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Merz V, Maines F, Marcucci S, Sartori C, Frisinghelli M, Trentin C, Kadrija D, Carbone FG, Michielan A, Gabbrielli A, Melisi D, Barbareschi M, Brolese A, Caffo O. Complete pathological response to pembrolizumab in pretreated pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2024; 150:347. [PMID: 38990367 PMCID: PMC11239721 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-024-05841-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Therapeutic approach used for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is usually translated also for the rarer acinar counterpart, which shows a different mutational landscape nevertheless. While dMMR/MSI-H status is rare in the ductal histotype, it appears to be more prevalent in pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma (PACC). CASE PRESENTATION We report the case of a patient with locally advanced MSI-H PACC in whom the treatment with the anti-PD-1 pembrolizumab, administered as third line, made possible surgical resection, achieving even an exceptional pathological complete response. CONCLUSIONS Treatment of PACC should be tailored based on the peculiar molecular features that distinguish PACC from ductal adenocarcinoma. Evaluation of potentially therapeutically targetable alterations should be mandatory in case of PACC diagnosis.
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- Valeria Merz
- Department of Medical Oncology, Santa Chiara Hospital, APSS, L.Go Medaglie d'Oro,9, 38122, Trento, Italy.
- Digestive Molecular Clinical Oncology Research Unit, Università degli Studi di Verona, Verona, Italy.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Santa Chiara Hospital, APSS, L.Go Medaglie d'Oro,9, 38122, Trento, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and HPB Unit, Santa Chiara Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine - Pathology Unit, Santa Chiara Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Santa Chiara Hospital, APSS, L.Go Medaglie d'Oro,9, 38122, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Santa Chiara Hospital, APSS, L.Go Medaglie d'Oro,9, 38122, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Santa Chiara Hospital, APSS, L.Go Medaglie d'Oro,9, 38122, Trento, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Santa Chiara Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Santa Chiara Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
- Center for Medical Sciences (CISMed), University of Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Digestive Molecular Clinical Oncology Research Unit, Università degli Studi di Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine - Pathology Unit, Santa Chiara Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
- Center for Medical Sciences (CISMed), University of Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and HPB Unit, Santa Chiara Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Santa Chiara Hospital, APSS, L.Go Medaglie d'Oro,9, 38122, Trento, Italy
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Lindley A, Prager G, Bitzer M, Burn TC, Lihou CF, Croft E. Global Expanded Access Program for Pemigatinib in Patients with Previously Treated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Cholangiocarcinoma and Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor Gene Alterations. Cancer Res Treat 2024; 56:847-855. [PMID: 38351684 PMCID: PMC11261204 DOI: 10.4143/crt.2023.1197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Pemigatinib is a fibroblast growth factor receptor-2 (FGFR2) inhibitor approved for use in patients with previously treated cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) and FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements. This ongoing global Expanded Access Program (EAP) allows physicians in regions where pemigatinib is not commercially available to request pemigatinib for patients with locally advanced or metastatic CCA who, in the physician's opinion, could benefit from pemigatinib treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eighty-nine patients from Europe, North America, and Israel were treated from January 2020 through September 2021. RESULTS Patients had FGFR gene fusions (68.5%), rearrangements (12.4%), translocations (5.6%), amplifications (2.2%), and other alterations (11.2%). Median duration of treatment in the EAP was 4.0 months (range, 0.1 to 13.6 months). The most frequently reported adverse event (AE) was hyperphosphatemia (22.5%); the most common serious AE was cholangitis (3.4%). Treatment discontinuation was associated with reports of AEs for seven patients (7.9%). AEs associated with pemigatinib were consistent with those observed in clinical trials. CONCLUSION Efficacy was not assessed in this EAP. However, some patients remained on treatment for up to a year, suggesting that they observed a benefit from treatment. Patients with CCA should undergo molecular testing to identify those who could benefit from targeted treatments such as pemigatinib.
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine I, Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Eberhard-Karls University, Tübingen, Germany
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Al Mahmasani L, Harding JJ, Abou-Alfa G. Immunotherapy: A Sharp Curve Turn at the Corner of Targeted Therapy in the Treatment of Biliary Tract Cancers. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am 2024; 38:643-657. [PMID: 38423933 DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2024.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Biliary tract cancers continue to increase in incidence and have a high mortality rate. Most of the patients present with advanced-stage disease. The discovery of targetable genomic alterations addressing IDH, FGFR, HER2, BRAFV600 E, and others has led to the identification and validation of novel therapies in biliary cancer. Recent advances demonstrating an improved outcome with the addition of immune checkpoint inhibitors to chemotherapy have established a new first-line care standard. In case of contraindications to the use of checkpoint inhibitors and the absence of targetable alterations, chemotherapy remains to be the standard of care.
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- Layal Al Mahmasani
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 300 East 66th Street, New York, NY, USA
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 300 East 66th Street, New York, NY, USA; Weill Medical College at Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 300 East 66th Street, New York, NY, USA; Weill Medical College at Cornell University, New York, NY, USA; Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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Yoo C, Hyung J, Chan SL. Recent Advances in Systemic Therapy for Advanced Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma. Liver Cancer 2024; 13:119-135. [PMID: 38638168 PMCID: PMC11023692 DOI: 10.1159/000531458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Background The incidence of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (IHCCA) is rising around the world. The disease is becoming a major global health issue. Conventionally, most patients with cholangiocarcinoma present with advanced disease and systemic therapy is the mainstay of treatment. This review discusses recent advances in systemic treatments for patients with IHCCA. Summary The addition of durvalumab to a gemcitabine plus cisplatin regimen has significantly improved overall survival in the phase 3 TOPAZ-1 trial and is currently recommended as a standard first-line treatment. The phase 3 ABC-06 and phase 2b NIFTY trials have shown the benefit of second-line fluoropyrimidine plus oxaliplatin, and fluoropyrimidine plus nanoliposomal irinotecan, respectively. They have provided a treatment option for patients without actionable alterations who progressed to first-line therapy. For patients with actionable genomic alterations, including FGFR2 rearrangement, IDH1 mutation, BRAF mutation, and ERBB2 amplification, targeted agents have shown encouraging efficacy in several phase 2-3 trials, and are recommended as subsequent treatments. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are being investigated for the treatment of previously treated patients, although only a small proportion of patients showed durable responses. Key Messages Recent advances in systemic treatments have improved clinical outcomes in patients with advanced IHCCA. However, most patients eventually show resistance to the treatment, and tumor progression occurs within a year. Indeed, there should be further efforts to improve the outcomes of patients with advanced IHCCA.
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- Changhoon Yoo
- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Hong Kong Cancer Institute, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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Xiang L, Wu D, Xu Z, Tang Y, He H, Wang Y, Gu H, Peng L. Association between Dietary Anthocyanidins and Biliary Cancer Risk in 98,458 Participants: Results from a Prospective Study. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2024; 33:151-157. [PMID: 37938800 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-23-0759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have suggested anthocyanidins or anthocyanidin-rich foods and extracts exhibit protective effects against various cancers. However, the relationship between dietary anthocyanidins and the risk of biliary cancer remains uncertain. METHODS This study used data from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial to investigate the relationship between total anthocyanidins intake and biliary cancer incidence. Cox regression analysis was conducted to estimate HRs and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the incidence of biliary cancer, with adjustments made for confounding factors. A restricted cubic spline model was employed to examine the dose-response relationship. In addition, subgroup and sensitivity analyses were conducted to evaluate potential interactions and test the model's robustness. RESULTS During 8.9 years and 872,645.3 person-years of follow-up, 95 cases of biliary cancer were observed. The incidence rate of biliary cancer in this study was 11 cases per 100,000 person-years. Using the fully adjusted Cox regression model, the inverse association was observed between total anthocyanidins intake and the risk of biliary cancer (HR Q4 vs..Q1: 0.52; 95% CI: 0.29-0.91; Ptrend = 0.043). This association remained significant in sensitivity analyses. A linear dose-response relationship (Pnonlinearity = 0.118) and potential interaction with drinking status (Pinteraction = 0.033) were identified. CONCLUSIONS This study provides evidence of an inverse association between total anthocyanidins intake and biliary cancer incidence. IMPACT Our study found a total anthocyanidin-rich diet was associated with a reduced risk of biliary cancer in Americans ages 55 to 74 years.
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- Ling Xiang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China
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Garajová I, Gelsomino F, Salati M, Mingozzi A, Peroni M, De Lorenzo S, Granito A, Tovoli F, Leonardi F. Second-Line Chemotherapy for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinomas: What Is the Real Gain? Life (Basel) 2023; 13:2170. [PMID: 38004310 PMCID: PMC10672315 DOI: 10.3390/life13112170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The presence of actionable alterations in advanced biliary tract cancer patients opened new therapeutic possibilities for second-line treatments. However, for around 60% of the patients, chemotherapy remains the only therapeutic option. The aim of our study was to evaluate outcomes and prognostic parameters in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas treated with second-line chemotherapy. METHODS A total of 255 consecutive metastatic intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) patients were retrospectively reviewed and clinicopathologic and survival data were collected. RESULTS Fourty-four percent of ICC patients underwent second-line chemotherapy. In particular, younger ICC patients with better ECOG PS status, and with disease control after first-line chemotherapy were those who were treated with second-line treatments. Median progression-free survival in the patients treated with second-line chemotherapy was 3 months. Finally, the patients affected by intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with better ECOG PS, with prior surgical resection of the primary tumor, who responded to first-line chemotherapy, and had better progression-free survival with second-line chemotherapy, were associated with better outcomes in multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS Not all patients seem to benefit from second-line chemotherapy. To improve therapeutic decisions, performance status and disease control with first-line chemotherapy should lead to the decision on the usefulness of second-line treatments in advanced ICC patients.
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- Ingrid Garajová
- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (A.M.); (M.P.); (F.L.)
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy; (F.G.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy; (F.G.); (M.S.)
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (A.M.); (M.P.); (F.L.)
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (A.M.); (M.P.); (F.L.)
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Hepatobiliary and Immunoallergic Diseases, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 41138 Bologna, Italy; (A.G.); (F.T.)
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Hepatobiliary and Immunoallergic Diseases, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 41138 Bologna, Italy; (A.G.); (F.T.)
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (A.M.); (M.P.); (F.L.)
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Ishido S, Tamaki N, Inada K, Itakura J, Takahashi Y, Uchihara N, Suzuki K, Tanaka Y, Miyamoto H, Yamada M, Matsumoto H, Nobusawa T, Keitoku T, Takaura K, Tanaka S, Maeyashiki C, Yasui Y, Tsuchiya K, Nakanishi H, Kurosaki M, Izumi N. Pemigatinib treatment for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with FGFR2 fusion detected by a liquid comprehensive genomic profiling test. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7664. [PMID: 37415592 PMCID: PMC10320371 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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The liquid CGP was useful for detecting FGFR2 fusion and the patient experienced typical side effects (nail disorders, hyperphosphatemia, and taste disorders) of pemigatinib that required treatment.
