bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The role of chemotherapy plus immune checkpoint inhibitors in oncogenic driven non-small cell lung cancer: A University of California Lung Cancer Consortium retrospective study.
Authors: Kelly Karen , Chen Shuai , Eldredge Joanna B , Benjamin David Joseph , Mulroy Matthew C , Tabbara Nadeem , Sharp John , Goldman Jonathan Wade , Gubens Matthew A. , Harris Jeremy P. , Daly Megan Eileen , Patel Sandip Pravin , Chan Jason , Cummings Amy Lauren , Zhu Viola Weijia 
Published: June 2021

9059 Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have demonstrated limited efficacy in patients (pts) with actionable oncogenic drivers. As a result, pts with the prototypic oncogenic drivers (EGFR and ALK) have purposefully been excluded from many NSCLC ICI trials although ICI is commonly used in combination with chemotherapy for these pts. Data from one randomized trial that included pts with known EGFR and ALK alterations did not show a survival benefit with an ICI plus a platinum doublet. We sought to gain further insight into the role of chemotherapy plus ICI in pts with oncogenic driven tumors. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of pts with oncogenic drivers (EGFR, ALK, ROS1, BRAF, MET, RET, HER2 and KRAS) who were treated with chemotherapy (C) or chemotherapy plus ICI (C+ICI) between 2018 and 2019 at the five University of California (UC) NCI Designated Cancer Centers (UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC Los Angeles, UC San Diego and UC San Francisco). Descriptive statistics were used. Kaplan-Meier plots and confidence intervals summarize PFS and OS in the overall cohort and oncogenic subgroups. Results: 125 pts were identified. Median age 64.1 years; M/F (45%/55%); White/Asian (59%/33%); Current/Former/Never Smokers (4%/39%/57%); PS 0/1/2(22%/68%/10%); prior number of tyrosine kinase inhibitors 0/1/2/ > 3 (46%/23%/19%/11%); Oncogenic driver: EGFR mutations (60%), KRAS mutations (23%), ALK fusions (8%), MET mutations (2.4%), RET fusions (1.6%), ROS1 fusions (1.6%), HER2 mutations (1.6%), and BRAF mutations (0.8%). The table below displays the efficacy outcomes. Conclusions: There was no survival benefit for pts with oncogenic drivers treated with chemotherapy plus an immune checkpoint inhibitor in the overall cohort or any of the subsets. Pts with KRAS mutations treated with C+ICI had a numerically longer median PFS than their counterparts treated with C. Updated data and additional analyses including PD-L1, TMB, co-mutations and toxicity will be presented.[Table: see text]
Genomic landscape differences in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer by sex and age.
Authors: Kimbrough ErinMarie , Dada Hiba I. , Drusbosky Leylah , Zhao Yujie , Manochakian Rami , Lou Yanyan 
Published: June 2021

9108 Background: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. The median age at diagnosis is 70 years, and NSCLC is uncommon among younger individuals ( < 50 years).Overall, outcomes in NSCLC have improved significantly with targeted therapy. A prior study demonstrated patients < 50 are more likely to have targetable alterations including EGFR, ALK, ERBB2, and ROS1. Another study reported an increased prevalence of EGFR mutations in females and KRAS mutations in males with NSCLC. The comprehensive genomic landscape of NSCLC patients in different age groups and genders remains largely unknown. In our study, we aim to investigate the genomic alterations in patients with advanced NSCLC according to age and sex. Efforts that are focused on identifying targetable alterations in NSCLC will likely help personalize treatment and improve outcomes. Methods: We performed a retrospective review of de-identified data from the Guardant Health database from March 2018 through October 2020. We reviewed 34,237 profiles from patients with NSCLC who underwent molecular profiling using the plasma-based circulating-tumor DNA (ctDNA) Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) assay Guardant360. Single nucleotide variants (SNV), fusions, indels and copy number variations (CNV) of up to 83 genes were analyzed. We assessed for genomic differences among patients with advanced NSCLC by both sex and age (≥70 and < 70). We conducted two-tailed tests of equality of proportions comparing males to females and ≥70 to < 70. Results: Of the 34,237 profiles reviewed, somatic alterations were seen in 81.7% (n = 27,972) of the patients. The median age was 70 (range 16-102) and 55% were female. Our study demonstrated that the most common genomic alterations in both age groups and genders were TP53, EGFR, KRAS, ATM, and MET. Patients ≥70 were more likely to have ATM (21% versus 14%, p < 0.0001) and MET (12% versus 10 %, p < 0.0001) mutations than those < 70. Patients < 70 were more likely to have EGFR (30% versus 27%, p < 0.0001), STK11 (14% versus 11%, p = 0.0056), and KRAS (26% versus 24%, p < 0.0001) alterations. EGFR was seen more frequently in females (33% versus 26%, p < 0.0001). ATM (11% versus 6%, p < 0.0001) and MET (8% versus 5%, p = 0.0050) were seen more frequently in males. Conclusions: Significant differences in the distribution of targetable genomic alterations were identified among different age groups and genders in patients with advanced NSCLC. These findings highlight the importance of taking personalized approaches to diagnostic testing and treatment of advanced NSCLC.
