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Association of concurrent GLP-1 receptor agonist use with survival outcomes in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Rawal, Shalin, Mal, Madho, TUMMALA, NAYANIKA, Patel, Disha, Shah, Nandan, Nimmagadda, Rithish , Shah, Vedant , Fernandes, B C, Patel, Sagar, Kumar, Love, Keswani, Shiwani, Maroules, Michael, Shah, Nandan, Fernandes, Bolivia Crocete Aloysia, Patel, Sagar, Kumar, Love, Maroules, Michael

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 3605-3605

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3605 Background: Metabolic status and systemic inflammation are increasingly recognized as important modifiers of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) response. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) exhibit anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties and are widely used in diabetes and obesity. However, their clinical impact on immunotherapy outcomes in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) remains unclear. Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational cohort study using the TriNetX Global Collaborative Network, including electronic health records from 170 healthcare organizations between 2015 and 2025. Adults with mCRC who received at least one ICI were identified. Patients prescribed GLP-1 RAs within six months before or after ICI initiation were compared with non-exposed controls. Patients with prior bariatric surgery were excluded. Cohorts were balanced using 1:1 propensity score matching for demographics, metabolic conditions, and major comorbidities. Primary endpoint was all-cause mortality at 1, 3, and 5 years. Secondary outcomes included pneumonia, heart failure exacerbation, and major abdominal surgical procedures. Survival analyses were performed using Kaplan–Meier methods and Cox proportional hazards models. Results: Among 8,304 eligible patients, 148 received GLP-1 RAs. After propensity matching, 138 patients were included in each cohort with well-balanced baseline characteristics. At 1 year, mortality was lower in the GLP-1 cohort (27.5% vs 40.6%), corresponding to a 32% relative risk reduction (RR 0.68, 95% CI 0.49–0.95) and reduced hazard of death (HR 0.67, 95% CI 0.43–1.03). This association persisted at 3 years (27.5% vs 41.3%; RR 0.67, 95% CI 0.48–0.93; HR 0.68, 95% CI 0.45–1.05) and 5 years (28.3% vs 42.0%; RR 0.67, 95% CI 0.49–0.93), with higher 5-year survival probability (50.5% vs 41.5%). Secondary outcomes favored GLP-1 exposure, including lower incidence of pneumonia (10.9% vs 17.4%; HR 0.58) and fewer heart failure exacerbations (23.9% vs 31.9%; HR 0.75). Rates of major abdominal surgical procedures were numerically lower in the GLP-1 cohort. Conclusions: In this large real-world cohort, concurrent GLP-1 RA exposure was associated with clinically meaningful and durable survival benefit in mCRC patients receiving ICIs, without increased adverse clinical outcomes. These findings suggest a potential immunometabolic interaction and support prospective evaluation of GLP-1–based strategies as adjunctive modifiers of immunotherapy response.
Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in the phase 3 trial of standard chemotherapy alone or combined with atezolizumab as adjuvant therapy for patients with stage III deficient DNA mismatch repair (dMMR) colon cancer (Alliance A021502, ATOMIC).
Dueck, Amylou C., Fruth, Briant, Reinacher-Schick, Anke C., Peters, Walter, Behrens, Robert J. , Lieu, Christopher, Matin, Khalid , Cohen, D S, Potter, Samara L., Shergill, Ardaman , Hsu, Dennis , Arnold, Dirk, Zemla, Tyler, Gatten, Clare A., Trask, Peter, O'Reilly, Eileen M., Meyerhardt, Jeffrey A., Sinicrope, Frank A., Dueck, Amylou C. , Fruth, Briant, Reinacher-Schick, Anke C. , Peters, Walter, Lieu, Christopher, Potter, Samara L. , Frankel, Wendy L. , Arnold, Dirk , Zemla, Tyler , O’Reilly, Eileen M. , Meyerhardt, Jeffrey A. , Ou, Fang‐Shu , Sinicrope, Frank A.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 3626-3626