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- Shun Ishido
- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMusashino Red Cross HospitalTokyoJapan
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Gray S, Letissier O, d'Abrigeon C, Shah D, Wardell S, Faluyi O, Lamarca A, Hubner RA, Edeline J, Valle JW, McNamara MG. Third-Line Palliative Systemic Therapy for Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer: Multicentre Review of Patterns of Care and Outcomes. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15113047. [PMID: 37297009 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15113047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Phase 3 trials have established standard first-line (1L) and 2L systemic therapy options for patients with advanced biliary cancer (ABC). However, a standard 3L treatment remains undefined. Clinical practice and outcomes for 3L systemic therapy in patients with ABC were therefore evaluated from three academic centres. Included patients were identified using institutional registries; demographics, staging, treatment history, and clinical outcomes were collected. Kaplan-Meier methods were used to assess progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Ninety-seven patients, treated between 2006 and 2022, were included; 61.9% had intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. At the time of analysis, there had been 91 deaths. Median PFS from initiating 3L palliative systemic therapy (mPFS3) was 3.1 months (95%CI 2.0-4.1), while mOS3 was 6.4 months (95%CI 5.5-7.3); mOS1 was 26.9 months (95%CI 23.6-30.2). Among patients with a therapy-targeted molecular aberration (10.3%; n = 10; all received in 3L), mOS3 was significantly improved versus all other included patients (12.5 vs. 5.9 months; p = 0.02). No differences in OS1 were demonstrated between anatomical subtypes. Fourth-line systemic therapy was received by 19.6% of patients (n = 19). This international multicentre analysis documents systemic therapy use in this select patient group, and provides a benchmark of outcomes for future trial design.
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- Simon Gray
- Department of Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Rd., Manchester M20 4BX, UK
- Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Ashton St., Liverpool L69 3GB, UK
- Department of Medical Oncology, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Pembroke Pl, Liverpool L7 8YA, UK
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- Centre Eugène Marquis, Av. De la Bataille Flandres Dunkerque-CS 44229, CEDEX, 35042 Rennes, France
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- Centre Eugène Marquis, Av. De la Bataille Flandres Dunkerque-CS 44229, CEDEX, 35042 Rennes, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Rd., Manchester M20 4BX, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Rd., Manchester M20 4BX, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Pembroke Pl, Liverpool L7 8YA, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Rd., Manchester M20 4BX, UK
- Department of Oncology, Oncohealth Institute, Jimémez Díaz University Hospital, Av. de los Reyes Catolicos 2, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Rd., Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Rd., Manchester M20 4BX, UK
- Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Rd., Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Centre Eugène Marquis, Av. De la Bataille Flandres Dunkerque-CS 44229, CEDEX, 35042 Rennes, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Rd., Manchester M20 4BX, UK
- Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Rd., Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Rd., Manchester M20 4BX, UK
- Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Rd., Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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Gunchick V, McDevitt RL, Choi E, Winslow K, Zalupski MM, Sahai V. Survival Analysis of 1140 Patients with Biliary Cancer and Benefit from Concurrent Renin-Angiotensin Antagonists, Statins, or Aspirin with Systemic Therapy. Oncologist 2023; 28:531-541. [PMID: 37036699 PMCID: PMC10243793 DOI: 10.1093/oncolo/oyad063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with advanced biliary tract cancers (BTCs) have poor prognoses and limited therapeutic options. Renin-angiotensin antagonists (ACE-I/ARBs), statins, and aspirin may have potential anti-tumorigenic effects and decrease mortality per retrospective analyses in some solid tumors. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of ACE-Is/ARBs, statins, and/or aspirin concurrent to first-line systemic therapy in patients with advanced or metastatic BTC. METHODS Adult patients at University of Michigan with pathologic confirmation of BTC between January 2010 and December 2020 were included in this retrospective analysis. RESULTS Of 1140 patients who met eligibility, a total of 509 patients received one or more concomitant medication(s) of interest in conjunction with systemic therapy for advanced cancer. In the total cohort, the overall survival for locally advanced patients (N = 305) was 16.3 months (95% CI: 12.1-18.6), and metastatic patients (N = 512) 8.6 months (95% CI: 7.6-9.5); P < .0001. Within this concomitant medication cohort, patients with locally advanced stage (n = 132) experienced significantly longer progression-free survival (9.8 vs 4.5; P < 0.0001), and overall survival (17.4 vs 10.6; P < 0.0001) than those with metastatic (n = 297) cancer, respectively. Patients who received ACE-Is/ARBs, statins, and/or aspirin (n = 245) versus not (n = 264) concurrent with systemic anti-cancer therapy did not experience improved progression-free (5.5 vs 5.5 months; hazard ratio (HR) 1.1; P = 0.51), or overall survival (12.3 vs 12.6 months; HR 1.1; P = 0.18), respectively. CONCLUSION In contrast to prior studies, no progression free or overall survival benefit in patients with advanced BTC from concurrent use of ACE-I/ARBs, statin, and/or aspirin with systemic therapy was observed when assessed by BTC subtype or specific systemic therapy regimen.
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- Valerie Gunchick
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Janku F, Javle MM, Sen S, Pant S, Bramwell LG, Subbiah V, Way T, Wages DS, Wheeler CA, Suzuki T, Saeki K, Subach RA, Madden T, Maier G, Johansen MJ, Cheung K, Falchook GS. A phase 1/2a safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy study of the novel nucleoside analog FF-10502-01 for the treatment of advanced solid tumors. Cancer 2023; 129:1537-1546. [PMID: 36882377 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The nucleoside FF-10502-01, structurally similar to but with different biologic effects than gemcitabine, shows promising activity both alone and combined with cisplatin in preclinical gemcitabine-resistant tumor models. We conducted an open-label, single-arm, 3 + 3 first-in-human trial to explore the safety, tolerability, and antitumor activity of FF-10502-01 in patients with solid tumors. METHODS Patients with inoperable metastatic tumors refractory to standard therapies were enrolled. Escalating intravenous FF-10502-01 doses (8-135 mg/m2 ) were administered weekly for 3 weeks in 28-day cycles until progressive disease or unacceptable toxicity was observed. Three expansion cohorts were subsequently evaluated. RESULTS A phase 2 dose of 90 mg/m2 was determined after evaluating 40 patients. Dose-limiting toxicities included hypotension and nausea. Phase 2a enrolled patients with cholangiocarcinoma (36), gallbladder cancer (10), and pancreatic/other tumors (20). Common adverse events were grade 1-2 rash, pruritus, fever, and fatigue. Grade 3 or 4 hematologic toxicities were observed at low incidences, including thrombocytopenia (5.1%) and neutropenia (2%). Confirmed partial responses (PRs) occurred in five patients with gemcitabine-refractory tumors, including three with cholangiocarcinoma and one each with gallbladder and urothelial cancer. Median progression-free and overall survival rates in patients with cholangiocarcinoma were 24.7 and 39.1 weeks, respectively. Prolonged progression-free survival in patients with cholangiocarcinoma was associated with BAP1 and PBRM1 mutations. CONCLUSION FF-10502-01 was well tolerated with manageable side effects and limited hematologic toxicity. Durable PRs and disease stabilizations were observed in heavily pretreated biliary tract patients who had received prior gemcitabine. FF-10502-01 is distinct from gemcitabine and may represent an effective therapy.
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- Filip Janku
- Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Sarah Cannon Research Institute at HealthONE, Denver, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Sarah Cannon Research Institute at HealthONE, Denver, Colorado, USA
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- FUJIFILM Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- FUJIFILM Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- FUJIFILM Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- FUJIFILM Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- FUJIFILM Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- FUJIFILM Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- FUJIFILM Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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Cosgrove DP, Reese ES, Fulcher NM, Bobiak SS, Lamy FX, Allignol A, Boyd M, Mahmoudpour SH. Real-world outcomes among patients with advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancers initiating second-line treatment. Cancer Med 2023; 12:4195-4205. [PMID: 36263922 PMCID: PMC9972013 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Limited data are available regarding second-line (2 L) treatment for advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancers (BTC) in the US real-world setting. This study explores the rapidly evolving and growing treatment landscape in the 2 L setting for advanced or metastatic BTC with a large cohort of patients treated in a community oncology setting. METHODS Adult patients with BTC initiating 2 L treatment after a platinum-containing first-line between 1/1/10- and 6/30/19 were identified from the US Oncology Network electronic healthcare record database and followed through 12/31/19. Baseline patient and treatment characteristics were analyzed descriptively, including overall response rate (ORR) in the real-world clinical setting. Kaplan-Meier methods were used to measure duration of response, progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS). RESULTS The overall population (N = 160) included 74 patients (46.3%) with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, 41 (25.6%) with extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and 45 (28.1%) with gallbladder cancer. Thirty unique 2 L regimens were recorded for the study population, with folinic acid, fluorouracil and oxaliplatin (FOLFOX, 34.4%) and capecitabine monotherapy (20.0%) being the most common. ORR was 7.5% (95% CI, 3.9%-12.7%). From 2 L initiation, median PFS was 2.8 months (95% CI, 2.4-3.3 months), and median OS was 5.2 months (95% CI, 4.2-6.7 months). CONCLUSION Results from this study provide real-world evidence that although patients treated in the community oncology setting receive a wide variety of 2 L treatments, the regimens are consistent with those recommended by guidelines. Although responses are observed with 2 L treatment, duration is brief and associated with poor OS in patients with advanced or metastatic disease.
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- David P Cosgrove
- Compass Oncology, The US Oncology Network, Vancouver, Washington, USA
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Bowlus CL, Arrivé L, Bergquist A, Deneau M, Forman L, Ilyas SI, Lunsford KE, Martinez M, Sapisochin G, Shroff R, Tabibian JH, Assis DN. AASLD practice guidance on primary sclerosing cholangitis and cholangiocarcinoma. Hepatology 2023; 77:659-702. [PMID: 36083140 DOI: 10.1002/hep.32771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 72.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- Christopher L Bowlus
- Division of Gastroenterology , University of California Davis Health , Sacramento , California , USA
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- Karolinska Institutet , Karolinska University Hospital , Stockholm , Sweden
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- University of Utah , Salt Lake City , Utah , USA
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- University of Colorado , Aurora , Colorado , USA
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- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science , Rochester , Minnesota , USA
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- Rutgers University-New Jersey Medical School , Newark , New Jersey , USA
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- Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons , Columbia University , New York , New York , USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA , Los Angeles , California , USA
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- Yale School of Medicine , New Haven , Connecticut , USA
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Shi GM, Huang XY, Wen TF, Song TQ, Kuang M, Mou HB, Bao LQ, Zhao HT, Zhao H, Feng XL, Zhang BX, Peng T, Zhang YB, Li XC, Yu HS, Cao Y, Liu LX, Zhang T, Wang WL, Ran JH, Liu YB, Gong W, Chen MX, Cao L, Luo Y, Wang Y, Zhou H, Yang GH, Fan J, Zhou J. Pemigatinib in previously treated Chinese patients with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma carrying FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements: A phase II study. Cancer Med 2023; 12:4137-4146. [PMID: 36127767 PMCID: PMC9972033 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the antitumor activity and safety of pemigatinib in previously treated Chinese patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma and fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) fusions or rearrangements. BACKGROUND Pemigatinib provided clinical benefits for previously treated patients with cholangiocarcinoma carrying FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements and was approved for this indication in multiple countries. METHODS In this ongoing, multicenter, single-arm, phase II study, adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma carrying centrally confirmed FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements who had progressed on ≥1 systemic therapy received 13.5 mg oral pemigatinib once daily (3-week cycle; 2 weeks on, 1 week off) until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or consent withdrawal. The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR) assessed by an independent radiology review committee. RESULTS As of January 29, 2021, 31 patients were enrolled. The median follow-up was 5.1 months (range, 1.5-9.3). Among 30 patients with FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements evaluated for efficacy, 15 patients achieved partial response (ORR, 50.0%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 31.3-68.7); 15 achieved stable disease, contributing to a disease control rate of 100% (95% CI, 88.4-100). The median time to response was 1.4 months (95% CI, 1.3-1.4), the median duration of response was not reached, and the median progression-free survival was 6.3 months (95% CI, 4.9-not estimable [NE]). Eight (25.8%) of 31 patients had ≥grade 3 treatment-emergent adverse events. Hyperphosphatemia, hypophosphatasemia, nail toxicities, and ocular disorders were mostly <grade 3, except for 2 events ≥grade 3. CONCLUSIONS The encouraging antitumor activity and favorable safety profile support the use of pemigatinib as a treatment in previously treated Chinese patients with cholangiocarcinoma and FGFR2 rearrangements.
