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Efficacy and safety of tislelizumab combined with TKIs and FOLFOX4-HAIC in conversion therapy of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma () - Jul 27, 2023 - Abstract #ESMO2023ESMO_2546; Methods Between April, 2021, and March, 2023, we retrospectively analyzed clinical data of patients with uHCC who underwent tislelizumab ,TKIs(Lenvatinib, Donafenib) and FOLFOX4-HAIC...All TRAES were tolerable and manageable. Conclusions Tislelizumab combined with TKIs and FOLFOX4-HAIC showed high conversion rate and acceptable toxicity in the treatment of uHCC, suggesting that this combination could be considered as a new conversion strategy in this population.
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Safety and efficacy of durvalumab plus hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy in HCC with severe portal vein tumor thrombosis (Vp3/4) () - Jul 27, 2023 - Abstract #ESMO2023ESMO_2528; P2 The enrollment and follow-up are continuing. Background The HIMALAYA trial demonstrated that the efficacy of durvalumab (an PD-L1 inhibitor) is comparable to that of sorafenib in patients (pts) with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and its safety profile is more acceptable...Pts received HAIC of FOLFOX regimens (oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2, leucovorin 200 mg/m2, fluorouracil 400 mg/m2, and fluorouracil 2,400 mg/m2) on day 1
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A phase Ib dose escalation study of binimetinib plus mFOLFIRI in patients with metastatic RAS mutated colorectal cancer () - Jul 27, 2023 - Abstract #ESMO2023ESMO_2229; P1b Methods Eligibility criteria: Pts >18 years with RAS mt mCRC, ECOG 0-1, acceptable organ function, measurable disease, and progression or ineligibility to oxaliplatin...The median PFS was 3.35 months (95% CI 2-8.61) and the median OS was 8.41 months (95% CI 4.7-12.8). Conclusions MEKi plus mFOLFIRI has acceptable toxicity and showed activity even in patients with prior progression on irinotecan.
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Combination therapy of envafolimab, suvemcitug, and FOLFIRI in patients with metastatic microsatellite stable (MSS) or mismatch-repair proficient (pMMR) colorectal cancer: Results from a phase II clinical trial () - Jul 27, 2023 - Abstract #ESMO2023ESMO_2220; P2 Eligible pts had received at least one prior line of treatment for MSS/pMMR mCRC and were treated with envafolimab plus suvemcitug and FOLFIRI (Irinotecan, Leucovorin, and 5-Fluorouracil)...Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study demonstrated promising antitumor activity and a manageable safety profile of immunotherapy plus anti-angiogenic agent and chemotherapy in pts with MSS/ pMMR mCRC who had failed at least one line of therapy. The results support further evaluation of the therapy in a larger population.
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Resectability of colorectal liver metastases (CLM) with aflibercept plus FOLFIRI: Results from a prospective French cohort () - Jul 27, 2023 - Abstract #ESMO2023ESMO_2192; P2 All pts received a prior oxaliplatin-based regimen, 77.4% prior anti-VEGF and 19.0% prior anti-EGFR agents...Four pts (18.2%) had post-operative complications (all Dindo-Clavien grade I-II); 34.3% had grade ?3 adverse events with AFL+FOLFIRI, mainly general health deterioration (8.0%) and diarrhoea (3.6%). Table: 608P Secondary efficacy endpoints Conclusions This prospective cohort suggests that AFL+FOLFIRI allows a clinically relevant rate of conversion from potentially resectable/unresectable to resectable CLM.
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The DUREC trial: Durvalumab plus total neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced rectal cancer - a multicenter, single-arm, phase II study (GEMCAD-1703) () - Jul 27, 2023 - Abstract #ESMO2023ESMO_2179; Pts received 6 cycles of FOLFOX with D at 1500 mg q4W, followed by CRT with capecitabine and D, continuing D until surgery...Mean number of administered cycles of mFOLFOX6 and durvalumab were 5.8 and 6.2, respectively, with 41 patients (67.2%) receiving 7 cycles of durvalumab before surgery...Conclusions The DUREC trial is the first prospective clinical study evaluating the combination of immunotherapy throughout the TNT process for treating MSS LARC. The study met its primary endpoint, demonstrating promising activity and safety, and deserving further development in a phase III study.
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Artificial intelligence-powered analysis of tumor lymphocytes infiltration: A translational analysis of AtezoTRIBE trial () - Jul 27, 2023 - Abstract #ESMO2023ESMO_2155; Background Adding atezolizumab (atezo) to FOLFOXIRI/bev prolongs PFS of mCRC patients (pts) in AtezoTRIBE trial...Conclusions IPs and IS by Lunit SCOPE IO provide a characterization of tumor microenvironment, being associated with Immunoscore, Immunoscore IC and TILs. Further development of AI-powered TILs analyses taking into account their densities may help identifying biomarkers of immunogenicity in mCRC.
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Artificial intelligence for detection of mismatch repair deficiency in colon carcinomas (alliance) () - Jul 27, 2023 - Abstract #ESMO2023ESMO_2153; P3 Conclusions Among morphological tumor features quantified by AI, tumor immature desmoplastic stroma and TILs, particularly epithelial TIL densities, were best able to distinguish MMR-D from MMR-P tumors. These findings have implications for prognosis and subtype-based interventions and can guide spatial molecular interrogation.
