Pub Date : 2025-06-11DOI: 10.1016/j.esmogo.2025.100193
T. Ozato , Y. Kono , H. Yamamoto , A. Hirasawa , D. Ennishi , S. Tomida , S. Toyooka , M. Otsuka
Background
Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine carcinoma (GI-NEC) is a highly lethal malignancy with significant clinical and molecular heterogeneities. Given its rarity, large-scale studies are lacking, and research on its genomic landscape remains limited. Consequently, to date, no reliable biomarkers for treatment selection and prognosis have been identified. To address this gap in knowledge, we investigated the clinical impact of genomic features on GI-NEC.
Methods
We retrospectively analyzed 261 patients with advanced or recurrent GI-NEC using a nationwide comprehensive genomic profiling database. We analyzed the correlation between platinum-based chemotherapy and the clinical outcomes in 152 patients, focusing on time to treatment failure and overall survival. We integrated the sequencing data with clinical information to identify potential biomarkers predictive of chemotherapy efficacy and survival.
Results
In the GI-NECs analyzed, TP53 (85.8%) and RB1 (38.7%) were the most frequently mutated genes. Genetic alterations varied according to the primary tumor site, exhibiting co-occurring and mutually exclusive mutations. Notably, RB1 deficiency and CCNE1 amplification were mutually exclusive, particularly in esophageal and gastric NEC. MYC amplification was associated with a shorter time to treatment failure (P = 0.050), while KRAS alterations were significantly associated with a shorter overall survival (P = 0.001) in recurrent or unresectable GI-NECs.
Conclusion
This study underscored the clinical and genomic heterogeneity of GI-NEC and highlighted the need to integrate genomic and clinical data to achieve personalized medicine. MYC amplification and KRAS alterations may serve as valuable predictors of treatment response and prognosis in patients with GI-NEC.
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Pub Date : 2025-06-09DOI: 10.1016/j.esmogo.2025.100189
K. Shimozaki , K. Hirata , H. Hayashi , Y. Sato , Y. Komatsu , S. Taniguchi , N. Takahashi , K. Yamaguchi , M. Furuta , T. Kawakami , Y. Narita , T. Ando , A. Makiyama , S. Mitani , T. Ogata , N. Takegawa , W. Okamoto , T. Nishina , M. Komoda , A. Hosokawa , K. Muro
Background
Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b (FGFR2)-overexpressing advanced gastric cancer (AGC) is associated with poor prognosis and limited treatment options. Bemarituzumab, which selectively binds to FGFR2b, is being investigated in combination with chemotherapy as a first-line treatment. Dual inhibition of the vascular endothelial growth factor–vascular endothelial growth factor receptor and FGF–FGFR pathways may improve the survival of FGFR2b-positive AGC through synergistic inhibition of angiogenesis and the downstream signals for tumor proliferation.
Design
The WJOG18524G trial (RAINBIRD) is a single-arm, multicenter phase II trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of bemarituzumab in combination with paclitaxel plus ramucirumab in patients with FGFR2b-positive AGC who are intolerant or refractory to first-line fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy. The main inclusion criteria are unresectable or metastatic FGFR2b-positive gastric adenocarcinoma, refractoriness or intolerance to fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy, measurable lesions, and performance status of 0 or 1. The primary endpoint is the objective response rate, which is assessed by a blinded independent central review. Translational research is planned to explore the predictive biomarkers and mechanisms of resistance to bemarituzumab by sequencing tumor DNA (PleSSiSion-Neo) and circulating tumor DNA (Guardant360), which are collected at multiple time points.
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Pub Date : 2025-06-09DOI: 10.1016/j.esmogo.2025.100181
J. Ke , Y. Li , L. Qi , X. Li , W. Wang , S. Ten Hoorn , Y. Zhu , H. Huang , F. Gao , L. Vermeulen , X. Wang
Background
Young-onset colorectal cancer (CRC), affecting individuals <50 years of age, presents a significant health threat worldwide. The molecular and clinical characteristics of young-onset CRC are poorly understood, complicating the development of effective biomarkers for precision oncology. This study aimed to dissect age-dependent molecular heterogeneity of CRC and establish a model for identifying high-risk young-onset patients.
Methods
We analyzed clinical data for 564 439 patient samples across three large cohorts. For molecular characterizations, a subset of 1874 patient samples was used. A deep learning framework was used to analyze hematoxylin–eosin-stained whole-slide images to quantify Shannon diversity indices (SDIs). Subsequently, a multivariate model, integrating SDI, microsatellite status and promoter methylation of miR-200s, was developed for predicting the consensus molecular subtype (CMS)4-mesenchymal subtype, followed by internal and external clinical validations.
