2023
Adjuvant paclitaxel and trastuzumab for node-negative, HER2-positive breast cancer: final 10-year analysis of the open-label, single-arm, phase 2 APT trial
Tolaney S, Tarantino P, Graham N, Tayob N, Parè L, Villacampa G, Dang C, Yardley D, Moy B, Marcom P, Albain K, Rugo H, Ellis M, Shapira I, Wolff A, Carey L, Barroso-Sousa R, Villagrasa P, DeMeo M, DiLullo M, Zanudo J, Weiss J, Wagle N, Partridge A, Waks A, Hudis C, Krop I, Burstein H, Prat A, Winer E. Adjuvant paclitaxel and trastuzumab for node-negative, HER2-positive breast cancer: final 10-year analysis of the open-label, single-arm, phase 2 APT trial. The Lancet Oncology 2023, 24: 273-285. PMID: 36858723, DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(23)00051-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHER2-positive breast cancerInvasive disease-free survivalDisease-free survivalRecurrence-free intervalAdjuvant paclitaxelBreast cancerEastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance statusInvasive disease-free survival eventsDisease-free survival eventsHormone receptor-positive diseaseNew contralateral breast cancerBreast cancer-specific survivalProtocol-defined treatmentCancer-specific survivalReceptor-positive diseasePhase 2 studyContralateral breast cancerLong-term outcomesAPT trialCause deathEligible patientsIntravenous paclitaxelTrastuzumab weeklyDistant recurrenceIpsilateral recurrence
2022
Phase II Study of Taselisib in PIK3CA-Mutated Solid Tumors Other Than Breast and Squamous Lung Cancer: Results From the NCI-MATCH ECOG-ACRIN Trial (EAY131) Subprotocol I
Krop IE, Jegede OA, Grilley-Olson JE, Lauring JD, Mitchell EP, Zwiebel JA, Gray RJ, Wang V, McShane LM, Rubinstein LV, Patton D, Williams PM, Hamilton SR, Kono SA, Ford JM, Garcia AA, Sui XD, Siegel RD, Slomovitz BM, Conley BA, Arteaga CL, Harris LN, O'Dwyer PJ, Chen AP, Flaherty KT. Phase II Study of Taselisib in PIK3CA-Mutated Solid Tumors Other Than Breast and Squamous Lung Cancer: Results From the NCI-MATCH ECOG-ACRIN Trial (EAY131) Subprotocol I. JCO Precision Oncology 2022, 6: e2100424. PMID: 35138919, PMCID: PMC8865530, DOI: 10.1200/po.21.00424.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression-free survivalOverall survivalSix-month progression-free survivalSolid tumorsMedian progression-free survivalSix-month overall survivalEnd pointSquamous cell lung carcinomaNational Cancer Institute-Molecular AnalysisMedian overall survivalObjective response ratePhase II studyPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsCell lung carcinomaSquamous lung cancerMutant breast cancerCommon toxicitiesEligible patientsProtocol therapyUnacceptable toxicityII studyPartial responseAdvanced cancerClinical outcomes
2021
Alliance A011801 (compassHER2 RD): postneoadjuvant T-DM1 + tucatinib/placebo in patients with residual HER2-positive invasive breast cancer
O'Sullivan CC, Ballman KV, McCall L, Kommalapati A, Zemla T, Weiss A, Mitchell M, Blinder V, Tung NM, Irvin WJ, Lee M, Goetz MP, Symmans WF, Borges VF, Krop I, Carey LA, Partridge AH. Alliance A011801 (compassHER2 RD): postneoadjuvant T-DM1 + tucatinib/placebo in patients with residual HER2-positive invasive breast cancer. Future Oncology 2021, 17: 4665-4676. PMID: 34636255, PMCID: PMC8600597, DOI: 10.2217/fon-2021-0753.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdo-Trastuzumab EmtansineAdultAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBrain NeoplasmsBreastBreast NeoplasmsChemoradiotherapy, AdjuvantChemotherapy, AdjuvantClinical Trials, Phase III as TopicDisease-Free SurvivalDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMastectomyMiddle AgedMulticenter Studies as TopicNeoadjuvant TherapyNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm, ResidualOxazolesPlacebosProspective StudiesPyridinesQuinazolinesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicReceptor, ErbB-2ConceptsInvasive disease-free survivalDisease-free survivalBrain metastasis-free survivalBreast cancer-free survivalDistant recurrence-free survivalT-DM1Overall survivalResidual diseaseHER2-positive invasive breast cancerAdjuvant T-DM1Cancer-free survivalRecurrence-free survivalInvasive breast cancerMetastasis-free survivalPharmacokinetic end pointsOutcomes of interestQuality of lifeEligible patientsAdjuvant radiotherapyEndocrine therapyNeoadjuvant chemotherapyCorrelative biomarkersCare guidelinesBreast cancerPlaceboPharmacokinetic (PK) analyses in CSF and plasma from TBCRC049, an ongoing trial to assess the safety and efficacy of the combination of tucatinib, trastuzumab and capecitabine for the treatment of leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) in HER2 positive breast cancer.