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3626 Background: For patients (pts) with dMMR stage III colon cancer, the addition of atezolizumab (atezo) to adjuvant 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin plus oxaliplatin (mFOLFOX6) significantly improved disease-free survival in ATOMIC (NCT02912559). Here we present HRQOL data. Methods: Pts with surgically resected stage III dMMR colon cancer were randomized (1:1) to receive mFOLFOX6 + atezo (840 mg IV q2 weeks) for 12 cycles (6 months [mo]) followed by atezo monotherapy for 13 cycles (12 mo total) versus mFOLFOX6 for 12 cycles. HRQOL was an exploratory endpoint measured using the FACT-C (includes FACT-G), FACT/GOG-NTX, EQ5D-5L, and PRO-CTCAE. Optional participation was by paper surveys at trial registration, prior to treatment cycles 4 and 7, and at 6, 12, and 36 mo after registration. Mean changes from baseline (BL) were compared between treatment arms using general linear mixed models (negative mean changes indicate worsening). At 6 mo, a two-sided 95% confidence interval excluding a difference of 1.9 points (FACT/GOG-NTX) and 6 points (FACT-C Trial Outcome Index [TOI]) favoring the mFOLFOX6 arm would indicate non-inferiority of the addition of atezo. Rates of side effect bother (FACT-G item GP5) and pt-reported adverse events (AEs) by PRO-CTCAE (composite scores, baseline adjusted) were compared using Fisher’s exact tests. Results: Of 712 randomized pts, 581 (285 atezo+mFOLFOX6; 296 mFOLFOX6) consented to participate in the survey. Pts completed 2398/3021 (79%) of expected surveys across all time points (1218/1489 [82%] atezo+mFOLFOX6; 1180/1532 [77%] mFOLFOX6). The difference in mean changes from BL between arms indicated non-inferiority of the addition of atezo at 6 mo (table); differences remained small at 12 and 36 mo. No significant differences in mean changes from BL between arms were found at 6, 12, or 36 mo for any scale. At 6 mo, 16% vs 20% of pts in each arm reported at least “quite a bit” of side effect bother (p=0.34), favoring atezo. Across cycles, atezo was associated with higher rates of pt-reported itchy skin (62% vs 48%), cough (53% vs 43%), and shortness of breath (51% vs 41%) [all p<0.05]. Conclusions: Addition of atezo to mFOLFOX6 slightly increases pt-reported AEs, but its effect on HRQOL is minimal and not clinically meaningful. Results support tolerability of atezo+mFOLFOX6 as standard of care adjuvant treatment for pts with dMMR stage III colon cancer. Support: UG1CA189823, U10CA180821, U10CA180882; Genentech, a member of the Roche group; https://acknowledgments.alliancefound.org. Clinical trial information: NCT02912559 . Scale Mo Mean change from BL – atezo+mFOLFOX6 Mean change from BL – mFOLFOX6 Diff (95% CI) FACT/GOG-NTX 6 -10.0 -10.6 0.6 (-0.8, 2.1) 12 -8.0 -9.4 1.4 (-0.2, 2.9) 36 -7.2 -6.9 -0.4 (-2.1, 1.4) FACT-C TOI 6 -4.1 -2.5 -1.6 (-3.7, 0.6) 12 2.1 1.8 0.3 (-1.9, 2.6) 36 0.7 1.8 -1.1 (-3.7, 1.5)
Data from a real-world study: Association of CDCP1 expression level with survival outcomes in mCRC patients treated with bevacizumab or cetuximab plus chemotherapy.
Goretsky, Yitzhar Efraim, Yang, Yan, Bartolini, Michela, Soni, Shivani, Mittal, Pooja, Torres-Gonzalez, Lesly, Shah, Unnati Hemant, Ho-Lo, Jae, Trujillo, Steve Soto , Zhang, Wu, Venook, Alan P., Algaze, Sandra, Millstein, Joshua , Lenz, Heinz-Josef, Torres‐Gonzalez, Lesly , Goretsky, Yitzhar, Yang, Yan , Bartolini, Michela, Soni, Shivani , Mittal, Pooja, Ou, Fang‐Shu , Lo, Jae Ho, Venook, Alan P. , Algaze, Sandra , Lenz, Heinz‐Josef