Results
Young-onset CRC patients exhibited better overall survival but worse relapse-free survival and higher metastasis rates compared with late-onset cases. Molecular subtyping analysis found that young-onset CRC also comprises the same four subtypes (CMS1-4), but the prevalence differs from late-onset CRC. Stratified analysis suggested that the poor outcomes in young-onset CRC were due to higher prevalence of the CMS4-mesenchymal subtype. To predict CMS4, we established an effective risk-scoring model (area under the curve = 0.87) combining molecular and histological markers, with multiple independent validations.
Conclusions
CRC shows age-dependent molecular heterogeneity, with young-onset cases more frequently presenting the CMS4 subtype. To predict CMS4, we developed and validated a robust risk-scoring model integrating molecular and histological markers, offering a new translatable tool for more optimized management of young-onset patients.
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Pub Date : 2025-06-05DOI: 10.1016/j.esmogo.2025.100174
L. Twhigg , H.M. Ng , T. Glyn , C. Wall , R. Purcell
The gut microbiome plays an integral role in many physiological functions, including immunity, metabolism, maintenance of membrane integrity and protection against pathogenic bacteria. Conversely, adverse changes in the gut microbiome—termed dysbiosis—have been linked to many diseases, including cancer. Dysbiosis can result from a range of endogenous and exogenous factors. Diet is one of the most important modulators of the gut microbiome; the indirect benefits of modulating the microbiome through diet interventions are beginning to be used in many disease settings. Beneficial microbes (commensals) can modulate the local and systemic immune environment through the production of metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Commensal bacteria ferment dietary fibre to produce SCFAs, and increasing dietary fibre intake has been shown to both increase SCFA production in the colon and affect immune responses. Recent studies have shown that dietary fibre can increase tumour responses to immunotherapy and chemotherapy, but data on the effect of increased fibre and changes in the microbiome on radiotherapy are limited. In this article, we review the current evidence regarding dietary fibre interventions and modulation of the gut microbiome in improving outcomes in patients receiving pelvic radiotherapy.
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Pub Date : 2025-06-01DOI: 10.1016/j.esmogo.2025.100186
F. Rossari , D. Lavacchi , E. Alimenti , C. Soldà , F. Salani , L. Esposito , S. Foti , S. Camera , M. Persano , F. Lo Prinzi , F. Vitiello , E. Pellegrini , M. Bruccoleri , M.D. Rizzato , M. Caccese , I.G. Rapposelli , A. Guidolin , A. De Rosa , L. Antonuzzo , G. Masi , A. Casadei-Gardini
Background
Atezolizumab (1200 mg) plus bevacizumab (15 mg/kg) every 3 weeks (AtezBev) became a standard-of-care first-line treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (aHCC) following IMbrave150. However, real-world data suggest milder efficacy. Early bevacizumab interruption due to adverse events (AEs) is a frequent occurrence in real-world scenario associated with poor prognosis. Additionally, early bevacizumab dose/time modifications (eBEVmod) may negatively impact outcome.
Materials and methods
Data from AtezBev-treated aHCC patients (n = 100) in five Italian institutions were retrospectively analyzed. Cumulative bevacizumab dose (mg/kg) received in the first 3 months of treatment was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) to identify a cut-off value to estimate survival and dichotomize the variable. Baseline clinical and laboratory characteristics were analyzed with uni-/multivariate models to explore potential differences on overall survival (OS), objective response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR) based on eBEVmod. Progression-free survival (PFS) was a secondary endpoint.
Results
In the overall population, the median (m) follow-up was 11.4 months, mOS was 20.5 months, mPFS was 10.4 months, ORR was 31% and DCR was 75%. ROC on 3-month cumulative bevacizumab dose revealed an area under the curve of 0.74 (P = 0.001) and eBEVmod cut-off of <45 mg/kg/3 months (i.e. 10.5 mg/kg/3 weeks) having 73% sensitivity and specificity in predicting death. Twenty-three percent of patients had eBEVmod (of which 39.1% had treatment delay, 39.1% discontinuation and 21.7% dose reduction), with no differences in baseline characteristics nor second-line treatments compared with non-eBEVmod, except for sex. eBEVmod patients had inferior ORR/DCR (14%/48% versus 36%/82%) and increased risk of death [hazard ratio (HR) 4.2, P = 0.0049], with a 12-month survival probability of 53.3% versus 77.4%. eBEVmod was an independent negative prognostic factor of survival at multivariate analysis (HR 3.3, P = 0.0125). Patients with eBEVmod also had a trend in worse PFS, although not statistically significant (mPFS 3.8 versus 12.6 months, HR 1.8, P = 0.0774).
