2023
Immunological and clinicopathological features predict HER2-positive breast cancer prognosis in the neoadjuvant NeoALTTO and CALGB 40601 randomized trials
Rediti M, Fernandez-Martinez A, Venet D, Rothé F, Hoadley K, Parker J, Singh B, Campbell J, Ballman K, Hillman D, Winer E, El-Abed S, Piccart M, Di Cosimo S, Symmans W, Krop I, Salgado R, Loi S, Pusztai L, Perou C, Carey L, Sotiriou C. Immunological and clinicopathological features predict HER2-positive breast cancer prognosis in the neoadjuvant NeoALTTO and CALGB 40601 randomized trials. Nature Communications 2023, 14: 7053. PMID: 37923752, PMCID: PMC10624889, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42635-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvent-free survivalHER2-positive breast cancerPathological complete responseCALGB 40601Breast cancerBreast pathological complete responseStromal tumor-infiltrating lymphocytesHormone receptor statusPhase III trialsClinical nodal statusIndependent prognostic factorTumor-infiltrating lymphocytesIdentification of patientsBreast cancer prognosisT cell receptorNeoadjuvant paclitaxelNeoadjuvant therapyIII trialsNodal statusComplete responsePrognostic factorsPrognostic scoreReceptor statusClinicopathological featuresResidual disease
2020
PALLAS: A randomized phase III trial of adjuvant palbociclib with endocrine therapy versus endocrine therapy alone for HR+/HER2- early breast cancer
Mayer E, Gnant M, DeMichele A, Martin M, Burstein H, Prat A, Rubovszky G, Miller K, Pfeiler G, Winer E, Zdenkowski N, Anderson D, Nowecki Z, Loibl S, Fohler H, Metzger O, Fumagalli D, Theall K, Fesl C, Dueck A. PALLAS: A randomized phase III trial of adjuvant palbociclib with endocrine therapy versus endocrine therapy alone for HR+/HER2- early breast cancer. Annals Of Oncology 2020, 31: s1145. DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.08.2240.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Updated results from MONALEESA-2, a phase III trial of first-line ribociclib plus letrozole versus placebo plus letrozole in hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer
Hortobagyi GN, Stemmer SM, Burris HA, Yap YS, Sonke GS, Paluch-Shimon S, Campone M, Petrakova K, Blackwell KL, Winer EP, Janni W, Verma S, Conte P, Arteaga CL, Cameron DA, Mondal S, Su F, Miller M, Elmeliegy M, Germa C, O’Shaughnessy J. Updated results from MONALEESA-2, a phase III trial of first-line ribociclib plus letrozole versus placebo plus letrozole in hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. Annals Of Oncology 2019, 30: 1842. PMID: 31407010, PMCID: PMC6927326, DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz215.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Identification of risk factors for toxicity in patients with hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer treated with bevacizumab plus letrozole: a CALGB 40503 (alliance) correlative study
Li D, McCall LM, Hahn OM, Hudis CA, Cohen HJ, Muss HB, Jatoi A, Lafky JM, Ballman KV, Winer EP, Tripathy D, Schneider B, Barry W, Dickler MN, Hurria A. Identification of risk factors for toxicity in patients with hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer treated with bevacizumab plus letrozole: a CALGB 40503 (alliance) correlative study. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2018, 171: 325-334. PMID: 29789969, PMCID: PMC6076849, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-018-4828-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancerAdvanced breast cancerIncidence of gradeAdverse eventsBreast cancerPhysical functionProgression-free survival benefitMultivariable logistic regression modelAddition of bevacizumabPhase III trialsPhysical function measuresAdverse event dataFunctional Assessment MeasureIncidence of toxicityFlight of stairsLogistic regression modelsHemorrhagic eventsIII trialsSurvival benefitMedian ageThrombosis eventsRisk factorsUnivariate analysisAssessment measuresBevacizumabThe Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) trial: Randomized phase III trial evaluating the role of weight loss in adjuvant treatment of overweight and obese women with early-stage breast cancer (Alliance A011401).
