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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 38, No. 15_suppl ( 2020-05-20), p. 6535-6535
    Abstract: 6535 Background: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is associated with non-keratinising (NK) NPC, a disease prevalent in Southeast Asia, and provides a potential target for dendritic cell (DC) vaccine therapy. CD137 ligand (CD137L) expressed on antigen presenting cells costimulates CD137 expressing T cells upon receptor/ligand interaction. CD137L signalling differentiates monocytes to CD137L-DC, a novel type of DC, which are more potent than classical DC in stimulating autologous T cells. Here, we explore the safety and efficacy of autologous CD137L-DC pulsed with EBV peptides spanning Epstein Barr nuclear antigen 1, latent membrane protein 1 (LMP1) and LMP2 (CD137L-DC-EBV-VAX) in patients with locally recurrent or metastatic NPC. Methods: In this single centre, phase I study, eligible patients (pts) with locally recurrent or metastatic NK-NPC and clinical benefit (CB) from their prior treatment (stable disease [SD], partial [PR] or complete response[CR]), underwent apheresis to isolate monocytes which were differentiated to CD137L-DC through CD137L agonist exposure. CD137L-DC were pulsed with EBV antigens during maturation to obtain CD137L-DC-EBV-VAX which was administered intradermally every 2 weeks (w) for up to 7 injections following site preconditioning with Tetanus and Diphtheria vaccine. Results: 14 pts were enrolled of which 2 progressed rapidly and did not begin treatment. Mean age was 58 years. Median lines of prior treatment for metastatic NPC was 1 (range 1-6), the most common being cisplatin and gemcitabine. 9 pts received 7 vaccine doses (range 2-7) with a mean administered cell count of 23.9x10 6 . CB was seen in 5 cases (42%) with 1 PR and 4 SD beyond 1 year. Median progression free survival (mPFS) was 26w (95% CI, 23-43). The lowest PFS (8w) was in a pt with 6 prior lines of treatment including a checkpoint inhibitor. Mean pretreatment neutrophil: lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was 3.4 and a value of less than 3 was associated with prolonged mPFS (42 vs 14w, p = 0.01). Enzyme linked immune absorbent spot (ELISPOT) analysis in 5 pts with CB showed a rise in interferon-γ secreting peripheral T cells prior to the 3 rd vaccine versus baseline. Treatment was well tolerated with only 4 cases of grade 1 related adverse events reported, most commonly injection site reaction (3pts). Conclusions: CD137L-DC-EBV-VAX is safe and exhibits promising efficacy when administered following CB from chemotherapy. A rise in activated peripheral blood mononuclear cells after 2 vaccinations in selected patients showing benefit suggests immunological correlates with efficacy. Clinical trial information: NCT03282617 .
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    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
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    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2020
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 38, No. 15_suppl ( 2020-05-20), p. e19385-e19385
    Abstract: e19385 Background: Pembrolizumab has dramatically improved the survival of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and is considered the standard of care for first line treatment of NSCLC who do not harbour oncogenic drivers. The fixed dose of 200mg was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The dose of 200mg was based on pharmacokinetic analysis. Studies have demonstrated equivalent efficacy with weight-based dosing 2mg/kg. An average Asian weighs 50-60kg. We aimed to look at the efficacy of pembrolizumab at a low fixed dose compared to the standard dosing. Methods: A review of all consecutive patients receiving pembrolizumab for advanced NSCLC from January 2016 to December 2019 in a large, high-volume academic medical centre, the National University Hospital, Singapore was conducted. Data fields collected include patient’s demographics, treatment doses and clinical characteristics. Time on treatment and overall survival were analysed using the Kaplan Meier method. Results: In total, 92 ECOG 0-2 patients with advanced NSCLC were treated with pembrolizumab. Median age was 69 years (Range, 29-92). Most were males (76%) and Chinese race (68%). Of the 92 patients, 46 (50%) and 46 (50%) received 100mg (Pem100) and 200mg (Pem200) of pembrolizumab respectively. Pembrolizumab was prescribed as first line in 73 (79%) and second line in 19 patients (21%). The average dose of pembrolizumab received in the low dose group was 1.87mg/kg (Range, 1.24mg/kg – 2.70mg/kg). 88 patients were included in the survival analysis. 4 were excluded due to the presence of an oncogenic driver. Patients were followed up for a median of 13.2 months. There was no difference in progression free survival between Pem100 and Pem200 for first-line single agent and when combined with chemotherapy (PFS: NR versus 5.3months, HR 2.17, 95% CI 0.76-6.16, p = 0.15 and NR vs 16.9 months, HR 2.89, 95% CI 0.35-25.16, p = 0.33 respectively). For patients who received pembrolizumab in the first line setting, the response rate was 56% vs 20% (p = 0.07), 67% vs 52% (p = 0.69) for Pem100 and Pem200 as a single agent and when combined with chemotherapy respectively. The median number of cycles received was 8.9 (Range, 1-60 cycles), translating to estimated cost savings of SGD 45 395 (~ USD 32 664) per patient who received Pem100. Conclusions: A lower fixed dose of pembrolizumab at 100mg showed no difference in progression free survival and response rate in an Asian cohort with significant cost savings. A further randomised controlled trial in an Asian population should be carried out.