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 3593-3593

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3593 Background: CUB domain-containing protein 1 (CDCP1) is a transmembrane protein shown to be over-expressed in colorectal cancer (CRC), with an important role in tumor initiation, growth and metastasis. Through interactions with EGFR, CDCP1 promotes nuclear translocation of the key regulators of Wnt signaling, β-catenin and E-cadherin. High CDCP1 expression has been associated with poor survival outcomes in multiple solid tumors but data in CRC remains limited. We investigated associations between CDCP1 level and survival outcomes in patients with metastatic CRC (mCRC) in the phase III clinical trial CALGB/SWOG 80405 (Alliance). Methods: Data from 433 mCRC patients in the CALGB/SWOG 80405 (Alliance) trial were analyzed. Patients received bevacizumab (n = 226) or cetuximab (n = 207) plus chemotherapy as 1st-line treatment. Tumor RNA was extracted from FFPE samples and processed through the HiSeq 2500 (Illumina) platform. Overall survival (OS) and progression free survival (PFS) curves were evaluated in all treatment subgroups and stratified according to high or low CDCP1 expression. Likelihood ratio tests, hazard ratios (HRs), and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using Cox proportional hazards multivariate models, adjusting for age, sex, ECOG performance status, tumor location, number of metastatic sites, KRAS status, consensus molecular subtypes, and treatment arm. Results: Overall, low CDCP1 expression was associated with better OS compared to high expression (HR = 1.38; 95% CI 1.07-1.77; 35.8 vs 25.0 months, p = 0.045). Subgroup analysis re-demonstrated this pattern in males (HR = 1.64; 95% CI 1.64-2.28; 35.9 vs 23.6 months, p = 0.01), patients with MSS tumors (HR = 1.56; 95% CI 1.17-2.08; 36.7 vs 25.1 months, p = 0.0094), and patients treated with cetuximab+FOLFOX (HR = 1.79; 95% CI 1.16-2.77; 40.8 vs 24.0 months, p = 0.03). The effect of CDCP1 expression on PFS was less pronounced. Relative to high expression, low expression was associated with better PFS in males (HR = 1.49; 95% CI 1.10-2.03; 13.1 vs 9.8 months, p = 0.027) and left-sided tumors (HR = 1.50; 95% CI 1.10-2.04; 14.4 vs 10.1 months, p = 0.034). Conclusions: Our findings represent real-world data of the predictive role of CDCP1 in patients with mCRC undergoing anti-EGFR or anti-VEGF treatment. Consistent with studies of other cancers, we show that low CDCP1 expression is predictive of better survival outcomes, with subgroup analysis revealing associations in males, MSS tumors, and left-sided tumors. Among treatment groups, low CDCP1 expression is predictive of better OS in cetuximab+FOLFOX-treated patients, a key finding given CDCP1’s close mechanistic ties to EGFR. Further studies should explore whether these associations are seen in other treatment modalities and whether CDCP1 blockade could represent a viable strategy in patients with high expression.
Reduced oxaliplatin exposure in gastrointestinal cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Silva, L F F , Alsulaiman, Abdullah , Kouli, Ayla , Benkhadra, Khalid, Bekaii-Saab, Tanios S., Schwengber, Wallace Klein , Jamal, Fares , Abidoye, Oluseyi , Bekaii‐Saab, Tanios , Sonbol, Mohamad Bassam