Stringer-Reasor E, O'Brien B, Topletz-Erickson A, White J, Lobbous M, Riley K, Childress J, LaMaster K, Melisko M, Morikawa A, De Groot J, Krop I, Valero V, Rimawi M, Wolff A, Tripathy D, Lin N, Murthy R. Pharmacokinetic (PK) analyses in CSF and plasma from TBCRC049, an ongoing trial to assess the safety and efficacy of the combination of tucatinib, trastuzumab and capecitabine for the treatment of leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) in HER2 positive breast cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 39: 1044-1044. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.1044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLeptomeningeal metastasesBrain metastasesBreast cancerPharmacokinetic analysisPhase 2 single-arm studyHER2-positive breast cancerCombination of tucatinibNew brain metastasesSingle-arm studyPositive breast cancerTyrosine kinase inhibitorsHigh interindividual variabilityMetastatic HER2Accrual goalEligible patientsMetastatic settingPrimary endpointOverall survivalOmmaya reservoirOngoing trialsPlasma concentrationsCapecitabinePatientsDay 1PK samplesTrial in progress: A phase 1b/2 study of the PARP inhibitor niraparib in combination with trastuzumab in patients with metastatic HER2+ breast cancer (TBCRC 050).
Stringer-Reasor E, Li Y, Witherspoon F, Specht J, Del Santo Anampa Mesias J, Nanda R, Dees E, Wolff A, Krop I, Lin N, Rimawi M, Yang E. Trial in progress: A phase 1b/2 study of the PARP inhibitor niraparib in combination with trastuzumab in patients with metastatic HER2+ breast cancer (TBCRC 050). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 39: tps1098-tps1098. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.tps1098.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Metastatic human epidermal growth factor receptor 2Dose-limiting toxicityBreast cancerResponse rateBC cellsEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Single-arm clinical trialECOG PS 0Efficacy of niraparibObjective response ratePhase 1b/2 studyGrowth factor receptor 2Arm clinical trialPARP inhibitor niraparibFactor receptor 2Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitorsNF-kB signalingMeasurable diseasePhase 1b/2Accrual goalEligible patientsPS 0Clinical benefitCNS disease
2020
TBCRC 048: Phase II Study of Olaparib for Metastatic Breast Cancer and Mutations in Homologous Recombination-Related Genes.
Tung NM, Robson ME, Ventz S, Santa-Maria CA, Nanda R, Marcom PK, Shah PD, Ballinger TJ, Yang ES, Vinayak S, Melisko M, Brufsky A, DeMeo M, Jenkins C, Domchek S, D'Andrea A, Lin NU, Hughes ME, Carey LA, Wagle N, Wulf GM, Krop IE, Wolff AC, Winer EP, Garber JE. TBCRC 048: Phase II Study of Olaparib for Metastatic Breast Cancer and Mutations in Homologous Recombination-Related Genes. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: 4274-4282. PMID: 33119476, DOI: 10.1200/jco.20.02151.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetastatic breast cancerObjective response rateProgression-free survivalPoly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitorsPhase II studyBreast cancerMutation carriersII studyMedian progression-free survivalNegative metastatic breast cancerHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Epidermal growth factor receptor 2Clinical benefit rateHER2-negative diseasePlatinum-refractory diseaseGrowth factor receptor 2Population of patientsFactor receptor 2Homologous recombination-related genesConfirmed responsesEligible patientsMeasurable diseaseSecondary endpointsChemotherapy regimensPrimary endpointA phase Ib study of pembrolizumab (pembro) plus trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) for metastatic HER2+ breast cancer (MBC).
