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O’Sullivan, Ciara C.

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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

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Navigating the cyber shift: The trends of electronic health record (EHR) engagement in oncology.
Liddell, S. , Orusa, Ahauve, Price, Katharine A. , Hendrickson, Andrea E. Wahner , O’Sullivan, Ciara C. , Ruddy, Kathryn J. , Godby, Richard , Giridhar, Karthik V. , Tevaarwerk, Amyé

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2025 | Volume: 43 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: No page available

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e13718 Background: Oncology has evolved in the cyber era of medicine. The 21 st Century Cures Act mandated patient access to medical data (tests, provider notes) via patient portals connected to EHRs in order to facilitate patient engagement. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly transformed patients’ interactions with portals by increasing reliance on telehealth and portal messaging. This shift has been well-documented in primary care, and emerging research suggests similar trends in oncology. More information is needed regarding how this has evolved post-pandemic. We present single academic institution real-world data (RWD) describing ongoing changes in patient messages and telephone calls in oncology. Methods: We quantified the changes (2019-2024) within oncology at Mayo Clinic Rochester campus including all care team, provider, nursing, and pharmacist visits, patient portal medical advice requests, patient calls, and messages sent to patients per year using Epic's SlicerDicer™ tool. Results: Patient visits/year dipped (-0.2%) from 2019 to 2020, but increased steadily from 2021 forward (Table 1). Patient portal advice requests increased significantly faster (Table 1); from 2019 to 2024, visits /year increased by 40%, while the number of advice requests increased by 131%. Patient calls/year increased more modestly (64%), while the number of messages sent to patients increased by 163% over this time. Conclusions: The transparency allowed by the Cures Act coupled with the impact of the pandemic has empowered patients to engage in their oncology care more proactively through the EHR. Patient-initiated portal messaging is increasing, with messages sent to patients from the oncology department similarly rising. Patient call volumes are also growing despite EHR messaging. Further research is necessary to better understand patterns of EHR use in oncology and explore ways to reduce clinician burnout that may arise from responding to this increased communication volume, as well as to understand the impact on patient satisfaction and outcomes. Changes in patient volume compared to patient calls and EHR messaging over time. Year Total Patient Visits Change in Patient Visits from Prior Year (%) Total Patient Medical Advice Messages Change in Patient Medical Advice Message Volume from Prior Year (%) Total Patient Calls Change in Patient Call Volume from Prior Year (%) Messages Sent to Patients Change in Patient Messages Sent to Patients from Prior Year (%) 2019 62,440 n/a 173,177 n/a 195,143 n/a 99,974 n/a 2020 61,959 -0.7 218,976 +26.5 240,833 +23.4 135,044 +35.1 2021 70,950 +14.5 276,561 +26.3 267,395 +11.0 165,293 +22.4 2022 74,961 +5.7 325,580 +17.7 263,732 -1.4 206,043 +24.7 2023 80,672 +7.6 349,756 +7.4 274,446 +4.0 214,257 +4.0 2024 87,605 +8.6 399,740 +14.3 319,963 +16.6 263,271 +22.9
Predicting pathologic complete response (pCR) from clinicopathologic variables and HER2DX genomic test in stage II/III HER2+ breast cancer treated with taxane, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab (THP): Secondary results from the EA1181/CompassHER2 pCR trial.
Prat, Aleix , Wright, Jean, Recht, Abram, Weiss, Anna , Tjoe, Judy A., Feldman, Sheldon , Smith, Mary Lou , O’Sullivan, Ciara C. , Sardesai, Sagar , Sardesai, Sagar , Prat, Aleix , Tung, Nadine , Zhao, Fengmin , DeMichele, Angela , Winer, Eric P. , Recht, Abram , Rocque, Gabrielle B. , Villagrasa, Patricia , Badve, Sunil , Partridge, Ann H. , Miller, Kathy D. , Carey, Lisa A. , Wolff, Antonio C.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2025 | Volume: 43 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 501-501

