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ArticleOncoTargets and therapy2016

Radiological response and survival in locally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer patients treated with three-drug induction chemotherapy followed by radical local treatment.

Laura Bonanno, Giulia Zago, Giuseppe Marulli, Paola Del Bianco, Marco Schiavon, Giulia Pasello, Valentina Polo, Fabio Canova, Fabrizio Tonetto, Lucio Loreggian and 3 more

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Laura BonannoMedical Oncology Unit 2, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS.
Giulia ZagoMedical Oncology Unit 2, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS.
Giuseppe MarulliThoracic Surgery Department, University of Padova.
Paola Del BiancoClinical Trials and Biostatistics Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS.
Marco SchiavonThoracic Surgery Department, University of Padova.
Giulia PaselloMedical Oncology Unit 2, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS.
Valentina PoloMedical Oncology Unit 2, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS; Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova.
Fabio CanovaMedical Oncology Unit 2, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS.
Fabrizio TonettoRadiotherapy Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy.
Lucio LoreggianRadiotherapy Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy.
Federico ReaThoracic Surgery Department, University of Padova.
PierFranco ConteMedical Oncology Unit 2, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS; Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova.
Adolfo FavarettoMedical Oncology Unit 2, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS.

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Abstract

objectivesIf concurrent chemoradiotherapy cannot be performed, induction chemotherapy followed by radical-intent surgical treatment is an acceptable option for non primarily resectable non-small-cell lung cancers (NSCLCs). No markers are available to predict which patients may benefit from local treatment after induction. This exploratory study aims to assess the feasibility and the activity of multimodality treatment, including triple-agent chemotherapy followed by radical surgery and/or radiotherapy in locally advanced NSCLCs.

methodsWe retrospectively collected data from locally advanced NSCLCs treated with induction chemotherapy with carboplatin (area under the curve 6, d [day]1), paclitaxel (200 mg/m(2), d1), and gemcitabine (1,000 mg/m(2) d1, 8) for three to four courses, followed by radical surgery and/or radiotherapy. We analyzed radiological response and toxicity. Estimated progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were correlated to response, surgery, and clinical features.

resultsIn all, 58 NSCLCs were included in the study: 40 staged as IIIA, 18 as IIIB (according to TNM Classification of Malignant Tumors-7th edition staging system). A total of 36 (62%) patients achieved partial response (PR), and six (10%) progressions were recorded. Grade 3-4 hematological toxicity was observed in 36 (62%) cases. After chemotherapy, 37 (64%) patients underwent surgery followed by adjuvant radiotherapy, and two patients received radical-intent radiotherapy. The median PFS and OS were 11 months and 23 months, respectively. Both PFS and OS were significantly correlated to objective response (P<0.0001) and surgery (P<0.0001 and P=0.002). Patients obtaining PR and receiving local treatment achieved a median PFS and OS of 35 and 48 months, respectively. Median PFS and OS of patients not achieving PR or not receiving local treatment were 5-7 and 11-15 months, respectively. The extension of surgery did not affect the outcome.

conclusionThe multimodality treatment was feasible, and triple-agent induction was associated with a considerable rate of PR. Patients achieving PR and receiving radical surgery or radiotherapy (53%) achieved a median OS of 4 years.

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neoadjuvant chemotherapypneumonectomyradiotherapystage III lung cancersurgery

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PMCPMC4922786

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