Endocrine Therapy In Patients Research Articles

Ten-year outcomes of a phase III, multicenter, randomized controlled trial (SHIP0804) with three-month neoadjuvant androgen deprivation prior to 125I-seed transperineal prostate brachytherapy followed by nil versus nine-month adjuvant hormonal therapy in patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer

Ten-year outcomes of a phase III, multicenter, randomized controlled trial (SHIP0804) with three-month neoadjuvant androgen deprivation prior to 125I-seed transperineal prostate brachytherapy followed by nil versus nine-month adjuvant hormonal therapy in patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer

Baseline Clinical Factors Associated with Cessation of Growth Hormone Therapy in Patients with Severe Growth Hormone Deficiency - Real World Evidence

Background: Growth hormone replacement is indicated in adults with severe growth hormone (GH) deficiency, adult growth hormone deficiency assessment (AGHDA) score of at least 11 and are receiving treatment for other pituitary hormone deficiencies. There are no data looking at the cessation of GH replacement in adult patients with severe GH deficiency and the factors that predict the likelihood of patients continuing or stopping growth hormone replacement. Methods: We audited patients on the GH register between January 2006 and January 2023 in Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS foundation Trust, a UK tertiary hospital. Baseline characteristics, the cause of GH deficiency, AGHDA score at diagnosis and the reason for stopping GH were collected. Proportions were compared between patients adhering to GH replacement and those who had ceased it. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors independently associated with cessation of GH. Results: The study comprised 141 adult patients with a mean age of 52 years, of which 75 (53%) were female. 54 (38%) individuals had discontinued GH replacement therapy. Predominant reasons for discontinuation were lack of therapeutic benefit (46%) and a change in clinical indication (26%). Among patients who discontinued GH therapy, the most frequent cause of GH deficiency was idiopathic (57%), while for those on GH replacement, pituitary surgery was the leading cause of GH deficiency (53%). Logistic regression analysis showed no baseline factor was statistically significantly associated with GH cessation, except female gender which had a borderline significance (P = 0.05). Conclusions: In this real-world investigation of patients with severe GH deficiency, over two in five individuals who discontinued GH therapy cited the absence of perceived benefits. We show a borderline association of female gender with GH cessation and large population-based studies will be needed to investigate this and other causes of GH cessation.

Impact of extended endocrine therapy for patients with risk factors for late recurrence in estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer after 5years of endocrine therapy.

Extended endocrine therapy shows promise for reducing the recurrence of estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative breast cancer. However, its benefits in patients with high-risk factors for late recurrence remain unclear, particularly in premenopausal patients. In this study, we aimed to explore the impact of extended endocrine therapy in patients with risk factors for late recurrence of postmenopausal and premenopausal ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. We retrospectively analyzed data from patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer at Tohoku Kosai Hospital who were disease-free after 5years of adjuvant endocrine therapy. The patients were classified as high risk based on lymph node positivity, tumor size > 2cm, or high tumor grade. The high-risk group was further divided into extended therapy and stop groups. Propensity score matching was applied to balance baseline characteristics. Disease-free survival (DFS) was the primary endpoint. Among the 1474 eligible patients, 224 received extended endocrine therapy, and 1250 stopped therapy. After propensity score matching, the high-risk group comprised 348 patients (n = 174 patients/group). The extended therapy group had significantly higher 10-year DFS and distant DFS rates than the stop group. The multivariate Cox model indicated a 69% reduction in recurrence risk in the extended therapy group. Extended endocrine therapy can substantially improve DFS in patients with high-risk ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, especially in those with large tumors, lymph node involvement, and high tumor grade. These findings support personalized treatment strategies for enhancing long-term outcomes.

Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine in managing bone loss post-endocrine therapy in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer patients.