Waks A, Keenan T, Li T, Tayob N, Wulf G, Richardson E, Mittendorf E, Overmoyer B, Krop I, Winer E, Van Allen E, Agudo J, Tolaney S. A phase Ib study of pembrolizumab (pembro) plus trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) for metastatic HER2+ breast cancer (MBC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: 1046-1046. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.1046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObjective response rateProgression-free survivalAdverse eventsT-DM1PD-L1 combined positive scoreTumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) statusClinical benefit rateDose-finding cohortMedian age 54Phase 2 dosePhase Ib studyCombined positive scoreAnti-PD1 antibodyPhase 1 trialDe-escalation designEligible patientsLymphocyte statusMetastatic HER2Expansion cohortOral mucositisPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsAntitumor immunityImmune signaturesPrior linesAntitumor Activity and Safety of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in Patients With HER2-Low–Expressing Advanced Breast Cancer: Results From a Phase Ib Study
Modi S, Park H, Murthy RK, Iwata H, Tamura K, Tsurutani J, Moreno-Aspitia A, Doi T, Sagara Y, Redfern C, Krop IE, Lee C, Fujisaki Y, Sugihara M, Zhang L, Shahidi J, Takahashi S. Antitumor Activity and Safety of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in Patients With HER2-Low–Expressing Advanced Breast Cancer: Results From a Phase Ib Study. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: 1887-1896. PMID: 32058843, PMCID: PMC7280051, DOI: 10.1200/jco.19.02318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterstitial lung diseaseHER2-low breast cancerT-DXdBreast cancerTrastuzumab deruxtecanAntitumor activityConfirmed objective response rateTopoisomerase I inhibitor payloadTreatment-emergent adverse eventsHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Epidermal growth factor receptor 2Breast cancer refractoryIndependent adjudication committeeObjective response ratePhase Ib studyAdvanced breast cancerGrowth factor receptor 2Preliminary antitumor activityIndependent central reviewWithdrawal of consentFactor receptor 2Cancer refractoryEligible patientsMetastatic HER2Unacceptable toxicityA Phase II Study of Pembrolizumab in Combination With Palliative Radiotherapy for Hormone Receptor-positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Barroso-Sousa R, Krop IE, Trippa L, Tan-Wasielewski Z, Li T, Osmani W, Andrews C, Dillon D, Richardson ET, Pastorello RG, Winer EP, Mittendorf EA, Bellon JR, Schoenfeld JD, Tolaney SM. A Phase II Study of Pembrolizumab in Combination With Palliative Radiotherapy for Hormone Receptor-positive Metastatic Breast Cancer. Clinical Breast Cancer 2020, 20: 238-245. PMID: 32113750, DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2020.01.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Agents, ImmunologicalBiomarkers, TumorBreastBreast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Ductal, BreastChemoradiotherapyDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansInfusions, IntravenousMiddle AgedPalliative CareProgrammed Cell Death 1 ReceptorProgression-Free SurvivalReceptor, ErbB-2Receptors, EstrogenReceptors, ProgesteroneResponse Evaluation Criteria in Solid TumorsConceptsMetastatic breast cancerHormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancerProgression-free survivalRadiation therapyObjective responseOverall survivalBreast cancerResponse rateMedian progression-free survivalCause adverse eventsGrade 3 eventsMedian prior linesMedian overall survivalObjective response ratePalliative radiation therapyPhase II studyTumor-infiltrating lymphocytesLymph node lesionsOverall response rateEpidermal growth factor receptorEligible patientsExploratory endpointsGrowth factor receptorPalliative radiotherapyPrimary endpoint
2019
Identifying ERBB2 Activating Mutations in HER2-Negative Breast Cancer: Clinical Impact of Institute-Wide Genomic Testing and Enrollment in Matched Therapy Trials.