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501 Background: EA1181 (NCT04266249) is a single-arm trial of neoadjuvant THP for patients with clinical anatomic stage II/III HER2+ breast cancer; patients with cT4 or cN3 disease were excluded . Assessing the primary endpoint, 3-year recurrence-free survival in patients with a pCR (ypT0/Tis, ypN0), requires longer follow-up. Here, we present results for the secondary objective of pCR rate and its relation to clinicopathologic factors and the HER2DX pCR likelihood score (Reveal Genomics) derived from gene expression and clinical features. Methods: Patients received 4 cycles of trastuzumab and pertuzumab (HP) with weekly paclitaxel (12 weeks) or docetaxel (q3w x 4), followed by surgery. Clinicopathologic features were assessed for all patients and HER2DX pCR score (stratified by ER status) was determined using the diagnostic biopsy in a representative subset of study participants. Results: 2175 patients were enrolled. Median age was 55 years (range 22-88 years); 58% had clinical stage IIA, 33% stage IIB, and 9% stage III. 45% had nodal involvement (mostly cN1). 781 tumors were HER2+/ER- and 1394 HER2+/ER+ (locally tested ). 2141 patients started THP, for whom the pCR rate was 44% overall, 63.7% in HER2+/ER- and 32.4% in HER2+/ER+ tumors. Disease progressed during THP in 16 patients (0.7%). The pCR rate varied inversely to the proportion of cells staining for ER among patients with HER2+/ER+ breast cancer: 1-10%+, 62.5%; 11-69%, 51.6%; ≥70%, 22.5% (p <0.001). The pCR rate was significantly associated with higher grade, especially in HER2+/ER+ disease. T and N stage did not significantly affect pCR rate. Among 569 patients assessed for the HER2DX pCR score, the pCR rate was significantly greater for patients with a higher vs lower score, regardless of ER status (Table). Further correlations and interactions will be presented. Conclusions: Neoadjuvant THP resulted in pCR in nearly two-thirds of pts with clinical stage II/III HER2+/ER- and in one-third with HER2+/ER+ breast cancer. There was no association with clinical stage. Lower ER expression and higher grade were associated with higher pCR rates. The HER2DX pCR score was a significant predictor of pCR, regardless of ER status. Clinical trial information: NCT04266249 . All Participants HER2+/ER- HER2+/ER+ # patients enrolled pCR rate (95% CI) # patients enrolled pCR rate (95% CI) # patients enrolled pCR rate (95% CI) Evaluable Cohort 2141 44%(42-46%) 774 64%(60-67%) 1367 32%(30-35%) HER2DX Cohort 569 48%(44- 52%) 230 69% (63-75%) 339 34%(29-39%) HER2DX pCR-high score 182 (32%) 68%(60-74%) 147 (64%) 70% (62-77%) 36 (11%) 58%(41-74%) HER2DX pCR-medium score 161 (28%) 67% (59- 74%) 70 (30%) 74%(62- 84%) 89 (26%) 61%(50-71%) HER2DX pCR-low score 226 (40%) 19%(14- 25%) 13 (6%) 31%(9-61%) 214 (63%) 18%(13-24%) P-value HER2DX score <0.001 0.010 <0.001
Spousal Support and Physician Work-Life Integration and Burnout
O’Sullivan, Ciara C. , Jenkins, Sarah M. , Ruddy, Kathryn J. , Marshall, Ariela L. , Leep Hunderfund, Andrea N, Marshall, Ariela , Hunderfund, Andrea N. Leep , West, Colin P.

