2020
A 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
Nimbus: A phase II study of nivolumab plus ipilimumab in metastatic hypermutated HER2-negative breast cancer.
Barroso-Sousa R, Trippa L, Lange P, Andrews C, McArthur H, Haley B, Rugo H, Emens L, Winer E, Mittendorf E, Tolaney S. Nimbus: A phase II study of nivolumab plus ipilimumab in metastatic hypermutated HER2-negative breast cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: tps1115-tps1115. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.tps1115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic breast cancerTumor mutational burdenHER2-negative breast cancerBreast cancerResponse rateObjective responseTrue response rateMetastatic HER2-negative breast cancerHER2-negative metastatic breast cancerFurther studiesCombination of nivolumabEfficacy of nivolumabPhase 2 studyPhase II studyProgression-free survivalOverall response rateMut/MbMutations/megabaseCancer gene panelRECIST 1.1II studyOverall survivalPrior linesPeripheral bloodDisease progression
2018
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 2018, 29: 1541-1547. PMID: 29718092, DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy155.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAminopyridinesAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, TumorBreast NeoplasmsDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLetrozoleLiver NeoplasmsLung NeoplasmsLymphatic MetastasisNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisPurinesReceptor, ErbB-2Receptors, EstrogenReceptors, ProgesteroneSurvival RateConceptsProgression-free survivalFirst-line ribociclibOverall response rateMONALEESA-2 studySecondary end pointsAdvanced breast cancerBreast cancerEnd pointOverall survivalHER2-negative advanced breast cancerKey secondary end pointMedian progression-free survivalHuman epidermal growth factor receptorExploratory biomarker analysisExploratory end pointsImproved efficacy outcomesManageable toxicity profilePrimary end pointSecond interim analysisMetastatic breast cancerPhase III trialsESR1 mRNA levelsEpidermal growth factor receptorTP53 mutation statusBiomarker analysis
2017
A phase II study of eribulin mesylate in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab in patients (pts) with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (HER2+) metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
Luis I, Guo H, Barry W, Krop I, Wagle N, Lowe A, Gore D, Andrews C, Osmani W, Isakoff S, Tung N, Winer E, Lin N, Freedman R. A phase II study of eribulin mesylate in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab in patients (pts) with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (HER2+) metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 35: 1034-1034. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.1034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic breast cancerOverall response ratePhase II studyStable diseasePertuzumab exposureAdverse eventsII studyCohort AHuman epidermal growth factor receptorActivity of eribulinDose of eribulinFrequent grade 3First-line settingMost adverse eventsAnti-HER2 therapyCorrelative studiesEpidermal growth factor receptorCell-free DNAGrowth factor receptorHematologic toxicityCohort studyOverall survivalPartial responseCohort BSingle center
2016
Ribociclib as First-Line Therapy for HR-Positive, Advanced Breast Cancer
Hortobagyi GN, Stemmer SM, Burris HA, Yap YS, Sonke GS, Paluch-Shimon S, Campone M, Blackwell KL, André F, Winer EP, Janni W, Verma S, Conte P, Arteaga CL, Cameron DA, Petrakova K, Hart LL, Villanueva C, Chan A, Jakobsen E, Nusch A, Burdaeva O, Grischke EM, Alba E, Wist E, Marschner N, Favret AM, Yardley D, Bachelot T, Tseng LM, Blau S, Xuan F, Souami F, Miller M, Germa C, Hirawat S, O'Shaughnessy J. Ribociclib as First-Line Therapy for HR-Positive, Advanced Breast Cancer. New England Journal Of Medicine 2016, 375: 1738-1748. PMID: 27717303, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1609709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAminopyridinesAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBreast NeoplasmsDisease-Free SurvivalDouble-Blind MethodDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLetrozoleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingNitrilesPurinesReceptor, ErbB-2Receptors, EstrogenReceptors, ProgesteroneTriazolesConceptsAdvanced breast cancerProgression-free survivalHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Overall response rateRibociclib groupBreast cancerPlacebo groupAdverse eventsInvestigator-assessed progression-free survivalHER2-negative advanced breast cancerResponse rateProgression-free survival ratesEnd pointEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Hormone receptorsCDK4/6 inhibitor ribociclibCommon grade 3Initial systemic treatmentPrevious systemic therapyPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsFirst-line treatmentPhase 3 trialRate of discontinuationGrowth factor receptor 2