Nitroglycerin (NTG) plus whole intracranial radiotherapy for brain metastases (BM) in non-small cell cancer patient (NSCLC): A randomized open label, phase II clinical trial.
Authors: Arrieta Rodriguez Oscar Gerardo , Hernández-Pedro Norma , Maldonado Federico , Ramos Maritza , Yamamoto-Ramos Masao , López Diego , Lozano Francisco , Zatarain-Barron Zyanya Lucía , Cruz-Rico Graciela , Barrios-Bernal Pedro , Orozco-Morales Mario , Cacho Bernardo , Flores-Estrada Diana , Cardona Zorrilla Andres Felipe , Rolfo Christian Diego 
Published: June 2021

9114 Background: Hypoxia has been associated with chemo-radioresistance secondary to Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor induced by Hypoxia Induced Factor (HIF). Nitroglycerin (NTG) can reduce HIF-1 in cell lines, and this may have anti-angiogenic, pro-apoptotic, and anti-efflux effects. Particularly, EGFR mutated (EGFRm) tumor cell lines have been shown to overexpress both VEGF and HIF. In this phase II study, we evaluated the effect of transdermal NTG on intracranial objective response rate (iORR), intracranial progression-free survival (ICPFS), and overall survival (OS) of NSCLC patients with BM. Methods: We performed an open-label, phase II clinical trial among ninety-six histologically confirmed NSCLC patients with BM. Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive NTG plus WBRT (30 Gy in 10 fractions) or WBRT alone. iORR and ICPFS were evaluated by MRI by two independent, blinded radiologists. Nitroglycerin was administered using a transdermal 36 mg patch, which released 10 mg in 24 hours with a rest interval of 12 hours from Monday-Friday throughout WBRT administration (10 days). Results: Fifty patients were allocated to the control group, while 46 were allocated to the experimental group (NTG); among these 26 (55.3%) had EGFRm in the control group and 21 (44.7%) had EGFRm in the NTG arm. In terms of the iORR, patients in the NTG group had a significantly higher response when compared to controls (56.6% vs. 43.5%; p = 0.024). Additionally, patients who received NTG in addition to WBRT had an independently prolonged ICPFS compared with those who received WBRT alone (27.7 vs. 9.6; HR: 0.470 [95%CI: 0.24-0.89]; p = 0.021). PFS was also positively impacted (HR: 0.519 [95%CI: 0.27-0.98]; p = 0.043). The benefit in terms of iORR and ICPFS (HR: 0.38 [95%CI: 0.16-0.91]; p = 0.030) was particularly important in the EGFRm patient subgroup. No differences were observed in OS. A significantly higher rate of vomiting presented in the NTG arm of the study ( p= 0.016). Conclusions: The concurrent administration of NTG and chemo-radiotherapy improves iORR and ICPFS among NSCLC patients with BM. The benefit is particularly significant in the EGFRm patient subgroup. Clinical trial information: NCT04338867.
Use of brain radiotherapy as part of first course of treatment for NSCLC with de novo brain metastasis.
Authors: Arteta-Bulos Rafael , Bilani Nadeem , Elson Leah , Elimimian Elizabeth Blessing , Saravia Diana , Naik Mihir , Nahleh Zeina A. , Alley Evan W. 