Ligibel J, Barry W, Alfano C, Hershman D, Irwin M, Neuhouser M, Thomson C, Delahanty L, Frank E, Spears P, Paskett E, Hopkins J, Bernstein V, Stearns V, White J, Wadden T, Goodwin P, Carey L, Partridge A, Winer E. The Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) trial: Randomized phase III trial evaluating the role of weight loss in adjuvant treatment of overweight and obese women with early-stage breast cancer (Alliance A011401). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 36: tps598-tps598. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2018.36.15_suppl.tps598.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
324TiP PATINA: A randomized open label phase III trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of palbociclib + anti HER2 therapy + endocrine therapy vs anti HER2 therapy + endocrine therapy after induction treatment for hormone receptor positive, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer
Metzger O, Mandrekar S, Ciruelos E, Loibl S, Valagussa P, Demichele A, Lim E, Tripathy D, Winer E, Huang C, Khoeler M, Carey L, Francis P, Miller K, Goel S, Goetz M, Prat A, Loi S, Krop I, Gianni L. 324TiP PATINA: A randomized open label phase III trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of palbociclib + anti HER2 therapy + endocrine therapy vs anti HER2 therapy + endocrine therapy after induction treatment for hormone receptor positive, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Annals Of Oncology 2017, 28: v107-v108. DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx365.087.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchKinetic-Pharmacodynamic Model of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer Treated with Paclitaxel, Nab-Paclitaxel, or Ixabepilone: CALGB 40502 (Alliance)
Mehrotra S, Sharma MR, Gray E, Wu K, Barry WT, Hudis C, Winer EP, Lyss AP, Toppmeyer DL, Moreno-Aspitia A, Lad TE, Valasco M, Overmoyer B, Rugo H, Ratain MJ, Gobburu JV. Kinetic-Pharmacodynamic Model of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer Treated with Paclitaxel, Nab-Paclitaxel, or Ixabepilone: CALGB 40502 (Alliance). The AAPS Journal 2017, 19: 1411-1423. PMID: 28620884, PMCID: PMC5711539, DOI: 10.1208/s12248-017-0101-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyProportion of patientsMetastatic breast cancerKinetic-pharmacodynamic modelIndirect response modelNab-paclitaxelDose modificationPeripheral neuropathyBreast cancerDrug effectsRandomized phase III trialLinear drug effectFirst-line chemotherapyPhase III trialsTime pointsDose-limiting toxicityLater time pointsEarly time pointsCALGB 40502Neurotoxicity ScaleIII trialsFunctional assessmentChemotherapeutic agentsPatientsCancer
2015
Randomized Phase III Trial of Paclitaxel Once Per Week Compared With Nanoparticle Albumin-Bound Nab-Paclitaxel Once Per Week or Ixabepilone With Bevacizumab As First-Line Chemotherapy for Locally Recurrent or Metastatic Breast Cancer: CALGB 40502/NCCTG N063H (Alliance)
Rugo HS, Barry WT, Moreno-Aspitia A, Lyss AP, Cirrincione C, Leung E, Mayer EL, Naughton M, Toppmeyer D, Carey LA, Perez EA, Hudis C, Winer EP. Randomized Phase III Trial of Paclitaxel Once Per Week Compared With Nanoparticle Albumin-Bound Nab-Paclitaxel Once Per Week or Ixabepilone With Bevacizumab As First-Line Chemotherapy for Locally Recurrent or Metastatic Breast Cancer: CALGB 40502/NCCTG N063H (Alliance). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2015, 33: 2361-2369. PMID: 26056183, PMCID: PMC4500830, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.59.5298.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAlbuminsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBevacizumabBreast NeoplasmsDrug Administration ScheduleEpothilonesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNanoparticlesNeoplasm MetastasisNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPaclitaxelTreatment OutcomeConceptsAdvanced breast cancerProgression-free survivalNab-paclitaxelBreast cancerInterim analysisMedian progression-free survivalRandomized phase III trialEarly dose reductionSecond interim analysisFirst-line therapyPhase III trialsMetastatic breast cancerFirst interim analysisEligible patientsLine chemotherapyNonhematologic toxicityPalliative chemotherapyHazard ratioIII trialsOverall survivalPeripheral neuropathyTreatment failureExperimental armLocally RecurrentArm CPhase III trial evaluating the addition of bevacizumab to letrozole as first-line endocrine therapy for treatment of hormone-receptor positive advanced breast cancer: CALGB 40503 (Alliance).
