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e19548 Background: Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) is a rare lymphoma accounting for less than 1% of mature T-cell lymphomas. Its natural history is not understood due to lack of large studies with long-term followup and an optimal therapeutic approach is not well-defined. Methods: The National Cancer Database was queried for patients aged 18 years and older diagnosed with SPTCL between 2004 and 2018. We excluded patients who lost to follow-up. Kaplan-Meier and multivariate Cox regression were used in the analyses. Results: 353 patients with SPTCL were included. 63% were females, 62% Caucasian, and 26% African American, 50% had early stage (I and II) and 32% had advanced stage (III and IV). 58.4% received chemotherapy, 38.2% did not receive chemotherapy and 3.4% had unknown chemotherapy status. The median age at diagnosis was 49 years (range 18-90). The median overall survival (mOS) for the whole cohort was not reached In early-stage (N = 178), 49.5% had chemotherapy with 39% receiving single-agent chemotherapy and 60% receiving multi-agent chemotherapy. 18.5% received radiation. In advanced-stage (N = 112), 75.9% received chemotherapy with 19% receiving single-agent chemotherapy and 81% receiving multi-agent chemotherapy. 9.8% received radiation There was no significant difference in the mOS between advanced-stage and early-stage (161.5 months vs not reached, P = 0.051) In early stage, there was no significant difference in the OS between chemotherapy and no chemotherapy (mOS was not reached in both groups, P = 0.324). The same trend was seen in the advanced stage (mOS was not reached in both groups, P = 0.851) Compared to Caucasian, African American patients were younger (median age 47 vs 54 years), but there was no significant difference in disease stage, receiving chemotherapy or radiation or other disease related characteristics (IPI score, B-symptoms, and HIV infection). African American patients had better OS (mOS was not reached, P = 0.003). This significant difference was seen in early stage (mOS was not reached, P = 0.003), but not in advanced stage (mOS 162 vs 122 months, P = 0.113) On multivariate analysis, age and Charlson-Deyo score ≥3 were associated with worse OS (HR 1.028 95% CI 1.005-1.052; P = 0.018 and HR 14.711 95% CI 2.316-93.449; P = 0.004, respectively), whereas disease stage and chemotherapy status did not affect the OS (HR 0.938 95% CI 0.545-1.617; P = 0.819, HR 1.271 95% CI 0.175-9.255; P = 0.813, and HR 0.922 95% CI 0.489-1.738; P = 0.802, respectively). Conclusions: Our study indicates that SPTCL is predominantly an indolent lymphoma associated with long-term survival irrespective of stage and chemotherapy. A conservative therapeutic approach appears to be more appropriate than intensive therapeutic approach in most patients. A risk stratification algorithm is needed to determine the therapeutic intensity.

7575 Background: Extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma (ENKTL), nasal type, is a rare and aggressive Epstein-Barr virus driven lymphoma, which is most prevalent in East Asia and Latin America. There have been very few large studies outside of Asia. Therapeutic and survival outcomes have not been well characterized in the US. Methods: The National Cancer Database was queried for patients who were diagnosed at aged ≥18 years between 2004 and 2019. Patients who were lost to follow-up were excluded. Kaplan-Meier and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed. Results: The cohort consists of 2,036 evaluable patients with 68% males, 74% Caucasian, 22% Hispanic Caucasian and 9% African American. The median age at diagnosis was 54 (18-90) years. The median follow up was 71 months (95% CI 66.8-75.7). Early-stage disease (I and II) was reported in 64% while advanced stage disease (III and IV) constituted 36%. Treatment groups include chemotherapy alone (29%), radiation alone (10%), combined modality therapy (CMT-chemoradiation) (42%). The median overall survival (OS) for the whole cohort was 27 months (95% CI 20.6-33.7). Median OS was better in patients with early stage compared to advanced stage disease (90 vs. 6 months, P < 0.001). Among therapeutic groups in early-stage disease, CMT (N = 616) had significantly better median OS than radiation alone (N = 152) or chemotherapy alone (N = 168) (194 vs. 34 vs. 14 months, P < 0.001). No significant difference was seen between radiation alone and chemotherapy alone (P = 0.617). Among patients treated with CMT, chemotherapy-first CMT (N = 134) had better OS than radiation-first CMT (N = 347) (median OS not reached vs. 194 months, P = 0.017). In the advanced stage disease, chemotherapy-treated patients (N = 418) had better median OS compared to patients who did not receive chemotherapy (N = 103) (7.6 vs 1.3 months, P < 0.001). Among patients who received chemotherapy, patients consolidated with SCT (N = 59) had better median OS compared to the patients who received chemotherapy only (N = 353) (63 vs 6 months, P < 0.001) In multivariate analysis, factors associated with worse OS were age (HR 1.021 95% CI 1.015-1.026; P < 0.001) and B-symptoms (HR 1.463 95% CI 1.276-1.678; P < 0.001). Whereas factors associated with better OS were early stage (HR 0.450 95% CI 0.387-0.524, P < 0.001), radiation therapy (HR 0.526 95% CI 0.458-0.603, P < 0.001) and chemotherapy (HR 0.546 95% CI 0.473-0.630, P < 0.001). Conclusions: The study represents one of the largest studies on ENKTL in the US. Early-stage disease is highly curable with CMT with chemotherapy-first sequencing being superior to radiation-first sequencing. Advanced stage disease is associated with extremely poor prognosis overall but is associated with a significant improvement in OS with consolidative SCT with possible role of consolidative RT in advanced stage.

