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Malinda Itchins1, Hannah Ainsworth1, Marliese Alexander2
1Medical Oncology, Royal North Shore Hospital, The University of Sydney, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.
Background:
There are limited real world data on the IMpower150 regimen in oncogene driven tumors and central nervous system metastases; this study aims to address this gap.
Materials And Methods:
Retrospective analysis of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer treated with the IMpower150 regimen across 12 Australian sites between July 2018 and April 2021. Clinicopathologic and treatment parameters were correlated with efficacy and toxicity.
Results:
A total of 106 patients identified with median follow up of 8 months (range 0-72). Median age was 61 years (range 33-83), 34% Asian and 58% never-smokers. An oncogene was reported in 94 (89%) patients, EGFR in 72 (68%). At treatment commencement, 50 (47%) patients had brain metastases, 21 (20%) leptomeningeal disease (LMD) and 47 (44%) liver metastases. 27% were treatment-naïve and pemetrexed was substituted for paclitaxel in 44 (42%). The overall response rate was 51% for all patients; 52% in patients with EGFR mutations. Patients with untreated brain metastases prior to commencing IMpower150 had a similar intracranial response as those with treated brain metastases (55% vs. 53%). The median time to treatment failure and overall survival from commencement of IMpower150 was 5.7 and 11.4 months respectively for the entire cohort and 5.2 and 10.5 months in those with an EGFR sensitizing mutation. Overall survival in patients with liver, brain metastases and LMD was 11.0, 11.4, and 7.1 months respectively. No new safety signals seen.
Conclusion:
In this largely oncogene positive, pre-treated population the IMpower150 regimen demonstrated clinically-meaningful responses, including in patients with CNS disease.
Insights
The IMpower150 regimen shows effective responses in advanced non-small cell lung cancer, including patients with brain metastases and oncogene-driven tumors. This real-world data supports its use in diverse patient populations.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Oncology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Limited real-world data exists for the IMpower150 regimen in oncogene-driven tumors with central nervous system (CNS) metastases.
- This study addresses the need for data on IMpower150's efficacy and safety in a real-world setting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the real-world effectiveness and safety of the IMpower150 regimen in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- To specifically assess outcomes in patients with oncogene-driven tumors and central nervous system metastases.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 106 patients with advanced NSCLC treated with IMpower150 across 12 Australian sites (July 2018 - April 2021).
- Correlation of clinicopathologic and treatment parameters with efficacy (overall response rate, survival) and toxicity.
- Analysis included patients with brain metastases, leptomeningeal disease (LMD), liver metastases, and EGFR mutations.
Main Results:
- The overall response rate was 51%, with 52% in EGFR-mutated patients. Median overall survival was 11.4 months.
- Patients with untreated brain metastases showed similar intracranial response rates (55%) as those with treated metastases (53%).
- Survival outcomes were notable for liver metastases (11.0 months) and brain metastases (11.4 months); LMD survival was 7.1 months. No new safety concerns were identified.
Conclusions:
- The IMpower150 regimen demonstrated clinically meaningful responses in a real-world, largely pre-treated, oncogene-positive NSCLC population.
- The regimen showed efficacy even in patients with central nervous system disease, including brain metastases and leptomeningeal disease.
- These findings support the use of IMpower150 in advanced NSCLC patients, particularly those with oncogene alterations and CNS involvement.
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