Dickler M, Barry W, Cirrincione C, Ellis M, Moynahan M, Innocenti F, Hurria A, Rugo H, Lake D, Hahn O, Schneider B, Tripathy D, Winer E, Hudis C. Phase III trial evaluating the addition of bevacizumab to letrozole as first-line endocrine therapy for treatment of hormone-receptor positive advanced breast cancer: CALGB 40503 (Alliance). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2015, 33: 501-501. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2015.33.15_suppl.501.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Phase III Study of Iniparib Plus Gemcitabine and Carboplatin Versus Gemcitabine and Carboplatin in Patients With Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
O'Shaughnessy J, Schwartzberg L, Danso MA, Miller KD, Rugo HS, Neubauer M, Robert N, Hellerstedt B, Saleh M, Richards P, Specht JM, Yardley DA, Carlson RW, Finn RS, Charpentier E, Garcia-Ribas I, Winer EP. Phase III Study of Iniparib Plus Gemcitabine and Carboplatin Versus Gemcitabine and Carboplatin in Patients With Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2014, 32: 3840-3847. PMID: 25349301, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.55.2984.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBenzamidesCarboplatinDeoxycytidineDisease ProgressionDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleGemcitabineHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingProportional Hazards ModelsRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeTriple Negative Breast NeoplasmsUnited StatesConceptsMetastatic triple-negative breast cancerProgression-free survivalTriple-negative breast cancerCoprimary end pointsOverall survivalBreast cancerRandomized phase II trialEnd pointStage IV/Clinical benefit ratePhase II trialPhase III studyPhase III trialsStandard of careWarrants further evaluationLack of treatmentCarboplatin areaITT populationPrevious chemotherapyPrior chemotherapyII trialIII studyIII trialsSurvival benefitSafety profileGene expression signatures in pre- and post-therapy (Rx) specimens from CALGB 40601 (Alliance), a neoadjuvant phase III trial of weekly paclitaxel and trastuzumab with or without lapatinib for HER2-positive breast cancer (BrCa).
Carey L, Barry W, Pitcher B, Hoadley K, Cheang M, Anders C, Henry N, Tolaney S, Dang C, Krop I, Harris L, Berry D, Perou C, Winer E, Hudis C. Gene expression signatures in pre- and post-therapy (Rx) specimens from CALGB 40601 (Alliance), a neoadjuvant phase III trial of weekly paclitaxel and trastuzumab with or without lapatinib for HER2-positive breast cancer (BrCa). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2014, 32: 506-506. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.32.15_suppl.506.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTrastuzumab Emtansine: A Novel Antibody–Drug Conjugate for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Krop I, Winer EP. Trastuzumab Emtansine: A Novel Antibody–Drug Conjugate for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. Clinical Cancer Research 2014, 20: 15-20. PMID: 24135146, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-13-0541.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetastatic breast cancerT-DM1Breast cancerAntibody-drug conjugatesAntibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicityRecent phase III trialsHER2-positive breast cancerNovel antibody-drug conjugateCapecitabine/lapatinibFirst-line settingHepatic transaminase elevationsCombination of trastuzumabPhase II studyProgression-free survivalPhase III trialsInhibition of HER2Cell-mediated cytotoxicityFavorable toxicity profileHER2-positive tumor cellsMonoclonal antibody trastuzumabTransaminase elevationII studyIII trialsOverall survivalAdverse events
2013
Impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy plus HER2-targeting on breast conservation rates: Surgical results from CALGB 40601 (Alliance).