JAMA Network Open | May 9, 2025 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 5 | Pages: e259507

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Importance Few studies have assessed whether factors outside the workplace, such as support from a spouse or partner, are associated with work-life integration (WLI) satisfaction and burnout among physicians. Evaluating such an association may help with developing novel strategies to address burnout and improve WLI satisfaction among this group. Objectives To compare spousal support among female and male physicians and explore associations of spousal support with WLI satisfaction and burnout. Design, Setting, and Participants This cross-sectional, multispecialty survey study was conducted among 661 faculty physicians employed at an academic medical center from March 26 to May 22, 2024. Main Outcomes and Measures Survey items measured spousal support (5 items), WLI satisfaction (1 item), and burnout (2 Maslach Burnout Inventory items). Associations of spousal support and gender with WLI and burnout were assessed using logistic regression analyses adjusting for age, race and ethnicity, weekly work hours, and weekly hours spent on household or childcare duties. Results Overall, 739 of 2103 faculty physicians (response rate, 35.1%) completed the survey, of whom 661 (89.4%) were currently married or partnered (359 of 661 men [54.3%]). In this subset, 322 of 351 male physicians (91.7%) and 276 of 298 of female physicians (92.6%) reported frequent career support (defined as often, most of the time, or always) over the last year from their spouse or partner. Physicians reporting high levels of career support from their spouse or partner had higher odds of WLI satisfaction (odds ratio [OR], 1.50 [95% CI, 1.22-1.86]; P &amp;lt; .001) and lower odds of burnout (OR, 0.73 [95% CI, 0.61-0.87]; P &amp;lt; .001), independent of gender and adjusted for age, race and ethnicity, weekly work hours, and weekly hours spent on household or childcare duties. Male physicians had higher odds of WLI satisfaction than female physicians (OR, 1.95 [95% CI, 1.32-2.90]; P &amp;lt; .001), even after adjusting for spousal career support and other covariates listed, whereas odds of burnout did not significantly differ by gender (OR, 0.84 [95% CI, 0.57-1.23]; P = .37). Conclusions and Relevance This study suggests that the level of career support from a spouse or partner is associated with WLI satisfaction and burnout among physicians, independent of gender. Future studies should explore whether interventions designed to enhance career support can improve WLI and well-being among physicians.
CRE25-036: Breast Implant Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma (BIA-SCC): A Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment
Prasad, Dhauna Karam, Corbin, Kimberly S. , Solanki, Malvika , Block, M.S., O’Sullivan, Ciara C. , Hieken, Tina J. , Mardini, Samir , Markovic, Svetomir N.

Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network | March 28, 2025 | Volume: 23 | Issue: 3.5 | Pages: No page available

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OmicsFootPrint: a framework to integrate and interpret multi-omics data using circular images and deep neural networks
Prodduturi, Naresh, Thompson, Kevin J. , Weinshilboum, Richard M. , O’Sullivan, Ciara C. , Tizhoosh, Hamid R. , Klee, Eric W. , Wang, Liewei , Goetz, Matthew P. , Tang, Xiaojia , Thompson, Kevin J , Weinshilboum, Richard, O'Sullivan, Ciara C, Suman, Vera, Kalari, Krishna R , Goetz, Matthew P , Klee, Eric W , Tizhoosh, Hamid R , Tang, Xiaojia , Weinshilboum, Richard M. , Boughey, Judy C. , Suman, Vera J. , Kalari, Krishna R.

Nucleic Acids Research | October 6, 2024 | Volume: 52 | Issue: 21 | Pages: e99-e99

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Abstract The OmicsFootPrint framework addresses the need for advanced multi-omics data analysis methodologies by transforming data into intuitive two-dimensional circular images and facilitating the interpretation of complex diseases. Utilizing deep neural networks and incorporating the SHapley Additive exPlanations algorithm, the framework enhances model interpretability. Tested with The Cancer Genome Atlas data, OmicsFootPrint effectively classified lung and breast cancer subtypes, achieving high area under the curve (AUC) scores—0.98 ± 0.02 for lung cancer subtype differentiation and 0.83 ± 0.07 for breast cancer PAM50 subtypes, and successfully distinguished between invasive lobular and ductal carcinomas in breast cancer, showcasing its robustness. It also demonstrated notable performance in predicting drug responses in cancer cell lines, with a median AUC of 0.74, surpassing nine existing methods. Furthermore, its effectiveness persists even with reduced training sample sizes. OmicsFootPrint marks an enhancement in multi-omics research, offering a novel, efficient and interpretable approach that contributes to a deeper understanding of disease mechanisms.
Advocate-BREAST80+: A Comprehensive Patient and Advocate-Led Study to Enhance Breast Cancer Care Delivery and Patient-Centered Research in Women Aged ≥80 Years
O’Sullivan, Ciara C. , Vierkant, Robert A. , Larson, Nicole L. , Smith, Mary Lou , Chauhan, Cynthia, D’Andre, Stacy D. , Jatoi, Aminah , Ruddy, Kathryn J. , Vierkant, Robert A , Couch, Fergus J. , Olson, Janet E.

