95% CI, 56%-72%)
Censored: 68.5%
Events: 31.5%
86%
Estimated 1-year OS
(95% CI, 80%-91%)
ProbabilityofSurvival
Months
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2016 17 18 19
184 183 182 179 174 171 167 161 155147 133 101 66 36 21 16 012 9 8 4No. at risk:
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Treatment-emergent Adverse Events in >15% of Patientsa
aPatients who received T-DXd 5.4 mg/kg.
bEach of the following TEAE was associated with a fatal outcome: respiratory failure, acute respiratory failure, disease progression, general physical health deterioration, lymphangitis, pneumonia, pneumonitis, shock hemorrhagic; 1
patient had two TEAEs associated with death: acute kidney injury and acute hepatic failure.
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Cough
Headache
Thrombocytopenia
Decreased WBC Count
Diarrhea
Anemia
Decreased Appetite
Neutropenia
Constipation
Vomiting
Alopecia
Fatigue
Nausea
Any TEAE
Grade 1 or 2
Grade ≥3
• Serious TEAEs, 22.8% (drug related, 12.5%)
• TEAEs associated with discontinuation, 15.2%
(drug related, 14.7%); the majority were due
to pneumonitis/ILD (8.7%)
• There were 9 (4.9%) TEAE-associated deathsb
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Patients who received T-DXd 5.4 mg/kg (N=184)
Preferred Term,
n (%)
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Any
Grade/
Total
Interstitial
lung diseasea 5 (2.7) 15 (8.2) 1 (0.5) 0 4 (2.2) 25 (13.6)
Adverse Events of Special Interest: Interstitial Lung Disease
aDrug related; ILD was determined by the Independent ILD Adjudication Committee based on 44 preferred terms.
ILD, interstitial lung disease; T-DXd, trastuzumab deruxtecan.
ILD events were actively managed by patient monitoring, dose modification, and
adherence to the ILD management guidelines
Median time from the first infusion of T-DXd to onset of ILD was 27.6 weeks (range, 6-76 weeks)
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25. Conclusions
• This medication is now approved!
• We still have large clinical trials taking place
• Concern about pneumonitis
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HER2CLIMB Trial Design
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02614794
Tucatinib + Trastuzumab + Capecitabine
(21-day cycle)
Tucatinib 300 mg PO BID
+
Trastuzumab 6 mg/kg Q3W (loading dose 8 mg/kg C1D1)
+
Capecitabine 1000 mg/m2 PO BID (Days 1-14)
Key Eligibility Criteria
• HER2+ metastatic breast cancer
• Prior treatment with trastuzumab,
pertuzumab, and T-DM1
• ECOG performance status 0 or 1
• Brain MRI at baseline
• Previously treated stable brain
metastases
• Untreated brain metastases not needing
immediate local therapy
• Previously treated progressing brain
metastases not needing immediate local
therapy
• No evidence of brain metastases
Placebo + Trastuzumab + Capecitabine
(21-day cycle)
Placebo
+
Trastuzumab 6 mg/kg Q3W (loading dose 8 mg/kg C1D1)
+
Capecitabine 1000 mg/m2 PO BID (Days 1-14)
N=410
N=202
*Stratification factors: presence of brain metastases
(yes/no), ECOG status (0 or 1), and region (US or
Canada or rest of world)
R*
(2:1)
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Progression-Free Survival in the Primary Endpoint Population
Prespecified efficacy boundary for PFS: P=0.05
Data cut off: Sep 4, 2019
Risk of progression or death was
reduced by 46% in the primary
endpoint population
One-year PFS (95% CI):
TUC+Tras+Cape
33%
(27, 40)
Pbo+Tras+Cape
12%
(6, 21)
Median PFS (95% CI):
7.8 months
(7.5, 9.6)
5.6 months
(4.2, 7.1)
Events,
N=480
HR
(95% CI) P Value
TUC+Tras+Cape 178/320 0.54
(0.42, 0.71)
<0.00001
Pbo+Tras+Cape 97/160
Median
63%
33%
46%
12%
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Overall Survival in the Total Study Population
Events
N=612
HR
(95% CI) P Value
TUC+Tras+Cape 130/410 0.66
(0.50, 0.88)
0.00480
Pbo+Tras+Cape 85/202
Prespecified efficacy boundary for OS (P=0.0074)
was met at the first interim analysis.