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) kidney-tonifying methods in treating bone loss and osteoporosis following endocrine therapy in patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. This research systematically searched 6 major medical electronic databases, initially identifying 986 articles, ultimately including 22 randomized controlled trials. These studies encompassed a total of 1579 patients and investigated the impact of TCM kidney-tonifying methods on lumbar spine bone density, lumbar spine bone density T-values, femoral neck bone density, clinical efficacy, and drug safety. The Cochrane quality scoring system was utilized to assess the quality of the literature, and data were synthesized using meta-analysis techniques. TCM kidney-tonifying methods significantly improved lumbar spine bone density (standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.70, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.43-0.97) and lumbar spine bone density T-values (SMD = 1.012, 95% CI: 0.506-1.517). There was also a positive trend in enhancing femoral neck bone density (SMD = 0.645, 95% CI: 0.321-0.970). Although improvements in clinical efficacy did not reach statistical significance (relative risk [RR] = 1.122, 95% CI: 0.933-1.348), the studies indicated good safety of the treatment, with most studies reporting no significant adverse reactions. TCM kidney-tonifying methods may have a positive therapeutic effect on bone loss and osteoporosis following endocrine therapy in patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, demonstrating good tolerability and safety. Given the current evidence, it is recommended to include TCM kidney-tonifying methods as a complementary therapeutic approach in treatment protocols. Future research should further validate these findings and explore their application in different patient subgroups.

8407 Baseline Clinical Factors Associated with Cessation of Growth Hormone Therapy in Patients with Severe Growth Hormone Deficiency: Real World Evidence

8407 Baseline Clinical Factors Associated with Cessation of Growth Hormone Therapy in Patients with Severe Growth Hormone Deficiency: Real World Evidence

A genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 knockout screen identifies SEMA3F gene for resistanceto cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitors in breast cancer.

Palbociclib is a cell-cycle targeted small molecule agent used as one of the standards of care in combination with endocrine therapy for patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced breast cancer. Although several gene alterations such as loss of Rb gene and amplification of p16 gene are known to be conventional resistance mechanisms to cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors, the comprehensive landscape of resistance is not yet fully elucidated. The purpose of this study is to identify the novel resistant genes to the CDK4/6 inhibitors in HR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer. The wholegenome knockout screen using CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing was conducted in MCF7 to identify resistant genes to palbociclib. The candidate genes for resistance were selected by NGS analysis and GSEA analysis and validated by cell viability assay and mouse xenograft models. We identified eight genes including RET, TIRAP, GNRH1, SEMA3F, SEMA5A, GATA4, NOD1, SSTR1 as candidate genes from the wholegenome knockout screen. Among those, knockdown of SEMA3F by siRNA significantly and consistently increased the cell viability in the presence of CDK4/6 inhibitors in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, the level of p-Rb was maintained in the palbociclibtreated SEMA3F-downregulated cells, indicating that the resistance is driven by increased activity of cyclin kinases. Our observation provided the first evidence of SEMA3F as a regulator of sensitivity to CDK4/6 inhibitors in breast cancer. The detailed mechanisms of resistance deserve further functional studies to develop the better strategy to overcome resistance in CDK4/6 inhibitors.

Serum matrix metallopeptidase-9 levels in infantile epileptic spasms syndrome of unknown etiology

PurposeEpileptic spasms are the primary symptom of infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS); however, their direct impact on blood–brain barrier (BBB) function is unknown. Matrix metallopeptidase-9 (MMP-9), degrades type IV collagen, a key component of the blood-brain barrier, while tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) suppresses its activity, protecting BBB integrity. This study aimed to assess serum MMP-9 and TIMP-1 levels in patients with IESS of unknown etiology. MethodsWe prospectively assessed serum MMP-9 and TIMP-1 levels prior to administering vigabatrin or adrenocorticotropic hormone therapy in patients with IESS of unknown etiology at Saitama Children’s Medical Center between February 2012 and December 2023. We compared these biomarkers between patients with epileptic spasms and age-matched controls and performed a curve regression analysis between the biomarkers and the frequency of epileptic spasms. Additionally, we assessed whether MMP-9 and TIMP-1 levels were diagnostic predictors of IESS. ResultsThis study included 22 patients with IESS (11 males) and 12 controls. Serum MMP-9 and MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratios were higher in patients with IESS than in controls (p < 0.001 and p = 0.002, respectively). A high frequency of epileptic spasms also led to higher serum MMP-9 levels (y = 0.0871x2 + 0.195x + 195.15, R² = 0.77, p < 0.001). Using MMP >188 ng/mL as the cutoff level, the sensitivity for diagnosing IESS was 95.5 %, the specificity was 75.0 %, the positive likelihood ratio was 3.82 (95 % confidence interval (CI) 1.43–10.22), and the relative risk was 8.75 (95 % CI 1.36–56.5). ConclusionPatients with IESS had elevated serum MMP-9 levels, suggesting an association between epileptic spasms and blood–brain barrier dysfunction. MMP-9 level measurement may be useful for diagnosing suspected patients.

