Bosutinib plus capecitabine for selected advanced solid tumours: results of a phase 1 dose-escalation study

Background: This phase 1 study evaluated the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), safety, and efficacy of bosutinib (competitive Src/Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor) plus capecitabine. Methods: Patients with locally advanced/metastatic breast, pancreatic, or colorectal cancers; cholangiocarcinoma; or glioblastoma received bosutinib plus capecitabine at eight of nine possible dose combinations using an ‘up-down' design to determine the toxicity contour of the combination. Results: Among 32 enrolled patients, none of the 9 patients receiving MTD (bosutinib 300 mg once daily plus capecitabine 1000 mg m−2 twice daily) experienced dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs). Overall, 2 out of 31 (6%) evaluable patients experienced DLTs (grade 3 neurologic pain (n=1); grade 3 pruritus/rash and increased alanine aminotransferase (n=1)). Most common treatment-related adverse events (AEs) were diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE), fatigue; most frequent grade 3/4 AEs: PPE, fatigue, and increased alanine/aspartate aminotransferase. Although diarrhoea was common, 91% of affected patients experienced maximum grade 1/2 events that resolved. Best overall confirmed partial response or stable disease >24 weeks (all tumour types) was observed in 6 and 13% of patients. Conclusions: In this population of patients with advanced solid tumours, bosutinib plus capecitabine demonstrated a safety profile similar to that previously reported for bosutinib or capecitabine monotherapy; limited efficacy was observed

Phase II study of single-agent bosutinib, a Src/Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor, in patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer pretreated with chemotherapy

Background: This phase II study evaluated single-agent bosutinib in pretreated patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Patients and methods: Patients received oral bosutinib 400 mg/day. The primary end point was the progression-free survival (PFS) rate at 16 weeks. Secondary end points included objective response rate, clinical benefit rate, 2-year overall survival rate, safety, and changes in levels of bone resorption/formation biomarkers. Results: Seventy-three patients were enrolled and treated. Median time from diagnosis of metastatic disease to initiation of bosutinib treatment was 24.5 months. For the intent-to-treat population, the PFS rate at 16 weeks was 39.6%. Unexpectedly, all responding patients (n = 4) were hormone receptor positive. The clinical benefit rate was 27.4%. The 2-year overall survival rate was 26.4%. The main toxic effects were diarrhea (66%), nausea (55%), and vomiting (47%). Grade 3-4 laboratory aminotransferase elevations occurred in 14 (19%) patients. Myelosuppression was minimal. No consistent changes in the levels of bone resorption/formation biomarkers were seen. Conclusions: Bosutinib showed promising efficacy in prolonging time to progression in chemotherapy-pretreated patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Bosutinib was generally well tolerated, with a safety profile different from that of the Src/Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor dasatinib in a similar patient population.peer-reviewe

Being Grateful for My Stupid Little Life : Why We Need Movies

More and more I’m convinced the current cultural paradigm leaves us too thin. The practical and objective approach to reality doesn’t attend to the complexity and mystery of the created world; it doesn’t attend to the complexity and mystery of our humanity. Posting about how movies help make sense of our experiences from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world. http://inallthings.org/being-grateful-for-my-stupid-little-life-why-we-need-movies

Response to Miller et al: resistant mutations in CML and Ph(+) ALL – role of ponatinib

Nathalie Bardy-Bouxin, Ewa Matczak, Geeta Devgan, Mabel Woloj, Mark Shapiro Pfizer Oncology, Pfizer Inc., New York, NY, USAMiller et al1 recently reviewed the role of ponatinib in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and Philadelphia chromosome–positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL), yet by the omission of an approved agent within the same class of drugs, provided an inaccurate summary of the current treatment landscape for CML. View original paper by Miller and colleagues

Phase II study of single-agent bosutinib, a Src/Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor, in patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer pretreated with chemotherapy

Background: This phase II study evaluated single-agent bosutinib in pretreated patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Patients and methods: Patients received oral bosutinib 400 mg/day. The primary end point was the progression-free survival (PFS) rate at 16 weeks. Secondary end points included objective response rate, clinical benefit rate, 2-year overall survival rate, safety, and changes in levels of bone resorption/formation biomarkers. Results: Seventy-three patients were enrolled and treated. Median time from diagnosis of metastatic disease to initiation of bosutinib treatment was 24.5 months. For the intent-to-treat population, the PFS rate at 16 weeks was 39.6%. Unexpectedly, all responding patients (n = 4) were hormone receptor positive. The clinical benefit rate was 27.4%. The 2-year overall survival rate was 26.4%. The main toxic effects were diarrhea (66%), nausea (55%), and vomiting (47%). Grade 3-4 laboratory aminotransferase elevations occurred in 14 (19%) patients. Myelosuppression was minimal. No consistent changes in the levels of bone resorption/formation biomarkers were seen. Conclusions: Bosutinib showed promising efficacy in prolonging time to progression in chemotherapy-pretreated patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Bosutinib was generally well tolerated, with a safety profile different from that of the Src/Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor dasatinib in a similar patient population

Primary Results of the Phase 4 BYOND Study of Bosutinib for Pretreated Chronic Phase (CP) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)

7012 Background: The tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) BOS is approved for patients (pts) with Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)+ CML resistant/intolerant to prior therapy and newly diagnosed pts in CP. Methods: The ongoing phase 4 BYOND study is further evaluating efficacy and safety of BOS (starting dose 500 mg/d) for CML resistant/intolerant to prior TKIs. Primary endpoint (not powered) in Ph+ CP CML cohorts is cumulative confirmed major cytogenetic response (MCyR) by 1 y. Results: Of 163 pts who received BOS, 156 had Ph+ CP CML (46, 61 and 49 after 1, 2 and 3 prior TKIs, respectively). Across Ph+ CP CML cohorts, 51.9% of pts were male; median age was 61 y. As of 1 y after last enrolled pt (median follow-up 30.4 mo), 56.4% remained on BOS. Median BOS duration was 23.7 mo and median dose intensity after adjustment due to adverse events (AEs) 313 mg/d. Of 144 evaluable pts with a valid baseline assessment, cumulative confirmed MCyR by 1 y was 71.5% (95% confidence interval [CI] 63.4–78.7). Cumulative complete cytogenetic response rate anytime on treatment was 81.3% (95% CI 73.9–87.3). Cumulative molecular response (MR) rates were high across lines of therapy (Table). 10 deaths occurred (5 on treatment); 1-y overall survival rate was 98.0%. No pt progressed to accelerated/blast phase on treatment. 25.0% discontinued BOS due to AEs and 5.1% due to insufficient response. Most common treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs) were diarrhea (87.8%) and nausea (41.0%). Grade 3/4 TEAEs in > 10% of pts were diarrhea (16.7%) and increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT; 14.7%). The only TEAE leading to discontinuation in > 5% of pts was increased ALT (5.1%). Conclusions: Most pretreated pts with Ph+ CP CML had MCyR by 1 y with BOS; a substantial proportion achieved or preserved major MR (MMR) and deep MR in all therapy lines. Results further support BOS use for Ph+ CP CML resistant/intolerant to prior TKIs. Clinical trial information: NCT02228382. [Table: see text