Ollila D, Berry D, Cirrincione C, Carey L, Amos K, Henry N, Winer E, Hudis C, Golshan M. Impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy plus HER2-targeting on breast conservation rates: Surgical results from CALGB 40601 (Alliance). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: 501-501. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.501.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNeoadjuvant therapyBCT candidatesCALGB 40601Neoadjuvant chemotherapySystemic therapySurgical resultsBreast surgeonsBreast cancerTumor-free surgical marginsBreast cancer ptsNeoadjuvant systemic therapyOperable breast cancerBreast conservation ratesPhase III trialsAnti-HER2 treatmentModern systemic therapyBreast cancer operationsBCT eligibilityCancer ptsEligible patientsNeoadjuvant trialsTherapy ratesIII trialsSurgical marginsCancer operationsClinical 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 responsePAM50 proliferation score as a predictor of weekly paclitaxel benefit in breast cancer
Martín M, Prat A, Rodríguez-Lescure Á, Caballero R, Ebbert MT, Munárriz B, Ruiz-Borrego M, Bastien RR, Crespo C, Davis C, Rodríguez CA, López-Vega JM, Furió V, García AM, Casas M, Ellis MJ, Berry DA, Pitcher BN, Harris L, Ruiz A, Winer E, Hudis C, Stijleman IJ, Tuck DP, Carrasco E, Perou CM, Bernard PS. PAM50 proliferation score as a predictor of weekly paclitaxel benefit in breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2013, 138: 457-466. PMID: 23423445, PMCID: PMC3608881, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-013-2416-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBreast NeoplasmsCell ProliferationClinical Trials, Phase III as TopicCyclophosphamideEpirubicinFemaleFluorouracilHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateKi-67 AntigenMiddle AgedMulticenter Studies as TopicMultivariate AnalysisPaclitaxelProportional Hazards ModelsProspective StudiesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTreatment OutcomeConceptsGroup of patientsWeekly paclitaxelOverall survivalPAM50 subtypesProliferation scoreBreast cancerNode-positive operable breast cancerMultivariable Cox regression analysisLow proliferation statusAnthracycline-containing chemotherapyOperable breast cancerPhase III trialsSubset of patientsCox regression analysisClinical-pathological variablesFEC armMedian followAdjuvant therapySecondary endpointsIII trialsPathological variablesHistologic gradeClinical trialsAdjuvant FECKi-67
2012
CALGB 40502/NCCTG N063H: Randomized phase III trial of weekly paclitaxel (P) compared to weekly nanoparticle albumin bound nab-paclitaxel (NP) or ixabepilone (Ix) with or without bevacizumab (B) as first-line therapy for locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
Rugo H, Barry W, Moreno-Aspitia A, Lyss A, Cirrincione C, Mayer E, Naughton M, Layman R, Carey L, Somer R, Perez E, Hudis C, Winer E. CALGB 40502/NCCTG N063H: Randomized phase III trial of weekly paclitaxel (P) compared to weekly nanoparticle albumin bound nab-paclitaxel (NP) or ixabepilone (Ix) with or without bevacizumab (B) as first-line therapy for locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: cra1002-cra1002. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.18_suppl.cra1002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalMetastatic breast cancerNab-paclitaxelPhase III trialsSensory neuropathyHazard ratioIII trialsInterim analysisGrade 2 sensory neuropathyMedian progression-free survivalAlbumin-bound formulationWeekly nanoparticle albuminPrimary end pointFirst-line therapyHormone receptor statusCause deathMeasurable diseaseWeek dosingWeekly paclitaxelHematologic toxicityFree survivalReceptor statusTaxane useExperimental armNanoparticle albuminCALGB 40502/NCCTG N063H: Randomized phase III trial of weekly paclitaxel (P) compared to weekly nanoparticle albumin bound nab-paclitaxel (NP) or ixabepilone (Ix) with or without bevacizumab (B) as first-line therapy for locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