Exman P, Garrido-Castro AC, Hughes ME, Freedman RA, Li T, Trippa L, Bychkovsky BL, Barroso-Sousa R, Di Lascio S, Mackichan C, Lloyd MR, Krevalin M, Cerami E, Merrill MS, Santiago R, Crowley L, Kuhnly N, Files J, Lindeman NI, MacConaill LE, Kumari P, Tolaney SM, Krop IE, Bose R, Johnson BE, Ma CX, Dillon DA, Winer EP, Wagle N, Lin NU. Identifying ERBB2 Activating Mutations in HER2-Negative Breast Cancer: Clinical Impact of Institute-Wide Genomic Testing and Enrollment in Matched Therapy Trials. JCO Precision Oncology 2019, 3: 1-9. PMID: 32923853, PMCID: PMC7446367, DOI: 10.1200/po.19.00087.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic breast cancerEligible patientsBreast cancerExact testHER2-negative breast cancerOngoing phase II trialGenomic profilingPhase II trialProportion of patientsComprehensive genomic profilingRoutine clinical practiceFisher's exact testGenomic tumor profilingArchived tissue samplesII trialMedian timeTRIAL REGISTRATIONTrial participationClinical trialsSpecific genomic changesClinical impactGenomic testing resultsRare subsetPatientsClinical practiceRandomized phase II study of eribulin mesylate (E) with or without pembrolizumab (P) for hormone receptor-positive (HR+) metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
Tolaney S, Barroso-Sousa R, Keenan T, Trippa L, Hu J, Luis I, Wulf G, Spring L, Sinclair N, Andrews C, Pittenger J, Richardson E, Dillon D, Lin N, Overmoyer B, Partridge A, VanAllen E, Mittendorf E, Winer E, Krop I. Randomized phase II study of eribulin mesylate (E) with or without pembrolizumab (P) for hormone receptor-positive (HR+) metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: 1004-1004. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.1004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalObjective response rateNeutrophil-lymphocyte ratioTumor-infiltrating lymphocytesTumor mutation burdenOverall survivalPrior linesMedian progression-free survivalCheckpoint inhibitor monotherapyMedian prior linesKey secondary endpointLines of chemotherapyPD-L1 statusTime of progressionChemotherapy 1Eligible patientsHormonal therapyPrimary endpointProtocol therapySecondary endpointsInhibitor monotherapyArm BMedian ageArm ATherapy 2
2017
TBCRC 036: Window of opportunity clinical trial reveals adaptive kinome reprogramming in single and combination HER2-targeting in breast cancer (BrCa).
Angus S, Stuhlmiller T, Sciaky N, Chen X, Naim R, Tanioka M, Gallagher K, Forero A, Krop I, Thompson A, Murthy R, He X, Perou C, Earp S, Carey L, Johnson G. TBCRC 036: Window of opportunity clinical trial reveals adaptive kinome reprogramming in single and combination HER2-targeting in breast cancer (BrCa). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 35: 1027-1027. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.1027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHER2 targetingOpportunity clinical trialAnti-HER2 drugsKinome reprogrammingKinase-targeted therapiesEligible patientsEvaluable ptsTyrosine kinaseImmune compartmentBreast surgeryHER2 inhibitionMultiplexed Inhibitor BeadsClinical trialsBreast cancerImmune responseSpecific receptor tyrosine kinasesBrCa cellsReceptor tyrosine kinasesTumor cellsKinome responsesHER2Distinct expressionKinase SykResistance mechanismsRNA sequencingTrastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) and ribociclib, an oral inhibitor of cyclin dependent kinase 4 and 6 (CDK 4/6), for patients with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer: Phase 1b clinical trial.
Spring L, Goel S, Juric D, Isakoff S, Haddad S, Habin K, Krop I, Moy B, Tolaney S, Bardia A. Trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) and ribociclib, an oral inhibitor of cyclin dependent kinase 4 and 6 (CDK 4/6), for patients with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer: Phase 1b clinical trial. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 35: tps1106-tps1106. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.tps1106.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHER2-positive metastatic breast cancerMetastatic HER2-positive breast cancerHER2-positive breast cancerObjective response rateProgression-free survivalMetastatic breast cancerT-DM1Breast cancerTrastuzumab emtansinePhase 1b clinical trialDose-expansion cohortsMTD/RP2DPhase 2 doseDose-escalation designPre-clinical modelsInhibition of CDK4/6Cyclin-dependent kinase 4Multiple effective therapiesHER receptor familyEligible patientsRECIST 1.1Most patientsPatient ageDependent kinase 4Escalation design
2016
Clinical trial enrollment expansion to the community.
