Poster Walks: Cancers of the Pancreas, Small Bowel, and Hepatobiliary Tract

Laura A. Dawson, MD, FRCPC, FASTRO—Poster Walk Leader
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Abstract 236: Landscape of germline mutations in hepatobiliary carcinoma: Unrealized risk, untapped clinical trial opportunities.
First Author: Jewel Samadder, MD, MSc

Conclusions: In this study, 15% of HBC patients had P/LP variants in cancer-risk genes. The clinical utility of these germline P/LP variants includes 32% of patients who were eligible for ongoing clinical treatment trials based on their germline test results (NCT02286687), 60% with clinical management recommendations per current NCCN guidelines, and cascade testing of at risk family members. These data justify comprehensive germline multigene panel testing in all HBC patients, in view of the potential impact on clinical management for a substantial fraction of positive patients as well as facilitating cascade testing for risk assessment of family members.

Abstract 273: Comprehensive genomic analysis of metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) reveals a significant proportion of clinical actionable aberrations.
First Author: Michael Lee, FRACP, MBChB

Conclusions: More routine use of comprehensive genomic analysis should be considered in mPDAC given finding of high degree of actionability. Importantly, a significant proportion (17%) had findings with strong evidence of clinical impact.(NCT02155621, NCT02869802, NCT03297606)

Abstract 289: Landscape of circulating tumor DNA profiling of advanced pancreatic cancer (PDAC).
First Author: Kabir Mody, MD

Conclusions: ctDNA plasma profiling of pts with advanced PDAC is a feasible alternative method to gather comprehensive genomic data.

Abstract 336: Combined immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI) with tremelimumab and durvalumab in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or biliary tract carcinomas (BTC).
First Author: Charalampos S. Floudas, MD, DMSc, MS

Conclusions: Combined ICI with tremelimumab and durvalumab is well tolerated and demonstrates promising activity in patients with advanced HCC and BTC. Clinical trial information: NCT02821754

Abstract 345: Regorafenib after failure of gemcitabine and platinum-based chemotherapy for locally advanced (nonresectable) and metastatic biliary tumors: A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled phase II trial.
First Author: Anne Demols, MD, PhD

Conclusions: Regorafenib significantly increases median PFS and tumor control in patients with previously treated metastatic/ unresectable biliary tract cancer. Clinical trial information: NCT02162914

Parag Parikh, MD—Poster Walk Leader
Henry Ford Cancer Institute

Abstract 298: Phase I study of nivolumab (Nivo) + nab-paclitaxel (nab-P) + gemcitabine (Gem) in advanced pancreatic cancer (APC).
First Author: Zev A. Wainberg, MD

Conclusions: Combining Nivo with nab-P + Gem is feasible in pts with APC: 1 DLT was reported, and no unexpected safety signals were detected. Clinical trial information: NCT02309177

Abstract 332: Progression-free survival (PFS) and subgroups analyses of lenvatinib in patients (pts) with G1/G2 advanced pancreatic (panNETs) and gastrointestinal (giNETs) neuroendocrine tumors (NETs): Updated results from the phase II TALENT trial (GETNE 1509).
First Author: Jaume Capdevila, MD

Conclusions: Lenvatinib showed the highest reported ORR with a TA by central radiology assessment in panNETs and giNETs with promising PFS in a pretreated population. The benefit was observed across subgroups analyses, including pretreated pts with TA. Clinical trial information: NCT02678780

Abstract 369: Phase Ib study of WNT inhibitor ipafricept (IPA) with nab-paclitaxel (Nab-P) and gemcitabine (G) in patients (pts) with previously untreated stage IV pancreatic cancer (mPC).
First Author: Efrat Dotan, MD

Conclusions: IPA can be safely administered with Nab-P and G in pts with mPC. Additional studies targeting the WNT pathway in pancreatic cancer are warranted. Clinical trial information: NCT02050178

Abstract 414: SWOG S1505: Initial findings on eligibility and neoadjuvant chemotherapy experience with mfolfirinox versus gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel for resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
First Author: Davendra Sohal, MD, MPH

Conclusions: This is the first-ever NCTN study of periop CTx for resectable PDA. Accrual was brisk, establishing feasibility. Ineligible cases after central radiology review highlight quality control and physician education imperatives for neoadjuvant PDA trials. Preop CTx safety and resection rates are encouraging. Follow up for OS is ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT02562716