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Kim S, Ghiringhelli F, de la Fouchardière C, Evesque L, Smith D, Badet N, Samalin E, Lopez-Trabada Ataz D, Parzy A, Desramé J, Baba Hamed N, Buecher B, Tougeron D, Bouché O, Dahan L, Chibaudel B, El Hajbi F, Mineur L, Dubreuil O, Ben Abdelghani M, Pecout S, Bibeau F, Herfs M, Garcia ML, Meurisse A, Vernerey D, Taïeb J, Borg C. Atezolizumab plus modified docetaxel, cisplatin, and fluorouracil as first-line treatment for advanced anal cancer (SCARCE C17-02 PRODIGE 60): a randomised, non-comparative, phase 2 study. Lancet Oncol 2024; 25:518-528. [PMID: 38547895 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(24)00081-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The modified docetaxel, cisplatin, and fluorouracil (mDCF) regimen has shown efficacy and safety as first-line treatment for advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anus, making it a standard regimen. Inhibitors of programmed cell death protein 1 and its ligand, such as pembrolizumab, nivolumab, retifanlimab, avelumab, and atezolizumab, have shown some antitumour activity as monotherapy in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anus that is refractory to chemotherapy. This phase 2 study evaluated the combination of mDCF and atezolizumab as first-line treatment in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anus. METHODS In this randomised, open-label, non-comparative, phase 2 study, participants from 21 centres (academic, private, and community hospitals and cancer research centres) across France with chemo-naive, metastatic, or unresectable locally advanced recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the anus, aged 18 years or older, and with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 or 1, were randomly allocated (2:1) to receive either atezolizumab (800 mg intravenously every 2 weeks up to 1 year) plus mDCF (eight cycles of 40 mg per m2 docetaxel and 40 mg per m2 cisplatin on day 1 and 1200 mg per m2 per day of fluorouracil for 2 days, every 2 weeks intravenously; group A) or mDCF alone (group B). Randomisation was done centrally using a minimisation technique and was stratified by age (<65 years vs ≥65 years) and disease status. The primary endpoint was investigator-assessed 12-month progression-free survival in the modified intention-to-treat population in group A (35% for the null hypothesis and 50% for the alternative hypothesis). This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03519295, and is closed to new participants. FINDINGS 97 evaluable participants (64 in group A and 33 in group B) were enrolled between July 3, 2018, and Aug 19, 2020. The median follow-up was 26·5 months (95% CI 24·8-28·4). The median age of participants was 64·1 years (IQR 56·2-71·6), and 71 (73%) were female. 12-month progression-free survival was 45% (90% CI 35-55) in group A and 43% (29-58) in group B. In participants with a PD-L1 combined positive score of 5 or greater, 12-month progression-free survival was 70% (95% CI 47-100) in group A and 40% (19-85) in group B (interaction p=0·051) Both groups showed high compliance. Adverse events of grade 3 or higher were observed in 39 (61%) participants in group A and 14 (42%) in group B. The most common grade 3-4 adverse events were neutropenia (nine [14%] participants in group A vs five [15%] in group B), anaemia (nine [14%] vs one [3%]), fatigue (three [5%] vs four [12%]), and diarrhoea (seven [11%] vs one [3%]). Serious adverse events occurred in 16 (25%) participants in group A and four (12%) in group B, and these were mDCF-related in seven (11%) participants in group A and four (12%) in group B. Atezolizumab-related serious adverse events occurred in nine (14%) participants in group A, including grade 2 infusion-related reaction in three (5%), grade 3 infection in two (3%), and grade 2 colitis, grade 3 acute kidney injury, grade 3 sarcoidosis, and a grade 4 platelet count decrease each in one participant (2%). There were no treatment-related deaths. INTERPRETATION Despite a higher incidence of adverse events, combining atezolizumab with mDCF is feasible, with similar dose intensity in both groups, although the primary efficacy endpoint was not met. The predictive value of a PD-L1 combined positive score of 5 or greater now needs to be confirmed in future studies. FUNDING GERCOR, Roche.
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Affiliation(s)
- Stefano Kim
- Clinical Investigation Centre 1431, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France; National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), Unit 1098, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France; Oncology Multidisciplinary Group (GERCOR), Paris, France; Fédération Francophone de Cancérologie Digestive, Paris, France; Department of Oncology, Sanatorio Allende, Cordoba, Argentina.