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 3592-3592

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3592 Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a frequent dose-limiting toxicity from oxaliplatin that impairs quality of life in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer patients (pts). While strategies to limit exposure exist, their impact on survival remains debated. We evaluated whether reduced oxaliplatin exposure (ROE) maintains survival while mitigating toxicity. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, EBM Reviews) of studies comparing ROE vs standard-duration oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy in GI cancers. ROE was defined as planned limitation of oxaliplatin exposure, including shortened duration (3-4 months), maintenance-based de-escalation, or stop-and-go strategies. Primary endpoints were disease-free survival (DFS) in curative settings, progression-free survival (PFS) in palliative settings, and overall survival (OS). Secondary endpoints included grade ≥3 CIPN and grade ≥3 adverse events (AEs). Random-effects models used Hartung-Knapp-Sidik-Jonkman correction. Heterogeneity was assessed via I² and Cochran’s Q. Results: 24 studies, comprising 15 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 9 retrospective cohorts, were included (N = 30,404 pts; ROE: 13,348; control: 17,056). Settings included adjuvant colorectal cancer (CRC; n = 14), metastatic CRC (mCRC; n = 5), gastric cancer (GC) (adjuvant n = 1, metastatic n = 3), and metastatic pancreatic cancer (PDAC) (n = 1). ROE strategies included shortened duration (n = 14), maintenance (n = 8), and stop-and-go (n = 2). In adjuvant CRC, ROE did not compromise DFS (HR 1.07; 95% CI, 0.98-1.16; p = 0.12; I² = 21.7%), including in high-risk subgroups (HR 1.14; 95% CI, 0.93-1.40; p = 0.14; I² = 38.9%); OS was also not different between groups (HR 1.00; 95% CI, 0.94-1.07; p = 0.89; I² = 0%), including high-risk pts (HR 1.01; 95% CI, 0.93-1.10; p = 0.68; I² = 0%). In mCRC, ROE showed no detriment to PFS (HR 1.11; 95% CI, 0.99-1.25; p = 0.07; I² = 0%) or OS (HR 1.06; 95% CI, 0.92-1.23; p = 0.33; I² = 0%). Similarly, in metastatic gastric cancer, PFS (HR 0.82; 95% CI, 0.34-1.99; p = 0.44; I² = 77.3%) and OS (HR 0.90; 95% CI, 0.67-1.21; p = 0.26; I² = 0%) were comparable. Findings remained concordant after restricting the analysis to only RCTs. Pooled analysis was not feasible for PDAC and adjuvant GC studies, but individual study findings were consistent with the above. ROE significantly reduced the risk of grade ≥3 CIPN (OR 0.32; 95% CI, 0.20-0.53; p < 0.001; I² = 80.6%) and overall grade ≥3 AEs (OR 0.65; 95% CI, 0.50-0.86; p = 0.01; I² = 59.9%). Conclusions: Across GI malignancies, ROE was not associated with inferior DFS, PFS, or OS and was associated with lower rates of severe neurotoxicity and high-grade AEs. These findings support planned limitation of oxaliplatin exposure as a strategy to improve the therapeutic index of oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy across disease settings.
Real-world outcomes and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) dynamics in patients (pts) with microsatellite instability–high (MSI-H) metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI).
Hornstein, Nicholas J. , Boland, Patrick M., Ahn, Daniel H., Aushev, Vasily N., Tin, Antony, Ortiz, J. Bryce, Sharma, Shruti, Jurdi, Adham A., Liu, Minetta C., Hecht, J. Randolph, Ciombor, Kristen Keon, Lieu, Christopher, Robinson, Hannah Ruth , Ahn, Daniel H. , Aushev, Vasily N. , Tin, Antony , Nousome, Darryl , Ortiz, J. Bryce, Sharma, Shruti , Lentz, Robert William , Jurdi, Adham Adel , Liu, Minetta C. , Lieu, Christopher