Published: June 2021

9118 Background: Loco-regional management of brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are surgery and/or brain radiotherapy, either whole brain (WBRT) or stereotactic (SRS). We used a national registry to evaluate trends in the use of brain radiotherapy as part of the first course of management in patients diagnosed with de novo brain metastasis. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the National Cancer Database (NCDB) to identify patients with NSCLC and de novo brain metastasis diagnosed from 2004-2016. We described the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of this population, then used chi-squared testing to evaluate for an association between these variables and the use of brain radiotherapy (either SRS or WBRT). Significant variables (p < 0.05) were included in a multiple logistic regression model. Results: Of n = 41,454 patients with NSCLC and de novo brain metastasis, n = 27,949 (67.4%) received either SRS or WBRT as part of their first course of treatment, while n = 13,505 (32.6%) did not receive primary brain radiation. Of those that did not receive radiation: n = 9,927 (73.5%) were < 70 years old while n = 3,578 (26.5%) were ≥70. N = 11,081 (82.7%) were White, n = 1,550 (11.6%) were Black and n = 768 (5.7%) were Asian. Variables significantly associated with the use of primary brain radiotherapy at the multivariate level were: treatment facility type (p = 0.004), tumor histology (p < 0.001), clinical T-staging (p < 0.001), and clinical N-staging (p < 0.001). Age, sex, race, comorbidity, grade, insurance status, and setting (metro vs. rural vs. urban) were not significantly associated with the use of radiotherapy. Compared to patients treated at community cancer programs (CPs), those treated at comprehensive community CPs (OR 1.152, 95% CI 1.027-1.291, p = 0.015) and academic CPs (OR 1.242, 95% CI 1.104-1.398, p < 0.001) were more likely to receive primary brain radiotherapy. Patients with squamous NSCLC were less likely (OR 0.680, 95% CI 0.619-0.747, p < 0.001) to receive brain radiotherapy compared to those with adenocarcinoma. Finally, patients with advanced T-staging (p < 0.001) and N-staging (p < 0.001) were less likely (OR < 1) to receive brain radiotherapy as part of the first course of treatment. Conclusions: While insurance status and setting were not significantly associated with the use of brain radiotherapy, facility type was. Further research is needed to evaluate whether this is a true disparity in medical practice, or the differences can be explained by characteristics of the patient population undocumented by the NCDB (e.g. severity of brain metastasis). Additionally, patients with larger primary tumors were less likely to receive brain radiation as part of the first course of treatment, which may reflect the need for local therapy prior to treating metastatic sites.
Lung cancer in HIV versus non-HIV population: Nationwide analysis of mortality, morbidity, demographics, and healthcare utilization.
Authors: Tariq Muhammad Junaid , Gupta Shweta 
Published: June 2021

9125 Background: Lung cancer (LC) is the most common non-AIDS defining cancer with a high cancer-related mortality in patients with HIV. With improving survival in HIV patients, the incidence of LC is increasing. We attempted to evaluate the characteristics and outcomes, including healthcare utilization in patients with HIV-LC compared to non-HIV-LC using a national sample. Methods: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project National Inpatient Sample (HCUP-NIS) was queried to identify HIV and non-HIV-LC admissions between 2016-2018. We studied socio-demographic differences, medical comorbidities (including hypertension (HTN), diabetes (DM), Coronary artery disease (CAD), Chronic kidney disease (CKD), Heart failure (HF), dialysis (HD), COPD), all-cause mortality, mean length of stay (LOS), mean total hospital charges (THC). Secondary outcomes included sepsis, septic shock, acute kidney injury (AKI), influenza, pneumonia, respiratory failure, lung collapse, ICU care, hemoptysis, anemia, pain, and protein energy malnutrition (PEM). Statistics were performed using the t-test, univariate and multinomial logistic regression. Results: A total 4,105 HIV-LC and 1,204,365 non-HIV-LC admissions were identified. HIV-LC were younger (mean age 48.7 vs 53.4 p<0.05), male (67% vs 51%, p<0.01), African American (52% vs 12% p<0.01), on Medicaid (35% vs 10% p<0.01), from lowest quartile income zip codes (51% vs 30% p<0.01). HIV-LC had significantly high rates of CKD and HD (p<0.05) while non-HIV-LC had significantly higher rates of HTN, DM, Dyslipidemia, CAD, COPD, obesity, HF and smoking (all p<0.05). Odds of adjusted all-cause mortality were significantly lower in HIV-LC (aOR 0.47 CI 0.36-0.63 p<0.001). HIV-LC had higher LOS (8.1 vs 6 days p<0.001) and higher THC ($83,328 vs $65,642 p<0.001), amounting to over $72 million over 3 years. Significantly different secondary outcomes between the two groups are shown in Table, the rest were similar between the groups. Conclusions: HIV-LC patients were younger, minority with a significantly lower all-cause mortality despite higher rates of complications and significantly higher LOS and THC compared to non-HIV-LC cohort. A higher comorbidity burden may be responsible for higher mortality in the non-HIV group while higher rates of secondary complications, CKD, HD may be driving up healthcare utilization in HIV-LC. More studies are needed to clarify these findings.[Table: see text]
CheckMate 067: 6.5-year outcomes in patients (pts) with advanced melanoma.
