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Mendiola M, Martínez-Marin V, Herranz J, Heredia V, Yébenes L, Zamora P, Castelo B, Pinto Á, Miguel M, Díaz E, Gámez A, Fresno JÁ, Ramírez de Molina A, Hardisson D, Espinosa E, Redondo A. Predictive value of angiogenesis-related gene profiling in patients with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer treated with bevacizumab and weekly paclitaxel. Oncotarget 2018; 7:24217-27. [PMID: 26992213 PMCID: PMC5029696 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.8128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2015] [Accepted: 02/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Bevacizumab plus weekly paclitaxel improves progression-free survival (PFS) in HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (mBC), but its use has been questioned due to the absence of a predictive biomarker, lack of benefit in overall survival (OS) and increased toxicity. We examined the baseline tumor angiogenic-related gene expression of 60 patients with mBC with the aim of finding a signature that predicts benefit from this drug. Multivariate analysis by Lasso-penalized Cox regression generated two predictive models: one, named G-model, including 11 genes, and the other one, named GC-model, including 13 genes plus 5 clinical covariates. Both models identified patients with improved PFS (HR (Hazard Ratio) 2.57 and 4.04, respectively) and OS (HR 3.29 and 3.43, respectively). The G-model distinguished low and high risk patients in the first 6 months, whereas the GC-model maintained significance over time.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marta Mendiola
- Molecular Pathology and Therapeutic Targets Group, La Paz University Hospital - IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,Translational Oncology Group, La Paz University Hospital - IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- IMDEA, Campus de Excelencia Internacional CEI (UAM-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Molecular Pathology and Therapeutic Targets Group, La Paz University Hospital - IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,Translational Oncology Group, La Paz University Hospital - IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,Translational Oncology Group, La Paz University Hospital - IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,Translational Oncology Group, La Paz University Hospital - IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Molecular Pathology and Therapeutic Targets Group, La Paz University Hospital - IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Translational Oncology Group, La Paz University Hospital - IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Translational Oncology Group, La Paz University Hospital - IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Translational Oncology Group, La Paz University Hospital - IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Molecular Pathology and Therapeutic Targets Group, La Paz University Hospital - IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Pathology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,Translational Oncology Group, La Paz University Hospital - IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,Translational Oncology Group, La Paz University Hospital - IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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Vrdoljak E, Marschner N, Zielinski C, Gligorov J, Cortes J, Puglisi F, Aapro M, Fallowfield L, Fontana A, Inbar M, Kahan Z, Welt A, Lévy C, Brain E, Pivot X, Putzu C, González Martín A, de Ducla S, Easton V, von Minckwitz G. Final results of the TANIA randomised phase III trial of bevacizumab after progression on first-line bevacizumab therapy for HER2-negative locally recurrent/metastatic breast cancer. Ann Oncol 2016; 27:2046-2052. [PMID: 27502725 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2016] [Accepted: 07/28/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The randomised phase III TANIA trial demonstrated that continuing bevacizumab with second-line chemotherapy for locally recurrent/metastatic breast cancer (LR/mBC) after progression on first-line bevacizumab-containing therapy significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) compared with chemotherapy alone [hazard ratio (HR) = 0.75, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.61-0.93]. We report final results from the TANIA trial, including overall survival (OS) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with HER2-negative LR/mBC that had progressed on or after first-line bevacizumab plus chemotherapy were randomised to receive standard second-line chemotherapy either alone or with bevacizumab. At second progression, patients initially randomised to bevacizumab continued bevacizumab with their third-line chemotherapy, but those randomised to chemotherapy alone were not allowed to cross over to receive third-line bevacizumab. The primary end point was second-line PFS; secondary end points included third-line PFS, combined second- and third-line PFS, OS, HRQoL and safety. RESULTS Of the 494 patients randomised, 483 received second-line therapy; 234 patients (47% of the randomised population) continued to third-line study treatment. The median duration of follow-up at the final analysis was 32.1 months in the chemotherapy-alone arm and 30.9 months in the bevacizumab plus chemotherapy arm. There was no statistically significant difference between treatment arms in third-line PFS (HR = 0.79, 95% CI 0.59-1.06), combined second- and third-line PFS (HR = 0.85, 95% CI 0.68-1.05) or OS (HR = 0.96, 95% CI 0.76-1.21). Third-line safety results showed increased incidences of proteinuria and hypertension with bevacizumab, consistent with safety results for the second-line treatment phase. No differences in HRQoL were detected. CONCLUSIONS In this trial, continuing bevacizumab beyond first and second progression of LR/mBC improved second-line PFS, but no improvement in longer term efficacy was observed. The second-line PFS benefit appears to be achieved without detrimentally affecting quality of life. CLINICALTRIALSGOV NCT01250379.