Data cut off: Sep 4, 2019
Risk of death was reduced by 34%
in the total population
Two-year OS (95% CI):
TUC+Tras+Cape
45%
(37, 53)
Pbo+Tras+Cape
27%
(16, 39)
Median OS (95% CI):
21.9 months
(18.3, 31.0)
17.4 months
(13.6, 19.9)
76%
Median
45%
62%
27%
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Progression-Free Survival for Patients with Brain Metastases
Events
N=291
HR
(95% CI) P Value
TUC+Tras+Cape 106/198 0.48
(0.34, 0.69)
<0.00001
Pbo+Tras+Cape 51/93
Prespecified efficacy boundary for PFSBrainMets
(P=0.0080) was met at the first interim analysis.
Data cut off: Sep 4, 2019
Risk of progression or death in
patients with brain metastases was
reduced by 52% in the total population
One-year PFS (95% CI):
TUC+Tras+Cape
25%
(17, 34)
Pbo+Tras+Cape
0%
Median PFS (95% CI):
7.6 months
(6.2, 9.5)
5.4 months
(4.1, 5.7)
60%
25%
34%
0%
Median
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0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100Frequency
Most Common Adverse Events (≥20% in the Tucatinib Arm)
PPE: palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, AST: aspartate transaminase, ALT: alanine transaminase
Grade
1
Grade
≥3
TUC + Tras + Cape
Pbo + Tras + Cape
Grade
2
31. Conclusions
• Very promising medication
• Very efficacious for patients with brain
metastases
• Expect it approved soon
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32. New set of trials base treatment on genomic
changes of cancer
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plasmaMATCH
study outline
Primary objective
• Response rate of therapies
matched to mutations in ctDNA
Secondary objective
• Frequency of targetable
mutations
• Accuracy of ctDNA testing
• Proportion of patients entering
a cohort
• Activity in clonally dominant vs
sub-clonal ESR1 mutations
Advanced breast cancer with measurable disease
Progressed on prior therapy for ABC or relapsed
within 12m adjuvant chemotherapy
Up to 2 prior lines chemotherapy for ABC
Consent for treatment cohort
Cohort A
ESR1 mutation
Extended-dose
fulvestrant
Cohort B
HER2 mutation
Neratinib (plus
fulvestrant in
ER+ BC)
Cohort C
AKT1 mutation
(ER+ BC)
Capivasertib
and fulvestrant
Cohort E*
TNBC with no
mutation
Olaparib and
AZD6738
Actionable mutation identified
+ Prospective from part way through recruitment (n=364), retrospective in remaining patients (n=436) *Cohort E to be reported separately
Cohort D
AKT basket
AKT1 (ER- BC)
PTEN mutation
Capivasertib
External tumour sequencing
Cohort D only
ctDNA testing
Droplet Digital PCR
Sequencing – Guardant 360 +
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Pre-treated primary tumors and paired metastasis (23pts) Post-treatment primary tumors and paired metastasis (15pts)
PAM50 subtype
Primary Tumors and Metastases
~10% subtype switch rate in Basal-like cases (typically with normal-like)
~30% subtype switching rate in Luminal-type cases (LumA, LumB, HER2-enriched)
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Basal
Her2
LumA
LumB
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Copy number changes
associated with HER2E subtype,
TCGA, Nature, 2012
HER2E
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Primary
Post-Treatment
Right Liver
Met
Left Liver
Met
36. Key Point
When treating and/or studying metastatic
disease, whenever possible,
biopsy and perform molecular assays
on the metastatic site(s)
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37. Conclusions
HR positive breast cancer
• CDK4/6 inhibitors offer survival benefit in MBC
• Oral SERDs may be easier better drugs
Oral Taxanes show promise
HER2 positive breast cancer
• DS8201 now approved
• Tucatinib shows promise especially in patients with brain mets
Tumors Evolve and frequent pathologic evaluation is key
Editor's Notes
The initial design of the PEARL trial is shown here. 300 MBC patients resistant to AIs were stratified according to site of disease, prior sensitivity to ET, prior chemo for MBC and country, and randomized to exemestane plus palbociclib or capecitabine.