A systematic review of health-related quality of life outcomes in patients with advanced breast cancer treated with palbociclib.

Aim: To evaluate the impact of palbociclib treatment on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor 2-negative advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2- aBC) or metastatic breast cancer (mBC) in both the clinical and real-world setting. Materials & methods: A systematic literature review was conducted to identify clinical trials and real-world evidence studies up to June 2023 that reported HRQoL outcomes in patients with HR+/HER2- aBC or mBC treated with Palbociclib. Results: 15 unique studies reported across 35 records were identified. Of these, seven were randomized controlled trials (RCTs), three were single-arm clinical trials and five were real-world evidence (RWE) studies. HRQoL was generally found to be maintained in patients with HR+/HER2- aBC or mBC across RCTs, single-arm clinical trials and RWE studies. HRQoL measures across instruments, study types and line of therapy, were largely reported to be at least maintained if not improved from baseline among patients treated with palbociclib and were observed to be comparable or better in the palbociclib group versus monotherapy control arm in RCTs. Similar results were seen for treatment-related outcomes (e.g., sexual functioning, upset by hair loss, systemic therapy side effects etc.), and important individual patient outcomes, including pain, fatigue and physical functioning. Findings were also consistent across key clinical characteristics (visceral metastases, neutropenia), as well as patient populations often underrepresented in clinical trials (Asian patients, older adults). Conclusion: Overall, current evidence suggests that HRQoL is largely preserved with the addition of palbociclib to endocrine therapy in patients with HR+/HER2- aBC or mBC across study types and populations.

Identification of activating somatic mutations in the &lt;i&gt;PIK3CA&lt;/i&gt; gene in breast tumors and determination of their minimal set for clinical diagnostic testing

Background: For effective screening of breast cancer patients for candidates for target therapy with alpelisib, it is necessary to identify activating somatic mutations in the PIK3CA gene by allele specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR); this requires that an optimal list of mutations should be compiled. Aim: To determine the spectrum of somatic mutations in the PIK3CA gene in breast cancer tumors by means of high performance sequencing (next generation sequencing, NGS) and to identify their minimal set for clinical diagnostic testing by allele specific PCR. Methods: Targeted NGS was used to identify mutations in the PIK3CA gene in DNA obtained from paraffin blocks with tumor material from 431 patients with HR+HER2- breast cancer. A set of the most common somatic mutations was also detected by allele specific PCR. Results: We have developed a set of reagents and a protocol for targeted NGS of frequently mutating regions of the PIK3CA and ESR1 genes, which was used to analyze samples from 451 HR+/HER2- breast cancer patients. Clinically significant activating mutations in the PIK3CA gene were found in 32.7% of the samples (141/431). The frequency of the mutant allele ranged from 0.15 to 0.65. Six mutations were most common: c.3140AG p.His1047Arg (69), c.1633GA p.Glu545Lys (32), c.1035TA p.Asn345Lys (12), c.1624GA p.Glu542Lys (9), c.3140AT p.His1047Leu (8), Cys420Arg c.1258TC (3). In total, these mutations amounted to 94.3% (133/141). In 3.5% of the samples (15/431), there were clinically significant somatic mutations in the ESR1 gene: c.1613AG p, Asp538Gly (7), c.1610AC p.Tyr537Ser (6), c.1609TA p.Tyr537Asn (1), c.1610AG p.Tyr537Cys (1), causing resistance to hormone therapy in patients with breast cancer. While rare mutations comprised only 5.7% of our sample, we validated a set of reagents to identify the six mutations described above by allele specific PCR. NGS and PCR were completely concordant. Conclusion: PCR testing of activating somatic mutations of the PIK3CA gene meets the requirements for sensitivity ( 90%) and specificity (100%) for a clinical test and can be used in the selection of patients for targeted therapy with PIK3CA inhibitors.