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 40, No. 16_suppl ( 2022-06-01), p. 3584-3584
    Abstract: 3584 Background: Trifluridine/tipiracil (TAS-102) is currently approved as third-line treatment in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). However, there is paucity of real-world data on the tolerability and efficacy with biweekly dosing as monotherapy or in combination with bevacizumab. In this study, we present our center’s experience with biweekly TAS-102 with or without bevacizumab in mCRC patients (pts). Methods: We performed a single center retrospective observational study of pts receiving TAS-102 between 2018 and 2021. Results: A total of 83 pts were included (53 men, 30 women), with a median age of 64 years. Majority of pts were treated with TAS-102 in the 3rd-line (48.2%) and 4th-line (28.9%) setting. Almost all (94.0%) were of ECOG ≤ 1 at the initiation of treatment. The mean number of cycles administered was 3.8 and bevacizumab (5mg/kg on Day 1, every 2 weeks) was used in combination with TAS-102 in 18 pts (21.7%). Majority of pts (84.3%) were given TAS-102 using the biweekly regimen (35mg/m2 BD, on Day 1-5 and 15-19, q28 days) rather than standard regimen (35mg/m2 BD, on Day 1-5 and 8-12, q28 days) following a change in institutional practice. Fifteen pts (18.1%) had their initial dose reduced to 30mg/m2 BD at prescriber's discretion. Median PFS and OS were 2.37 and 10.15 months, respectively. In terms of tolerability, fatigue (any grade, 42.2%) and neutropenia (any grade, 44.6%) were the two most common adverse events reported. Grade 3 or higher neutropenia and febrile neutropenia were 16.9% and 3.6%, respectively. Dose reduction during treatment was required in 15 pts (18.1%), dose delay in 31 pts (37.3%) and six pts (7.2%) discontinued treatment due to toxicity. More than half (54.2%) had at least an additional line of therapy (regorafenib, clinical trials or re-challenge previous chemotherapy agents) following disease progression with TAS-102. Conclusions: We report the largest real-world experience with biweekly TAS-102. Our pts treated with TAS-102 had comparable median PFS to the RECOURSE cohort but with significantly better OS as more than half continued to receive treatment. Biweekly dosing of TAS-102 with or without bevacizumab is well tolerated with significantly lower rates of Grade 3 neutropenia compared to the published data in the literature.
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    In: Cancers, MDPI AG, Vol. 13, No. 7 ( 2021-04-02), p. 1689-
    Abstract: Background: Atypical response patterns have been a topic of increasing relevance since the advent of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), challenging the traditional RECIST (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors) method of tumor response assessment. Newer immune-related response criteria can allow for the evolution of radiologic pseudoprogression, but still fail to capture the full range of atypical response patterns encountered in clinical reporting. Methods: We did a detailed lesion-by-lesion analysis of the serial imaging of 46 renal cell carcinoma (RCC) patients treated with ICIs with the aim of capturing the full range of radiologic behaviour. Results: Atypical response patterns observed included pseudoprogression (n = 15; 32.6%), serial pseudoprogression (n = 4; 8.7%), dissociated response (n = 22; 47.8%), abscopal response (n = 9; 19.6%), late response (n = 5; 10.9%), and durable response after cessation of immunotherapy (n = 2; 4.3%). Twenty-four of 46 patients (52.2%) had at least one atypical response pattern and 18 patients (39.1%) had multiple atypical response patterns. Conclusions: There is a high incidence of atypical response patterns in RCC patients receiving ICIs and the study contributes to the growing literature on the abscopal effect. The recognition of these interesting and overlapping radiologic patterns challenges the oncologist to tweak treatment options such that the clinical benefits of ICIs are potentially maximized.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2072-6694
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2021
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    In: Thoracic Cancer, Wiley, Vol. 13, No. 22 ( 2022-11), p. 3152-3161