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 3516-3516

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3516 Background: ICIs produce durable benefit in MSI-H CRC, yet optimal treatment duration and monitoring strategies remain unclear. ctDNA enables minimally invasive assessment of molecular response during and after ICI. We evaluated real-world treatment patterns, outcomes, and longitudinal ctDNA dynamics in pts with MSI-H CRC treated with ICI. Methods: Pts with MSI-H mCRC treated with first-line ICI were identified from Natera’s Real-World Database with linked longitudinal ctDNA results (Signatera, Natera, Inc.) and commercial claims data (Forian’s Hybrid data ecosystem, CHRONOS). Overall survival (OS) was estimated using available mortality data (Veritas Data Research, Fact of Death Mortality Data Index). ctDNA status was assessed pre-ICI when available and longitudinally following ICI initiation. Outcomes included OS and time to next trmt (TTNT); ctDNA dynamics following ICI discontinuation were descriptively evaluated. Results: Among 559 pts treated with first line ICI (pembrolizumab [70.1%], ipilimumab+nivolumab [15.7%], and nivolumab [11.8%]), the median duration of ICI was 266 days. Baseline (pre-ICI) ctDNA results were available for 180 pts, including 38% who were treated with chemotherapy, and most pts (71.7%, 129/180) were ctDNA-positive (ctDNA(+)) prior to ICI initiation. Of these, 89.9% (116/129) had ctDNA-timepoints after the start of ICI, and 81.0% (94/116) achieved anytime ctDNA clearance (from ctDNA(+) to negative), while 19.0% (22/116) remained ctDNA(+). ctDNA(+) at anytime after the start of ICI (HR: 8.0, p < 0.0001) or on first result after the start of ICI (HR: 3.4, p < 0.0001) was associated with inferior OS compared ctDNA-negativity (ctDNA(-)) at these time points. Among pts whose first post-ICI test was ctDNA(+), 32% switched treatments, with a median TTNT of 302 days, compared to only 6.6% of pts (median TTNT 683 days) whose first post-ICI test was ctDNA(-). First post-ICI ctDNA status was associated with longer ICI duration (median 192 days for ctDNA(+) vs 303 days for ctDNA(-)), and ctDNA(+) was predictive of inferior OS (HR: 4.9; p < 0.001). ctDNA after the end of ICI was available for 392 patients; it was persistently negative in 77.2% (303/392), persistently positive in 12.8% (50/392), cleared after the end of ICI (positive to persistently negative) in 4.1%, and the remaining 5.9% had variable patterns (e.g. positive to negative to positive). Conclusions: In this large real-world cohort of MSI-H mCRC treated with ICI, longitudinal ctDNA dynamics strongly correlated with treatment durability, time to subsequent therapy, and OS. These findings support further evaluation of ctDNA to inform treatment duration and surveillance strategies in MSI-H mCRC.
BMS-986504 in patients (pts) with advanced solid tumors with homozygous MTAP deletion ( MTAP -del): Exploratory pharmacodynamic (PD) and biomarker analyses from C
Henry, Jason T. , Perumal, Deepak, Ahnert, Jordi Rodon, George, Ben, Jänne, P A, Leventakos, Konstantinos, Arbour, Kathryn C., Haddox, Candace L., Spira, A, Perez, C., Zuniga, Richard, Qin, Yidi, Hung, Amy, Abaskharoun, Mena, Lei, Ming, George, Ben , Jänne, Pasi A. , Arbour, Kathryn C. , Johnson, Melissa L. , Papadopoulos, Kyriakos, Haddox, Candace L. , Spira, Alexander I. , Perez, Cesar A. , Babiker, Hani M. , Zuniga, Richard, Kamgar, Mandana , Kumar, Tapsi , Lei, Ming

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 3146-3146

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3146 Background: The MTA-cooperative PRMT5 inhibitor BMS-986504 selectively binds to the PRMT5-MTA complex, a synthetic lethal target in MTAP -del cancer cells, while sparing MTAP –wild-type normal cells. In the phase 1 CA240-0007 study, BMS-986504 was well tolerated and had antitumor activity in pts with MTAP -del advanced solid tumors (ORR, 23%; median DOR, 10.5 mo). BMS-986504 also demonstrated dose-dependent reductions in plasma symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) levels, a PD biomarker of PRMT5 inhibition. Here, we report expanded PD and genomic analyses and initial results of exploratory proteomic analyses from CA240-0007. Methods: Pts with advanced, unresectable, or metastatic solid tumors with homozygous MTAP -del received BMS-986504 (50–800 mg) in 3-wk cycles. Analyses of SDMA levels and proteomic profiles from paired plasma samples (baseline and C2D1) were performed using mass spectrometry and SomaScan 11K, respectively. Tumor genomic information was extracted from local pathology reports. ORR was assessed per RECIST v1.1. Results: Among 78 pts with paired samples at data cutoff (22 Sept 2025; median f/u, 15.9 mo), dose-dependent reductions were seen in plasma SDMA levels, with the greatest reductions at 400 mg QD (median, 60.3%; n = 31) and 600 mg QD (median, 60.3%; n = 23). Proteomic pathway enrichment analysis demonstrated downregulation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR, Myc target, cell cycle, and DNA damage repair (DDR) pathways with BMS-986504 on C2D1 (n = 87), consistent with the expected effect of PRMT5 inhibition; a trend toward deeper modulation of PRMT5-regulated pathways was observed at higher doses. No proteins at baseline (n = 94) were found to be significantly associated with ORR (false discovery rate > 0.05). Responses in clinically evaluable pts with NSCLC (n = 33) or PDAC (n = 35) were observed regardless of EGFR , KRAS , or TP53 status. In pts with NSCLC, STK11 and SMARCA4 alterations were numerically higher in nonresponders. No gene alterations were associated with response in PDAC, except GABRA6 alterations (n = 2, both responders). A trend toward higher ORRs was seen in pts with alterations in DDR genes ( CHEK2, FANCD2, XRCC4 , and/or MSH2 ), consistent with the role of PRMT5 in DDR via regulation of mRNA splicing. ctDNA analysis will be presented. Conclusions: BMS-986504 demonstrated robust dose-dependent PD effects in pts with advanced solid tumors in plasma SDMA and proteomic analyses. Downregulation of PRMT5-regulated pathways was observed with BMS-986504 treatment. Response was seen regardless of EGFR, KRAS , and TP53 alterations in NSCLC or PDAC, and DDR gene alterations were associated with improved response. These findings further support the MOA of BMS-986504 and its ongoing investigation in the phase 2/3 MountainTAP-9, -29, and -30 studies as a potential treatment option in pts with MTAP -del advanced solid tumors. Clinical trial information: NCT05245500 .
A deep learning approach to quantify tumor microenvironment features associated with postoperative ctDNA status and outcomes in a phase III FOLFOX-based adjuvant colon cancer trial (N0147; Alliance).
Sinicrope, Frank A., Shi, Qian, Segovia, Diana I. , Hardin, Aaron, Alberts, Steven R., Pai, Rish, Sinicrope, Frank A. , Shi, Qian , Hardin, Aaron , Rich, Thereasa A. , Alberts, Steven R.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 3525-3525