Authors: Wolchok Jedd D. , Chiarion-Sileni Vanna , Gonzalez Rene , Grob Jean-Jacques , Rutkowski Piotr , Lao Christopher D. , Cowey Charles Lance , Schadendorf Dirk , Wagstaff John , Dummer Reinhard , Ferrucci Pier Francesco , Smylie Michael , Butler Marcus O. , Hill Andrew Graham , Marquez-Rodas Ivan , Haanen John B. A. G. , Bas Tuba , van Dijck Wim , Larkin James , Hodi F. Stephen 
Published: June 2021

9506 Background: In the phase 3 CheckMate 067 trial, a durable and sustained clinical benefit was achieved with nivolumab (NIVO) + ipilimumab (IPI) and NIVO alone vs IPI at 5-y of follow-up (overall survival [OS] and progression-free survival [PFS] rates: 52%, 44%, 26% and 36%, 29%, 8%, respectively). Here we report 6.5-y efficacy and safety outcomes. Methods: Eligible pts with previously untreated unresectable stage III or IV melanoma were randomly assigned in a 1:1:1 ratio and stratified by PD-L1 status, BRAF mutation status, and metastasis stage. Pts received NIVO 1 mg/kg + IPI 3 mg/kg for 4 doses Q3W followed by NIVO 3 mg/kg Q2W (n = 314), NIVO 3 mg/kg Q2W + placebo (n = 316), or IPI 3 mg/kg Q3W for 4 doses + placebo (n = 315) until progression or unacceptable toxicity. Co-primary endpoints were PFS and OS with NIVO + IPI or NIVO vs IPI. Secondary endpoints included objective response rate (ORR), descriptive efficacy assessments of NIVO + IPI vs NIVO alone, and safety. Results: With a minimum follow-up of 6.5 y, median OS was 72.1 mo with NIVO + IPI, 36.9 mo with NIVO, and 19.9 mo with IPI (table). Median time from randomization to subsequent systemic therapy was not reached (NR; 95% CI, 59.6–NR) with NIVO + IPI, 25.2 mo (95% CI, 16.0–43.2) with NIVO, and 8.0 mo (95% CI, 6.5–8.7) with IPI; 36%, 49%, and 66% of pts, respectively, received any subsequent systemic therapy. Median treatment-free interval (which excluded pts who discontinued follow-up prior to initiation of subsequent systemic therapy) was 27.6 mo (range, 0–83.0), 2.3 mo (range, 0.2–81.6), and 1.9 mo (range, 0.1–81.9) with NIVO + IPI, NIVO, and IPI, respectively. Of the pts alive and in follow-up, 112/138 (81%; NIVO + IPI), 84/114 (74%; NIVO), and 27/63 (43%; IPI) were off treatment and never received subsequent systemic therapy; 7, 8, and 0 pts, respectively, were still on treatment. Grade 3/4 treatment-related adverse events were reported in 59% of NIVO + IPI-treated pts, 24% of NIVO-treated pts, and 28% of IPI-treated pts. Since the 5-y analysis, no new safety signals were observed and no additional treatment-related deaths occurred. Conclusions: This 6.5-y analysis represents the longest follow-up from a phase 3 melanoma trial in the modern checkpoint inhibitor combination therapy and targeted therapy era. The results show durable improved outcomes with NIVO + IPI and NIVO vs IPI in pts with advanced melanoma. We observed improvement in OS, PFS, and ORR with NIVO + IPI over NIVO alone. Clinical trial information: NCT01844505. [Table: see text]
Pembrolizumab and all-trans retinoic acid combination treatment of advanced melanoma.
Authors: McCarter Martin , Tobin Richard P. , Cogswell Dasha T. , Vorwald Victoria M. , Davis Dana , Van Gulick Robert J. , Couts Kasey L. , Jordan Kimberly R. , Nuanes Victoria , Gao Dexiang , Medina Theresa Michelle , Lewis Karl D. , Gonzalez Rene , McFarland Ross W. , Robinson William A. 
