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Small, Eric J.

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3191-6268

Mayo Clinic

University of California, San Francisco

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A randomized phase II study of apalutamide (APA), androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), or APA + ADT in patients (pts) with biochemically relapsed (BCR) prostate cancer (PC).
Aggarwal, Rahul , Alumkal, Joshi J. , Higano, Celestia S. , Lopez‐Gitlitz, Angela , McCarthy, Sharon, Miladinović, Branko, McQuarrie, Kelly , Thomas, Shibu , Szmulewitz, Russell Z , Bryce, Alan H. , McCarthy, Sharon , Small, Eric J.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | February 19, 2020 | Volume: 38 | Issue: 6_suppl | Pages: 320-320

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320 Background: While there is no standard therapy for BCR PC following local therapy, intermittent ADT is widely used. We evaluated utility of APA alone, ADT (luteinizing hormone–releasing hormone agonist [LHRHa]) alone, or APA + LHRHa in ADT-naïve BCR PC pts. Methods: Pts with BCR PC after primary definitive local therapy and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) doubling time (PSADT) ≤ 12 mo were randomized 1:1:1 to open-label 240 mg APA daily, LHRHa alone, or APA + LHRHa for 12 mo, followed by a 12-mo observation period off therapy. Pts were stratified by PSADT (< 6 vs 6-12 mo) and age (≤ 70 vs > 70 y). Primary end point: mean change from baseline (BL) in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) per Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate total score at 12 mo. Secondary end points included PSA nadir < 0.2 ng/mL by 7 mo, time to PSA progression (TTPpsa), and time to testosterone (T) recovery. Results: 90 pts (APA, n = 29; LHRHa, n = 30; APA + LHRHa, n = 31) were treated for median of 12 mo with similar distribution of BL characteristics across groups: 67% age ≤ 70 y; 67% PSADT < 6 mo. There was no significant difference in HRQoL in APA vs LHRHa at 12 mo, or between LHRHa vs APA + LHRHa groups. At median follow-up of 30-33 mo, TTPpsa in APA, LHRHa, and APA + LHRHa groups was 26 mo, 31 mo, and 36 mo, respectively. Compared to LHRHa alone, APA + LHRHa resulted in a trend toward improved TTPpsa (HR [95% CI] 0.56 [0.23-1.36], p = 0.196), and APA alone resulted in a trend for shorter TTPpsa (HR 1.09 [0.49-2.43], p = 0.824). PSA nadir < 0.2 ng/mL was reached in 89%, 89%, and 97% in APA, LHRHa, and APA + LHRHa pts. Median time to T recovery was similar in LHRHa and APA + LHRHa groups (23 mo vs 24 mo). Grade 3-4 adverse events (AEs) occurred in 17% of APA, 14% of LHRHa, and 29% of APA + LHRHa pts. The only grade 3-4 AE reported in > 1 pt per group was hypertension (APA, 3%; LHRHa, 0; APA + LHRHa, 13%). Conclusions: Addition of APA to LHRHa resulted in a trend for longer TTPpsa and a higher proportion of pts achieving optimal PSA nadir without significant difference in HRQoL or time to T recovery. Observed AEs were consistent with known safety profiles. Results support further evaluation of APA + LHRHa for a specified duration in BCR PC. Clinical trial information: NCT01790126.
Characterization of PSMA and 18F-fluciclovine transporter gene expression in localized prostate cancer.
Alshalalfa, Mohammed , Zhao, Shuang G. , Herlemann, Annika , Mahal, Brandon A. , Kishan, Amar U. , Karnes, Jeffrey , Wong, Anthony , Feng, Felix Y. , Chu, Carissa Ellen , Sjöström, Martin , Zhao, Shuang G , Chou, Jonathan , Spratt, Daniel E. , Small, Eric J. , Porten, Sima P. , Hope, Thomas A. , Davicioni, Elai , Nguyen, Paul L. , Carroll, Peter R , Schaeffer, Edward M. , Cooperberg, Matthew R