HLA-DQB1 as a potential prognostic biomarker of hormonal therapy in patients with non-obstructive azoospermia

The gonadotropin treatment of infertile men may improve spermatogenesis and lead to sperm cell production, however, only a small fraction of treated patients positively responds to such therapy. To identify individual treatment prognostic biomarkers associated with responsiveness to gonadotropins, we compared the gene expression profiles of testicular oligobiopsies from 3 patients with non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) who positively responded to therapy with a combination of human chorionic gonadotropin and recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone (hCG/rFSH) to those of 3 non-responders. We used Affymetrix Human Gene 1.0 ST microarrays. The results of the microarray evaluation were validated by the qPCR technique while gene variants of the HLA-DQB1 (major histocompatibility complex, class II, DQ beta 1) were subsequently sequenced. In our microarrays, we have identified most significantly 5 transcripts with different expression levels in responders versus non-responders groups. Our interest has been primarily focused on the transcript associated with the HLA-DQB1 gene. Because the expression of this gene was up-regulated in the non-responding patients and only patients with heterozygotic alleles of HLA-DQB1 turned out to be positive to gonadotropin therapy, we suggest that this gene may be a biomarker of potential significance for the gonadotropin treatment of male infertility. We also compared the testicular gene expression profile in one individual before and after gonadotropin treatment. In the re-biopsied sample, we have identified over 600 genes that showed differences in testicular expression; some of these genes are critical for spermiogenesis. Thus, we documented that the applied gonadotropins successfully stimulated the spermatogenetic wave in patients with NOA.

413P Longitudinal circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) dynamics in phase I/IIa study of the first-in-class CDK4-selective inhibitor, PF-07220060, in combination with endocrine therapy in patients with HR+/HER2− metastatic breast cancer (mBC) who progressed on prior CDK4/6 inhibitors

413P Longitudinal circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) dynamics in phase I/IIa study of the first-in-class CDK4-selective inhibitor, PF-07220060, in combination with endocrine therapy in patients with HR+/HER2− metastatic breast cancer (mBC) who progressed on prior CDK4/6 inhibitors

368P Tucidinostat and metronomic capecitabine plus endocrine therapy for patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer after CDK4/6 inhibitors: Preliminary findings of a multi-center, phase II study

368P Tucidinostat and metronomic capecitabine plus endocrine therapy for patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer after CDK4/6 inhibitors: Preliminary findings of a multi-center, phase II study

Identification of peripheral blood test parameters predicting the response to palbociclib and endocrine therapy for metastatic breast cancer: a retrospective study in a single institution.

Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors have been used in endocrine therapy for patients with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative metastatic breast cancer. Although randomized trials have shown that combined therapies prolong progression-free survival (PFS) in comparison to endocrine monotherapy, the predictors of efficacy are unknown. This study aimed to identify the blood test parameters to predict the effects of palbociclib and endocrine therapy. Seventy-nine patients treated with palbociclib and endocrine therapy between December 2017 and June 2022 were reviewed. We assessed PFS in patients according to factors evaluated based on patient characteristics and peripheral blood tests. Patients in the C-reactive protein (CRP)-high, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)-high, and albumin (Alb)-low groups had significantly shorter PFS than those in the normal group. A multivariate analysis revealed that high LDH and low Alb levels were independent factors that affected PFS. The Alb-low group had an inferior disease control rate. Patients in the CRP-high, LDH-high, and Alb-low groups who received these therapies as first- or second-line treatments showed poor PFS. Several predictors of the efficacy of palbociclib and endocrine therapy were identified in the peripheral blood test parameters of patients with ER-positive and HER2-negative subtypes of metastatic breast cancer.