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3525 Background: Tumor microenvironment (TME) features of colorectal cancer (CRC) may influence detection of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and further refine prognosis. We applied a deep learning histopathologic algorithm to quantify TME features in stage III colon cancers and evaluated their association with postoperative ctDNA status among participants in a phase III FOLFOX-based adjuvant trial (NCCTG N0147). Methods: QuantCRC (Aiforia Technologies) was applied to digitized hematoxylin and eosin-stained whole-slide images of stage III colon adenocarcinomas to extract quantitative histopathologic features. Among cases where data met quality control (N=1817), associations between 15 distinct pathologist-defined features and clinical outcomes—time to recurrence (TTR), disease-free survival (DFS), and overall survival (OS)—were evaluated, stratified by postoperative ctDNA status assessed by a tissue-free assay (Guardant Reveal). Relationships were analyzed using univariate and multivariable Cox proportional hazards models that were adjusted for clinicopathologic and molecular features ( KRAS , BRAF V600E , MMR status). Interaction testing was performed. Results: We found statistically significant quantitative differences for histopathological features by ctDNA status. Features associated with ctDNA positivity(+) included lymphovascular invasion (LVI), and increased %high grade, %tumor budding, %necrosis, and %stroma. ctDNA+ cases had lower %inflammatory stroma and fewer %signet ring cells (all p< 0.006). Multivariable analyses, irrespective of ctDNA status, identified %tumor budding, %mucin, %signet ring cells, %inflammatory tumor bed, and %inflammatory stroma as significantly associated with adverse outcomes (TTR, DFS, OS). Within ctDNA+ cases, higher %immature tumor bed was associated with adverse outcome for all 3 variables. Among ctDNA-negative cases, significantly poorer outcomes (TTR, DFS, OS) were observed for tumors with lower tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) density and reduced %necrosis. After adjustment, significant interactions with ctDNA status were observed for LVI (p< 0.006) and %signet ring cells (p< 0.035) across all outcome variables, for %necrosis with DFS, OS (p<0.040), and for TILs with TTR (p<0.015). Analysis is ongoing for ctDNA tumor fraction as well as tumor genotyping data (739 genes; Guardant360). Conclusions: QuantCRC identifies TME features associated with postoperative ctDNA status that enable risk-stratification within ctDNA groups. Among ctDNA-negative patients, reduced intratumoral TIL density and reduced tumor necrosis identify high-risk subgroups with inferior clinical outcomes, and may have clinical utility.
Onvansertib plus standard-of-care chemotherapy plus bevacizumab in first-line RAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC): Interim results from the phase 2 randomized CRDF-004 trial.
Lenz, Heinz-Josef, Xie, Hao, Ahn, Daniel H., Bajor, David L., Kardosh, Adel, Bent, Alisha , Kane, Alex, Subramanian, Ramanand A. , Dmitrienko, Alex, Sidhu, Roger, Hecht, J. Randolph, Lenz, Heinz‐Josef , Ahn, Daniel H. , Bajor, David L. , Kardosh, Adel