Abstract Background: The dysregulation of polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) promotes tumorigenesis and progression. Two therapeutic agents targeting enhancer of zeste homolog (EZH) 2 or EZH1/2, the catalytic subunits of PRC2, have been approved in several cancer types. HH2853 is a novel selective EZH1/2 dual inhibitor, which has demonstrated superior anti-tumor efficacy to tazemetostat (EZH2 inhibitor approved by FDA) in various preclinical models. Methods: This is a first-in-human, open-label, multi-center, phase (Ph) I/II study of HH2853 in patients (pts) with relapsed/refractory (r/r) non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) or advanced solid tumors. HH2853 was administered orally twice daily (BID) on a continuous 28-day treatment cycle. Ph I consist of two parts: dose escalation part adopting accelerated titration followed by a Bayesian optimal interval design and dose extension part. Dose limiting toxicity (DLT) was evaluated during the 1st cycle in dose escalation. Safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD) and preliminary anti-tumor activity of HH2853 were explored in this Ph I study. Results: As of Oct 19, 2022, a total of 57 pts, including 50 pts with solid tumors and 7 pts with r/r follicular lymphoma (FL), were enrolled from 12 sites in China and the US. Twenty-five (43.9%) pts received ≥3 lines of prior systemic therapies. Six dose levels(50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg and 800 mg)were evaluated. DLTs were observed in 2 of 8 DLT evaluable pts at 800 mg: one grade 3 platelet count decreased and one grade 3 diarrhea. A conclusive maximal tolerated dose was not reached. The most common treatment-related adverse events (TRAE) were diarrhea (45.6%), blood bilirubin increased (35.1%), white blood cell count (WBC) decreased (26.3%), platelet count decreased (26.3%), rash (24.6%) and anemia (22.8%). The most common ≥grade 3 TRAEs included anemia (8.8%), platelet count decreased (7.0%), WBC decreased (5.3%) and diarrhea (5.3%). TRAEs leading to dose interruption or reduction were reported in 17.5% and 8.8% pts respectively. No TRAE led to dose discontinuation or death. PK data indicated dose-related increase in exposure from 50 to 600 mg. PD data showed a significant inhibition (maximum reached &gt;90%) of H3K27me3 in granulocytes and monocytes at 400-800 mg. Tumor responses were observed in 7 pts from 200 to 800 mg in multiple tumor types, including complete response in 1 patient with FL, partial response in 3 pts with epithelioid sarcoma, 2 pts with FL and 1 patient with malignant rhabdoid tumor of pancreas. Conclusions: This first-in-human study of HH2853 showed a manageable safety profile and promising anti-tumor activity in multiple tumor types, supporting further exploration in NHLs and solid tumors after recommended Ph II dose is determined.Clinical trial information: NCT04390737 Citation Format: Zhengfu Fan, Jin Wang, Meiyu Fang, Johnston Patrick, Tun Han, David Sommerhalder, Jifang Gong, Jilong Yang, Yun Yang, Javier Munoz, Yuqin Song, Zhiming Li, Xian'an Li, Qiuying Ma, Jinming Han, Lin Shen, Jun Zhu. Preliminary results from the Phase I part of a first-in-human Phase I/II study of HH2853, an EZH1/2 inhibitor, in patients with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin lymphomas or advanced solid tumors [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2023; Part 2 (Clinical Trials and Late-Breaking Research); 2023 Apr 14-19; Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2023;83(8_Suppl):Abstract nr CT105.