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- Guo-Ming Shi
- Liver Surgery and Transplantation, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Liver Surgery and Transplantation, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery, Tianjin Cancer Hospital, Tian Jin, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Medical Oncology, Shulan (Hangzhou) Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Hematological Surgery Department, Cancer Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of HUST, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatological Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Liver Surgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Oncology Department, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Phase 1 Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery Department, Tianjin Cancer Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Hospital of Kunming, Kunming, China
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- General Surgery, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- General Surgery, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Science and Oncological Strategy, Innovent Biologics Inc., Suzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Science and Oncological Strategy, Innovent Biologics Inc., Suzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Science and Oncological Strategy, Innovent Biologics Inc., Suzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Science and Oncological Strategy, Innovent Biologics Inc., Suzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Science and Oncological Strategy, Innovent Biologics Inc., Suzhou, China
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- Liver Surgery and Transplantation, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Liver Surgery and Transplantation, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Liver Surgery and Transplantation, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Roth GS, Neuzillet C, Sarabi M, Edeline J, Malka D, Lièvre A. Cholangiocarcinoma: what are the options in all comers and how has the advent of molecular profiling opened the way to personalised medicine ? Eur J Cancer 2023; 179:1-14. [PMID: 36463640 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2022.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Cholangiocarcinoma is a deadly cancer comprising very heterogenous subtypes with a limited therapeutic arsenal in all comers. However, recent significant advances were made with immunotherapy in the first-line treatment of advanced cholangiocarcinoma, with the addition of durvalumab to cisplatin-gemcitabine chemotherapy showing a survival benefit. In the second line setting, only FOLFOX (5FU/folinic acid-oxaliplatin) is validated by a phase 3 trial, yet with a very modest benefit on survival; new options using 5FU with nanoliposomal-irinotecan may emerge in the next few years. The advent of molecular profiling in advanced cholangiocarcinoma in the last decade revealed frequent targetable alterations such as IDH1 mutations, FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements, HER2 amplification, BRAF V600E mutation and others. This strategy opened the way to personalised medicine for patients which are still fit after first-line treatment and the use of targeted inhibitors in first line constitutes a huge challenge with many ongoing trials to improve patients' care. This review exposes the recent clinical trial findings in non-molecularly selected advanced cholangiocarcinoma, offers a focus on how systematic molecular screening should be structured to allow patients to access to personalised medicine, and details which are the therapeutic options accessible in case of actionable alteration.
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- Gael S Roth
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes / Hepato-Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Department, CHU Grenoble Alpes / Institute for Advanced Biosciences, CNRS UMR 5309-INSERM U1209, Grenoble, France.
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- Institut Curie, Versailles Saint-Quentin University - Paris Saclay University, Saint-Cloud, France
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- Medical Oncology Department, Centre Léon Bérard, 28 Rue Laennec, Lyon 69008, France; Tumor Escape, Resistance and Immunity Department, Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Lyon, INSERM 1052, CNRS 5286, Lyon, France
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- Medical Oncology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Rennes University Hospital, University of Rennes 1, INSERM Unité 1242, Rennes, France
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Harding JJ, Khalil DN, Fabris L, Abou-Alfa GK. Rational development of combination therapies for biliary tract cancers. J Hepatol 2023; 78:217-228. [PMID: 36150578 PMCID: PMC11111174 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2022.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Biliary tract cancers are an uncommon set of gastrointestinal malignancies that are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Most patients present with incurable locally advanced or metastatic disease. The pathophysiology of biliary tract cancer can be exploited for direct therapeutic benefit, and indeed, chemotherapy, precision medicine, immunotherapy and combination treatments are now applied as both standard-of-care and investigational therapies. In the first-line setting, the immune-based chemotherapy combination of durvalumab plus gemcitabine and cisplatin has recently been shown to improve survival compared to chemotherapy alone. In the second-line, precision medicine can be employed in those with select genetic alterations in IDH1/2 (isocitrate dehydrogenase 1/2), FGFR2 (fibroblast growth factor receptor 2), KRAS, BRAF, ERBB2, NTRK (neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase), ROS, RET, and/or deficiencies in mismatch repair enzymes. In those patients without targetable genetic alterations, fluoropyridine doublets lead to modest improvements in outcomes. Next-generation sequencing is critical for direct patient care and to help elucidate genomic mechanisms of resistance in a research context. Currently, multiple clinical trials are ongoing - hence, this review seeks to provide an update on evolving standards of care and ongoing investigational agents, limitations to current treatments, and a framework for effective combination drug development for the future.
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- James J Harding
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Weill Medical College at Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Weill Medical College at Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padua, and Division of General Medicine, Padua University-Hospital, Padua, Italy; Digestive Disease Section, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Weill Medical College at Cornell University, New York, NY, USA.
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Elias C, Zeidan YH, Bouferraa Y, Mukherji D, Temraz S, Charafeddine M, Al Darazi M, Shamseddine A. A phase II single arm study of Nivolumab with stereotactic Ablative radiation Therapy after induction chemotherapy in CHOlangiocarcinoma (NATCHO). BMC Cancer 2022; 22:1296. [PMID: 36503610 PMCID: PMC9743639 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-10373-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is amongst the most common primary liver tumors worldwide. CCA carries a bad prognosis prompting research to establish new treatment modalities other than surgery and the current chemotherapeutic regimens adopted. Hence, this trial explores a new therapeutic approach, to combine stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and immunotherapy (Nivolumab), and asses its clinical benefit and safety profile after induction chemotherapy in CCA. METHODOLOGY This is a Phase II open-label, single-arm, multicenter study that investigates Nivolumab (PD-1 inhibitor) treatment at Day 1 followed by SBRT (30 Gy in 3 to 5 fractions) at Day 8, then monthly Nivolumab in 40 patients with non-resectable locally advanced, metastatic or recurrent intrahepatic or extrahepatic CCA. Eligible patients were those above 18 years of age with a pathologically and radiologically confirmed diagnosis of non-resectable locally advanced or metastatic or recurrent intrahepatic or extrahepatic CCA, following 4 cycles of cisplatin-based chemotherapy with an estimated life expectancy of more than 3 months, among other criteria. The primary endpoint is the progression free survival (PFS) rate at 8 months and disease control rate (DCR). The secondary endpoints are overall survival (OS), tumor response rate (TRR), duration of response, evaluation of biomarkers: CD3 + , CD4 + and CD8 + T cell infiltration, as well as any change in the PD-L1 expression through percutaneous core biopsy when compared with the baseline biopsy following 1 cycle of Nivolumab and SBRT. DISCUSSION SRBT alone showed promising results in the literature by both inducing the immune system locally and having abscopal effects on distant metastases. Moreover, given the prevalence of PD-L1 in solid tumors, targeting it or its receptor has become the mainstay of novel immunotherapeutic drugs use. A combination of both has never been explored in the scope of CCA and that is the aim of this study. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04648319 , April 20, 2018.
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- Charbel Elias
- grid.411654.30000 0004 0581 3406Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute- NKBCI, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- grid.411654.30000 0004 0581 3406Department of Radiation Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- grid.411654.30000 0004 0581 3406Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute- NKBCI, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- grid.411654.30000 0004 0581 3406Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute- NKBCI, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- grid.411654.30000 0004 0581 3406Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute- NKBCI, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- grid.411654.30000 0004 0581 3406Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute- NKBCI, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- grid.411654.30000 0004 0581 3406Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute- NKBCI, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- grid.411654.30000 0004 0581 3406Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute- NKBCI, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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Effect of FGFR2 Alterations on Overall and Progression-Free Survival in Patients Receiving Systemic Therapy for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma. Target Oncol 2022; 17:517-527. [PMID: 36114955 PMCID: PMC9512879 DOI: 10.1007/s11523-022-00906-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background First-line standard-of-care therapy for advanced cholangiocarcinoma is gemcitabine plus cisplatin; there is no established second-line systemic therapy. Fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR)-2 fusions/rearrangements can be oncogenic drivers, occurring almost exclusively in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, but little is known about whether FGFR2 status affects the response to systemic chemotherapy. Objective We aimed to evaluate the effects of FGFR2 status on survival outcomes in patients receiving systemic therapy for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Methods In this retrospective analysis, patients treated with systemic therapy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma were categorized into three cohorts: FGFR2 fusions; other FGFR2 alterations; no FGFR2 alterations. Endpoints were overall survival and progression-free survival per therapy line. Results In total, 132 patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma were included (FGFR2 fusions, n = 15; other FGFR2 alterations, n = 2 [data not reported]; no FGFR2 alterations, n = 115). First-line therapy was platinum based in 93% of patients; 80% received platinum/pyrimidine-based second-line therapy. For patients with FGFR2 fusions and no FGFR2 alterations, respectively, median overall survival from diagnosis was 31.3 months (95% confidence interval [CI] 5.8–not estimable months) [n = 9] and 21.7 months (95% CI 16.1–26.6) [n = 109]; median progression-free survival in first-line therapy was 6.2 months (95% CI 2.0–16.8) [n = 15] and 7.2 months (95% CI 5.0–8.3) [n = 107], and median progression-free survival in second-line therapy was 5.6 months (95% CI 2.8–10.3) [n = 8] and 3.7 months (95% CI 2.6–5.6) [n = 81]. Conclusions Patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and FGFR2 fusions may have a better prognosis than those without FGFR2 alterations in terms of overall survival, and progression-free survival on second-line, but not first-line systemic therapy. Progression-free survival improvement on second-line chemotherapy may imply an important impact of prior chemotherapy as first line. Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) can be caused by changes in many different genes. One type of change in iCCA is a fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 gene (FGFR2) fusion. In fusions, the FGFR2 gene has fused to another gene. Our study examined people with iCCA to compare the overall survival following diagnosis for people with FGFR2 changes and people without. We also measured progression-free survival, which is the time from their first chemotherapy dose until their cancer got worse. All participants had iCCA and their first or second treatment was chemotherapy. Fifteen participants had FGFR2 fusions and 115 had no FGFR2 changes. We found that participants with FGFR2 fusions lived longer (median 31 months) than those without these fusions (median 22 months). During their first treatment, median progression-free survival was similar for participants with and without FGFR2 fusions. After the second chemotherapy, median progression-free survival was about 2 months longer for participants with FGFR2 fusions than those without. Results will vary from person to person and will depend on other factors. However, people with iCCA with FGFR2 fusions may stay slightly longer on their second treatment without their cancer getting worse. With chemotherapy, they may also live somewhat longer than those without FGFR2 fusions.
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Khankhel ZS, Goring S, Bobiak S, Lamy FX, Nayak D, Garside J, Reese ES, Schoenherr N. Second-line treatments in advanced biliary tract cancer: systematic literature review of efficacy, effectiveness and safety. Future Oncol 2022; 18:2321-2338. [PMID: 35387496 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2021-1302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: A systematic review was conducted to understand clinical, economic and health-related quality-of-life outcomes in second-line biliary tract cancer. Materials & methods: The review followed established recommendations. The feasibility of network meta-analysis revealed limited networks, thus synthesis was limited to a summary of reported ranges, percentiles and medians. Results: The review included 62 trials and observational studies highly variable with respect to key baseline characteristics. Commonly evaluated second-line treatments included fluoropyrimidine-, gemcitabine- and S-1-based regimens. Across active treatment arms, median overall survival ranged from 3.5 to 15.0 months (median: 6.9), median progression-free survival from 1.4 to 6.5 months (median: 2.9) and objective response from 0 to 36.4%. Outcomes were similar between study types, with a few notable outliers. Treatment-related/-emergent adverse events were infrequently reported; no studies reported economic or health-related quality-of-life outcomes. Conclusions: Biliary tract cancer is a difficult-to-treat disease with poor prognosis. Despite evolving treatment landscapes, more recent studies did not show clinical outcome improvement, highlighting an unmet need among advanced/metastatic patients.
