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Palma, Angimar Uriepero

Mayo Clinic

Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

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Real-world outcomes of FOLFOX with or without bevacizumab in small bowel and ampullary adenocarcinoma: A propensity-matched analysis.
Adeoye, Oluwatayo , Arya, Yajur , Syal, Arshi , Mahadevia, Himil, Palma, Angimar Uriepero, Jones, Colton, Abdelhakeem, Ahmed, O'Donnell, C., Mahadevia, Himil

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: No page available

10.1200/jco.2026.44.16_suppl.e16488 Get It

e16488 Background: Small bowel adenocarcinoma (SBA) and ampullary adenocarcinoma (ampullary AC) are rare gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies. Treatment strategies are largely extrapolated from colorectal cancer, where oxaliplatin-based regimens are the most common first-line therapy in advanced disease. Although bevacizumab is considered safe in metastatic SBA, its efficacy remains unproven, and evidence is limited to small retrospective studies. We assessed the association of adding bevacizumab to FOLFOX with survival and toxicity in a large real-world cohort. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the TriNetX Global Collaborative Network (January 2000-December 2025), including data from 105 healthcare organizations. Adults (≥18 years) with SBA or ampullary AC treated with FOLFOX with or without bevacizumab were identified. Cohorts were propensity score-matched on age, sex, race, comorbidities, and metastatic sites. Outcomes included overall mortality, GI perforation, bleeding, venous thromboembolism (VTE), hospital admission, and emergency department (ED) visits. Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazards models were used for time-to-event analyses. Results: After matching, 818 patients were included in each cohort. In the FOLFOX + bevacizumab cohort, mean age was 66.1 ± 12.0 years and 53.8% were male; 63.7% were White, 13.8% Black, 5.6% Asian, 12.0% Unknown/Other, and 4.4% Hispanic/Latino. Over a median follow-up of 13 months, FOLFOX + bevacizumab was associated with higher overall mortality compared with FOLFOX alone (55.3% vs 45.2%; HR 1.24 [95% CI 1.1-1.4]; p = 0.002) and shorter median OS (15.1 vs 19.5 months). Rates of GI perforation (15.5% vs 16.7%; HR 0.90 [95% CI 0.71-1.15]; p = 0.39), GI bleeding (13.1% vs 13.6%; HR 0.96 [95% CI 0.73-1.25]; p = 0.74), and VTE (19.1% vs 21.4%; HR 0.88 [95% CI 0.71-1.09]; p = 0.23) were similar between groups. Hospital admissions were higher in the FOLFOX + bevacizumab cohort (2.8% vs 1.3%; HR 2.1 [95% CI 1.0-4.3]; p = 0.04). Findings were consistent at 5-year follow-up. Conclusions: In this real-world cohort, the addition of bevacizumab to FOLFOX was not associated with improved survival and was associated with higher healthcare utilization. Prospective, disease-specific studies are needed to define its role in this population. Outcomes at median 13-month follow-up after propensity matching (FOLFOX + bevacizumab vs FOLFOX). Outcome % vs % HR p Overall mortality 55.3 vs 45.2 1.24 0.002 Hospital admission 2.8 vs 1.3 2.1 0.04 ED visit 45.2 vs 42.4 1.02 0.75 GI perforation 15.5 vs 16.7 0.90 0.39 GI bleeding 13.1 vs 13.6 0.96 0.74 VTE 19.1 vs 21.4 0.88 0.23
Real-world outcomes comparing the use of GLP-1 agonists in patients with multiple myeloma and comorbid obesity: A propensity score–matched analysis from a global federated health research network.
Syal, Arshi , Arya, Yajur , Mahadevia, Himil, Jones, Colton, Palma, Angimar Uriepero, Batra, Nitya, Varadi, Gàbor, Mahadevia, Himil