Estrogen hormone therapy stabilizes lateral hairline in transfeminine patients: Implications for facial feminization surgery

BackgroundAlthough many studies report on the suppressing effects of estrogen therapy on facial and body hair in transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) individuals, few studies have elucidated its effects on hairline stability on the scalp. In this work, we assessed the influence of estrogen therapy on forehead length. MethodsAll TGNB patients assigned male at birth (AMAB) seeking facial feminization surgery aged 30 years or older were included in the study. Central and forehead length were collected at initial consultation visits. Variables that potentially influence hair growth were collected by chart review, including age, duration of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), presence of spironolactone, and presence of other hair treatments, including finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil. Multivariable linear regressions were constructed with relevant predictor variables, while also incorporating global health scores as a proxy for psychological effects on hair loss. Results171 patients were included in this study, with a median age of 36.0 [interquartile range (IQR): 32.0-46.0] years and a median HRT duration of 2.0 [1.0-6.0] years. Multivariable linear regressions revealed no significant predictors for central forehead length. On the other hand, lateral forehead length was positively predicted by age (B=0.06, 95% confidence interval (CI) [0.03-0.08], p<0.001) and hair treatment (B=0.66, 95%CI [0.14-1.18], p=0.01), but negatively predicted by HRT duration (B=-0.07, 95%CI [-0.10- -0.04], p<0.001). ConclusionsAlthough older age is a predictor of lateral hairline recession in TGNB AMAB individuals, lateral forehead length was also predicted to decrease by 0.07cm with each year of feminizing hormone therapy in patients over 30 years of age.

Computational Model Predicts Patient Outcomes in Luminal B Breast Cancer Treated with Endocrine Therapy and CDK4/6 Inhibition.

Development of a computational biomarker to predict, prior to treatment, the response to CDK4/6 inhibition (CDK4/6i) in combination with endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer. A mechanistic mathematical model that accounts for protein signaling and drug mechanisms of action was developed and trained on extensive, publicly available data from breast cancer cell lines. The model was built to provide a patient-specific response score based on the expression of six genes (CCND1, CCNE1, ESR1, RB1, MYC, and CDKN1A). The model was validated in five independent cohorts of 148 patients in total with early-stage or advanced breast cancer treated with endocrine therapy and CDK4/6i. Response was measured either by evaluating Ki67 levels and PAM50 risk of relapse (ROR) after neoadjuvant treatment or by evaluating progression-free survival (PFS). The model showed significant association with patient's outcomes in all five cohorts. The model predicted high Ki67 [area under the curve; AUC (95% confidence interval, CI) of 0.80 (0.64-0.92), 0.81 (0.60-1.00) and 0.80 (0.65-0.93)] and high PAM50 ROR [AUC of 0.78 (0.64-0.89)]. This observation was not obtained in patients treated with chemotherapy. In the other cohorts, patient stratification based on the model prediction was significantly associated with PFS [hazard ratio (HR) = 2.92 (95% CI, 1.08-7.86), P = 0.034 and HR = 2.16 (1.02 4.55), P = 0.043]. A mathematical modeling approach accurately predicts patient outcome following CDK4/6i plus endocrine therapy that marks a step toward more personalized treatments in patients with Luminal B breast cancer.

A phase I/II trial of palbociclib, pembrolizumab, and endocrine therapy for patients with HR+/HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (MBC): Clinical outcomes and stool microbial profiling.