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- SMG Outcomes Research, Vancouver, BC, V6T0C2, Canada
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- EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc., Billerica, MA 01821, USA, an affiliate of Merck KGaA
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- EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc., Billerica, MA 01821, USA, an affiliate of Merck KGaA
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Bibeau K, Féliz L, Lihou CF, Ren H, Abou-Alfa GK. Progression-Free Survival in Patients With Cholangiocarcinoma With or Without FGF/FGFR Alterations: A FIGHT-202 Post Hoc Analysis of Prior Systemic Therapy Response. JCO Precis Oncol 2022; 6:e2100414. [PMID: 35544727 PMCID: PMC9200396 DOI: 10.1200/po.21.00414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Oncogenic fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) gene alterations have been described in patients with cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). This post hoc analysis assessed progression-free survival (PFS) in patients who had received first- or second-line systemic therapy for advanced/metastatic CCA before enrollment in the phase II FIGHT-202 study (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02924376). PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with locally advanced or metastatic CCA with FGFR2 fusions/rearrangements (n = 107), other FGF/FGFR alterations (n = 20), or no FGF/FGFR alterations (n = 18) and documented disease progression after at least one systemic cancer therapy before enrollment in FIGHT-202 were assessed. Prior therapy and disease response data were collated from electronic case report forms. PFS was calculated for each prior line of systemic cancer therapy. RESULTS Among patients with FGFR2 fusions/rearrangements, other FGF/FGFR alterations, and no FGF/FGFR alterations, respectively, the median PFS with prior first-line systemic therapy was 5.5 months (95% CI, 4.0 to 8.0; n = 102), 4.4 months (2.7 to 7.1; n = 19), and 2.8 months (1.6 to 11.3; n = 16); the median PFS with prior second-line systemic therapy was 4.2 months (3.0 to 5.3; n = 39), 3.0 months (1.1 to 9.9; n = 8), and 5.9 months (2.4 to 12.5; n = 6). The median PFS was 7.0 months (4.9 to 11.1) for patients with FGFR2 fusions/rearrangements (n = 65) with second-line pemigatinib received during the FIGHT-202 trial. CONCLUSION In patients with CCA and FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements, second-line treatment with pemigatinib may be associated with longer PFS compared with second-line treatment with systemic therapy received before study enrollment; however, a prospective controlled trial is required to confirm this. The results support the therapeutic potential of pemigatinib previously demonstrated in FIGHT-202.
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- Incyte Biosciences International Sàrl, Morges, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
- Weill Medical College, Cornell University, New York, NY
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Silverman IM, Li M, Murugesan K, Krook MA, Javle MM, Kelley RK, Borad MJ, Roychowdhury S, Meng W, Yilmazel B, Milbury C, Shewale S, Feliz L, Burn TC, Albacker LA. Validation and Characterization of FGFR2 Rearrangements in Cholangiocarcinoma with Comprehensive Genomic Profiling. J Mol Diagn 2022; 24:351-364. [PMID: 35176488 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmoldx.2021.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a heterogeneous biliary tract cancer with a poor prognosis. Approximately 30% to 50% of patients harbor actionable alterations, including FGFR2 rearrangements. Pemigatinib, a potent, selective fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) FGFR1-3 inhibitor, is approved for previously treated, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic CCA harboring FGFR2 fusions/rearrangements, as detected by a US Food and Drug Administration-approved test. The next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based FoundationOneCDx (F1CDx) was US Food and Drug Administration approved for detecting FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements. The precision and reproducibility of F1CDx in detecting FGFR2 rearrangements in CCA were examined. Analytical concordance between F1CDx and an externally validated RNA-based NGS (evNGS) test was performed. Identification of FGFR2 rearrangements in the screening population from the pivotal FIGHT-202 study (NCT02924376) was compared with F1CDx. The reproducibility and repeatability of F1CDx were 90% to 100%. Adjusted positive, negative, and overall percentage agreements were 87.1%, 99.6%, and 98.3%, respectively, between F1CDx and evNGS. Compared with evNGS, F1CDx had a positive predictive value of 96.2% and a negative predictive value of 98.5%. The positive percentage agreement, negative percentage agreement, overall percentage agreement, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were 100% for F1CDx versus the FIbroblast Growth factor receptor inhibitor in oncology and Hematology Trial-202 (FIGHT-202) clinical trial assay. Of 6802 CCA samples interrogated, 9.2% had FGFR2 rearrangements. Cell lines expressing diverse FGFR2 fusions were sensitive to pemigatinib. F1CDx demonstrated sensitivity, reproducibility, and high concordance with clinical utility in identifying patients with FGFR2 rearrangements who may benefit from pemigatinib treatment.
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- Ian M Silverman
- Translational Sciences, Incyte Research Institute, Wilmington, Delaware
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- Research and Development, Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- University of California San Francisco, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Francisco, California
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- Research and Development, Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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- Research and Development, Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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- Research and Development, Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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- Research and Development, Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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- Clinical Development, Incyte Biosciences International Sàrl, Morges, Switzerland
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- Translational Sciences, Incyte Research Institute, Wilmington, Delaware.
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- Research and Development, Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Salati M, Marcheselli L, Messina C, Merz V, Messina M, Carotenuto P, Caputo F, Gelsomino F, Spallanzani A, Reggiani Bonetti L, Caramaschi S, Luppi G, Dominici M, Ghidini M. Development and Multicentre Validation of the Modena Score to Predict Survival in Advanced Biliary Cancers Undergoing Second-Line Chemotherapy. Cancer Manag Res 2022; 14:983-993. [PMID: 35283642 PMCID: PMC8906899 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s346235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background The role of second-line chemotherapy in advanced biliary cancers (ABCs) has only recently been established in phase III randomized trial and the optimal selection of patients most likely to benefit from it remains challenging. Methods A cohort of 98 ABC treated second-line chemotherapy was used as a developmental dataset to identify covariates independently associated with overall survival (OS). Kaplan–Meier analysis was used to investigate the association between variables and OS and those retaining statistically significance were combined in a multiplexed score. Results The following pretreatment variables were independently associated with OS: ECOG PS > 0, peritoneal disease, LDH > 430 UI/L, albumin <3.5 gr/dL, gamma-GT >100 UI/L, sodium <140 mEq/L, absolute lymphocyte count <1000/mmc, and PFS to first-line <6 months. Based on these results, a scoring system was developed that identified three subgroups with statistically different OS: low-risk (mOS 18 months), intermediate-risk (mOS 9.4 months) and high-risk (mOS 2.9 months) (p < 0.001). The prognostic model was both internally and externally validated in a multicentre cohort of 120 ABCs. Conclusion The Modena score is a multiplexed scoring system capable of accurately risk-stratified ABCs treated with second-line chemotherapy. Based on its reproducibility, usability and generalizability, it has the potential for assisting therapeutic decision-making in the clinic and risk-stratification in future trials.
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- Massimiliano Salati
- Division of Oncology, Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
- PhD Program Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Correspondence: Massimiliano Salati, PhD Program Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital of Modena, Modena Cancer Centre, via del Pozzo 71, Modena, 41125, Italy, Tel +39/0594223808, Fax +39/0594222647, Email
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy
- Digestive Molecular Clinical Oncology Research Unit, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Fondazione San Raffaele-Giglio, Cefalu’, Palermo, Italy
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- Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine, Pozzuoli, 80078, Napoli, Italy
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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Spolverato G, Glavas D, Hewitt DB, Brown ZJ, Capelli G, Bergamo F, Rizzato MD, Pawlik TM. Advances in pharmacotherapy for cholangiocarcinoma: from conventional therapies to targeted drugs. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2021; 23:473-481. [PMID: 34964678 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2021.2020250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cholangiocarcinomas (CCA) are rare, highly invasive tumors often diagnosed at an advanced disease stage with an associated poor prognosis. Surgery represents the only chance for curative-intent treatment, but recurrence rates remain high. Neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy are options for patients with resectable CCA to increase recurrence-free survival and overall survival, while palliative chemotherapy represents the treatment for unresectable disease. Global efforts are currently focused on the development of novel more effective therapies. AREAS COVERED A review was conducted in August 2021 using the PubMed database with the following keywords: 'cholangiocarcinoma,' 'chemotherapy,' and 'therapy.' Manuscripts reporting on first- and second-line chemotherapy, neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment regimens, and targeted therapies currently being tested or employed in the management of CCA were examined. EXPERT OPINION The prognosis of CCA is negatively affected by several factors including a lack of reliable biomarkers leading to delayed diagnoses, high inter- and intra-tumoral heterogeneity, and few effective chemotherapy regimens. In pursuit of more effective therapies, ongoing trials are testing both conventional and targeted drugs.
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- Gaya Spolverato
- Third Surgical Clinic, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences (DiSCOG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Third Surgical Clinic, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences (DiSCOG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Third Surgical Clinic, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences (DiSCOG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Oncology Unit 1, Department of Oncology, Veneto Institute of Oncology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Padua, Italy
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- Oncology Unit 1, Department of Oncology, Veneto Institute of Oncology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Allo G, Can A, Wahba R, Vogel N, Goeser T, Kütting F, Waldschmidt D. Nanoliposomal irinotecan in combination with leucovorin and 5‑fluorouracil in advanced biliary tract cancers. Mol Clin Oncol 2021; 16:52. [PMID: 35070301 PMCID: PMC8764657 DOI: 10.3892/mco.2021.2485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Biliary tract cancers (BTC) are rare but aggressive. Due to limited anti-tumor effects of current second- and later-line treatment regimens, novel treatment options are required. Nanoliposomal irinotecan in combination with leucovorin and 5-fluorouracil (FOLFnal-IRI) achieved promising results as a second-line treatment in patients with pancreatic cancer, warranting further investigation in BTC. In the present study, a retrospective analysis of patients receiving FOLFnal-IRI after initial platinum-based chemotherapy for advanced BTC between January 2016 and August 2020 at the University Hospital Cologne (Cologne, Germany) was performed. A total of 11 patients were identified who met the inclusion criteria. A total of 4 patients (36.4%) were female and the median age was 54 years. The proportion of patients suffering from gallbladder carcinoma, intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma was 18.2, 63.6 and 9.1%, respectively. Furthermore, 7 patients (63.6%) received FOLFnal-IRI as their second-, 3 (27.3%) as third- and one (9.1%) as their fourth-line therapy. The disease control rate was 54.5% and 3 grade III toxicities were recorded. Progression-free survival and overall survival (OS) after initiation of FOLFnal-IRI was 5.1 and 12.4 months, respectively. OS after initial diagnosis was 24.7 months. FOLFnal-IRI demonstrated promising antitumor potential with an acceptable safety profile as a subsequent therapy regimen in advanced biliary tract malignancies. Further randomized controlled trials of its value as a treatment option for BTC appear justified.