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- E Vrdoljak
- Department of Oncology, University Hospital Split, Split, Croatia
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
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- Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris-Tenon, IUC-UPMC, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid.,Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, University of Udine, Udine.,Department of Oncology, University Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Institute of Oncology, Clinique de Genolier, Genolier, Switzerland
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- Sussex Health Outcomes Research and Education in Cancer (SHORE-C), Brighton and Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, Falmer, UK
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- Medical Oncology Unit 2, Pisa Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- West German Cancer Center, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen.,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Oncology Department, Centre François Baclesse, Caen
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- Institut Curie-Hôpital René Huguenin, Saint-Cloud
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- Oncology Department, Jean Minjoz University Hospital, Besançon, France
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- Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Stamford Consultants AG, on behalf of F Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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Bevacizumab plus paclitaxel versus bevacizumab plus capecitabine as first-line treatment for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (TURANDOT): primary endpoint results of a randomised, open-label, non-inferiority, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol 2016; 17:1230-9. [PMID: 27501767 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(16)30154-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2016] [Revised: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The randomised phase 3 TURANDOT trial compared two approved bevacizumab-containing regimens for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer in terms of efficacy, safety, and quality of life. The interim analysis did not confirm non-inferior overall survival (stratified hazard ratio [HR] 1·04; 97·5% repeated CI [RCI] -∞ to 1·69). Here we report final results of our study aiming to show non-inferior overall survival with first-line bevacizumab plus capecitabine versus bevacizumab plus paclitaxel for locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer. METHODS In this multinational, open-label, randomised phase 3 TURANDOT trial, patients aged 18 years or older who had an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status 0-2 and measurable or non-measurable HER2-negative locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer who had received no previous chemotherapy for locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer were stratified and randomly assigned (1:1) using permuted blocks of size six to either bevacizumab plus paclitaxel (bevacizumab 10 mg/kg on days 1 and 15 plus paclitaxel 90 mg/m(2) on days 1, 8, and 15 every 4 weeks) or bevacizumab plus capecitabine (bevacizumab 15 mg/kg on day 1 plus capecitabine 1000 mg/m(2) twice daily on days 1-14 every 3 weeks) until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or withdrawal of consent. Stratification factors were oestrogen or progesterone receptor status, country, and menopausal status. The primary objective was to show non-inferior overall survival with bevacizumab plus capecitabine versus bevacizumab plus paclitaxel in the per-protocol population by rejecting the null hypothesis of inferiority (HR ≥1·33) using a stratified Cox proportional hazard model. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT00600340. FINDINGS Between Sept 10, 2008, and Aug 30, 2010, 564 patients were randomised, representing the intent-to-treat population. The per-protocol population comprised 531 patients (266 in the bevacizumab plus paclitaxel group and 265 in the bevacizumab plus capecitabine group). At the final overall survival analysis after 183 deaths (69%) in 266 patients receiving bevacizumab plus paclitaxel and 201 (76%) in 265 receiving bevacizumab plus capecitabine in the per-protocol population, median overall survival was 30·2 months (95% CI 25·6-32·6 months) versus 26·1 months (22·3-29·0), respectively. The stratified HR was 1·02 (97·5% RCI -∞ to 1·26; repeated p=0·0070), indicating non-inferiority. The unstratified Cox model (HR 1·13 [97·5% RCI -∞ to 1·39]; repeated p=0·061) did not support the primary analysis. Intent-to-treat analyses were consistent with the per-protocol results. The most common grade 3 or worse adverse events were neutropenia (54 [19%] of 284 patients in the bevacizumab plus paclitaxel group vs 5 [2%] of 277 patients in the bevacizumab plus capecitabine group), hand-foot syndrome (1 [<1%] vs 43 [16%]), peripheral neuropathy (39 [14%] vs 1 [<1%]), leucopenia (20 [7%] vs 1 [<1%]), and hypertension (12 [4%] vs 16 [6%]). Serious adverse events were reported in 65 (23%) of 284 patients receiving bevacizumab plus paclitaxel and 68 (25%) of 277 receiving bevacizumab plus capecitabine. Deaths in two (1%) of 284 patients in the bevacizumab plus paclitaxel group were deemed by the investigator to be treatment-related. No treatment-related deaths occurred in the bevacizumab plus capecitabine group. INTERPRETATION Bevacizumab plus capecitabine represents a valid first-line treatment option for HER2-negative locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer, offering good tolerability without compromising overall survival compared with bevacizumab plus paclitaxel. Although progression-free survival with the bevacizumab plus capecitabine combination is inferior to that noted with bevacizumab plus paclitaxel, we suggest that physicians should consider possible predictive risk factors for overall survival, individual's treatment priorities, and the differing safety profiles. FUNDING Roche.