1038 Background: Based on preclinical data highlighting synergy between CDK4/6 inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), we conducted a phase I/II study of palbociclib, pembrolizumab, and endocrine therapy (ET) in pts with HR+/HER2- MBC. Given evidence suggesting a correlation between ICI response and stool microbiome composition in a wide array of cancers, we sought to determine if this biomarker could segregate responders in our cohort. Methods: Pts with stage IV HR+/HER2- MBC were enrolled and treated with palbociclib, pembrolizumab, and ET. Cohort 1 enrolled pts with stable disease on palbociclib + ET for at least 6 months. Cohort 2 and 3 enrolled pts in the first-line (1L) setting, with cohort 3 designed with a palbociclib + ET lead-in to evaluate the immune potentiating effect of palbociclib (not included in this report). The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR); secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and toxicity. Correlative studies assessed the association between the gut microbiome and response using previously published methods (1). Results: Between March 2017 and May 2022, 40 pts were accrued, with 4, 19 and 17 pts in cohorts 1, 2 and 3, respectively. There were 39 females and 1 male, with a median age of 51 (range 39-75). The ORR in cohorts 1, 2 and 3 were 2/4 (50%), 11/19 (58%) and 13/17 (76%), respectively. Median PFS across cohorts 2 and 3 (reflecting 1L therapy) was 25 mo (95% CI 21- not reached), and at a median follow-up of 35 mo, OS was 76% (95% CI 0.60-0.96). The most common grade 3/4 adverse events across all cohorts included neutropenia (83%), leukopenia (56%), elevated alanine aminotransferase (13%), elevated aspartate aminotransferase (13%), and thrombocytopenia (10%). Gut microbial profiling (total N=24 pts; Arm 2 N=7, Arm 3 N=17) demonstrated multiple species higher in abundance in pts with a response (p &lt; 0.05), with notable species belonging to the families Lachnospiraceae, Ruminococcaceae, and Rikenellaceae. Several metabolic pathways were enriched in responders (p-value &lt; 0.05), including pathways related to fatty acid biosynthesis and the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle. Conclusions: Pembrolizumab added to palbociclib + ET in the 1L setting demonstrated a higher response rate compared to palbociclib + ET alone in HR+/HER2- MBC. Specific gut profiles were associated with response, with similar taxa of bacteria associated with ICI response in other tumor types (2). Enriched metabolic pathways may generate microbiota-derived metabolites that have an immunomodulatory effect. These results suggest that the gut microbiome may be associated with response to ICI combination therapy in MBC, which warrants further evaluation. 1. Dizman et al.,Nature Med 2022. 2. Spencer et al Science 2021. Clinical trial information: NCT02778685 .

Efficacy, safety, and predictive biomarkers of dalpiciclib combined with letrozole, pertuzumab and trastuzumab as neoadjuvant therapy in HR+/HER2+ breast cancer: A phase II study.

e12621 Background: HR+/HER2+ breast cancer is a unique subtype of breast cancer. Between ER and HER2 crosstalk pathways may affect the sensitivity to both HER2-targeted and endocrine therapy in patients with HR+/HER2+ breast cancer. Current therapies for HER2-positive breast cancer have demonstrated limited efficacy in patients with HR+/HER2+ breast cancer. This Phase II trial aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a neoadjuvant regimen combining trastuzumab, pertuzumab, dalpiciclib (a cyclin dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor) and letrozole in patients with HR+/HER2+ breast cancer, alongside the exploration of efficacy biomarkers. Methods: Patients were administered six 28-day cycles of dalpiciclib (150 mg once daily on days 1-21) and letrozole (2.5 mg once daily), plus six 21-day cycles of trastuzumab (8 mg/kg loading dose followed by 6 mg/kg maintenance dose on day 1), pertuzumab (840mg loading dose followed by 420mg maintenance dose on day 1), prior to surgery. The primary endpoint was total pathological complete response (tpCR, ypT0/is, ypN0) rate. Secondary endpoints were objective response rate (ORR), breast pathological complete response (bpCR; ypT0/is) rate, change in Ki-67 level from baseline to one cycle of treatment and to surgery, and safety. For biomarkers analysis, next-generation sequencing was performed on pre-treatment tissue and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) at various time points before surgery. Results: A total of 14 patients who completed the neoadjuvant treatment and surgery between July 12, 2022 and August 12, 2023 were enrolled. A 50.0% (7 out of 14) tpCR and bpCR rate was observed, with an ORR of 92.9%. Significant reductions in Ki-67 levels were noted after both one ( P&lt;0.05) and six cycles of neoadjuvant therapy ( P&lt;0.05). Grade 4 neutropenia was reported in one case, with no fatalities. The most common grade 3 adverse events were neutropenia (10 [71.4%]) and leukopenia (8 [57.1%]). NGS identified frequent mutations in TP53 (84.6%), PIK3CA (53.8%), and ARID1A (30.8%). Cell cycle pathway gene alterations correlated with a higher pCR rate (80% vs 25%, P=0.103). Eight (61.5%) patients had positive ctDNA at baseline, and ctDNA positivity decreased significantly post-neoadjuvant treatment ( P&lt;0.05). Patients with positive ctDNA at baseline without clearance post-treatment exhibited a trend towards a lower pCR rate. Conclusions: This combination neoadjuvant regimen of dalpiciclib, letrozole, pertuzumab and trastuzumab demonstrated promising pathological responses and manageable safety in patients with HR+/HER2+ breast cancer. The predictive value of genetic alterations and ctDNA status for treatment efficacy warrants further investigation. Clinical trial information: ChiCTR2200062114.