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- Gabriel Allo
- Department for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, University of Cologne, D-50937 Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, University of Cologne, D-50937 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Cancer and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, University of Cologne, D-50937 Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, University of Cologne, D-50937 Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, University of Cologne, D-50937 Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, University of Cologne, D-50937 Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, University of Cologne, D-50937 Cologne, Germany
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Yarchoan M, Cope L, Ruggieri AN, Anders RA, Noonan AM, Goff LW, Goyal L, Lacy J, Li D, Patel AK, He AR, Abou-Alfa GK, Spencer K, Kim EJ, Davis SL, McRee AJ, Kunk PR, Goyal S, Liu Y, Dennison L, Xavier S, Mohan AA, Zhu Q, Wang-Gillam A, Poklepovic A, Chen HX, Sharon E, Lesinski GB, Azad NS. Multicenter randomized phase II trial of atezolizumab with or without cobimetinib in biliary tract cancers. J Clin Invest 2021; 131:152670. [PMID: 34907910 DOI: 10.1172/jci152670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUNDMEK inhibitors have limited activity in biliary tract cancers (BTCs) as monotherapy but are hypothesized to enhance responses to programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibition.METHODSThis open-label phase II study randomized patients with BTC to atezolizumab (anti-PD-L1) as monotherapy or in combination with cobimetinib (MEK inhibitor). Eligible patients had unresectable BTC with 1 to 2 lines of prior therapy in the metastatic setting, measurable disease, and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status less than or equal to 1. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS).RESULTSSeventy-seven patients were randomized and received study therapy. The trial met its primary endpoint, with a median PFS of 3.65 months in the combination arm versus 1.87 months in the monotherapy arm (HR 0.58, 90% CI 0.35-0.93, 1-tail P = 0.027). One patient in the combination arm (3.3%) and 1 patient in the monotherapy arm (2.8%) had a partial response. Combination therapy was associated with more rash, gastrointestinal events, CPK elevations, and thrombocytopenia. Exploratory analysis of tumor biopsies revealed enhanced expression of antigen processing and presentation genes and an increase in CD8/FoxP3 ratios with combination treatment. Patients with higher baseline or lower fold changes in expression of certain inhibitory ligands (LAG3, BTLA, VISTA) on circulating T cells had evidence of greater clinical benefit from the combination.CONCLUSIONThe combination of atezolizumab plus cobimetinib prolonged PFS as compared with atezolizumab monotherapy, but the low response rate in both arms highlights the immune-resistant nature of BTCs.TRIAL REGISTRATIONClinicalTrials.gov NCT03201458.FUNDINGNational Cancer Institute (NCI) Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network (ETCTN); F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Ltd.; NCI, NIH (R01 CA228414-01 and UM1CA186691); NCI's Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Gastrointestinal Cancers (P50 CA062924); NIH Center Core Grant (P30 CA006973); and the Passano Foundation.
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- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- City of Hope, Duarte, California, USA
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, New York, USA.,Weill Medical College at Cornell University, New York City, New York, USA
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- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Washington University in St. Louis, Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- NCI Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- NCI Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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Lee TY, Bates SE, Abou-Alfa GK. Equipoise, drug development, and biliary cancer. Cancer 2021; 128:944-949. [PMID: 34817855 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Tristan Y Lee
- Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York.,Weill Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York
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Möhring C, Feder J, Mohr RU, Sadeghlar F, Bartels A, Mahn R, Zhou T, Marinova M, Feldmann G, Brossart P, von Websky M, Matthaei H, Manekeller S, Glowka T, Kalff JC, Weismüller TJ, Strassburg CP, Gonzalez-Carmona MA. First Line and Second Line Chemotherapy in Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma and Impact of Dose Reduction of Chemotherapy: A Retrospective Analysis. Front Oncol 2021; 11:717397. [PMID: 34858809 PMCID: PMC8631360 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.717397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Prognosis of patients with irresectable cholangiocarcinoma is still poor. The ABC-02 trial established the current first line (1L) standard systemic chemotherapy (CT) with gemcitabine/platinum derivate for advanced cholangiocarcinoma. However, the majority of patients needed therapy adaptions. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate 1L and second line (2L) therapy regimens and the impact of therapy adaptions in an unselected real-life cohort of patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a single institution retrospective analysis of patients with irresectable cholangiocarcinoma who were treated with gemcitabine/platinum derivate from 2010 to 2018. Overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS) and toxicity were analyzed for all patients, especially with regard to CT de-escalation. RESULTS Fifty-eight patients receiving gemcitabine/platinum derivate were included in the analysis. Median OS and PFS were 12.2 and 6.9 months. Interestingly, 41 patients (71%) needed therapy de-escalation. However, despite reduced CT exposition, there was no-significant difference in OS (10.8 months vs. 15.6 months, p = 0.127), and patients suffered from less adverse events during CT. 21 (36%) patients reached 2L CT, most often with FOLFIRI (57%). Survival beyond the end of 1L CT was 7.1 months with 2L CT vs. 2.9 months with BSC. CONCLUSION In our study, the combination of gemcitabine/platinum derivate showed similar OS and PFS as randomized prospective phase II/III trials. Therapy regimen adaptions were needed in the majority of patients. However, individualized modifications of the therapy regimen allowed better tolerance as well as continuation of therapy and did not significantly influence median OS. Furthermore, our study revealed a potential survival benefit with 2L CT for selected patients.
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- Christian Möhring
- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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Tsimafeyeu I, Temper M. Cholangiocarcinoma: An Emerging Target for Molecular Therapy. Gastrointest Tumors 2021; 8:153-158. [PMID: 34722468 DOI: 10.1159/000517258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background Cholangiocarcinoma has been traditionally considered a tumor with poor prognosis. Until now, surgical treatment has been the only more or less effective approach. Summary Over 10 years, chemotherapy with a combination of gemcitabine and cisplatin remains the standard first-line therapy for patients with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma, which leads to a median overall survival of 11.7 months. Several inhibitors of HER (ERBB), HGF/c-MET, Hedgehog, KRAS-BRAF-MEK-ERK, and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways did not show their superiority to standard chemotherapy. The rise of hope is associated with the emergence of novel fibroblast growth factor receptors and isocitrate dehydrogenase inhibitors as well as immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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- Ilya Tsimafeyeu
- Institute of Oncology, Hadassah Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Braun S, McSheehy P, Litherland K, McKernan P, Forster-Gross N, Bachmann F, El-Shemerly M, Dimova-Dobreva M, Polyakova I, Häckl M, Zhou P, Lane H, Kellenberger L, Engelhardt M. Derazantinib: an investigational drug for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2021; 30:1071-1080. [PMID: 34698609 DOI: 10.1080/13543784.2021.1995355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This review evaluates the clinical role of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) inhibition with derazantinib in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) harboring actionable oncogenic FGFR2 fusions/rearrangements, mutations and amplifications. FGFR inhibitors such as derazantinib are currently being evaluated to address the unmet medical need of patients with previously treated, locally advanced or metastatic iCCA harboring such genetic aberrations. AREAS COVERED We summarize the pharmacokinetics, and the emerging safety and efficacy data of the investigational FGFR inhibitor derazantinib. We discuss the future directions of this novel therapeutic agent for iCCA. EXPERT OPINION Derazantinib is a potent FGFR1‒3 kinase inhibitor which also has activity against colony stimulating factor-1‒receptor (CSF1R) and vascular endothelial growfth factor receptor‒2 (VEGFR2), suggesting a potentially differentiated role in the treatment of patients with iCCA. Derazantinib has shown clinically meaningful efficacy with durable objective responses, supporting the therapeutic potential of derazantinib in previously treated patients with iCCA harboring FGFR2 fusions/rearrangements, mutations and amplifications. The clinical safety profile of derazantinib was well manageable and compared favorably to the FGFR inhibitor class, particularly with a low incidence of drug-related hand-foot syndrome, stomatitis, retinal and nail toxicity. These findings support the need for increased molecular profiling of cholangiocarcinoma patients.
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- Stephan Braun
- Development, Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Development, Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Development, Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Development, Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Development, Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Development, Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Development, Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Development, Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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Yoo C, Kim KP, Jeong JH, Kim I, Kang MJ, Cheon J, Kang BW, Ryu H, Lee JS, Kim KW, Abou-Alfa GK, Ryoo BY. Liposomal irinotecan plus fluorouracil and leucovorin versus fluorouracil and leucovorin for metastatic biliary tract cancer after progression on gemcitabine plus cisplatin (NIFTY): a multicentre, open-label, randomised, phase 2b study. Lancet Oncol 2021; 22:1560-1572. [PMID: 34656226 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(21)00486-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 08/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prognosis of patients with advanced biliary tract cancer who have progressed on gemcitabine plus cisplatin is dismal. We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of second-line liposomal irinotecan plus fluorouracil and leucovorin in patients with metastatic biliary tract cancer that has progressed on gemcitabine plus cisplatin. METHODS This multicentre, open-label, randomised, phase 2b (NIFTY) study was done at five academic institutions in South Korea and included patients aged 19 years or older with histologically or cytologically confirmed metastatic biliary tract cancer that had progressed on first-line gemcitabine plus cisplatin and an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 or 1. By use of an interactive web-based response system integrated with an electronic data capture system, patients were randomly assigned (1:1) using permuted blocks (block size 4) to receive either intravenous liposomal irinotecan (70 mg/m2 for 90 min) plus intravenous leucovorin (400 mg/m2 for 30 min) and intravenous fluorouracil (2400 mg/m2 for 46 h) every 2 weeks or leucovorin and fluorouracil only every 2 weeks, and were stratified by primary tumour site, previous surgery with curative intent, and participating centre. Study treatment was continued until the patient had disease progression or unacceptable toxicities, or withdrew consent. The primary endpoint was blinded independent central review (BICR)-assessed progression-free survival. The primary endpoint and safety were assessed in the full analysis set and the safety analysis set, respectively, both of which comprised all randomly assigned patients who received at least one dose of the study treatment. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03524508, and enrolment is complete. FINDINGS Between Sept 5, 2018, and Feb 18, 2020, 193 patients were screened for eligibility, of whom 174 (88 in the liposomal irinotecan plus fluorouracil and leucovorin group and 86 in the fluorouracil plus leucovorin group) were enrolled and included in the full analysis and safety analysis sets. At a median follow-up of 11·8 months (IQR 7·7-18·7), the median BICR-assessed progression-free survival was significantly longer in the liposomal irinotecan plus fluorouracil and leucovorin group (7·1 months, 95% CI 3·6-8·8) than in the fluorouracil and leucovorin group (1·4 months, 1·2-1·5; hazard ratio 0·56, 95% CI 0·39-0·81; p=0·0019). The most common grade 3-4 adverse events were neutropenia (21 [24%] of 88 in the liposomal irinotecan plus fluorouracil and leucovorin group vs one [1%] of 86 in the fluorouracil and leucovorin group) and fatigue or asthenia (11 [13%] vs three [3%]). Serious adverse events occurred in 37 (42%) patients receiving liposomal irinotecan plus fluorouracil and leucovorin and 21 (24%) patients receiving fluorouracil and leucovorin. There were no treatment-related deaths. INTERPRETATION Adding liposomal irinotecan to fluorouracil and leucovorin significantly improved BICR-assessed progression-free survival in patients with advanced biliary tract cancer. Liposomal irinotecan plus fluorouracil and leucovorin could be considered a standard-of-care second-line therapy for advanced biliary tract cancer. FUNDING Servier and HK inno. N TRANSLATION For the Korean translation of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Oncology/Hematology, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Clinical Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea; Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Asan Image Metrics, Clinical Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Medical College at Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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[Influence of molecular pathology on oncological surgery of liver and bile duct tumors]. Chirurg 2021; 92:1003-1010. [PMID: 34519849 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-021-01495-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Molecular pathology is increasingly being used to guide treatment in oncology. Approximately 25% of all hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) and 50% of cholangiocarcinomas (CCA) present with known cancer-relevant mutations; however, the impact of the mutations on the treatment of these tumors is not yet sufficiently understood. PURPOSE To evaluate the current literature on molecular pathological advances in HCC/CCA and the potential impact on oncological surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS A comprehensive search of the available literature on currently known molecular biomarkers in HCC/CCA was performed in PubMed and clinitrials.gov. Following review, the potential impact of these biomarkers on oncological surgery was analyzed and is discussed. CONCLUSION Molecular pathological investigations can be used to support the classification of tumors and to determine the dignity of HCC/CCA. Predictive molecular biomarkers are not yet established in routine diagnostics but can be used to individualize advanced oncological treatment.