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and brentuximab vedotin (BV) are novel agents for classic Hodgkin lymphoma, including relapse after autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT). However, their impact on survival post-ASCT relapse, in comparison with conventional therapy, is less known due to the lack of randomized controlled trials. Clinical characteristics and outcomes of 115 patients with relapse (or progression) after ASCT are studied. After a median follow-up of 8.59 years from post-ASCT relapse, the median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were 0.91 and 5.07 years, respectively. Median lines of therapy after post-ASCT relapse was 2 (range, 1–12). The median PFS was not reached (NR) versus 1.11 versus 0.50 versus 0.85 versus 0.78 years (P = 0.006) and OS was NR versus 7.60 versus 3.08 versus 3.51 versus 3.17 years (P = 0.28) in patients first treated with ICIs versus BV versus investigational agents versus chemotherapy versus radiation therapy (RT). First-line treatment with novel agents (ie, ICIs and BV) was associated with superior outcomes compared with investigational agents and chemotherapy/RT with a median PFS of 1.65 versus 0.50 versus 0.79 years (P = 0.003) and a median OS of 7.60 versus 3.08 versus 3.32 years (P = 0.08). Regardless of lines of therapy, the treatment with ICIs had the most favorable outcome with a median PFS and OS of 3.98 and NR years, respectively. Allogeneic stem cell transplant (allo-SCT) was done in 23 patients (20%), and the median post-allo-SCT PFS and OS were 1.31 and 2.35 years, respectively. In conclusion, survival following post-ASCT relapse improves significantly when patients receive novel agents.

Abstract Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer in the US, and its incidence is rising. Most thyroid cancer deaths are attributed to treatment-refractory, metastatic tumors. Thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSRH) expression is largely limited to the thyroid gland and is abundantly expressed on thyroid tumor cells, making TSRH a compelling target for advanced thyroid cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. Therefore, we developed a novel TSHR-targeted chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy to treat aggressive thyroid cancers. TSHR-CAR constructs were cloned into a lentiviral CAR construct containing 4-1BB and CD3ζ. First, we demonstrated potent TSHR-CART antigen-specific anti-tumor activity in vitro. Then, NOD-SCID-γ-/- (NSG) mice were inoculated subcutaneously with TSHR+ tumor cells and randomized by tumor volume to treatment with TSHR-CART cells or control Untransduced T cells (UTD). Treatment with TSHR-CART cells resulted in dose-dependent antitumor activity and prolonged survival. De-differentiated anaplastic thyroid cancers (ATC) downregulate TSHR. Our TSHR immunohistochemistry results corroborated these findings and displayed minimal TSHR protein expression, precluding successful TSHR-CART treatment. We therefore sought to sensitize these tumors with MAPK inhibitors, as a strategy to upregulate TSHR expression in patients with metastatic thyroid cancer. TSHR expression was upregulated in patient-derived xenograft (PDX) ATC models after one week of daily administration of the MAPK inhibitors (p=0.0024). After confirming that MAPK inhibition does not dampen TSHR-CART effector functions, we tested sequential and combination therapy of TSHR-CART with MEK and BRAF inhibition in vivo. NSG mice were engrafted with ATC BRAF-mutant PDX tumors and randomized by tumor volume to daily oral treatment with placebo or trametinib (MEK inhibitor) plus dabrafenib (BRAF inhibitor). One week later, mice received either UTD or TSHR-CART. Mice conditioned with trametinib plus dabrafenib (p=0.0018) and subsequently treated with TSHR-CART showed superior antitumor activity. However, the improved antitumor activity in this setting was transient. We therefore tested the durability of TSHR upregulation following MEK/BRAF inhibition and demonstrated that TSHR upregulation lasts less than 48-72 hours after discontinuation. Finally, we tested the combination of TSHR CART cells with MEK/BRAF inhibitors in ATC BRAF-mutant PDX tumors. Here, combining TSHR-CART cells with MEK/BRAF inhibitors result in durable control of the tumors. Collectively, our findings indicate that MEK/BRAF inhibition of de-differentiated thyroid cancers upregulated TSHR expression and enhanced TSHR-CART antitumor activity. This work represents a viable strategy to improve outcomes of patients with aggressive, metastatic thyroid cancers. Citation Format: Claudia Manriquez Roman, Kendall J. Schick, Justyna J. Gleba, Truc N. Huynh, Elizabeth L. Siegler, James L. Miller, Aylin Alasonyalilar Demirer, Matthew L. Pawlush, Ahmet Biligili, Long K. Mai, Erin Tapper, Leo R. Sakemura, Michelle J. Cox, Carli M. Stewart, Ismail Can, Ekene J. Ogbodo, Gaofeng Cui, Georges Mer, Gloria R. Olivier, Yushi Qiu, Robert C. Smallridge, Zubair C. Abba, Han W. Tun, John A. Copland, Saad S. Kenderian. Addition of MAPK inhibitors to prime and sensitize poorly differentiated thyroid cancers as a strategy to improve TSHR-CART cell therapy antitumor activity. