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FAST-ACT: A phase II randomized double-blind trial of sequential erlotinib and chemotherapy as first-line treatment in patients (pts) with stage IIIB/IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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Sub-category:
Metastatic Lung Cancer

Category:
Lung Cancer--Metastatic Lung Cancer

Meeting:
2008 ASCO Annual Meeting

Session Type and Session Title:
Poster Discussion, Lung Cancer — Metastatic

Abstract No:
8031

Citation:
J Clin Oncol 26: 2008 (May 20 suppl; abstr 8031)

Author(s):
J. S. Lee, J. Ignacio, C. Yu, C. Zhou, Y. Wu, Y. Chen, L. Zhang, K. Jin, M. Johnston, T. S. Mok

Abstract:

Background: Concurrent administration of EGFR TKIs and chemotherapy in 1st line failed to improve survival. Preclinical data suggested potential antagonism due to TKI-induced G1 arrest reducing cell cycle phase-dependent activity of chemotherapy, whereas sequential administration of EGFR-TKI following chemotherapy may improve efficacy [Gumerlock et al, ASCO 2003; Solit et al, Clin Can Res 2005]. Methods: All eligible pts with chemonaïve stage IIIB/IV NSCLC, performance status of 0/1 and adequate organ function were randomized to receive either erlotinib (E) 150mg/d or placebo (P) p.o. on d15-28 of 4-weekly chemotherapy cycles. Chemotherapy consisted of gemcitabine (G) 1250mg/m2 i.v. (d1, 8) plus either cisplatin (C) 75mg/m2 or carboplatin (C) 5xAUC (d1) for a maximum of 6 cycles. Responding pts continued to receive E or P until progression or unacceptable toxicity. The primary endpoint was non-progression rate (NPR: CR+PR+SD) at 8 wks using RECIST. Results: Between Aug 2006 and Apr 2007, 154 pts were enrolled from 7 countries. Median age was 57 years and 94% were Asian. Other baseline characteristics and efficacy results are shown in the table below. The median number of treatment cycles received was 6 vs 5 (GC-E vs GC-P). Rash-like events were noted in 66% of GC-E vs 35% of GC-P arm, and diarrhea was observed in 24% and 18% of pts, respectively. The most common grade 3-5 adverse events (GC-E vs GC-P) were neutropenia (20% vs 15%); anemia (8% vs 6%); thrombocytopenia (5% vs 5%); and vomiting (3% vs 8%). Overall safety profiles were similar between the two arms. A statistically significant improvement in PFS (p=0.005) was observed in the GC-E arm. Conclusions: 1st- line sequential administration of erlotinib with chemotherapy has demonstrated promising results. This treatment strategy warrants further investigation in advanced NSCLC.

Baseline characteristics and efficacy results
Characteristics (%)GC-E (n=76)GC-P (n=78)
Male/Female71/2969/31
Never/Former/Current smoker32/25/4336/18/46
Adenocarcinoma/Others67/3367/33
Stage IIIB/IV17/8321/79
Efficacy
NPR at 8 wks80.3%76.9%
ORR (CR+PR)36.8%24.4%
Median PFS*7.2 mo5.5 mo
Median OSNRNR
*HR=0.57 (95% CI 0.38; 0.84), p=0.005; NR=not reached


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  Associated Presentation(s):

    

1. FAST-ACT: A phase II randomized double-blind trial of sequential erlotinib and chemotherapy as first-line treatment in patients (pts) with stage IIIB/IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Meeting: 2008 ASCO Annual Meeting
Presenter: Jin S Lee, MD
Session: Lung Cancer — Metastatic (Poster Discussion)


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Meeting: 2008 ASCO Annual Meeting   Abstract No: 3   First Author: R. Pirker
Category: Lung Cancer--Metastatic Lung Cancer - Metastatic Lung Cancer

    

2. Characterization of NSCLC patients responding to anti-IGF-IR therapy.

Meeting: 2008 ASCO Annual Meeting   Abstract No: 8000   First Author: A. Gualberto
Category: Lung Cancer--Metastatic Lung Cancer - Metastatic Lung Cancer

    

3. Molecular and clinical subgroup analyses from a phase III trial comparing gefitinib with docetaxel in previously treated non-small cell lung cancer (INTEREST).

Meeting: 2008 ASCO Annual Meeting   Abstract No: 8001^   First Author: J. Douillard
Category: Lung Cancer--Metastatic Lung Cancer - Metastatic Lung Cancer

    

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  Abstracts by J. S. Lee :

    

1. A phase II trial evaluating weekly docetaxel and capacitabine in patients with metastatic or advanced, locally, recurrent head and neck cancer.

Meeting: 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting   Abstract No: 6051   First Author: J. Zhang
Category: Head and Neck Cancer

    

2. Efficacy of pemetrexed-cisplatin (PC) in East Asian patients (pts): Subgroup analysis of a phase III study comparing PC versus gemcitabine-cisplatin (GC) in first-line treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Meeting: 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting   Abstract No: 8045   First Author: M. Orlando
Category: Lung Cancer--Metastatic Lung Cancer - Metastatic Lung Cancer

    

3. Phase II trial evaluating imatinib (I) in patients (pts) with anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC).

Meeting: 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting   Abstract No: 6057   First Author: H. T. Ha
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  Presentations by J. S. Lee :

    

1. FAST-ACT: A phase II randomized double-blind trial of sequential erlotinib and chemotherapy as first-line treatment in patients (pts) with stage IIIB/IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Meeting: 2008 ASCO Annual Meeting
Presenter: Jin S Lee, MD
Session: Lung Cancer — Metastatic (Poster Discussion)

    

2. The progress of small cell lung cancer management using irinotecan plus cisplatin chemotherapy.

Meeting: 2007 ASCO Annual Meeting
Presenter: Jin S Lee
Session: Lung Cancer (General Poster Session)

    

3. Randomized phase II cross-over sequential chemotherapy trial of irinotecan/cisplatin (IP) vs. gemcitabine/vinorelbine (GV) in chemo-naïve patients with stage IIIb/IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Meeting: 2006 ASCO Annual Meeting
Presenter: Jin Soo Lee
Session: Lung Cancer (General Poster Session)

    

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