Kostka J, Zerillo J, Kruse A, Sinclair N, Patrick M, McGovern L, Fuller F, O'Neil K, Hixon N, Weeks K, Johnson B, Krop I, Savoie J, Daftary F, Constantine M, Kaddis M, Rossi H, Tahir N, Norden A. Clinical trial enrollment expansion to the community. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2016, 34: 112-112. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2016.34.7_suppl.112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancer patientsClinical trial enrollmentClinical trialsEligible patientsTrial enrollmentCancer patientsNew breast cancer patientsNurse telephone callsProportion of patientsClinical trial programPre-screening patientsAcademic medical centerOncology patientsCancer practiceClinician visitsInitial consultationAcademic hospitalMedical CenterTrial discussionsPatientsTrial programClinical teamMultidisciplinary teamNumeric improvementsClinical staff
2015
Chemotherapy-related amenorrhea after adjuvant paclitaxel–trastuzumab (APT trial)
Ruddy KJ, Guo H, Barry W, Dang CT, Yardley DA, Moy B, Marcom PK, Albain KS, Rugo HS, Ellis MJ, Shapira I, Wolff AC, Carey LA, Overmoyer BA, Hudis C, Krop IE, Burstein HJ, Winer EP, Partridge AH, Tolaney SM. Chemotherapy-related amenorrhea after adjuvant paclitaxel–trastuzumab (APT trial). Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2015, 151: 589-596. PMID: 25981899, PMCID: PMC5057177, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-015-3426-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemotherapy-related amenorrheaChemotherapy initiationMenopausal symptomsBreast cancerAdjuvant breast cancer therapyEarly-stage breast cancerNode-negative HER2Weeks of paclitaxelStage breast cancerLast menstrual periodBreast cancer therapyAdjuvant paclitaxelAmenorrhea ratesAPT trialEligible patientsEvaluable populationPremenopausal womenAdjuvant studiesTrastuzumab monotherapyMedian timeMenstrual periodCancer regimensAmenorrheaTrastuzumabMonths
2013
Clinical and translational results of CALGB 40601: A neoadjuvant phase III trial of weekly paclitaxel and trastuzumab with or without lapatinib for HER2-positive breast cancer.
Carey L, Berry D, Ollila D, Harris L, Krop I, Weckstein D, Henry N, Anders C, Cirrincione C, Winer E, Perou C, Hudis C. Clinical and translational results of CALGB 40601: A neoadjuvant phase III trial of weekly paclitaxel and trastuzumab with or without lapatinib for HER2-positive breast cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: 500-500. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.500.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHER2-positive breast cancerBreast pCR ratePathological complete responsePCR rateCALGB 40601Weekly paclitaxelResidual diseaseBreast cancerStage IIClinical stage IIDose-dense ACPhase III trialsProgression-free survivalHER2-targeted agentsBiomarkers of sensitivityGene copy number abnormalitiesTissue-based studiesEligible patientsNeoadjuvant settingNeoadjuvant studiesTH armPrimary endpointIII trialsMetastatic diseaseComplete responseA phase II study of bevacizumab in combination with vinorelbine and trastuzumab in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer
Lin NU, Seah DS, Gelman R, Desantis S, Mayer EL, Isakoff S, DiPiro P, Krop IE, Come SE, Weckstein D, Winer EP, Burstein HJ. A phase II study of bevacizumab in combination with vinorelbine and trastuzumab in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2013, 139: 403-410. PMID: 23645007, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-013-2551-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetastatic breast cancerGrade 3/4 non-hematologic toxicitiesHER2-positive metastatic breast cancerNon-hematologic toxicitiesTreatment-related toxicityBreast cancerCommon treatment-related toxicitiesFirst-line patientsProtocol-based therapySecond-line cohortSecond-line patientsSecond-line settingPhase II studyProportion of patientsCombination of vinorelbineCo-primary endpointsEligible patientsFebrile neutropeniaMedian PFSII studyMedian durationObjective responsePrior linesUnacceptable toxicityMedian age
2009
A phase II study of oral enzastaurin in patients with metastatic breast cancer previously treated with an anthracycline and a taxane containing regimen
Mina L, Krop I, Zon RT, Isakoff SJ, Schneider CJ, Yu M, Johnson C, Vaughn LG, Wang Y, Hristova-Kazmierski M, Shonukan OO, Sledge GW, Miller KD. A phase II study of oral enzastaurin in patients with metastatic breast cancer previously treated with an anthracycline and a taxane containing regimen. Investigational New Drugs 2009, 27: 565. PMID: 19214387, DOI: 10.1007/s10637-009-9220-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetastatic breast cancerPhase II studyPI3K/AktII studyBreast cancerGrade 3/4 hematologic toxicitiesMedian progression-free survivalGrade 3 nonhematologic toxicityHuman epidermal growth factor 2Epidermal growth factor 2Prior trastuzumab therapyCycles of therapySolid Tumors criteriaProgression-free survivalResponse Evaluation CriteriaBreast cancer pathogenesisSerine-threonine kinase inhibitorMBC progressionOral enzastaurinPrior anthracyclineEligible patientsHematologic toxicityMeasurable diseaseNonhematologic toxicityPrior regimens