This is the design of the trial in the second cohort, which was started after the end of enrolment of the first cohort. Luminal MBC patients resistant to AIs were estratified according to site of disease, prior sensitivity to ET, prior chemotherapy and country and randomized to the same capcitabine Schedule or fulvestrant plus palbociclib.
HR adjusted by stratification criteria (visceral disease, prior sensitivity to hormonal treatment, prior chemotherapy for MBC and country).
3 related deahts:
Poor general, MEG, bad general condition: febrile neutropenia + anaemia, mucosal inflammation
Diarrhea
Colitis
This pivotal, phase III, open-label trial randomized patients with metastatic breast cancer in a 2:1 ratio to receive OPE given for 3 consecutive days each week according to the labeled dose and schedule of IV paclitaxel, 175 mg/m2 every 3 weeks.
The primary endpoint is blinded, independently reviewed, radiologically confirmed tumor response rate, including complete and partial responders at two consecutive timepoints, 3 to 6 weeks apart, using RECIST criteria.
Imaging was performed at baseline and at weeks 10, 16, and 19; in patients with a complete or partial response at week 19, a confirmatory scan was completed at week 22.
The primary endpoint final analysis was defined as the date that the last enrolled patient had their last scan within the 22-week study period. Patients with stable or responding disease could continue on study therapy in the extension phase of this trial.
Additional endpoints included safety and tolerability, progression-free survival, and overall survival.
The study was powered based on the modified intent-to-treat population to include 360 evaluable patients; a P-value of 0.045 for confirmed tumor response rate was considered significant.
The study was conducted at 45 sites in South and Central America.
In the prespecified modified-to-treat population, treatment with OPE resulted in a significantly improved centrally confirmed response rate of 40.4% compared with 25.6% with IV paclitaxel, with a P-value equal to 0.005, and representing an absolute improvement of 14.8%.
These results were further supported by a significant improvement in overall response with OPE in the intent-to-treat population, with an absolute improvement of 12.4% and a P-value of 0.011.
At the time of the data cut for the primary endpoint, PFS data collection remained ongoing. A nonsignificant numerical trend was seen for the median PFS favoring the OPE median, 9.3 months for OPE and 8.3 months for IV paclitaxel.
In the intent-to-treat population, PFS results were similar.
In the modified intent-to-treat population, an early analysis of overall survival was significantly improved with OPE at 27.9 months compared with IV paclitaxel at 16.9 months, with a P-value of 0.0353 and a hazard ratio of 0.684.
In the intent-to-treat analysis, the numerical difference in overall survival was similar, with a hazard ratio of 0.762, although the difference is not significant with a P-value of 0.114.
For treatment-emergent adverse events of interest, there was a four-fold decrease in neuropathy and a 50% decrease in complete alopecia for OPE compared with IV paclitaxel, although OPE was associated with a modest increase in gastrointestinal toxicity.
In these plots we show PAM50 subtype between primary tumors and paired metastases; splitting the cohort into two groups based on whether the primary tumor sample was obtained before any treatment (on the left) or post NAC therapy (on the right). We see that basal like primary tumors (red) retained their basal like features in the metastatic lesions with subtype switching occurring in only one case on each of these plots. Whereas luminal type cases (which also includes the HER2E subtype here) switched subtype in the metastatic setting ~30% of the time. I will also point out that the larger number of normal-like samples in the post-treatment primary group (bottom right) likely represents lower purity tumors after treatment and all of the metastatic pairs in these cases were basal-like.
Taking a Closer look at the clonality data, we see that the dominant change from the germline to the primary post-treatment sample in this patient was acquisition of a p53 mutation, this clone is represented by the navy blue color on the river plot. Multiple other mutations and copy number changes led to the development of 2 subclones – clone #2 represented by the brown color in the river plot and clone #3 represented by the yellow color. Clone two then continued to evolve leading to clones 4 and 5, the green and the gray. In clone #4 copy number changes associated with the HER2 E subtype were noted. From clone #4 several other subclones emerged, one of which is likely responsible for the subtype switch in the metastatic sample from the left liver.
We really want to stress that these findings highlight the importance of obtaining biopsies from metastatic lesions in order to advance our understanding of breast cancer progression and improve our ability to treat our patients. On that note, we are