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Javle M, Roychowdhury S, Kelley RK, Sadeghi S, Macarulla T, Weiss KH, Waldschmidt DT, Goyal L, Borbath I, El-Khoueiry A, Borad MJ, Yong WP, Philip PA, Bitzer M, Tanasanvimon S, Li A, Pande A, Soifer HS, Shepherd SP, Moran S, Zhu AX, Bekaii-Saab TS, Abou-Alfa GK. Infigratinib (BGJ398) in previously treated patients with advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements: mature results from a multicentre, open-label, single-arm, phase 2 study. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 6:803-815. [PMID: 34358484 DOI: 10.1016/s2468-1253(21)00196-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 218] [Impact Index Per Article: 72.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Treatment options are sparse for patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma after progression on first-line gemcitabine-based therapy. FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements occur in 10-16% of patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Infigratinib is a selective, ATP-competitive inhibitor of fibroblast growth factor receptors. We aimed to evaluate the antitumour activity of infigratinib in patients with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma, FGFR2 alterations, and previous gemcitabine-based treatment. METHODS This multicentre, open-label, single-arm, phase 2 study recruited patients from 18 academic centres and hospitals in the USA, Belgium, Spain, Germany, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. Eligible participants were aged 18 years or older, had histologically or cytologically confirmed, locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma and FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements, and were previously treated with at least one gemcitabine-containing regimen. Patients received 125 mg of oral infigratinib once daily for 21 days of 28-day cycles until disease progression, intolerance, withdrawal of consent, or death. Radiological tumour evaluation was done at baseline and every 8 weeks until disease progression via CT or MRI of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. The primary endpoint was objective response rate, defined as the proportion of patients with a best overall response of a confirmed complete or partial response, as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR) according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors, version 1.1. The primary outcome and safety were analysed in the full analysis set, which comprised all patients who received at least one dose of infigratinib. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02150967, and is ongoing. FINDINGS Between June 23, 2014, and March 31, 2020, 122 patients were enrolled into our study, of whom 108 with FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements received at least one dose of infigratinib and comprised the full analysis set. After a median follow-up of 10·6 months (IQR 6·2-15·6), the BICR-assessed objective response rate was 23·1% (95% CI 15·6-32·2; 25 of 108 patients), with one confirmed complete response in a patient who only had non-target lesions identified at baseline and 24 partial responses. The most common treatment-emergent adverse events of any grade were hyperphosphataemia (n=83), stomatitis (n=59), fatigue (n=43), and alopecia (n=41). The most common ocular toxicity was dry eyes (n=37). Central serous retinopathy-like and retinal pigment epithelial detachment-like events occurred in 18 (17%) patients, of which ten (9%) were grade 1, seven (6%) were grade 2, and one (1%) was grade 3. There were no treatment-related deaths. INTERPRETATION Infigratinib has promising clinical activity and a manageable adverse event profile in previously treated patients with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma harbouring FGFR2 gene fusions or rearrangements, and so represents a potential new therapeutic option in this setting. FUNDING QED Therapeutics and Novartis.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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- James Cancer Hospital, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Internal Medicine, Salem Medical Center, Heidelberg, Germany; Internal Medicine IV, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Clinic for Gastroenterologie and Hepatologie, Klinikum der Universität zu Köln, Cologne, Germany
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- Hematology/Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Hepato-gastroenterology, Cliniques Universitaires St Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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- Division of Medical Oncology, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- National University Cancer Institute Singapore, National University Health System, Singapore; Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Eberhard-Karls University, Tübingen, Germany; Center for Personalized Medicine, Eberhard-Karls University, Tübingen, Germany
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- Biostatistics and Data Management, QED Therapeutics, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Clinical Development, QED Therapeutics, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Translational Medicine, QED Therapeutics, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Clinical Development, QED Therapeutics, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA; Jiahui International Cancer Center, Jiahui Health, Shanghai, China
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Weill Medical College at Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
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Sasaki T, Takeda T, Okamoto T, Ozaka M, Sasahira N. Chemotherapy for Biliary Tract Cancer in 2021. J Clin Med 2021; 10:3108. [PMID: 34300274 PMCID: PMC8305063 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10143108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Biliary tract cancer refers to a group of malignancies including cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder cancer, and ampullary cancer. While surgical resection is considered the only curative treatment, postoperative recurrence can sometimes occur. Adjuvant chemotherapy is used to prolong prognosis in some cases. Many unresectable cases are also treated with chemotherapy. Therefore, systemic chemotherapy is widely introduced for the treatment of biliary tract cancer. Evidence on chemotherapy for biliary tract cancer is recently on the increase. Combination chemotherapy with gemcitabine and cisplatin is currently the standard of care for first-line chemotherapy in advanced cases. Recently, FOLFOX also demonstrated efficacy as a second-line treatment. In addition, efficacies of isocitrate dehydrogenase inhibitors and fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitors have been shown. In the adjuvant setting, capecitabine monotherapy has become the standard of care in Western countries. In addition to conventional cytotoxic agents, molecular-targeted agents and immunotherapy have been evaluated in multiple clinical trials. Genetic testing is used to check for genetic alterations and molecular-targeted agents and immunotherapy are introduced based on tumor characteristics. In this article, we review the latest evidence of chemotherapy for biliary tract cancer.
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- Takashi Sasaki
- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Medicine, Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31, Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8550, Japan; (T.T.); (T.O.); (M.O.); (N.S.)
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Corrigan L, Lowery M. Ivosidenib for the treatment of isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 mutant cholangiocarcinoma. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 15:475-481. [PMID: 33836133 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2021.1915765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Introduction: Cholangiocarcinomas (CCAs) are associated with poor survival outcomes, with limited treatment options in the unresectable or metastatic setting. A precision medicine approach to cancer treatment has revealed new therapeutic options that provide an alternative to traditional chemotherapeutic strategies. Isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) mutations are identified in approximately 10-15% of CCAs and may be targeted by ivosidenib, an oral selective inhibitor of mutant IDH1.Areas covered: This review will discuss the pathogenesis of IDH1 mutant CCA and the role of ivosidenib in patients with IDH1 mutant CCA. Topics to be covered include the pharmacology, safety and clinical efficacy of ivosidenib in this patient population.Expert opinion: Ivosidenib represents a promising treatment option for patients with IDH1 mutant CCA with a favorable side effect profile. Future studies will guide whether this targeted agent may be utilized in combination with other anticancer treatments to improve upon survival outcomes in advanced CCA.
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- Lynda Corrigan
- Department of Medical Oncology, St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland
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Lamarca A, Palmer DH, Wasan HS, Ross PJ, Ma YT, Arora A, Falk S, Gillmore R, Wadsley J, Patel K, Anthoney A, Maraveyas A, Iveson T, Waters JS, Hobbs C, Barber S, Ryder WD, Ramage J, Davies LM, Bridgewater JA, Valle JW. Second-line FOLFOX chemotherapy versus active symptom control for advanced biliary tract cancer (ABC-06): a phase 3, open-label, randomised, controlled trial. Lancet Oncol 2021; 22:690-701. [PMID: 33798493 PMCID: PMC8082275 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(21)00027-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 399] [Impact Index Per Article: 133.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Advanced biliary tract cancer has a poor prognosis. Cisplatin and gemcitabine is the standard first-line chemotherapy regimen, but no robust evidence is available for second-line chemotherapy. The aim of this study was to determine the benefit derived from second-line FOLFOX (folinic acid, fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin) chemotherapy in advanced biliary tract cancer. METHODS The ABC-06 clinical trial was a phase 3, open-label, randomised trial done in 20 sites with expertise in managing biliary tract cancer across the UK. Adult patients (aged ≥18 years) who had histologically or cytologically verified locally advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer (including cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder or ampullary carcinoma) with documented radiological disease progression to first-line cisplatin and gemcitabine chemotherapy and an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0-1 were randomly assigned (1:1) centrally to active symptom control (ASC) and FOLFOX or ASC alone. FOLFOX chemotherapy was administered intravenously every 2 weeks for a maximum of 12 cycles (oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2, L-folinic acid 175 mg [or folinic acid 350 mg], fluorouracil 400 mg/m2 [bolus], and fluorouracil 2400 mg/m2 as a 46-h continuous intravenous infusion). Randomisation was done following a minimisation algorithm using platinum sensitivity, serum albumin concentration, and stage as stratification factors. The primary endpoint was overall survival, assessed in the intention-to-treat population. Safety was also assessed in the intention-to-treat population. The study is complete and the final results are reported. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT01926236, and EudraCT, 2013-001812-30. FINDINGS Between March 27, 2014, and Jan 4, 2018, 162 patients were enrolled and randomly assigned to ASC plus FOLFOX (n=81) or ASC alone (n=81). Median follow-up was 21·7 months (IQR 17·2-30·8). Overall survival was significantly longer in the ASC plus FOLFOX group than in the ASC alone group, with a median overall survival of 6·2 months (95% CI 5·4-7·6) in the ASC plus FOLFOX group versus 5·3 months (4·1-5·8) in the ASC alone group (adjusted hazard ratio 0·69 [95% CI 0·50-0·97]; p=0·031). The overall survival rate in the ASC alone group was 35·5% (95% CI 25·2-46·0) at 6 months and 11·4% (5·6-19·5) at 12 months, compared with 50·6% (39·3-60·9) at 6 months and 25·9% (17·0-35·8) at 12 months in the ASC plus FOLFOX group. Grade 3-5 adverse events were reported in 42 (52%) of 81 patients in the ASC alone group and 56 (69%) of 81 patients in the ASC plus FOLFOX group, including three chemotherapy-related deaths (one each due to infection, acute kidney injury, and febrile neutropenia). The most frequently reported grade 3-5 FOLFOX-related adverse events were neutropenia (ten [12%] patients), fatigue or lethargy (nine [11%] patients), and infection (eight [10%] patients). INTERPRETATION The addition of FOLFOX to ASC improved median overall survival in patients with advanced biliary tract cancer after progression on cisplatin and gemcitabine, with a clinically meaningful increase in 6-month and 12-month overall survival rates. To our knowledge, this trial is the first prospective, randomised study providing reliable, high-quality evidence to allow an informed discussion with patients of the potential benefits and risks from second-line FOLFOX chemotherapy in advanced biliary tract cancer. Based on these findings, FOLFOX should become standard-of-care chemotherapy in second-line treatment for advanced biliary tract cancer and the reference regimen for further clinical trials. FUNDING Cancer Research UK, StandUpToCancer, AMMF (The UK Cholangiocarcinoma Charity), and The Christie Charity, with additional funding from The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation and the Conquer Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award for translational research.