The neoadjuvant approach to treatment of breast cancer: Multidisciplinary management to improve outcomes

Over the last several decades, the treatment of breast cancer has evolved from a reliance on radical surgery to less invasive treatments incorporating systemic therapy (e.g., chemotherapy and endocrine therapy) and radiotherapy, which has allowed for breast conservation surgery and improved survival. Accordingly, the management of breast cancer today is perhaps the best example of multidisciplinary cancer care. Surgeons work closely with radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other specialists to design the optimal treatment plan for their patients. This cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication is especially well-illustrated in the neoadjuvant approach to breast cancer management. Neoadjuvant therapy provides several advantages to patients with newly diagnosed early-stage breast cancer. Current neoadjuvant regimens include chemo-immunotherapy for patients with triple negative disease, chemotherapy with human epidermal growth factor-2 (HER2) targeted therapy for patients with HER2+ disease, and chemotherapy or endocrine therapy for patients with hormone receptor positive/HER2- cases. As many studies have shown, tumor biology impacts the response to neoadjuvant therapy, including rates of pathologic complete response. Neoadjuvant approaches continue to grow in complexity, calling for increased cross-specialty understanding of its indications and treatment algorithms. Therefore, in this review we discuss contemporary neoadjuvant therapy approaches, with a focus on the interplay between imaging, systemic therapy, radiotherapy, and surgical management.

Abstract PO4-04-01: Antitumor activity and safety of sacibertinib (Hemay022) in combination with endocrine therapy in patients with ER and HER2 both positive metastatic breast cancer: A phase Ib study

Abstract Abstract PURPOSE Sacibertinib (Hemay022) is a novel irreversible tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) blocking epidermal growth factor receptor and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). This study aimed to explore the safety and efficacy of sacibertinib plus endocrine therapy in patients with estrogen receptor-positive ( PATIENTS AND METHODS Using a phase 1b 3+3 dose escalation and expansion study design, patients with ER+/HER2+ MBC were treated with sacibertinib (200mg-500mg daily) plus endocrine therapy including exemestane, letrozole, fulvestrant. The safety, pharmacokinetic and clinical efficacy, including objective response rate (ORR), clinical benefit rate (CBR), disease control rate (DCR) and progression-free survival (PFS) were assessed. RESULTS A total of 55 ER+/HER2+ MBC patients pretreated with chemotherapy and anti-HER2 therapy were enrolled in the study between March, 2018 and July, 2021. The incidence of ORR ranged from 17.6% to 42.9%, DCR ranged from 63.0% to 86.8%, CBR ranged from 42.3% to 69.7%, and the overall median PFS was 9.0 (95% CI, 5.5 ~ 11.00) months. In the 400 mg Sacibertinib plus exemestane cohort (N = 18), ORR was 38.9% (7/18), DCR was 72.2%(13/18), CBR was 66.7%(12/18), and median PFS was 8.9 months; In the 500 mg Sacibertinib plus exemestane cohort (N = 12), ORR was 25.0%(3/12), DCR was 100.0%(12/12), CBR was 50.0%(6/12), and median PFS was 9.0 months. The ORR, CBR, and DCR were better in the 400 mg and above dose cohorts than in the 200 mg and 300 mg cohorts. The DCR of the 500 mg combined with exemestane cohort was better than that of the other dose cohorts. Sacibertinib plus endocrine therapy was well-tolerated without dose-limiting toxicities. The most frequent grade 3 adverse events included diarrhoea (9.1%), leucopenia(5.5%), neutropenia (3.6%). One (1.8%) had grade 4 hydropericardium. CONCLUSION Sacibertinib plus endocrine therapy had a favorable safety profile and antitumor activity in patients with ER+/HER2+ MBC, 400-500mg daily showed more efficacy, supporting further assessment in randomized studies. This figure showed response of Sacibertinib plus endocrine therapy in ER+/HER2+ metastatic breast cancer. Citation Format: Hui-Ping Li, Qingyuan Zhang, Ruyan Zhang, Yaxin Liu, Xianjun Hu. Antitumor activity and safety of sacibertinib (Hemay022) in combination with endocrine therapy in patients with ER and HER2 both positive metastatic breast cancer: A phase Ib study [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2023 Dec 5-9; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2024;84(9 Suppl):Abstract nr PO4-04-01.