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- Department of Oncology, Centre Antoine-Lacassagne, Nice, France
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- Department of Oncology, University Hospital of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Radiology, Clinique Saint Vincent, Besançon, France
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- Department of Oncology, Montpellier Cancer Institute, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Oncology, Centre François Baclesse, Caen, France
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- Department of Oncology, Jean Mermoz Private Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Department of Oncology, Paris Saint-Joseph Hospital Group, Paris, France
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- Department of Oncology, Curie Institute, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Department of Digestive Oncology, University Hospital of Reims, Reims, France
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- Department of Oncology, University Hospital Timone, Marseille, France
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- Department of Oncology, Hôpital Franco-Britannique-Fondation Cognacq-Jay, Cancérologie Paris Ouest, Levallois-Perret, France
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- Department of Oncology, Centre Oscar Lambret, Lille, France
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Oncology Unit, St Catherine Institute of Cancer Avignon-Provence, Avignon, France
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- Department of Digestive Oncology, Diaconesses Croix Saint Simon Hospital Group, Paris, France
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- Gastrointestinal Oncology Unit, Institute of Digestive Diseases, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Department of Pathology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, GIGA-Cancer, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
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- Oncology Multidisciplinary Group (GERCOR), Paris, France; Department of Oncology, Sorbonne University and Hospital Saint Antoine, Paris, France
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- Methodology and Quality of Life in Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France; National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), Unit 1098, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Methodology and Quality of Life in Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France; National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), Unit 1098, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France; Oncology Multidisciplinary Group (GERCOR), Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, AP-HP, Paris-Cité University, SIRIC CARPEM Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Paris, France
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- Clinical Investigation Centre 1431, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France; Department of Oncology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France; National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), Unit 1098, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France; Oncology Multidisciplinary Group (GERCOR), Paris, France; Fédération Francophone de Cancérologie Digestive, Paris, France
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Naito R, Shiraishi T, Hosoi N, Watanabe T, Shioi I, Shibasaki Y, Nakazawa N, Osone K, Okada T, Sano A, Sakai M, Ogawa H, Sohda M, Shirabe K, Saeki H. Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus successfully treated with multidisciplinary therapy for metachronous metastatic and local recurrences after DCF chemotherapy: a case report. Surg Case Rep 2024; 10:71. [PMID: 38526705 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-024-01873-2] [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: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil (DCF) chemotherapy is reportedly an effective treatment strategy for squamous cell carcinoma of the anus (SCCA). However, studies regarding its use in Japanese patients remain scarce. CASE PRESENTATION Here, we present the case of an 82-year-old woman with SCCA, cStage IIIB. Chemoradiotherapy was initiated after colostomy of the anorectal mass; however, para-aortic lymph node recurrence was observed 3 months after treatment completion. Five courses of DCF chemotherapy were subsequently administered, resulting in a complete response (CR). Two years and 1 month later, the aortic lymph node was enlarged again, and the patient achieved CR again after radiotherapy. Nine months later, local recurrence was detected in the anal canal, and laparoscopic perineal rectal amputation was performed. The patient remains progression-free 5 years and 10 months after the initial treatment and 1 year and 7 months after the final treatment. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that complementary treatment after DCF chemotherapy may be efficacious in Japanese patients with SCCA and help achieve CR. Despite occasional local recurrences, this approach may help achieve long-term progression-free survival.
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- Ryozan Naito
- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan.
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15, Showa-Machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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Yu J, Kim RD. Progress in the treatment of anal cancer: an overview of the latest investigational drugs. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2024; 33:145-157. [PMID: 38275174 DOI: 10.1080/13543784.2024.2311191] [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] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Anal cancer, a rare malignancy accounting for 2.5-3.0% of gastrointestinal cancers, primarily manifests as squamous cell carcinoma associated with HPV. Recent years have witnessed significant advancements in managing squamous cell carcinoma of the anus (SCCA), particularly with the introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and randomized data on front-line chemotherapy. AREAS COVERED This review discusses the current standard treatments for both early and advanced SCCA, based on published data. The authors then describe the new approaches, focusing on ICI combinations, targeted agents, T-cell adoptive therapy, and HPV-therapeutic vaccines. EXPERT OPINION The current standard treatment for SCCA includes front-line carboplatin and paclitaxel, with pembrolizumab and nivolumab as later-line options. While modified DCF has shown promise in single-arm studies, its role as a front-line therapy requires confirmation through randomized data. We eagerly anticipate the results of phase 3 trials investigating the front-line chemo-immunotherapy for metastatic SCCA and ICI consolidation following chemoradiation for early-stage SCCA. Novel approaches like T-cell adoptive therapy, HPV-therapeutic vaccines, and bifunctional antibodies combined with HPV vaccines are in early-stage trials for HPV-mediated tumors, including HPV-positive SCCA. These approaches targeting HPV epitopes may eventually gain tumor-agnostic approval, although their role in SCCA may take time to establish.
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- James Yu
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, U.S.A
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, U.S.A
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