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- Angela Lamarca
- Department of Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust/Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- University of Liverpool and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Cancer Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial Colllege London, London, UK
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- Guy's Cancer, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Oncology, University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Nottingham NHS Trust, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer and Haematology Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull, UK
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- Department of Gastro-Intestinal Oncology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton University, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Great Western Hospital, Swindon, UK
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- Manchester Clinical Trials Unit, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Clinical Trials Unit, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Basingstoke, UK
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- Manchester Centre for Health Economics, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust/Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK; Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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Bekaii-Saab TS, Bridgewater J, Normanno N. Practical considerations in screening for genetic alterations in cholangiocarcinoma. Ann Oncol 2021; 32:1111-1126. [PMID: 33932504 DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) encompasses diverse epithelial tumors historically associated with poor outcomes due to an aggressive disease course, late diagnosis, and limited benefit of standard chemotherapy for advanced disease. Comprehensive molecular profiling has revealed a diverse landscape of genomic alterations as oncogenic drivers in CCA. TP53 mutations, CDKN2A/B loss, and KRAS mutations are the most common genetic alterations in CCA. However, intrahepatic CCA (iCCA) and extrahepatic CCA (eCCA) differ substantially in the frequency of many alterations. This includes actionable alterations, such as isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) mutations and a large variety of FGFR2 rearrangements, which are found in up to 29% and ∼10% of patients with iCCA, respectively, but are rare in eCCA. FGFR2 rearrangements are currently the only genetic alteration in CCA for which a targeted therapy, the fibroblast growth factor receptor 1-3 inhibitor pemigatinib, has been approved. However, favorable phase III results for IDH1-targeted therapy with ivosidenib in iCCA have been published, and numerous other alterations are actionable by targeted therapies approved in other indications. Recent advances in next-generation sequencing (NGS) have led to the development of assays that allow comprehensive genomic profiling of large gene panels within 2-3 weeks, including in vitro diagnostic tests approved in the United States. These assays vary regarding acceptable source material (tumor tissue or peripheral whole blood), genetic source for library construction (DNA or RNA), target selection technology, gene panel size, and type of detectable genomic alterations. While some large commercial laboratories offer rapid and comprehensive genomic profiling services based on proprietary assay platforms, clinical centers may use commercial genomic profiling kits designed for clinical research to develop their own customized laboratory-developed tests. Large-scale genomic profiling based on NGS allows for a detailed and precise molecular diagnosis of CCA and provides an important opportunity for improved targeted treatment plans tailored to the individual patient's genetic signature.
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- University College London Cancer Institute, London, UK
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- Istituto Nazionale Tumori 'Fondazione Giovanni Pascale' IRCCS, Naples, Italy
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INTRODUCTION Pemigatinib is an FGFR inhibitor that is one of few second-line treatment options for cholangiocarcinoma. Nail toxicities were common in the phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of pemigatinib. CASE REPORT We describe a 54-year-old female with a history of stage IV cholangiocarcinoma presenting for a follow-up visit after completing Cycle 4 of pemigatinib. The patient had been having significant nail changes to her fingernails and toenails, which has led to her great toenails falling off.Management and outcome: The patient was prescribed betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% cream to help with her nail changes and instructed to continue vinegar and hot water soaks that she had already been doing. It was discussed that if this did not help with her nail changes, treatment may have to be held for 2 weeks to allow her nails to heal. DISCUSSION Nail changes are a common side effect with pemigatinib and should be monitored closely for the need for temporary disruption in therapy.
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Keenan BP, Kelley RKK. Key challenges for drugs in clinical development for cholangiocarcinoma. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2021; 30:285-290. [PMID: 33530767 DOI: 10.1080/13543784.2021.1880565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Bridget P Keenan
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco and Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco and Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Merz V, Zecchetto C, Melisi D. Pemigatinib, a potent inhibitor of FGFRs for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma. Future Oncol 2021; 17:389-402. [DOI: 10.2217/fon-2020-0726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The prognosis of patients affected by cholangiocarcinoma is classically poor. Until recently, chemotherapeutic drugs were the only systemic treatment option available, leading to an overall survival lower than 1 year. In recent decades, different genetic alterations have been identified as playing a key role in the oncogenic signaling. A subgroup of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is characterized by FGFR family mutations, more frequently represented by gene fusions of FGFR2. Based on the results of FIGHT-202 trial, in April 2020 the US FDA approved the FGFR inhibitor pemigatinib in advanced previously treated cholangiocarcinoma patients with FGFR2 rearrangements, opening the way to targeted therapy in this disease. This review summarizes the body of evidence about the efficacy of pemigatinib in cholangiocarcinoma.
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- Valeria Merz
- Digestive Molecular Clinical Oncology Research Unit, Università degli Studi di Verona, Verona, Italy
- Medical Oncology Unit, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- Digestive Molecular Clinical Oncology Research Unit, Università degli Studi di Verona, Verona, Italy
- Experimental Cancer Medicine Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Digestive Molecular Clinical Oncology Research Unit, Università degli Studi di Verona, Verona, Italy
- Experimental Cancer Medicine Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Verona, Italy
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Valle JW, Kelley RK, Nervi B, Oh DY, Zhu AX. Biliary tract cancer. Lancet 2021; 397:428-444. [PMID: 33516341 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(21)00153-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 453] [Impact Index Per Article: 151.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Biliary tract cancers, including intrahepatic, perihilar, and distal cholangiocarcinoma as well as gallbladder cancer, are low-incidence malignancies in most high-income countries, but represent a major health problem in endemic areas; moreover, the incidence of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is rising globally. Surgery is the cornerstone of cure; the optimal approach depends on the anatomical site of the primary tumour and the best outcomes are achieved through management by specialist multidisciplinary teams. Unfortunately, most patients present with locally advanced or metastatic disease. Most studies in advanced disease have pooled the various subtypes of biliary tract cancer by necessity to achieve adequate sample sizes; however, differences in epidemiology, clinical presentation, natural history, surgical therapy, response to treatment, and prognosis have long been recognised. Additionally, the identification of distinct patient subgroups harbouring unique molecular alterations with corresponding targeted therapies (such as isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 mutations and fibroblast growth factor receptor-2 fusions in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, among others) is changing the treatment paradigm. In this Seminar we present an update of the causes, diagnosis, molecular classification, and treatment of biliary tract cancer.
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- Juan W Valle
- Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK; Department of Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Hematology Oncology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Jiahui International Cancer Center, Jiahui Health, Shanghai, China
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Silverman IM, Hollebecque A, Friboulet L, Owens S, Newton RC, Zhen H, Féliz L, Zecchetto C, Melisi D, Burn TC. Clinicogenomic Analysis of FGFR2-Rearranged Cholangiocarcinoma Identifies Correlates of Response and Mechanisms of Resistance to Pemigatinib. Cancer Discov 2020; 11:326-339. [PMID: 33218975 DOI: 10.1158/2159-8290.cd-20-0766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 164] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Pemigatinib, a selective FGFR1-3 inhibitor, has demonstrated antitumor activity in FIGHT-202, a phase II study in patients with cholangiocarcinoma harboring FGFR2 fusions/rearrangements, and has gained regulatory approval in the United States. Eligibility for FIGHT-202 was assessed using genomic profiling; here, these data were utilized to characterize the genomic landscape of cholangiocarcinoma and to uncover unique molecular features of patients harboring FGFR2 rearrangements. The results highlight the high percentage of patients with cholangiocarcinoma harboring potentially actionable genomic alterations and the diversity in gene partners that rearrange with FGFR2. Clinicogenomic analysis of pemigatinib-treated patients identified mechanisms of primary and acquired resistance. Genomic subsets of patients with other potentially actionable FGF/FGFR alterations were also identified. Our study provides a framework for molecularly guided clinical trials and underscores the importance of genomic profiling to enable a deeper understanding of the molecular basis for response and nonresponse to targeted therapy. SIGNIFICANCE: We utilized genomic profiling data from FIGHT-202 to gain insights into the genomic landscape of cholangiocarcinoma, to understand the molecular diversity of patients with FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements, and to interrogate the clinicogenomics of patients treated with pemigatinib. Our study highlights the utility of genomic profiling in clinical trials.This article is highlighted in the In This Issue feature, p. 211.
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- Incyte Biosciences International Sàrl, Morges, Switzerland
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- Digestive Molecular Clinical Oncology Research Unit, Section of Medical Oncology, Università degli Studi di Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Digestive Molecular Clinical Oncology Research Unit, Section of Medical Oncology, Università degli Studi di Verona, Verona, Italy
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Fahrner R, Dennler SGC, Inderbitzin D. Risk of malignancy in Caroli disease and syndrome: A systematic review. World J Gastroenterol 2020; 26:4718-4728. [PMID: 32884228 PMCID: PMC7445861 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i31.4718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Congenital intrahepatic bile duct dilatation without fibrosis is called Caroli disease (CD), and is called Caroli syndrome (CS) when it has fibrotic and cirrhotic liver morphology. The development of intrahepatic carcinoma is described in both conditions, but the reported incidence varies extensively. Potential risk factors for the malignant transformation were not described. Furthermore, conservative or surgical treatment is performed depending on the extent of cystic malformation, hepatic dysfunction and structural hepatic changes, but little is known about which treatment should be offered to patients with CD or CS and cancer.
AIM To further investigate the malignant transformation in these conditions.
METHODS A systematic review of the current literature until January 2019 was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. A search using Medline (PubMed) was performed using a combination of Medical Subject Headings terms “caroli disease”, “caroli syndrome”, “tumor”, “malignant”, and “cholangiocarcinoma”. Only human studies published in English were used for this systematic review. The following parameters were extracted from each article: year of publication, type of study, number of patients, incidence of malignant tumor, duration of symptoms, age, sex, diagnostics, identification of tumor, surgical therapy, survival and tumor recurrence.
RESULTS Twelve retrospective studies reporting the courses of 561 patients (53% females) were included in this systematic review. With a mean age of 41.6 years old (range 23 to 56 years old), patients were younger than other populations undergoing liver surgery. Depending on the size of the study population the incidence of cholangiocarcinoma varied from 2.7% to 37.5% with an overall incidence of 6.6%. There were only few detailed reports about preoperative diagnostic work-up, but a multimodal work-up including ultrasound of the liver, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography was used in most studies. Disease duration was variable with up to several years. Most patients had episodes of cholangitis, sepsis, fever or abdominal pain. Tumor detection was an incidental finding of the surgical specimen in most cases because it is currently often impossible to detect tumor manifestation during preoperative diagnostics. Liver resection or liver transplantation was performed depending on the extent of the biliary pathology and additional alterations of the liver structure or function. No postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy was reported, but chemotherapy was administered in selected cases of tumor recurrence. Overall survival rates after one year were low at 36% and a high recurrence rate of up to 75% during the observation period.
CONCLUSION Only few retrospective studies reported a low tumor incidence. Despite the high rate of mortality and tumor recurrence, definite surgical treatment should be offered as soon as possible.
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- René Fahrner
- Department of Surgery, Bürgerspital Solothurn, Solothurn 4500, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Dresden, Dresden 01307, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Bürgerspital Solothurn, Solothurn 4500, Switzerland
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Crispo F, Pietrafesa M, Condelli V, Maddalena F, Bruno G, Piscazzi A, Sgambato A, Esposito F, Landriscina M. IDH1 Targeting as a New Potential Option for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma Treatment-Current State and Future Perspectives. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25163754. [PMID: 32824685 PMCID: PMC7464324 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25163754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cholangiocarcinoma is a primary malignancy of the biliary tract characterized by late and unspecific symptoms, unfavorable prognosis, and few treatment options. The advent of next-generation sequencing has revealed potential targetable or actionable molecular alterations in biliary tumors. Among several identified genetic alterations, the IDH1 mutation is arousing interest due to its role in epigenetic and metabolic remodeling. Indeed, some IDH1 point mutations induce widespread epigenetic alterations by means of a gain-of-function of the enzyme, which becomes able to produce the oncometabolite 2-hydroxyglutarate, with inhibitory activity on α-ketoglutarate-dependent enzymes, such as DNA and histone demethylases. Thus, its accumulation produces changes in the expression of several key genes involved in cell differentiation and survival. At present, small-molecule inhibitors of IDH1 mutated enzyme are under investigation in preclinical and clinical phases as promising innovative treatments for IDH1-mutated intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas. This review examines the molecular rationale and the results of preclinical and early-phase studies on novel pharmacological agents targeting mutant IDH1 in cholangiocarcinoma patients. Contextually, it will offer a starting point for discussion on combined therapies with metabolic and epigenetic drugs, to provide molecular support to target the interplay between metabolism and epigenetics, two hallmarks of cancer onset and progression.