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2023; Part 1 (Regular and Invited Abstracts); 2023 Apr 14-19; Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2023;83(7_Suppl):Abstract nr 5074.

Abstract Preclinical studies have shown augmented activity when combining Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi) with inhibitors of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and immunomodulatory agents (IMiD). We conducted a phase 1, open‐label study at five centers in USA to evaluate the safety of triplet BTKi/mTOR/IMiD therapy. Eligible patients were adults aged 18 years or older with relapsed/refractory CLL, B cell NHL, or Hodgkin lymphoma. Our dose escalation study used an accelerated titration design and moved sequentially from single agent BTKi (DTRMWXHS‐12), doublet (DTRMWXHS‐12 + everolimus), and then to triplet therapy (DTRMWXHS‐12 + everolimus + pomalidomide). All drugs were dosed once daily on days 1–21 of each 28‐day cycle. The primary goal was to establish the recommended phase 2 dose of the triplet combination. Between September 27, 2016, and July 24, 2019, a total of 32 patients with a median age of 70 years (range 46 to 94 years) were enrolled. No MTD was identified for monotherapy and the doublet combination. The MTD for the triplet combination was determined to be DTRMWXHS‐12 200 mg + everolimus 5 mg + pomalidomide 2 mg. Responses across all studied cohorts were seen in 13 of 32 (41.9%). Combining DTRMWXHS‐12 with everolimus and pomalidomide is tolerable and shows clinical activity. Additional trials could confirm benefit of this all‐oral combination therapy for relapsed/refractory lymphomas.

Abstract Purpose: An ongoing challenge in cancer is the management of primary and metastatic brain malignancies. This is partly due to restrictions of the blood-brain barrier and their unique microenvironment. These challenges are most evident in cancers such as lymphoma and melanoma, which are typically responsive to treatment in systemic locations but resistant when established in the brain. We propose interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase-4 (IRAK-4) as a potential target across these diseases and describe the activity and mechanism of oral IRAK-4 inhibitor CA-4948. Experimental Design: Human primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) and melanoma brain metastases (MBM) samples were analyzed for expression of IRAK-4 and downstream transcription pathways. We next determined the central nervous system (CNS) applicability of CA-4948 in naïve and tumor-bearing mice using models of PCNSL and MBM. The mechanistic effect on tumors and the tumor microenvironment was then analyzed. Results: Human PCNSL and MBM have high expression of IRAK-4, IRAK-1, and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB). This increase in inflammation results in reflexive inhibitory signaling. Similar profiles are observed in immunocompetent murine models. Treatment of tumor-bearing animals with CA-4948 results in the downregulation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling in addition to decreased NF-κB. These intracellular changes are associated with a survival advantage. Conclusions: IRAK-4 is an attractive target in PCNSL and MBM. The inhibition of IRAK-4 with CA-4948 downregulates the expression of important transcription factors involved in tumor growth and proliferation. CA-4948 is currently being investigated in clinical trials for relapsed and refractory lymphoma and warrants further translation into PCNSL and MBM.