Conclusions
eBEVmod is an independent unfavorable prognostic factor of response and survival in AtezBev-treated aHCC patients. Optimization of bevacizumab AE management to reduce eBEVmod may substantially improve treatment outcome in real-world practice.
在IMbrave150之后,datezolizumab (1200mg) +贝伐单抗(15mg /kg)每3周(AtezBev)成为晚期肝细胞癌(aHCC)的标准护理一线治疗。然而,现实世界的数据显示,效果较温和。由于不良事件(ae)导致的早期贝伐单抗中断是现实世界中经常发生的与不良预后相关的情况。此外,早期贝伐单抗剂量/时间调整(eBEVmod)可能会对结果产生负面影响。材料和方法回顾性分析意大利5家机构接受atezbev治疗的aHCC患者(n = 100)的数据。通过受试者工作特征(ROC)分析治疗前3个月接受的累积贝伐单抗剂量(mg/kg),以确定截止值来估计生存率并对变量进行二分类。采用单/多变量模型分析基线临床和实验室特征,探讨基于eBEVmod的总生存期(OS)、客观缓解率(ORR)和疾病控制率(DCR)的潜在差异。无进展生存期(PFS)是次要终点。结果总体随访时间中位数(m)为11.4个月,最长随访时间(mo)为20.5个月,最长随访时间(mPFS)为10.4个月,ORR为31%,DCR为75%。3个月累积贝伐单抗剂量的ROC显示曲线下面积为0.74 (P = 0.001), eBEVmod截止值为45 mg/kg/3个月(即10.5 mg/kg/3周),预测死亡的敏感性和特异性为73%。23%的患者接受eBEVmod治疗(其中39.1%的患者延迟治疗,39.1%的患者停止治疗,21.7%的患者减少剂量),与非eBEVmod相比,基线特征和二线治疗没有差异,除了性别差异。eBEVmod患者ORR/DCR较低(14%/48%对36%/82%),死亡风险增加[危险比(HR) 4.2, P = 0.0049], 12个月生存率为53.3%对77.4%。多因素分析显示,eBEVmod是一个独立的预后不良因素(HR 3.3, P = 0.0125)。eBEVmod患者的PFS也有恶化的趋势,尽管没有统计学意义(mPFS 3.8 vs 12.6个月,HR 1.8, P = 0.0774)。结论bevmod是影响atezbev治疗aHCC患者疗效和生存的独立不利预后因素。优化贝伐单抗AE管理以减少eBEVmod可能会在实际实践中显著改善治疗结果。
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Pub Date : 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1016/j.esmogo.2025.100184
K. Nakanishi , N. Sugimoto , Y. Kodera , H. Kawakami , A. Makiyama , H. Konishi , S. Morita , Y. Narita , K. Minashi , M. Imano , R. Inamoto , T. Nishina , T. Kawakami , M. Hagiwara , H. Kume , K. Yamaguchi , W. Hashimoto , K. Muro
Background
EN-DEAVOR was a multi-institutional retrospective study evaluating the effectiveness and safety of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in gastric cancer patients. This secondary analysis investigated prognostic factors for real-world progression-free survival (rwPFS) and objective response rate (ORR) for T-DXd as third- or later-line treatment.
Patients and methods
Patients aged ≥20 years with histopathologically confirmed human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive unresectable advanced or recurrent gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, who had worsened after chemotherapy, were included. Patients received T-DXd as third- or later-line therapy between September 2020 and September 2021. Univariate and multivariate analyses identified prognostic factors for rwPFS and ORR.
Results
Of the 307 patients, 75.6% were male and 69.1% were aged ≥65 years. The median duration of prior trastuzumab treatment was 6.5 months (range 0-81.5 months). Multivariate analysis showed HER2 immunohistochemistry (IHC) 3+ [hazard ratio (HR) 0.65, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.49-0.86], intestinal type lesions (HR 0.59, 95% CI 0.43-0.79), modified Glasgow Prognostic Score (mGPS) 0 and 1 (HR 0.71, 95% CI 0.53-0.95), and longer duration of prior trastuzumab treatment (≥ median) (HR 0.75, 95% CI 0.58-0.97) as positive prognostic factors for rwPFS. Longer prior trastuzumab treatment was also a positive prognostic factor for ORR (odds ratio 2.02, 95% CI 1.13-3.63).