Cancers | July 9, 2024 | Volume: 16 | Issue: 14 | Pages: 2494

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Background: There are limited evidence-based data to guide treatment recommendations for breast cancer (BC) patients ≥80 years (P80+). Identifying and addressing unmet needs are critical. Aims: Advocate-BREAST80+ compared the needs of P80+ vs. patients < 80 years (P80−). Methods: In 12/2021, a REDCap survey was electronically circulated to 6918 persons enrolled in the Mayo Clinic Breast Disease Registry. The survey asked about concerns and satisfaction with multiple aspects of BC care. Results: Overall, 2437 participants responded (35% response rate); 202 (8.3%) were P80+. P80+ were less likely to undergo local regional and systemic therapies vs. P80− (p < 0.01). Notably, P80+ were significantly less satisfied with information about the short and long-term side effects of BC therapies and managing toxicities. P80+ were also less likely to have participated in a clinical trial (p < 0.001) or to want to do so in the future (p = 0.0001). Conclusions: Although P80+ experienced less anxiety and symptom-related distress compared with P80−, they were significantly less satisfied with information regarding the side effects of BC therapies and their management. P80+ were significantly less likely to have participated in a clinical trial or be open to considering this option. Future studies should address educational needs pertaining to side effects and barriers to research participation in P80+.
An open-label, multicenter, phase 2 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BB-1701, a novel antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), in previously treated patients with HER2-positive (HER2+) or HER2-low
Bardia, Aditya , O’Sullivan, Ciara C. , Mahtani, Reshma , Blau, Sibel , Abdulla, Nihal E., Bansal, Rani , Meyer, Janelle Marie, George, Mridula , Papish, Steven W., Jones, Jason M. , Rong, Yuanxin, Gao, Guozhi, Ali, Azka , George, Mridula Annette , Han, Hyo S , Pluard, Timothy , Rugo, Hope S.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | June 4, 2024 | Volume: 42 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: TPS1122-TPS1122