Abstract PO2-27-11: Antitumor efficacy and safety of sacibertinib (Hemay022) in combination with endocrine therapy in patients with ER+ and HER2+ metastatic breast cancer: A phase Ib study

Abstract PURPOSE Sacibertinib (Hemay022) is a novel irreversible tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) blocking epidermal growth factor receptor and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). This study aimed to explore the safety and efficacy of sacibertinib plus endocrine therapy in patients with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) and HER2-positive (HER2+) &amp;gt;metastatic breast cancer (MBC). PATIENTS AND METHODS Using a phase 1b 3+3 dose escalation and expansion study design, patients with ER+/HER2+ MBC were treated with sacibertinib (200mg-500mg daily) plus endocrine therapy including exemestane, letrozole, fulvestrant . The safety, pharmacokinetic (PK) and clinical efficacy, including objective response rate (ORR), clinical benefit rate (CBR), disease control rate (DCR) and progression-free survival (PFS) were assessed. (Clinical Trials.gov identifier: NCT03308201). RESULTS A total of 55 ER+/HER2+ MBC patients pretreated with chemotherapy and anti-HER2 therapy were enrolled in the study between March, 2018 and July, 2021. Fifty-five patients were included in safety analysis and 51 patients were assessed for efficacy analysis. Sacibertinib plus endocrine therapy was well-tolerated without dose-limiting toxicities. The overall median PFS was 9.0 months [95% confidence interval (95% CI), 5.5 ~ 11.0]. The ORR, CBR, and DCR were better in the 400 mg and 500mg dose cohorts than in the 200 mg and 300 mg cohorts. The DCR of the 500 mg combined with the exemestane cohort was better than that of cohorts of other doses. In the 400 mg sacibertinib plus exemestane cohort (N = 18), ORR was 38.9% (7/18) , DCR was 72.2%(13/18), CBR was 66.7%(12/18), and median PFS was 8.9 months (95%CI, 2.7 ~ 16.4 ) ; In the 500 mg sacibertinib plus exemestane cohort (N = 12), ORR was 25.0% (3/12), DCR was 100%(12/12), CBR was 50.0%(6/12), and median PFS was 9.0 months (95%CI, 2.1~NA. Treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs) were mostly within grades 1–2. The most frequent grade 3 TEAE was diarrhea (9.1%). One (1.8%) had grade 4 abnormal liver function. CONCLUSIONS Sacibertinib plus endocrine therapy had a favorable safety profile and antitumor activity in patients with ER+/HER2+ MBC, 400 -500mg sacibertinib daily showed more efficacy, supporting further assessment in randomized studies. Summary of efficacy data(EAS) NOTE. NA, not available (because cannot be calculated) Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events Occurring in ≥ 10% of Patients in the Safety Population Abbreviations: ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; Waterfall plot of best change rate in target-lesion size from baseline Citation Format: Hui-Ping Li, Qingyuan Zhang, Ruyan Zhang, Yaxin Liu, Chang Liu, Xianjun Hu. Antitumor efficacy and safety of sacibertinib (Hemay022) in combination with endocrine therapy in patients with ER+ and HER2+ metastatic breast cancer: A phase Ib study [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2023 Dec 5-9; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2024;84(9 Suppl):Abstract nr PO2-27-11.