    Abstract: Durvalumab consolidation is associated with improved survival following concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) in patients with stage III non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Given the heterogeneity of stage III NSCLC patients, in this study we evaluated the efficacy and safety of durvalumab in the real‐world setting. Method Unresectable stage III NSCLC patients were retrospectively studied: one cohort received CCRT, another had CCRT‐durvalumab. Primary endpoints were progression‐free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), secondary endpoints were relapse rate and safety. In CCRT‐durvalumab cohort, association between blood markers with survival and pneumonitis risk were analyzed. Results A total of 84 patients were enrolled: 45 received CCRT, and 39 received CCRT‐durvalumab. Median PFS was 17.5 months for CCRT‐durvalumab and 8.9 months for CCRT‐alone (HR 0.47, p  = 0.038). Median OS was not‐reached for CCRT‐durvalumab and 22.3 months for CCRT‐alone (HR 0.35, p  = 0.024). Both EGFR ‐positive and wild‐type (WT) patients had numerically improved PFS with durvalumab consolidation compared to CCRT‐alone, 17.5 versus 10.9 months and 11.8 versus 6.63 months, respectively (interaction p ‐value = 0.608). Grade 2+ pneumonitis was detected in 25% of patients in the durvalumab cohort. Most pneumonitis occurred at 3.5 weeks after durvalumab initiation. Baseline neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (NLR) ≥ 3 and ≥5 were associated with shorter PFS with durvalumab. Week 6 platelet‐lymphocyte‐ratio ≥ 180 was associated with a lower risk of pneumonitis. Conclusion In this real‐world study, durvalumab consolidation post CCRT was associated with a statistically significant improvement in PFS and OS. Effect of durvalumab on PFS was not modified by EGFR status. Active surveillance for pneumonitis is crucial. Baseline NLR may help to predict the benefit of treatment with durvalumab.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1759-7706 , 1759-7714
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    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2022
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    In: Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 71, No. 6 ( 2022-06), p. 1531-1543
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0340-7004 , 1432-0851
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2022
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 38, No. 15_suppl ( 2020-05-20), p. e16623-e16623
    Abstract: e16623 Background: The management of aHCC has evolved dramatically in recent years, with new agents like immunotherapy receiving regulatory approval. As we begin incorporating these drugs into routine clinical practice, data on real-world sequencing of therapies and clinical outcomes are needed. Methods: We utilised the DISCOVERYAI platform, a virtual machine containing de-identified patient electronic health records to review HCC patients treated at the National University Health System, Singapore from January 2015 to December 2019. We then identified those who received systemic therapy and correlated their clinical outcomes. Results: In total, 395 HCC patients were identified; 75 received surgery, 174 received loco-regional therapy and 102 referred for consideration of systemic therapy. Of those considered for systemic therapy, median age was 65 years (range 23-87); 88% male (n = 90); hepatitis B/hepatitis C/non-hepatitis, 41(40.2%)/ 10(9.8%)/ 51(50.0%). 75.5% (n = 77) of them received systemic therapy with a TKI and/or immunotherapy. 39% (n = 30) of these received second-line treatment. Child-Pugh score at start of treatment was A5/A6/B7/B8, 38(49.3%)/ 32(41.6%)/ 5(6.5%)/ 2(2.6%) respectively. In the first-line, 66% (n = 51) received TKI and 34% (n = 26) received immunotherapy. Amongst those treated with first-line TKI, 45% (n = 23) received second-line therapy; 65% (n = 15) immunotherapy, 35% (n = 8) another TKI. Of those treated with first-line immunotherapy, 27% (n = 7) received second-line TKI. At a median follow-up of 35 months, first-line median progression-free survival (mPFS) for TKI vs immunotherapy was 3.7 vs 3.1 months (HR 0.73; 95% CI, 0.40-1.33; p = 0.31). mPFS for second-line immunotherapy vs TKI was 4.0 vs 2.9 months (HR 0.43; 95% CI, 0.19-0.96; p = 0.04). When comparing sequencing of therapies, the combined first and second mPFS for TKI-immunotherapy/TKI-TKI/immunotherapy-TKI is 9.5/7.6/7.6 months respectively (log-rank test, p = 0.71). Those patients that received both immunotherapy and TKI had significantly higher overall survival (OS) compared to those receiving only immunotherapy or only TKI or none (mOS NR vs 10.1 vs 13.2 vs 4.7 months; p 〈 0.001). Conclusions: TKI remains an important pillar of treatment in aHCC in the era of immunotherapy. While immunotherapy provides long durable responses and benefit in a minority of patients, the majority appear to benefit from TKI. Biomarker studies are needed to discern treatment algorithms for aHCC.
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