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TPS1122 Background: Treatment options for patients (pts) with unresectable or metastatic BC have improved with the development of novel targeted therapies including trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), an ADC directed against HER2 with a cytotoxic topoisomerase I inhibitor as a payload. Currently, there are limited treatment options for pts with HER2+ or HER2-low metastatic BC that has progressed on T-DXd. BB-1701 is an ADC consisting of a monoclonal antibody targeting HER2 with eribulin (microtubule inhibitor) as a payload that is capable of exerting a bystander effect. A first-in-human dose-finding Study 101 of BB-1701 is ongoing. Here we describe Study 205, an open label, multicenter, phase 2 study of BB-1701 in pts with HER2+ or HER2-low unresectable or metastatic BC who have disease progression after treatment with T-DXd. Methods: Study 205 (NCT06188559) includes dose-optimization and dose-expansion parts for BB-1701. Eligible pts must have histologically confirmed HER2+ or HER2-low, unresectable or metastatic BC, with measurable disease per RECIST v1.1. Prior treatment must include 1–3 prior chemotherapy-based regimens for unresectable or metastatic BC, including T-DXd. The primary objectives of the dose-optimization part include determining the recommended dose (RD) and evaluating safety and tolerability of BB-1701. The RD will be assessed by randomly assigning ~50 pts into 1 of 3 dosing cohorts (1.6 mg/kg on day 1 Q3W, 0.8 mg/kg on days 1 and 8 Q3W, and 1.2 mg/kg on day 1 Q3W; IV) in a 2:2:1 ratio. Randomization will be stratified by HER2 status (HER2+ vs. HER2-low) documented prior to T-DXd treatment. The dose-expansion part will enroll ~85 pts at RD; the primary objective includes evaluating the efficacy of BB-1701 at the RD. In both study parts, secondary objectives include assessment of additional efficacy measures (i.e., duration of response [DOR], progression free survival [PFS], overall survival [OS], disease control rate [DCR], clinical benefit rate [CBR], and time to response [TTR]), and pharmacokinetics. Efficacy endpoints will be assessed per RECIST v1.1 by the investigator during the dose-optimization part or by Blinded Independent Central Review during the dose-expansion part. Safety assessments will consist of recording, monitoring, and grading of adverse events (AEs) based on CTCAE v5.0, AEs of special interest, and serious AEs. In both study parts, exploratory objectives will include evaluation of biomarkers of response to BB-1701 and BB-1701 immunogenicity; other efficacy measures (i.e., PFS on the next line of therapy) and population pharmacokinetics will be analyzed in the dose-expansion part only. Pt enrollment is currently open. Clinical trial information: NCT06188559 .
Trends over time in liquid biopsy testing in patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) across the Mayo Clinic enterprise.
Yadav, Sumeet Kumar, Rajput, Sanjna , Samineni, Thoshik, Leon‐Ferre, Roberto A. , O’Sullivan, Ciara C. , Peethambaram, Prema P. , Advani, Pooja , Chumsri, Saranya , Gill, Paula, Ticku, Jonathan, Anderson, Karen S. , Northfelt, Donald W. , Haddad, Tufia C. , Thompson, Kevin J. , Tang, Xiaojia , Sideras, Kostandinos , Ernst, Brenda , Goetz, Matthew P. , Kalari, Krishna R. , Giridhar, Karthik V.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | June 4, 2024 | Volume: 42 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: e13036-e13036

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e13036 Background: In January 2023, the FDA approved elacestrant for ESR1-mutated, ER+/HER2- MBC based on a companion diagnostic cell free (cf)DNA test (Guardant Health). In this study, we analyze the trends of liquid biopsy utilization at Mayo Clinic (MC) over a 3 year period to understand the impact of this drug approval on testing patterns and identify emergent alterations in patients (pts) with MBC. Methods: We extracted clinically performed Guardant 360 and Guardant 360 CDx ordered at MC sites in Rochester (MN), Florida (FL), Arizona (AZ), and across 9 additional Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS) sites. Pts with MBC were identified using the EMR and analyzing visit diagnosis codes and staging information. Shifts in testing patterns were analyzed over a 3 year period from January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. Data was collected on the number of tests, serial testing, frequency of pathogenic mutations, and emergent mutations in ESR1 and PIK3CA. Chi-square test was used to compare the categorical values. Results: Between 2021-2023, 2,741 pts with MBC were seen across all sites. A total of 408 cfDNA tests were performed in 370 unique patients with MBC. Most pts (90%) had 1 test performed. The proportion of pts with MBC tested was 85/1350 (6.3%) in 2021, 77/1495 (5.2%) in 2022, and 208/1558 (13.4%) in 2023. The increased proportion of pts tested in 2023 was statistically significant compared to prior years (p<0.0001), while no difference was observed between 2021 and 2022 (p 0.19). Testing patterns varied by site, with FL ordering the highest number of tests, followed by MN and AZ. Of the 34 providers practicing during the entire period seeing more than 10 MBC pts, the number of providers ordering Guardant testing increased from 15/34 (2021) and 14/34 (2022) to 20/34 (2023), though not statistically significant (p 0.15). Of the 41% with EMR-documented staging available, testing was highest in the ER+/HER2- (81.3%) subtype, followed by TNBC (13.6%) and then HER2+ (5.2%). The most commonly identified mutations identified in the first testing were PIK3CA (41.1%), TP53 (40.5%), ESR1 (30.5%), and ATM (13.2%). D538G (8.0%), Y537N (4.4%), and Y537S (3.5%) were frequent emergent mutations seen in ESR1. Conclusions: We observed an increase in cfDNA testing at the start of 2023 which aligns with the FDA approval of elacestrant. We observed variation by site and individual providers that warrants further exploration to improve cfDNA testing in MBC pts at Mayo Clinic.
Pulmonary toxicities in patients (pts) with metastatic breast cancer (mBC) treated with trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd): The Mayo Clinic experience.
Hoppenworth, Jenna, Premji, Sarah , Smith, Deanne, Taraba, Jodi L. , Hobday, Timothy J. , Peethambaram, Prema P. , Carroll, Jamie M. , Ruddy, Kathryn J. , O’Sullivan, Ciara C. , Choong, Grace M. , Ellsworth, L., Rao, Rohit , Egan, Ashley, Haddad, Tufia C. , Leon‐Ferre, Roberto A. , Taraba, Jodi L , Tevaarwerk, Amyé , Cathcart-Rake, Elizabeth , Yadav, Siddhartha , Rao, Rohit, Goetz, Matthew P. , Giridhar, Karthik V.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | June 3, 2024 | Volume: 42 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 11145-11145