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- Fabiana Crispo
- Laboratory of Pre-Clinical and Translational Research, IRCCS, Referral Cancer Center of Basilicata, 85028 Rionero in Vulture (PZ), Italy; (F.C.); (M.P.); (V.C.); (F.M.); (A.S.)
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- Laboratory of Pre-Clinical and Translational Research, IRCCS, Referral Cancer Center of Basilicata, 85028 Rionero in Vulture (PZ), Italy; (F.C.); (M.P.); (V.C.); (F.M.); (A.S.)
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- Laboratory of Pre-Clinical and Translational Research, IRCCS, Referral Cancer Center of Basilicata, 85028 Rionero in Vulture (PZ), Italy; (F.C.); (M.P.); (V.C.); (F.M.); (A.S.)
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- Laboratory of Pre-Clinical and Translational Research, IRCCS, Referral Cancer Center of Basilicata, 85028 Rionero in Vulture (PZ), Italy; (F.C.); (M.P.); (V.C.); (F.M.); (A.S.)
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy; (G.B.); (A.P.)
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy; (G.B.); (A.P.)
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- Laboratory of Pre-Clinical and Translational Research, IRCCS, Referral Cancer Center of Basilicata, 85028 Rionero in Vulture (PZ), Italy; (F.C.); (M.P.); (V.C.); (F.M.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Correspondence: (F.E.); (M.L.); Tel.: +39-081-746-3145 (F.E.); +39-088-173-6426 (M.L.)
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- Laboratory of Pre-Clinical and Translational Research, IRCCS, Referral Cancer Center of Basilicata, 85028 Rionero in Vulture (PZ), Italy; (F.C.); (M.P.); (V.C.); (F.M.); (A.S.)
- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy; (G.B.); (A.P.)
- Correspondence: (F.E.); (M.L.); Tel.: +39-081-746-3145 (F.E.); +39-088-173-6426 (M.L.)
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Ntanasis-Stathopoulos I, Tsilimigras DI, Gavriatopoulou M, Schizas D, Pawlik TM. Cholangiocarcinoma: investigations into pathway-targeted therapies. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2020; 20:765-773. [PMID: 32757962 DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2020.1807333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cholangiocarcinoma is a malignant disease of the biliary tract and accounts for 3% of all gastrointestinal tumors. Surgical intervention is currently the only potentially curative strategy for cholangiocarcinoma. For patients with unresectable, advanced or metastatic disease, the combination of gemcitabine with cisplatin is considered the standard treatment. However, currently available therapeutic options have only a marginal benefit, especially among patients with relapsed/refractory tumors. AREAS COVERED We reviewed targeted agents under clinical evaluation for patients with cholangiocarcinoma. FGFR and IDH inhibitors are at the most advanced stage of clinical investigation. EGFR inhibitors have demonstrated contradictory results, whereas inhibition of other molecular pathways, including the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK, the MET, the PI3K/AKT/mTOR and angiogenetic pathways, has shown minimal or null benefit. EXPERT OPINION Several targeted approaches are being investigated for advanced cholangiocarcinoma. However, randomized clinical trials are needed to define the optimal treatment regimen and address issues including the option of monotherapy or combination regimens, the optimal sequence of different treatments, ways to overcome resistance to targeted treatments, as well as determining the right time and tissue for assessing molecular signatures. Targeted therapies and immunotherapy hold promise for improving patient outcomes in the future.
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- Ioannis Ntanasis-Stathopoulos
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Comprehensive Cancer Cente , Columbus, OH, UAS
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Comprehensive Cancer Cente , Columbus, OH, UAS
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Alexandra General Hospital , Athens, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Laikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Alexandra General Hospital , Athens, Greece
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Cholangiocarcinoma is a highly lethal biliary epithelial tumor that is rare in the general population but has increased rates in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). It is heterogenous, and management varies by location. No effective prevention exists, and screening is likely only feasible in PSC. Patients often present in an advanced state with jaundice, weight loss, and cholestatic liver enzymes. Diagnosis requires imaging with magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography, laboratory testing, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Potentially curative options include resection and liver transplant with neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemoradiation. Chemotherapy, radiation, and locoregional therapy provide some survival benefit in unresectable disease.
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- Adam P Buckholz
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical College, 1305 York Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical College, 1305 York Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10021, USA.
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Piha‐Paul SA, Oh D, Ueno M, Malka D, Chung HC, Nagrial A, Kelley RK, Ros W, Italiano A, Nakagawa K, Rugo HS, Braud F, Varga AI, Hansen A, Wang H, Krishnan S, Norwood KG, Doi T. Efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab for the treatment of advanced biliary cancer: Results from the
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- Sarina A. Piha‐Paul
- Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston Texas USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine Seoul National University Hospital, and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Medical Oncology Division, Kanagawa Cancer Center Yokohama Japan
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- Département de Médecine Oncologique Gustave Roussy, Université Paris‐Saclay Villejuif France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Blacktown Cancer and Haematology Centre Blacktown Hospital and University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology University of California San Francisco San Francisco California USA
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- Division of Pharmacology Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Ziekenhuis Amsterdam Netherlands
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- Early phase Trials and Sarcoma Units Institut Bergonié Bordeaux France
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- Department of Medical Oncology Kindai University Hospital Osaka Japan
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center University of California San Francisco San Francisco California USA
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato‐Oncology University of Milan and Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori Milan Italy
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- Department of Drug Development Gustave Roussy, Université Paris‐Saclay Villejuif France
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- Division of Medical Oncology Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Biostatistical and Research Decision Sciences, Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth New Jersey USA
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- Oncology Late Development, Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth New Jersey USA
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- Oncology Late Development, Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth New Jersey USA
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- Department of Experimental Therapeutics/Gastrointestinal Oncology National Cancer Center Hospital East Kashiwa Japan
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Abou-Alfa GK, Sahai V, Hollebecque A, Vaccaro G, Melisi D, Al-Rajabi R, Paulson AS, Borad MJ, Gallinson D, Murphy AG, Oh DY, Dotan E, Catenacci DV, Van Cutsem E, Ji T, Lihou CF, Zhen H, Féliz L, Vogel A. Pemigatinib for previously treated, locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma: a multicentre, open-label, phase 2 study. Lancet Oncol 2020; 21:671-684. [PMID: 32203698 PMCID: PMC8461541 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(20)30109-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 925] [Impact Index Per Article: 231.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) 2 gene alterations are involved in the pathogenesis of cholangiocarcinoma. Pemigatinib is a selective, potent, oral inhibitor of FGFR1, 2, and 3. This study evaluated the safety and antitumour activity of pemigatinib in patients with previously treated, locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with and without FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements. METHODS In this multicentre, open-label, single-arm, multicohort, phase 2 study (FIGHT-202), patients aged 18 years or older with disease progression following at least one previous treatment and an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-2 recruited from 146 academic or community-based sites in the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia were assigned to one of three cohorts: patients with FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements, patients with other FGF/FGFR alterations, or patients with no FGF/FGFR alterations. All enrolled patients received a starting dose of 13·5 mg oral pemigatinib once daily (21-day cycle; 2 weeks on, 1 week off) until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, withdrawal of consent, or physician decision. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients who achieved an objective response among those with FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements, assessed centrally in all patients who received at least one dose of pemigatinib. This study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02924376, and enrolment is completed. FINDINGS Between Jan 17, 2017, and March 22, 2019, 146 patients were enrolled: 107 with FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements, 20 with other FGF/FGFR alterations, 18 with no FGF/FGFR alterations, and one with an undetermined FGF/FGFR alteration. The median follow-up was 17·8 months (IQR 11·6-21·3). 38 (35·5% [95% CI 26·5-45·4]) patients with FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements achieved an objective response (three complete responses and 35 partial responses). Overall, hyperphosphataemia was the most common all-grade adverse event irrespective of cause (88 [60%] of 146 patients). 93 (64%) patients had a grade 3 or worse adverse event (irrespective of cause); the most frequent were hypophosphataemia (18 [12%]), arthralgia (nine [6%]), stomatitis (eight [5%]), hyponatraemia (eight [5%]), abdominal pain (seven [5%]), and fatigue (seven [5%]). 65 (45%) patients had serious adverse events; the most frequent were abdominal pain (seven [5%]), pyrexia (seven [5%]), cholangitis (five [3%]), and pleural effusion (five [3%]). Overall, 71 (49%) patients died during the study, most frequently because of disease progression (61 [42%]); no deaths were deemed to be treatment related. INTERPRETATION These data support the therapeutic potential of pemigatinib in previously treated patients with cholangiocarcinoma who have FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements. FUNDING Incyte Corporation.
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- Ghassan K Abou-Alfa
- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Weill Medical College, Cornell University, New York, NY, USA.
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- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Providence Cancer Center Oncology and Hematology Care Clinic, Portland, OR, USA
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- Digestive Molecular Clinical Oncology Unit, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- University of Kansas Cancer Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Baylor Charles A Sammons Cancer Center, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Morristown Memorial Hospital, Carol Cancer Center, Morristown, NJ, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University Hospitals Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium; Clinical Digestive Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Incyte Corporation, Wilmington, DE, USA
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Krasnodębski M, Grąt M, Jastrzębski M, Szczęśniak M, Morawski M, Zając K, Patkowski W, Zieniewicz K. Unsatisfactory Long-term Results of Liver Transplant in Patients With Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma. Transplant Proc 2020; 52:2463-2467. [PMID: 32327261 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.02.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cholangiocarcinoma is the primary liver tumor forming from the biliary epithelium. Two major subtypes of this disease are distinguished because of the initial location: the extra- and intrahepatic form. The latter disease is currently a controversial indication for liver transplant (LT). The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of LT of patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. METHODS Based on postoperative histopathologic examination of the explanted liver, 8 patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma were identified from all LT recipients in the period between 1994 and 2019 and included in this retrospective cohort study. Four of the patients received transplants with a preoperative diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma; the remaining tumors were incidental findings. Patient survival was the primary outcome measure. RESULTS Six recipients had solitary lesion with a maximum tumor diameter of 6 cm. The median carbohydrate antigen 19-9 concentration prior to LT was 52.3 U/mL. The overall survival was 75.0%, 37.5%, and 25% after the first, third, and fifth year, respectively, with a median survival of 18 months. Age (P = .758), carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (P = .282), largest tumor size (P = .862), and the sum of the number of lesions and diameter of the largest tumor (P = .530) were not significantly associated with overall survival. Recurrence-free survival was 71.4% after 1 year and 28.6% after 3 and 5 years. Correspondingly, no significant predictors of worse recurrence-free survival were found. CONCLUSIONS Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma remains associated with a very high risk of recurrence and dismal survival after LT irrespective of macroscopic disease burden.
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- Maciej Krasnodębski
- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant, and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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