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Puglisi F, Bisagni G, Ciccarese M, Fontanella C, Gamucci T, Leo L, Molino A, Silva RR, Marchetti P. A Delphi consensus and open debate on the role of first-line bevacizumab for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. Future Oncol 2016; 12:2589-2602. [PMID: 27443691 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2016-0295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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To gain consensus on the role of bevacizumab plus paclitaxel as first-line treatment for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, a panel of expert oncologists experienced in treating patients with metastatic breast cancer in Italy participated in a Delphi consensus study. The panel reached a full consensus on the efficacy of bevacizumab plus paclitaxel and the clinical meaningfulness of the progression-free survival benefit compared with paclitaxel alone, despite the lack of an overall survival effect in clinical trials. The participants agreed that real-world data support the effectiveness and well-defined safety profile of the regimen. Views on the use of bevacizumab plus paclitaxel in specific patient populations were not unanimous and clinical judgment remains important. Nevertheless, a high level of agreement was reached.
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- Fabio Puglisi
- Department of Medical & Biological Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Department of Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliera ASMN, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Medical & Biological Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera dei Colli, Naples, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, ASUR Marche AV2 Fabriano, Fabriano, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome & IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Over-treatment in metastatic breast cancer. Breast 2016; 31:309-317. [PMID: 27453572 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2016.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2016] [Revised: 06/25/2016] [Accepted: 06/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Metastatic breast cancer is an incurable disease and the main goals of treatment are prolongation of survival and preservation/improvement of quality of life. Thus the main philosophy of treatment should be to use the least toxic methods, as long as they provide sufficient disease control. In ER-positive tumours this can be in many cases achieved by endocrine therapy; in HER2-positive cancers efficacy of backbone therapy can be enhanced by an anti-HER2 agent. In patients requiring chemotherapy, consecutive single agent regimen provide disease control of a duration at least comparable to multidrug regimen, at a cost of significantly lower toxicity and are a preferred strategy in the majority of cases. Available data demonstrate, however, that aggressive chemotherapy is still overused in many metastatic breast cancer patients. The objective of this manuscript is to critically review available data on treatment choices and sequence in metastatic breast cancer across all breast cancer subtypes in relation to possible overtreatment, including therapies which are not recommended by current guidelines or not even approved. Our aim is to provide guidance on applying these data to clinical practice, but also to describe various, often non-scientific factors influencing therapeutic decisions in an aim to identify areas requiring educational and possibly political actions.
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Predictive role of hand-foot syndrome in patients receiving first-line capecitabine plus bevacizumab for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. Br J Cancer 2015; 114:163-70. [PMID: 26657657 PMCID: PMC4815806 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2015.419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2015] [Revised: 10/08/2015] [Accepted: 11/11/2015] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background: Correlations between development of hand–foot syndrome (HFS) and efficacy in patients receiving capecitabine (CAP)-containing therapy are reported in the literature. We explored the relationship between HFS and efficacy in patients receiving CAP plus bevacizumab (BEV) in the TURANDOT randomised phase III trial. Methods: Patients with HER2-negative locally recurrent/metastatic breast cancer (LR/mBC) who had received no prior chemotherapy for LR/mBC were randomised to BEV plus paclitaxel or BEV–CAP until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. This analysis included patients randomised to BEV–CAP who received ⩾1 CAP dose. Potential associations between HFS and both overall survival (OS; primary end point) and progression-free survival (PFS; secondary end point) were explored using Cox proportional hazards analyses with HFS as a time-dependent covariate (to avoid overestimating the effect of HFS on efficacy). Landmark analyses were also performed. Results: Among 277 patients treated with BEV–CAP, 154 (56%) developed HFS. In multivariate analyses, risk of progression or death was reduced by 44% after the occurrence of HFS; risk of death was reduced by 56%. The magnitude of effect on OS increased with increasing HFS grade. In patients developing HFS within the first 3 months, median PFS from the 3-month landmark was 10.0 months vs 6.2 months in patients without HFS. Two-year OS rates were 63% and 44%, respectively. Conclusions: This exploratory analysis indicates that HFS occurrence is a strong predictor of prolonged PFS and OS in patients receiving BEV–CAP for LR/mBC. Early appearance of HFS may help motivate patients to continue therapy.
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