Journal of Clinical Oncology | February 19, 2020 | Volume: 38 | Issue: 6_suppl | Pages: 295-295

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295 Background: While 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT is approved in the US and recommended by the NCCN, prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT is more common in Europe/Australia and recommended by the EAU. Less is known about the biology of lesions detected by either modality. 18F-fluciclovine PET relies on radiotracer uptake by amino acid transporters LAT1-4 and ASCT1-2. PSMA PET is dependent on surface expression of PSMA. We compared relative expression of PSMA and fluciclovine transporter genes in radical prostatectomy (RP) samples to determine their distribution across subtypes and correlation with outcomes. Methods: Gene expression data of 19,102 RP samples were analyzed using the Affymetrix Human Exon 1.0 ST microarray. 1,135 patients had long term follow up. Associations between expression of PSMA and fluciclovine transporter genes (LAT1-4 and ASCT1-2) and pathologic variables, molecular subtypes, and clinical outcomes were conducted. Results: All fluciclovine transporter genes (LAT 1-4, ASCT1-2) were expressed at lower levels than PSMA (p <0.0001). PSMA expression was positively correlated with genomic risk score and pathologic Gleason score (p<0.0001), but LAT2-3 and ASCT2 were inversely correlated with genomic risk in primary tumors (p<0.0001) and less expressed in GS 9-10 tumors (p<0.0001). PSMA expression was associated with worse metastasis-free survival (MFS) (HR 1.45, p=0.001) and lymph node involvement (HR 2.14, p<0.0001). Expression of LAT2, LAT3, ASCT2 expression was associated with better MFS (HR 0.85, 0.63, 0.74, p<0.0001-0.04). After multivariable adjustment, PSMA expression remained independently prognostic of poorer MFS (HR 1.3, p=0.028). Luminal B subtype was notable for PSMA overexpression; Luminal A was enriched in ASCT2 and LAT2 (p<0.0001). PSMA expression did not correlate with ERG fusion prostate cancers, but LAT2, ASCT1, and ASCT2 were overexpressed in ERG fusion negative tumors (p<0.0001). Conclusions: PSMA expression is associated with more aggressive disease and poorer clinical outcomes than fluciclovine transporter genes in localized prostate cancer. Molecular subtypes of prostate cancer vary in PSMA and fluciclovine transporter gene expression.
Effect of a Behavioral Intervention to Increase Vegetable Consumption on Cancer Progression Among Men With Early-Stage Prostate Cancer
Parsons, J. Kellogg , Zahrieh, David , Mohler, James L. , Hansel, Donna E. , Kibel, Adam S. , Liu, Heshan , Seisler, Drew K., White, Martha M. , Hahn, Olwen, Hartman, Sheri J. , Stroup, Sean P. , Veldhuizen, Peter J. Van , Hall, Lannis, Pierce, John P. , Marshall, James R. , Paskett, Electra D. , Natarajan, Loki , Taylor, John, Small, Eric J. , Morris, Michael J.

JAMA | January 14, 2020 | Volume: 323 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 140

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CALGB 90203 (Alliance): Radical prostatectomy (RP) with or without neoadjuvant chemohormonal therapy (CHT) in men with clinically localized, high-risk prostate cancer (CLHRPC).
Eastham, James A., Halabi, Susan , Evans, Christopher P. , Beltran, Himisha , Taplin, Mary‐Ellen , Hahn, Olwen, Parsons, J. Kellogg , Mohler, James L. , Halabi, Susan , Heller, Glenn , Monk, Paul , Clinton, Steven K. , Szmulewitz, Russell Z , Coleman, Jonathan , Gleave, Martin , Hillman, David W. , Small, Eric J. , Morris, Michael J.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2019 | Volume: 37 | Issue: 15_suppl | Pages: 5079-5079

