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Francesco Schettini1, Sergio Venturini2, Mario Giuliano3
1Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapies in Solid Tumors, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; Department of Medicine, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain.
Abstract:
Metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) is a poor prognostic disease with limited treatments and uncertain therapeutic algorithms. We performed a systematic review and multiple Bayesian network meta-analyses according to treatment line to establish an optimal therapeutic sequencing strategy for this lethal disease. We included 125 first-line trials (37,812 patients) and 33 s/further-lines trials (11,321 patients). The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS). Secondary endpoints included overall response rates (ORR), overall survival (OS) and safety, for first and further lines, separately. We also estimated separate treatment rankings for the first and subsequent lines according to each endpoint, based on (surface under the cumulative ranking curve) SUCRA values. No first-line treatment was associated with superior PFS and OS than paclitaxel ± bevacizumab. Platinum-based polychemotherapies were generally superior in terms of ORR, at the cost of higher toxicity.. PARP-inhibitors in germline-BRCA1/2-mutant patients, and immunotherapy + chemotherapy in PD-L1-positive mTNBC, performed similar to paclitaxel ± bevacizumab. In PD-L1-positive mTNBC, pembrolizumab + chemotherapy was better than atezolizumab + nab-paclitaxel in terms of OS according to SUCRA values. In second/further-lines, sacituzumab govitecan outperformed all other treatments on all endpoints, followed by PARP-inhibitors in germline-BRCA1/2-mutant tumors. Trastuzumab deruxtecan in HER2-low mTNBC performed similarly and was the best advanced-line treatment in terms of PFS and OS after sacituzumab govitecan, according to SUCRA values. Moreover, comparisons with sacituzumab govitecan, talazoparib and olaparib were not statistically significant. The most effective alternatives or candidates for subsequent lines were represented by nab-paclitaxel (in ORR), capecitabine (in PFS) and eribulin (in PFS and OS).
Insights
For metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC), paclitaxel ± bevacizumab is a strong first-line option. Sacituzumab govitecan excels in later lines, outperforming other treatments for progression-free survival and overall survival.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical treatment strategies
- Systematic reviews
Background:
- Metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) presents significant therapeutic challenges due to limited treatment options and unclear sequencing strategies.
- Establishing an optimal treatment sequence is crucial for improving outcomes in this aggressive disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analyses to determine the optimal therapeutic sequencing for mTNBC.
- To compare treatment efficacy across different lines of therapy, focusing on progression-free survival (PFS), overall response rates (ORR), and overall survival (OS).
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analyses of 125 first-line trials (37,812 patients) and 33 second/further-line trials (11,321 patients).
- Evaluation of primary endpoint (PFS) and secondary endpoints (ORR, OS, safety) for each treatment line.
- Ranking of treatments using surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) values.
Main Results:
- No first-line treatment demonstrated superior PFS or OS compared to paclitaxel ± bevacizumab. Platinum-based polychemotherapies showed higher ORR but increased toxicity.
- In first-line therapy for specific subgroups, PARP-inhibitors (germline-BRCA1/2-mutant) and immunotherapy + chemotherapy (PD-L1-positive) showed comparable results to paclitaxel ± bevacizumab.
- Sacituzumab govitecan was the leading treatment in second/further lines for all endpoints, followed by PARP-inhibitors in relevant subgroups. Trastuzumab deruxtecan was effective in HER2-low mTNBC.
Conclusions:
- Paclitaxel ± bevacizumab serves as a benchmark first-line therapy for mTNBC.
- Sacituzumab govitecan represents a highly effective option for subsequent treatment lines in mTNBC.
- Personalized treatment strategies, considering biomarkers like PD-L1 status and BRCA mutations, are essential for optimizing mTNBC management.
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