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11145 Background: T-DXd is increasingly used in mBC. A T-DXd toxicity of special interest is interstitial lung disease/pneumonitis (ILD), occurring in 10-15% of pts in the DESTINY-Breast trials, and with potential lower incidence/severity in earlier line settings [Krop et al, ASCO 2023]. However, in routine practice, T-DXd may be used in pts with more heavily pre-treated mBC and previously exposed to other antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) [Premji et al SABCS 2023]. We evaluated the incidence/severity of T-DXd related ILD in mBC at Mayo Clinic. Methods: We retrospectively identified pts with mBC who received ≥1 dose of T-DXd at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, between July 2022-December 2023. Demographic, mBC, and pulmonary clinical variables were abstracted from the clinical records. Data was summarized using descriptive statistics. Diagnosis of ILD was determined by treating clinicians, and severity to CTCAE V5 based on clinical documentation. Results: 77 pts with mBC received T-DXd during the study period. All were female, the majority (70, 91%) were Caucasian, and median age was 58. 53 (69%) had HER2-low mBC (37 HR+, 16 HR-) and 24 (31%) had HER2+ mBC (17 HR+, 7 HR-). 31 (40%) were active or former smokers. 11 (14%) had pulmonary comorbidities, including 6 (7.8%) with asthma, 2 (2.6%) with prior pneumonitis, and 3 (3.9%) with other pulmonary comorbidities. They had previously received a median of 1 line of endocrine therapy, and 4 lines of chemotherapy, with 20 (26%) having received another ADC. 17 (22%) developed any grade ILD [G1: 3 (4%), G2: 7 (9%), G3: 2 (3%), G4: 1 (1%), G5: 4 (5%)]. Among pts with ILD of any grade, 13 (76.5%) presented with at least 1 symptom (cough/SOB). The median number of T-DXd cycles prior to onset of any grade ILD was 6 (range 2-13), or 18 (range 6-39) weeks. 5 (29%) pts with any grade ILD received a prior ADC. Of pts with ≥G3 ILD (n=7), all were Caucasian, 2 (30%) were prior smokers, none had prior lung disease, and had received a median of 5 prior lines of chemo, with 4 (57%) having received a prior ADC. All grade ≥2 ILDs were treated with systemic steroids, and 1 also received IVIG. CT chest was used for diagnosis of all ILD. 7 pts (41%) required hospitalization, all of whom had bronchoscopy, with 5 (29%) requiring intubation. All pts with G1 ILD (3, 18%) restarted T-DXd without ILD recurrence. Conclusions: In this case series,22% of ps treated with T-DXd experienced ILD (5% G5), higher than the rate observed in the pivotal DESTINY-Breast trials, possibly due to real-world use of T-DXd in more heavily pre-treated pts and in pts with pulmonary comorbidities.
Interim FDG-PET/CT for predicting response of HER2-positive breast cancer to neoadjuvant therapy: ECOG-ACRIN EA1211/DIRECT trial.
Hennessy, Maeve, Gatsonis, Constantine, Jacene, Heather A. , Connolly, Roisín M. , Burnette, Brian L., Stringer-Reasor, Erica , Taurone, Alexander, O’Sullivan, Ciara C. , Le‐Petross, Huong T. , Sepulveda, Karla A., Romanoff, Justin , Lawhn-Heath, Courtney A. , Stearns, Vered , Fowler, Amy M. , Tang, Shou-Ching , DeMichele, Angela , Mankoff, David A. , Wolff, Antonio C.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 29, 2024 | Volume: 42 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: TPS614-TPS614