2015
Phase II study of tivantinib (ARQ 197) in patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
Tolaney SM, Tan S, Guo H, Barry W, Van Allen E, Wagle N, Brock J, Larrabee K, Paweletz C, Ivanova E, Janne P, Overmoyer B, Wright JJ, Shapiro GI, Winer EP, Krop IE. Phase II study of tivantinib (ARQ 197) in patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. Investigational New Drugs 2015, 33: 1108-1114. PMID: 26123926, PMCID: PMC4608248, DOI: 10.1007/s10637-015-0269-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetastatic triple-negative breast cancerTriple-negative breast cancerPhase 2 studyProgression-free survivalBreast cancerPartial responseSingle-arm phase 2 studyResults 22 patientsPhase II studyDaily oral dosingOverall response rateRecent preclinical dataMechanism of actionTivantinib monotherapyMetastatic settingAdverse eventsII studyMethods PatientsPrior linesPreclinical dataOral dosingTivantinibPatientsMET expressionResponse rate
2013
A Phase 1 trial of the poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor olaparib (AZD2281) in combination with the anti-angiogenic cediranib (AZD2171) in recurrent epithelial ovarian or triple-negative breast cancer
Liu JF, Tolaney SM, Birrer M, Fleming GF, Buss MK, Dahlberg SE, Lee H, Whalen C, Tyburski K, Winer E, Ivy P, Matulonis UA. A Phase 1 trial of the poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor olaparib (AZD2281) in combination with the anti-angiogenic cediranib (AZD2171) in recurrent epithelial ovarian or triple-negative breast cancer. European Journal Of Cancer 2013, 49: 2972-2978. PMID: 23810467, PMCID: PMC3956307, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2013.05.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBreast NeoplasmsCapsulesCarcinoma, Ovarian EpithelialDiarrheaDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFatigueFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNauseaNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialOvarian NeoplasmsPhthalazinesPiperazinesPoly(ADP-ribose) Polymerase InhibitorsQuinazolinesReceptor, ErbB-2Receptors, EstrogenReceptors, ProgesteroneReceptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth FactorTabletsTreatment OutcomeConceptsTriple-negative breast cancerOvarian cancer patientsOverall response rateCombination of cediranibCancer patientsBreast cancerDose levelsMetastatic triple-negative breast cancerEvaluable breast cancer patientsPARP inhibitorsClinical benefit rateGrade 3 fatigueGrade 3 hypertensionPhase 2 dosingVascular endothelial growth factor receptorResponse Evaluation CriteriaSolid Tumors 1.1Endothelial growth factor receptorPhase 1 trialBreast cancer patientsDose-escalation designHighest dose levelPolymerase inhibitor olaparibCA125 criteriaGrowth factor receptor
2012
A Phase II Study of Trastuzumab Emtansine in Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer Who Were Previously Treated With Trastuzumab, Lapatinib, an Anthracycline, a Taxane, and Capecitabine
Krop IE, LoRusso P, Miller KD, Modi S, Yardley D, Rodriguez G, Guardino E, Lu M, Zheng M, Girish S, Amler L, Winer EP, Rugo HS. A Phase II Study of Trastuzumab Emtansine in Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer Who Were Previously Treated With Trastuzumab, Lapatinib, an Anthracycline, a Taxane, and Capecitabine. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 3234-3241. PMID: 22649126, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.40.5902.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdo-Trastuzumab EmtansineAdultAgedAnthracyclinesAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic AgentsBreast NeoplasmsBridged-Ring CompoundsCapecitabineDeoxycytidineDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleFluorouracilHumansImmunotoxinsLapatinibMaleMaytansineMiddle AgedMolecular Targeted TherapyNeoplasm MetastasisQuinazolinesReceptor, ErbB-2TaxoidsTrastuzumabConceptsHER2-positive metastatic breast cancerHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Metastatic breast cancerProgression-free survivalOverall response rateMedian progression-free survivalPhase II studyT-DM1II studyTrastuzumab emtansineBreast cancerResponse rateSingle-arm phase II studyEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Human epidermal growth factor receptorClinical benefit rateHER2-directed therapiesMost adverse eventsGrowth factor receptor 2Single-agent activityHER2-positive tumorsMultiple chemotherapy agentsEffective new treatmentsFactor receptor 2Epidermal growth factor receptor
2011
P1-17-02: A Phase 1/2 Study of SAR245408 (S08) in Combination with Trastuzumab (T) or Paclitaxel (P) and T in Patients with HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Who Progressed on a Previous T-Based Regimen.