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 7548-7548

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7548 Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are widely used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, and emerging evidence suggests their benefits beyond glycemic control, including cardiovascular effects and potential anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative properties. Therapeutic advances in multiple myeloma (MM) have improved the overall life-expectancy in our patients. However, metabolic comorbidities remain common, likely driven by disease burden, functional decline, ongoing inflammation, and treatment related effects. Our study evaluates the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on outcomes in patients with MM, exploring potential interactions between metabolic modulation and disease outcomes. Methods: We conducted a real-world retrospective cohort study using the TriNetX Global Collaborative Network, covering January 2000 to December 2025, encompassing data from 168 global healthcare organizations. Patients aged 18 and above with multiple myeloma were identified and then stratified into two groups based on treatment with GLP-1 agonists or not. The two groups were then propensity-matched based on age, sex, race, and various comorbidities. We assessed outcomes including overall mortality, myocardial infarction (MI), ischemic stroke, sepsis, anemia, pancreatitis, venous thromboembolism (VTE), and ED visits. Time-to-event analyses were performed using Kaplan-Meier methods and Cox proportional hazards models. Results: We identified 1716 patients with MM and obesity who received GLP-1 receptor agonists, and 13,491 patients with MM and obesity who did not receive GLP-1 therapy. After propensity matching, each cohort consisted of 1712 patients with well-balanced baseline characteristics. We followed these patients for 5 years from treatment initiation. Patients with MM who received GLP-1 had a significantly lower risk of overall mortality (Hazard Ratio [HR]: 0.423, 95% CI: 0.351-0.509, p-value <0.001), MI (Risk Difference [RD]: -3.6 %, 95% CI: -5.4 % to -1.7 %, p-value <0.001), ischemic stroke (RD: -1.7 %, 95% CI: -3.3 % to -0.1 %, p-value = 0.04), sepsis with and without shock (RD: -3.0 %, 95% CI: -4.9 % to -1.1 %, p-value = 0.002), and anemia (RD: -9.6 %, 95% CI: -12.9 % to -6.4 %, p-value <0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in the rates of VTE, ED visits, and pancreatitis between the two cohorts. Conclusions: Our study revealed that patients with MM with obesity who received GLP-1 therapy had significantly lower rates of overall mortality, MI, ischemic stroke, sepsis with and without shock, and anemia. Additional longitudinal cohort studies are required to explore the associations between these agents and inform clinical practice guidelines in these patients.
Real-world outcomes comparing the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with endometrial cancer and comorbid obesity: A propensity score matched analysis from a global federated health research network.
Arya, Yajur , Syal, Arshi , Jones, Colton, Mahadevia, Himil, Palma, Angimar Uriepero, Tawfiq, Reema, Hew, Trevanne Rose Matthews, Mahadevia, Himil , Tawfiq, Reema, Hew, Trevanne Matthews

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 5543-5543

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5543 Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are widely used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Emerging evidence suggests that these agents may have potential anti-tumor activity as GLP-1 signaling may influence pathways involved in cell proliferation and inflammation. Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic malignancy, and obesity represents a well-established, modifiable risk factor that may adversely affect oncologic outcomes through chronic inflammation and metabolic dysregulation. Our study aims to evaluate the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on outcomes among patients with endometrial cancer and comorbid obesity. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the TriNetX Global Collaborative Network, covering January 2000 to December 2025, encompassing data from 168 global healthcare organizations. Patients aged 18 and above with endometrial cancer and comorbid obesity were identified and then stratified into two groups based on treatment with GLP1 agonists or not. The two groups were then propensity-matched based on age, ethnicity, medical comorbidities, and stage of cancer. Outcomes were assessed for five years from treatment initiation and included overall mortality, myocardial infarction (MI), ischemic stroke; development of peritoneal, lymph node, and visceral metastases; sepsis, pancreatitis, and ED visits. Time-to-event analyses were performed using Kaplan-Meier methods and Cox proportional hazards models. Results: After propensity matching, 6352 patients were included in each cohort with balanced baseline characteristics. Our analysis found that patients with endometrial cancer and comorbid obesity who received GLP-1 agonists had a significantly lower risk of overall mortality (Hazard Ratio [HR]: 0.45, 95% CI: 0.39-0.51, p-value <0.001), development of peritoneal metastases (Risk Difference [RD]: -2.16%, 95% CI: -2.74% to -1.58%, p-value <0.001), nodal metastases (RD: -0.41%, 95% CI: -0.72% to -0.09%, p-value =0.01), visceral metastases (RD: -3.76%, 95% CI: -4.60% to -2.93%, p-value =0.01), and sepsis with and without shock (RD: -1.42%, 95% CI: -2.14% to -0.70%, p-value <0.001) compared to patients who did not receive GLP-1 agonists. There was no statistically significant difference in the rates of MI, ischemic stroke, ED visits, and pancreatitis between the two cohorts. Conclusions: In this large real-world analysis, patients with endometrial cancer and comorbid obesity who received GLP-1 agonists had lower rates of overall mortality; peritoneal, lymph node, and visceral metastases, and sepsis with or without shock. Additional longitudinal cohort studies are imperative to explore the associations between these agents and inform clinical practice guidelines in this patient population.