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5079 Background: Neoadjuvant CHT followed by RP did not increase 3-year biochemical progression free-survival (bPFS) compared to RP alone in men with CLHRPC. However, there is evidence that bPFS and overall survival over time was improved. In the current analysis we assessed whether CHT followed by RP improved pathological specimen features compared to RP alone. Methods: CALGB 90203 (Alliance) is a Phase III study which randomly assigned, in a 1:1 fashion, men with CLHRPC [biopsy Gleason Grade Group (GGG) 4 or 5 or Kattan pre-op nomogram bPFS < 60%] to RP alone or RP plus neoadjuvant CHT [androgen deprivation plus docetaxel (75 mg/m2 every 3 weeks for 6 cycles)]. We conducted an exploratory analysis comparing histologic findings, determined at the treating center, in the RP specimens of men receiving CHT plus RP and men treated with RP alone. We used the Chi-square test, with P-values adjusted by the Holm method for multiple comparisons. Results: A total of 788 men (median age, 62; range: 32-83 years) were randomized, with 738 ultimately undergoing RP. There was no difference in pathologic GGG (Table). Men treated with neoadjuvant CHT had a lower pathologic T-stage and lower likelihood of having seminal vesicle invasion (SVI), positive pelvic lymph nodes, or positive surgical margins (SM) (Table). Conclusions: Most pathologic features in the RP specimen were improved in men receiving neoadjuvant CHT compared to RP alone. The relationship between pathologic changes and the development of metastasis and survival require further analysis. RP pathologic outcomes. Summary statistics are calculated for the number of patients with non-missing data for each characteristic. Clinical trial information: NCT00430183. [Table: see text]
Alliance A031201: A phase III trial of enzalutamide (ENZ) versus enzalutamide, abiraterone, and prednisone (ENZ/AAP) for metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
Armstrong, Andrew J. , Beltran, Himisha , Hahn, Olwen, McGary, Eric C., Mehan, Paul, Goldkorn, Amir , Roth, Bruce J. , Xiao, Han , Watt, Colleen, Taplin, Mary‐Ellen , Ryan, Charles J. , Halabi, Susan , Halabi, Susan , Armstrong, Andrew J , Morris, Michael J. , Heller, Glenn , Bryce, Alan H. , Hillman, David W. , Small, Eric J.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2019 | Volume: 37 | Issue: 15_suppl | Pages: 5008-5008

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5008 Background: Androgen receptor (AR) signaling is an important growth mechanism in mCRPC, providing the rationale for treatment with AR axis inhibitors such as ENZ and AAP. Targeting AR with anti-androgens such as ENZ can result in compensatory autocrine and paracrine androgenic stimulation. Therefore, using ENZ with the androgen biosynthesis inhibitor AAP to dampen these resistance mechanisms could improve clinical outcomes relative to ENZ alone. Methods: Men with progressive mCRPC by Prostate Cancer Working Group 2 criteria were eligible. Prior treatment with taxanes for mCRPC and any prior treatment with ENZ or AAP was exclusionary. Patients (pts) were randomized 1:1 to ENZ or ENZ/AAP at standard FDA-approved doses. Randomization was stratified by prior chemotherapy and Halabi prognostic three risk groups. Castrating therapy was maintained. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS) defined as the date of randomization from date of death or last follow-up. The log-rank test had 90% power to detect a hazard ratio for OS of 0.77 with a one-sided type I error rate of 0.025. Secondary endpoints included radiographic progression free survival (rPFS) and on-treatment PSA declines. Exploratory endpoints included imaging changes, and changes in serum biomarkers such as androgens, angiokines, and circulating microRNA and RNA. The primary analysis was based on the stratified log-rank test adjusting on the stratification factors. Results: Between January 2014 and August 2016, 1311 men were randomized: 657 to ENZ and 654 to ENZ/AAP. Groups were well balanced between arms, including stratification variables. 15.6% of pts were high risk, 35.3% intermediate, and 48.1% low. Median OS was 33.6 mo (95% CI 30.5-36.4) and 32.7 mo (29.9-35.4) respectively, two-sided p = 0.53. Fifty percent PSA decline rate was 80% vs. 76.5%. Grade 3-5 adverse events (AE) (all attributions) were 55.6% and 68.8% respectively. Treatment discontinuation due to AEs occurred in 5% and 12%, pt withdrawal in 5% and 13%, and progression or death in 57% and 48% of pts respectively. Conclusions: Addition of abiraterone acetate to enzalutamide did not prolong survival in men with mCRPC. The combination resulted in more AEs than enzalutamide alone. Support: U10CA180821, U10CA180882, U24CA196171; https://acknowledgments.alliancefound.org . Clinical trial information: NCT01949337.
Prostate Cancer, Version 2.2019, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology
Mohler, James L. , Antonarakis, Emmanuel S. , Armstrong, Andrew J. , D’Amico, Anthony V. , Dorff, Tanya B. , Eastham, James A., Enke, Charles A. , Farrington, Thomas A., Higano, Celestia S. , Horwitz, Eric M. , Kuettel, Michael, McKenney, Jesse K. , Netto, George J. , Penson, David F. , Pow‐Sang, Julio M. , Pugh, Thomas J., Richey, Sylvia, Roach, Mack , Rosenfeld, Stan, Schaeffer, Edward M. , Shabsigh, Ahmad , Spratt, Daniel E. , Srinivas, Sandy, Tward, Jonathan D. , Shead, Dorothy A. , Freedman-Cass, Deborah A., Antonarakis, Emmanuel S. , Davis, Brian J. , Spratt, Daniel E , Antonarakis, Emmanuel S , Armstrong, Andrew J , Antonarakis, Emmanuel S , Hurwitz, Michael E. , Ippolito, Joseph E. , Kane, Christopher J. , Lang, Joshua M. , Plimack, Elizabeth R. , Small, Eric J.

Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network | May 22, 2019 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 479-505

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The NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer include recommendations regarding diagnosis, risk stratification and workup, treatment options for localized disease, and management of recurrent and advanced disease for clinicians who treat patients with prostate cancer. The portions of the guidelines included herein focus on the roles of germline and somatic genetic testing, risk stratification with nomograms and tumor multigene molecular testing, androgen deprivation therapy, secondary hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy in patients with prostate cancer.
The role of highly selective androgen receptor (AR) targeted therapy in men with biochemically relapsed hormone sensitive prostate cancer.
Aggarwal, Rahul , Alumkal, Joshi J. , Higano, Celestia S. , Yu, Margaret K. , Boer, Carla de, Choque-Gonzales, Gonzalo, Szmulewitz, Russell Z , Bryce, Alan H. , Small, Eric J.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | March 7, 2019 | Volume: 33 | Issue: 15_suppl | Pages: TPS5084-TPS5084

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A multicenter phase I study of cabazitaxel, mitoxantrone, and prednisone for chemotherapy-naive patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Aggarwal, Rahul , Weinberg, Vivian, Ryan, Charles J. , Harzstark, Andrea, Derleth, Christina Louise, Lowe, Kimberly A. , Bryce, Alan H. , Small, Eric J.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | January 3, 2019 | Volume: 32 | Issue: 15_suppl | Pages: e16060-e16060

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SWOG 99–16: Randomized phase III trial of docetaxel (D)/estramustine (E) versus mitoxantrone(M)/prednisone(p) in men with androgen-independent prostate cancer (AIPCA)
Petrylak, D. P., Tangen, C., Lara, P. N. , Jones, J., Talpin, M. E., Burch, P., Greene, G., Crawford, E. D., Hussain, Maha , Burch, P. A., Small, Eric J.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | April 5, 2017 | Volume: 22 | Issue: 14_suppl | Pages: 3-3

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Three-month change in PSA as a surrogate endpoint for mortality in advanced hormone-refractory prostate cancer (HRPC): Data from Southwest Oncology Group Study S9916
Pauler, Donna K., Taplin, Mary Ellen, Burch, Patrick A. , Greene, Graham, Lara, Primo N. , Petrylak, Daniel P. , Crawford, Emily D. , Tangen, Catherine M. , Hussain, Maha , Small, Eric J. , Greene, G. F.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | April 5, 2017 | Volume: 22 | Issue: 14_suppl | Pages: 4505-4505

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