Published: June 2021

9536 Background: Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are potent suppressors of antitumor immunity and are commonly associated with poor outcomes in melanoma patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Inducing the differentiation of MDSCs using all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) reduces MDSC frequency. This analysis seeks to assess the safety and efficacy of combining ATRA and pembrolizumab in advanced melanoma patients. Methods: This single arm, single institution, phase I/II study (NCT03200847) enrolled 24 patients diagnosed with stage IV melanoma. Eligible patients were over the age of 18 and had not been previously treated anti-PD-1 therapy. Treatment consisted of 200mg Q3W pembrolizumab plus the supplemental treatment of 150 mg/m2 ATRA orally for 3 days surrounding each of the first four infusions of pembrolizumab, with patients continuing pembrolizumab for up to two years until confirmed disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The primary endpoints were safety and reduction in circulating MDSCs. Secondary endpoints were overall response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), progression free survival (PFS) according to RECIST v1.1. Results: At data cut off (Feb, 2021) 22 patients were evaluable for tumor response. Median follow-up was 1.0 years (0.3-2 years). In general, the combination of pembrolizumab and ATRA was well tolerated. The most common treatment-related adverse events (AEs) were grade 1 or 2, including headache (22 pts, 92%), fatigue (18 pts, 75%), rash (16 pts, 66%), and nausea (8 pts, 33%), most of which corresponded with the 3-day course of ATRA treatment. Ten patients had grade 3 or higher AEs with most being common ICI-related AEs. The ORR was 60% and DCR was 83%. Six-month PFS rate was 62%. Excluding patients diagnosed with uveal melanoma (n = 2) the ORR was 72%, DCR was 86%, and the six-month PFS rate was 68%. Paired analysis showed sustained decreases in absolute numbers ( p = 0.002) and percentage ( p = 0.007) of circulating MDSCs (CD3-CD19-CD56-CD11b+CD33+HLA-DR-/low) 4-6 weeks after stopping ATRA. The study is ongoing and further data will be presented in the future. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that the combination of ATRA and pembrolizumab is well tolerated and suggests that reducing MDSCs with ATRA may enhance the efficacy of pembrolizumab. This strategy of targeting MDSCs in combination with pembrolizumab warrants further development. Research Funding: Merck. Clinical trial information: NCT03200847.
KEYNOTE-629: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with pembrolizumab (pembro) in patients (pts) with locally advanced (LA) or recurrent or metastatic (R/M) cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC).
Authors: Bratland Åse , Muñoz-Couselo Eva , Mortier Laurent , Roshdy Osama , Gonzalez Rene , Schachter Jacob , Arance Ana Maria , Grange Florent , Meyer Nicolas , Joshi Abhishek Jagdish , Billan Salem , Hughes Brett Gordon Maxwell , Grob Jean-Jacques , Ramakrishnan Karthik , Zhang Eric (Pingye) , Gumuscu Burak , Swaby Ramona F. , Gutzmer Ralf 
Published: June 2021

9546 Background: KEYNOTE-629 is a single-arm phase 2 study of pembro for cSCC. At second interim analysis (IA), pembro had robust and durable antitumor activity and manageable safety in LA and R/M cohorts. At first IA, pembro maintained HRQoL in the R/M cohort; LA was not analyzed because of ongoing accrual. HRQoL of pts with LA or R/M cSCC at second IA (database cutoff July 29, 2020; additional 15-mo follow-up since IA1 for the R/M cohort) is shown. Methods: Pts with LA or R/M cSCC received pembro 200 mg IV Q3W for ≤35 cycles. HRQoL was a prespecified exploratory end point assessed using EORTC QLQ-30 and EuroQol EQ-5D-5L instruments administered at baseline, wk 3, and wk 6; then Q6W through y 1; then Q9W until treatment end/discontinuation; and at the 30-day safety follow-up. HRQoL was analyzed in pts who received ≥1 pembro dose and completed baseline and ≥1 postbaseline HRQoL assessments. Mean change from baseline in EORTC QLQ-C30 global health status (GHS)/quality of life (QoL), physical functioning (PF), and EQ-5D-5L visual analog scale (VAS) scores were evaluated at wk 12 to ensure adequate completion rate and through last pt visit at wk 75 for EORTC QLQ-C30 GHS/QoL and PF scores. HRQoL was categorized as improved or deteriorated based on ≥10-point change in EORTC QLQ-C30 scores (considered clinically meaningful). Results: The HRQoL analysis population for LA had 47 pts for EORTC QLQ-C30 and EQ-5D-5L; the R/M cohort had 99 pts for EORTC QLQ-C30 and 100 for EQ-5D-5L. At wk 12, compliance rates were >75% for LA and >80% for R/M cohorts for EORTC QLQ-C30 and EQ-5D-5L. Mean change from baseline to wk 12 was minimal for EORTC QLQ-C30 GHS/QoL, PF, and EQ-5D-5L VAS scores for both cohorts (Table). Mean change from baseline in EORTC QLQ-C30 GHS/QoL and PF scores remained stable over 48 wk in the LA cohort (75-wk data unavailable) and over 75 wk in the R/M cohort. Most pts had improved or stable EORTC QLQ-C30 GHS/QoL and PF scores relative to baseline during follow-up. Conclusions: HRQoL was generally maintained with pembro in LA and R/M cSCC cohorts and was not negatively impacted by tumor progression or AEs. Clinical trial information: NCT03284424. [Table: see text]