Conclusions
Patients with clinical benefits from prolonged trastuzumab treatment are likely to benefit from T-DXd. Similarly, HER2 IHC 3+, intestinal type lesions, and better mGPS (0 or 1) are associated with longer rwPFS. However, T-DXd should not be withheld even in patients without these factors, as a median PFS of 3.42 months was observed in those with the shortest prior trastuzumab exposure.
den - deavor是一项多机构回顾性研究,评估曲妥珠单抗德鲁德康(T-DXd)治疗胃癌患者的有效性和安全性。这项二级分析调查了T-DXd作为三线或后期治疗的真实无进展生存期(rwPFS)和客观缓解率(ORR)的预后因素。患者和方法纳入年龄≥20岁,经组织病理学证实为人表皮生长因子受体2 (HER2)阳性,不可切除的晚期或复发性胃或胃食管交界处腺癌,化疗后恶化的患者。患者在2020年9月至2021年9月期间接受T-DXd作为三线或后期治疗。单因素和多因素分析确定了rwPFS和ORR的预后因素。结果307例患者中,男性占75.6%,年龄≥65岁占69.1%。既往曲妥珠单抗治疗的中位持续时间为6.5个月(范围0-81.5个月)。多因素分析显示,HER2免疫组化(IHC) 3+[危险比(HR) 0.65, 95%可信区间(CI) 0.49-0.86]、肠道类型病变(HR 0.59, 95% CI 0.43-0.79)、改良格拉斯哥预后评分(mGPS) 0和1 (HR 0.71, 95% CI 0.53-0.95)、既往曲单抗治疗持续时间较长(≥中位数)(HR 0.75, 95% CI 0.58-0.97)是rwPFS的阳性预后因素。先前更长时间的曲妥珠单抗治疗也是ORR的一个积极预后因素(优势比2.02,95% CI 1.13-3.63)。结论长期曲妥珠单抗治疗有临床获益的患者可能从T-DXd中获益。同样,HER2 IHC 3+、肠型病变和较好的mGPS(0或1)与较长的rwPFS相关。然而,即使在没有这些因素的患者中,T-DXd也不应该被保留,因为在曲妥珠单抗暴露时间最短的患者中,观察到中位PFS为3.42个月。
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Pub Date : 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1016/j.esmogo.2025.100188
A. Petrillo , M. Verheij , T. Leong
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Pub Date : 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1016/j.esmogo.2025.100182
G. Mauri , M. Puzzono , A. Mannucci , F. Gaudioso , H. Mittal , L. Mosca , V. Burgio , S. Ghezzi , M. Ronzoni , S. Mariano , R. Rosati , L. Monti , U. Cavallari , A. Sartore-Bianchi , S. Siena , G.M. Cavestro
Background
The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) is rising. While most cases of EO-CRC are sporadic, the prevalence of hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes remains a subject of debate. Moreover, genes not traditionally associated with EO-CRC development are rarely included in germline testing panels.
Patients and methods
Germline profiling data of patients with EO-CRC presenting to our clinics were collected at two Italian university institutions: IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute and Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda. Multigene germline profiling analysis was carried out using next-generation sequencing and multiplex ligation probe amplification. Associations between germline alterations and clinicopathological variables were analyzed.
Results
A total of 130 patients with EO-CRC were screened. The median age at EO-CRC diagnosis was 42 years (range 22-49 years). Germline pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants (PVs/LPVs) associated with hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes were identified in 23 (18%) patients, while germline variants of unknown significance were found in 47 (36%) patients. No alterations in high-penetrance genes associated with cancer susceptibility were observed in 67 (52%) patients. No patients with microsatellite stable BRAF-mutant (n = 5) or signet ring cell CRC (n = 2) exhibited germline PVs/LPVs. No clinicopathological features were significantly enriched in hereditary compared with sporadic EO-CRC. Germline PVs in FLCN and SDHAF2 were identified in two patients with EO-CRC.
Conclusions
While most EO-CRC cases are sporadic, approximately one-fifth arises within the context of hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes. As FLCN and SDH are not currently included in the current guidelines for EO-CRC, PVs/LPVs in these genes may be underestimated. To better understand their significance, we recommend including their assessment in all patients with EO-CRC.