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Maintenance with 5FU/LV-Aflibercept after induction with FOLFIRI-Aflibercept vs FOLFIRI-Aflibercept until progression in older patients (pts) in 2nd line metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC): The randomized AFEMA trial (Burgos Auditorium - Hall 3) - Jul 27, 2023 - Abstract #ESMO2023ESMO_882; P2 Pts aged ?70 years who failed a prior oxaliplatin-based regimen, were randomly assigned (1:1) to induction with 6 cycles FOLFIRI-A followed by maintenance with 5FU/LV-A until progression (arm A, experimental) or FOLFIRI-A until progression (arm B, control)...In older pts, severe asthenia was significantly reduced with 5FU/LV-A maintenance. Table: 560MO Efficacy Arm A Experimental Arm B Control p-value FOLFIRI q2w + A 4 mg/kg IV 6 cycles 5FU/LV q2w + A 4mg/kg IV FOLFIRI q2w + A 4 mg/kg IV PFS (m), median (95%CI) 6.1 (5.3-6.9) 5.5 (4.8-6.2) 0.128a OS (m), median (95%CI) 12.2 (10.6-13.9) 11.5 (8.7-14.4) 0.466a ORR, % (95%CI) 20 (12.1-30.1) 9.4 (4.2-17.8) 0.082b aLog-rank bFisher test
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Nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine versus modified FOLFIRINOX or S-IROX in metastatic or recurrent pancreatic cancer (JCOG1611, GENERATE): A multicentred, randomized, open-label, three-arm, phase II/III trial (Barcelona Auditorium - Hall 9) - Jul 27, 2023 - Abstract #ESMO2023ESMO_740; mFLOT/TFOX can be considered as a new therapeutic option for patients eligible for a triplet regimen. Patients were randomly assigned (1:1:1) to receive nab-paclitaxel (125 mg/m2) plus gemcitabine (1,000 mg/m2) on days 1, 8, 15, every 4 weeks, modified FOLFIRINOX (oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2, irinotecan 150 mg/m2, l-leucovorin 200 mg/m2, and fluorouracil 2,400 mg/m2 on days 1
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Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy vs chemotherapy as neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy in locally-advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer: The phase III KEYNOTE-585 study (Barcelona Auditorium - Hall 9) - Jul 27, 2023 - Abstract #ESMO2023ESMO_3; P3 Table: LBA74 Outcomes in main + FLOT cohort Efficacy Pembro + chemoN = 502 Pbo + chemoN = 505 Treatment difference (95% CI) Path CRa, % 13.0 (10.2-16.3) 2.4 (1.3-4.2) 10.6% (7.4-14.0) P<0.0001 Median EFS, mo (95% CI) 45.8 (35.9-NR) 25.7 (21.9-33.9) HR 0.81 (0.68-0.97) P=0.011 Median OS, mo (95% CI) 60.7 (51.5-NR) NR (45.7-NR) HR 0.93 (0.76-1.12) Safety Pembro + chemoN = 498 Pbo + chemoN = 503 NA Grade ? 3 drug-related AEs 67% 63% NA aIn first 987 pts randomized; HR, hazard ratio; NA, not applicable; NR, not reached Conclusions Neoadjuvant/adjuvant pembro + chemo followed by adjuvant pembro, significantly improved pathCR rate with no significant improvement in EFS vs placebo + chemo in pts with untreated, locally-advanced resectable G/GEJ cancer.
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Journal: Folinic Acid to Prevent Pemetrexed-Associated Neutropenia After Intrathecal Administration: A Quick Win. (Pubmed Central) - Jul 26, 2023 3 drug-related AEs 67% 63% NA aIn first 987 pts randomized; HR, hazard ratio; NA, not applicable; NR, not reached Conclusions Neoadjuvant/adjuvant pembro + chemo followed by adjuvant pembro, significantly improved pathCR rate with no significant improvement in EFS vs placebo + chemo in pts with untreated, locally-advanced resectable G/GEJ cancer. No abstract available
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COVALENT-102: A Phase 1/1b Study of BMF-219, A Menin Inhibitor in Patients with Unresectable, Metastatic NSCLC, PDAC, and CRC (Exhibit Hall) - Jul 25, 2023 - Abstract #IASLCWCLC2023IASLC_WCLC_2329; Subsequently, each indication will enroll independently patients in parallel expansion cohorts to obtain further safety and efficacy data.Eligible patients include those with any KRAS mutation and stage IIIB/IV NSCLC with 2-4 prior lines of therapy including checkpoint inhibitors (CPI) and/or platinum-based chemo bevacizumab; stage III/IV PDAC with 1 prior line of therapy including either FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel ( platinum-based chemo); or stage III/IV CRC with 1 prior line of therapy including FOLFOX or FOLFIRI bevacizumab (prior ICI if MSI-H/dMMR)...Secondary objectives include further evaluation of safety and tolerability, characterization of the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of BMF-219, and efficacy based on the duration of response (DOR) & disease control rate (DCR). Assessment of progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS) & time to response (TTR) are part of the exploratory endpoints.
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Journal: Unspecific congenital toxoplasmosis in a two-month-old baby. (Pubmed Central) - Jul 24, 2023 At 2 years, there signs of normal motoric, eye, and hearing development with underdeveloped kidneys. Therefore, pre-pregnancy counseling and education aimed at preventing toxoplasmosis during pregnancy should be increased and conducted routinely by health workers or trained cadres to reduce the risk of fetal defects.
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