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TPS614 Background: Strategies to optimize treatment decision-making in early stage HER2-positive breast cancer are a priority. Recent studies suggest that early metabolic changes on FDG-PET/CT predict response to HER2-directed therapy. The TBCRC026 trial showed that participants not obtaining a 40% reduction in SULmax by cycle 1 day 15 (C1D15) following neoadjuvant trastuzumab/pertuzumab (HP) were unlikely to obtain pCR [negative predictive value (NPV) 91%]. This trial aims to validate FDG-PET/CT as a neoadjuvant interim (niFDG-PET/CT) imaging integral biomarker in patients treated with standard HER2-directed regimens (NCT05710328). Methods: Trial design: EA1211/DIRECT is a multicenter, single-arm, primary imaging phase 2 study enrolling patients with stage II/III HER2-positive breast cancer. Patients undergo standard skull base-thigh FDG-PET/CT at baseline and C1D15 and receive standard of care pertuzumab-based neoadjuvant therapy followed by surgery. Eligibility: Age ≥18 years, ECOG performance status 0-2, stage IIa-IIIc, untreated HER2-positive breast cancer with known hormone receptor status, suitable to undergo FDG-PET/CT imaging and neoadjuvant therapy. Statistical methods: ΔSULmaxD15 will be computed as: (D15 SULmax – baseline SULmax)/baseline SULmax. The primary objective is to estimate the NPV of niFDG-PET/CT for pCR using ΔSULmaxD15 of the primary breast cancer at a threshold of 40%. NPV is defined as the probability that pCR will not be achieved by participants with ΔSULmaxD15 <40%. Secondary endpoints include evaluating sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value of ΔSULmaxD15 of the primary breast cancer at a threshold of 40% and ability of the niFDG-PET/CT biomarker to predict 3-year event free survival (EFS). Sample size: We expect that 50% of patients will not reach the ΔSULmax threshold of 40% and a pCR rate of 40-60%. The proposed sample size is 210 participants, adjusted to 235 to account for missing data in 10% of cases. Computation of exact, two-sided 95% confidence intervals (CI) for NPV determined the lower limit of the CI is at least 80% when the true NPV is at least 88%. The lower limit is 84% when the true NPV has the value of 91%, which was estimated in the TBCRC026 study. Current status: EA1211/DIRECT was activated in May 2023 across the NCI National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) and is anticipated to complete in March 2025. Those interested in the clinical trial can email ea1211team@ecog-acrin.org. The EA1211/DIRECT trial is the first step in implementing a Response-Guided Treatment Strategy by validating the ΔSULmax threshold of 40% as the optimum cut point across standard of care HER2-directed neoadjuvant regimens. If EA1211/DIRECT meets its objectives, the results will be used to design clinical utility studies, thus hoping to change practice. Clinical trial information: NCT05710328 .