Tolaney S, Burris H, Gartner E, Mayer I, Saura C, Maurer M, DeCillis A, Ruiz-Soto R, Lager J, Winer E, Krop I. P1-17-02: A Phase 1/2 Study of SAR245408 (S08) in Combination with Trastuzumab (T) or Paclitaxel (P) and T in Patients with HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Who Progressed on a Previous T-Based Regimen. Cancer Research 2011, 71: p1-17-02-p1-17-02. DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.sabcs11-p1-17-02.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhase 1/2 studyMetastatic breast cancerOverall response rateArm 1Arm 2Epigastric painMulticenter phase 1/2 studyPan-PI3K inhibitorECOG PS 0Preliminary PK dataDose-escalation designAge 55 yrPhase 2 portionDifferent dose levelsPhase 1PI3K pathwayDisease refractoryFemale ptsMost HER2Recurrent HER2MBC patientsMetastatic diseaseAdverse eventsPeripheral neuropathyPS 0P3-16-05: A Phase II Trial Expansion Cohort of the PARP Inhibitor Veliparib (ABT888) and Temozolomide in BRCA1/2 Associated Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Isakoff S, Overmoyer B, Tung N, Gelman R, Habin K, Qian J, Giranda V, Shepherd S, Garber J, Ellisen L, Winer E, Goss P. P3-16-05: A Phase II Trial Expansion Cohort of the PARP Inhibitor Veliparib (ABT888) and Temozolomide in BRCA1/2 Associated Metastatic Breast Cancer. Cancer Research 2011, 71: p3-16-05-p3-16-05. DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.sabcs11-p3-16-05.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic breast cancerClinical benefit ratePrior platinum treatmentExpansion cohortResponse rateBenefit ratePlatinum treatmentPo bidPrior platinumMedian PFSAdditional patientsOriginal cohortBreast cancerCommon grade 3/4 toxicitiesSingle-arm phase II trialArm phase II trialBreast cancer xenograft modelPARP inhibitor veliparibPrior adjuvant chemotherapySafety of temozolomideGrade 3/4 toxicitiesPhase II studyFirst-line therapyPhase II trialOverall response rate
2009
A phase II study of ixabepilone plus trastuzumab for metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer.
Tolaney S, Najita J, Chen W, Savoie J, Fornier M, Krop I, Winer E, Bunnell C. A phase II study of ixabepilone plus trastuzumab for metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. Cancer Research 2009, 69: 3137. DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.sabcs-3137.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic HER2-positive breast cancerHER2-positive breast cancerCombination of ixabepiloneBreast cancerPartial responseCohort 1Response rateMetastatic diseaseCohort 2Clinical benefit rateHigher cardiac toxicityRefractory breast cancerSubsequent-line therapyTrastuzumab-containing regimensCycles of therapyPhase II studyTreatment-related toxicityCohort of patientsEncouraging response ratesMetastatic breast cancerSame treatment regimenOverall response ratePrior chemotherapyStable diseaseElevated transaminases
2001
Liposome‐encapsulated doxorubicin compared with conventional doxorubicin in a randomized multicenter trial as first‐line therapy of metastatic breast carcinoma
Harris L, Batist G, Belt R, Rovira D, Navari R, Azarnia N, Welles L, Winer E, Group T. Liposome‐encapsulated doxorubicin compared with conventional doxorubicin in a randomized multicenter trial as first‐line therapy of metastatic breast carcinoma. Cancer 2001, 94: 25-36. PMID: 11815957, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.10201.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLeft ventricular ejection fractionMetastatic breast carcinomaClinical congestive heart failureTLC DConventional doxorubicinBreast carcinomaTreatment groupsResponse rateMedian cumulative doxorubicin doseProgesterone receptor-positive patientsWorld Health Organization criteriaCumulative doxorubicin doseOnset of cardiotoxicityPrimary safety endpointReceptor-positive patientsPrimary efficacy endpointRandomized multicenter trialFirst-line therapyFirst-line treatmentPalmar-plantar erythrodysesthesiaCongestive heart failureRelevant prognostic factorsVentricular ejection fractionOverall response rateComparable antitumor activity
1998
Oral 5-FU analogues in the treatment of breast cancer.
Bunnell CA, Winer EP. Oral 5-FU analogues in the treatment of breast cancer. Oncology 1998, 12: 39-43. PMID: 9830624.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhase II trialBreast cancer patientsBreast cancerII trialCancer patientsResponse rateOpen-label phase II trialRandomized phase II studyCombination of UFTHand-foot syndromePartial response ratePhase II studyTreatment-related toxicityAdvanced breast cancerMetastatic breast cancerOverall response rateTreatment of patientsPreliminary response dataAnthracycline useCommon toxicitiesSalvage therapyMetastatic settingII studyTherapeutic armamentariumGrade 3