Rugo H, Barry W, Moreno-Aspitia A, Lyss A, Cirrincione C, Mayer E, Naughton M, Layman R, Carey L, Somer R, Perez E, Hudis C, Winer E. CALGB 40502/NCCTG N063H: Randomized phase III trial of weekly paclitaxel (P) compared to weekly nanoparticle albumin bound nab-paclitaxel (NP) or ixabepilone (Ix) with or without bevacizumab (B) as first-line therapy for locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: cra1002-cra1002. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.cra1002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Quality of Life of Older Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Receiving Adjuvant Chemotherapy: A Companion Study to Cancer and Leukemia Group B 49907
Kornblith AB, Lan L, Archer L, Partridge A, Kimmick G, Hudis C, Winer E, Casey R, Bennett S, Cohen HJ, Muss HB. Quality of Life of Older Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Receiving Adjuvant Chemotherapy: A Companion Study to Cancer and Leukemia Group B 49907. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2011, 29: 1022-1028. PMID: 21300923, PMCID: PMC3068052, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.29.9859.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBreast NeoplasmsCapecitabineChemotherapy, AdjuvantCyclophosphamideDeoxycytidineDisease-Free SurvivalDoxorubicinFemaleFluorouracilHumansMethotrexateNeoplasm StagingQuality of LifeRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesSurvival AnalysisTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsEarly-stage breast cancerSystemic adverse effectsStandard chemotherapyBreast cancerCapecitabine treatmentOlder patientsOverall survivalStandard treatmentBetter QOLAdverse effectsHand-foot syndromePhase III trialsLife Questionnaire C30Completion of treatmentQuality of lifeAdjuvant chemotherapyLife substudyIII trialsCancer QualityImproved survivalLess nauseaGood appetiteHospital AnxietyDepression ScaleMonths postbaseline
2009
Benefits of Adding Paclitaxel to Adjuvant Doxorubicin/Cyclophosphamide Depending on HER2 & ER Status: Analysis of Tumor Tissue Microarrays and Immunohistochemistry in CALGB 9344 (Intergroup 0148).
Berry D, Berry D, Thor A, Jewell S, Broadwater G, Edgerton S, Hayes D, Hudis C, Winer E, Nielsen T, Ellis M. Benefits of Adding Paclitaxel to Adjuvant Doxorubicin/Cyclophosphamide Depending on HER2 & ER Status: Analysis of Tumor Tissue Microarrays and Immunohistochemistry in CALGB 9344 (Intergroup 0148). Cancer Research 2009, 69: 606-606. DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.sabcs-09-606.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdjuvant doxorubicin/cyclophosphamideNode-positive breast cancerWhole section analysisTissue microarrayHazard ratioER statusBreast cancerAdjuvant phase III trialsDouble-negative tumorsDoxorubicin/cyclophosphamideNon-responding patientsPhase III trialsMajority of patientsMultivariate Cox modelConfidence intervalsTumor tissue microarraysSet of patientsTMA cohortHormonal therapyIII trialsSurvival benefitCentral pathologyPathology blocksKaplan-MeierClinical assessment
2008
Randomized Phase III Trial of Weekly Compared With Every-3-Weeks Paclitaxel for Metastatic Breast Cancer, With Trastuzumab for all HER-2 Overexpressors and Random Assignment to Trastuzumab or Not in HER-2 Nonoverexpressors: Final Results of Cancer and Leukemia Group B Protocol 9840
Seidman AD, Berry D, Cirrincione C, Harris L, Muss H, Marcom PK, Gipson G, Burstein H, Lake D, Shapiro CL, Ungaro P, Norton L, Winer E, Hudis C. Randomized Phase III Trial of Weekly Compared With Every-3-Weeks Paclitaxel for Metastatic Breast Cancer, With Trastuzumab for all HER-2 Overexpressors and Random Assignment to Trastuzumab or Not in HER-2 Nonoverexpressors: Final Results of Cancer and Leukemia Group B Protocol 9840. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2008, 26: 1642-1649. PMID: 18375893, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.11.6699.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetastatic breast cancerWeekly paclitaxelResponse rateBreast cancerHER-2-positive patientsRandomized phase III trialHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2End pointEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Grade 3 neuropathyPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsGrowth factor receptor 2Phase II trialPhase III trialsTreatment-limiting toxicityFactor receptor 2Paclitaxel scheduleII trialIII trialsOverall survivalPaclitaxel therapyPositive patientsWeekly dosingReceptor 2