Osimertinib treatment for patients with EGFR exon 20 mutation positive non-small cell lung cancer

B van Veggel1, J F Vilacha Madeira R Santos2, S M S Hashemi3

  • 1Dept of Thoracic Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Abstract

Insights

Osimertinib showed limited effectiveness in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20 insertions. The objective response rate was only 5%, indicating minimal antitumor activity in this patient group.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Medical Genetics
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20 insertions are a subset of EGFR mutations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
  • These mutations confer primary resistance to existing EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs).
  • Preclinical data suggested potential activity of osimertinib against EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of osimertinib in advanced stage NSCLC patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations.
  • To assess objective response rate (ORR), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 21 advanced NSCLC patients treated with osimertinib (80 or 160 mg daily).
  • Data collected from April 2016 to June 2018 across four Dutch institutions.
  • Efficacy outcomes (ORR, PFS, DCR, OS) assessed using RECIST v1.1 criteria.

Main Results:

  • The overall objective response rate (ORR) was 5% (1 partial response, 17 stable disease, 3 progressive disease).
  • Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 3.6 months.
  • Disease control rate (DCR) at three months was 71%, with a median overall survival (OS) of 8.7 months.

Conclusions:

  • Osimertinib demonstrates limited antitumor activity in NSCLC patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations.
  • The observed ORR of 5% suggests that osimertinib is not highly effective as a monotherapy for this specific mutation type.

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