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Pub Date : 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1016/j.esmogo.2025.100187
A.J. Muñoz Martín , F. Castet , J. Soto Alsar , J. Adeva , P. Peinado , B. Graña , I. Alés Díaz , R.M. Rodríguez-Alonso , M. Lobo de Mena , R. Vera , I. Ruiz de Mena , S. Aguilar , S. Vega , L. Ortega Morán , T. Macarulla
Background
Antagonist of mouse double minute 2 homolog (MDM2) represents a novel therapeutic strategy in biliary tract cancer (BTC). We aimed to characterize the epidemiology of MDM2 amplifications in patients with BTC, associations of MDM2 with other genetic alterations, and survival outcomes.
Materials and methods
A real-world cohort of patients diagnosed with BTC (1 January 2017 to 31 December 2022) was evaluated (RETUD NCT06711211). Next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing was carried out. Demographic and clinical characteristics, molecular profile, treatments, and effectiveness [overall response rate (ORR) and survival outcomes] were assessed. Progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and ORR were estimated for patients receiving first-line therapy, using the Kaplan–Meier method. Descriptive analyses were used to assess demographic, clinical, and molecular features.
Results
A total of 301 patients were included. MDM2 amplification was reported in 19 patients (6.3%); two of them (10.5%) had TP53 mutations. Most patients (63.2%; 12/19) with MDM2 amplification had intrahepatic tumors. However, MDM2 amplification was more frequent in patients with gall-bladder carcinoma (12.9%; 4/31). Patients with/without MDM2 amplification receiving first-line therapy [cisplatin and gemcitabine (CisGem)] showed a median OS [95% confidence interval (CI)] of 18.4 months (12.3-19.9 months) and 17.8 months (12.3-19.9 months, P = 0.247), a median PFS (95% CI) of 5.3 months (2.7-8.9 months) and 6.0 months (5.3-6.8 months, P = 0.423), and an ORR of 21.4% and 29.6% (P = 0.762), respectively.
Conclusions
Incidence of MDM2 amplification was similar to that described in other BTC cohorts. Comparable results in demographic/clinical characteristics, molecular profile, and survival outcomes between patients with/without MDM2 amplification was observed.
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Pub Date : 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1016/j.esmogo.2025.100173
E. El Rawadi , B. Bonnet , L. Pierotti , V. Boige , L. Tselikas , C. Smolenschi , M. Valéry , T. Pudlarz , A. Fuerea , T. De Baere , A. Tarabay , M. Gelli , E. Fernandez-de-Sevilla , D. Malka , A. Hollebecque , M. Ducreux , A. Boilève
Background
Oxaliplatin-based hepatic arterial infusions (HAI) combined with intravenous therapy is a therapeutic option for colorectal cancer with liver-only metastasis, notably in the palliative setting, either initially or after failure of systemic chemotherapy. Our study aimed to assess efficacy and tolerance between oxaliplatin-naive patients and oxaliplatin-pretreated patients.
Methods
Between 2008 and 2022, single-center consecutive patients presenting with liver metastasis secondary to colorectal cancer who received at least one cycle of HAI-oxaliplatin combined with systemic therapy were included.
Results
The oxaliplatin-naive arm included 63 patients (median age 58 years) and the pretreated arm included 244 patients (median age 53 years). Patient characteristics were well balanced between the groups. All patients in the oxaliplatin-naive arm received HAI-oxaliplatin while 13% of the pretreated patients received HAI-FOLFIRINOX. After a median follow-up of 36 months, median progression-free survival was 14 months in the oxaliplatin-naive group (range 11.8-24 months) and 10.1 months in the pretreated group (range 9.4-12.5 months) (P = 0.016). The objective response rate was 66.7% and the disease control rate was 79.4% in the oxaliplatin-naive group, versus 32.4% and 77.5% (P < 0.001) in the pretreated group. Grade 3-4 toxicities were comparable between the two groups, including neuropathy. Secondary resection/ablation rate was 22.2% in oxaliplatin-naive patients and 17.6% in pretreated patients.
Conclusion
Oxaliplatin use as an intra-arterial hepatic infusion is feasible and efficient after previous systemic oxaliplatin; it showed significant response rates without increased toxicities. It can provide alternative treatments and spare late-setting drugs such as regorafenib and tipiracil–trifluridine for a further palliative intent treatment.
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