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 3510-3510

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3510 Background: Patients with RAS-mutated mCRC have limited treatment options. Chemotherapy in combination with bevacizumab (Bev) has been the standard first-line treatment for the past two decades, yet the prognosis for these patients remains poor. Onvansertib (Onv), a selective PLK1 inhibitor, has previously demonstrated synergy with chemotherapy in the second line setting. The Phase 2 randomized CRDF-004 trial evaluated onvansertib plus standard-of-care (SoC; FOLFIRI or FOLFOX with Bev) in as first-line RAS-mutated mCRC. Methods: Patients with first-line KRAS or NRAS mutant mCRC were randomized to SoC alone or SoC plus onvansertib (20 mg or 30 mg). The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR) as determined by a blinded-independent central review (BICR) using RECIST v1.1. Key secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS), duration of response, and safety. PFS was assessed by BICR and investigator assessments combined. Results are presented in the intent-to-treat population (ITT). Results: At the data cutoff of 22 Jan 2026,110 patients were randomized with a median follow up of approximately 10 months. Baseline characteristics were relatively balanced across arms. Onv 30 mg + FOLFIRI + Bev demonstrated numerically higher ORR (n = 13/18, 72.2%, 95% CI: 46.5, 90.3) compared with the FOLFIRI + Bev control arm (n = 8/19, 42.1%, 95% CI: 20.3, 66.5), the FOLFOX + Bev control arm (n = 8/18, 44.4%, 95% CI: 21.5, 69.2) and the combined control arms (SoC: n = 16/37, 43.2%, 95% CI: 27.1-60.5). Onv 30mg + FOLFIRI + Bev demonstrated a p-value of 0.051 for confirmed ORR vs. SoC; and a p-value of 0.045 for the 6-month ORR compared to FOLFIRI + Bev (n = 10/18, 55.6%, 95% CI: 30.8-78.5 vs. n = 4/19, 21.1%, 95% CI: 6.1-45.6, respectively). The median PFS for the control arms was 10.97 months (95% CI: 7.52, NR) for FOLFIRI + Bev, 9.89 months (95% CI: 9.43, NR) for FOLFOX + Bev and 10.97 months (95% CI: 9.43-15.44) for the combined SoC arms. The median PFS in the Onv 30mg+ FOLFIRI + Bev arm was not reached (95% CI: 9.72-NR). The PFS HR of 30mg + Onv +FOLFIRI + Bev vs FOLFIRI + Bev was 0.38 (95% CI: 0.12-1.17) and vs SoC was 0.37 (95% CI: 0.13-1.02, p = 0.048). The clinical benefit from Onv treatment was further evidenced by the 12-month PFS rates, 61.9% (95% CI: 40.1, 95.8) in the Onv 30 mg + FOLFIRI + Bev arm vs. 28.4% (95% CI: 9.3, 86.9) in the FOLFIRI + Bev arm, and 30.1% (95% CI: 13.8-65.7) in the SoC. Onvansertib was well tolerated, with no unexpected toxicities observed; the most common grade ≥3 adverse event was neutropenia. PK data support moving forward with the onvansertib 30mg dose with FOLFIRI + Bev. Conclusions: Onvansertib plus FOLFIRI and bevacizumab demonstrated improved antitumor activity and manageable safety in first-line RAS-mutated mCRC. These results support further clinical and support planned confirmatory Phase 3 evaluation. Clinical trial information: NCT06106308 .
First-in-human phase 1/2 study of ETX-19477, an oral, potent, and selective PARG inhibitor, in patients with advanced solid tumors (ERADIC8).
Rosen, Ezra, Advani, Pooja , Banda, Kalyan , Chan, Nancy, McKean, William Bennion , Spira, A, Yap, Timothy A., Zarrabi, Kevin , Trehan, Sanjay K., McCormick, Daniel, Holleran, John P., Stansfield, Ryan, Santini, Angelina M., Veal, James M., Stafford, Jeffrey, Penson, Richard T. , Batalini, Felipe , Cecchini, Michael , Chan, Nancy, Spira, Alexander I. , Yadav, Siddhartha , Yap, Timothy Anthony , Bain, Gretchen , Stansfield, Ryan K., Stafford, Jeffrey A.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 3109-3109

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3109 Background: Poly(ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase (PARG) is an enzyme that catalyzes the removal of poly-ADP-ribose (PAR) chains from proteins during DNA damage repair. PARG inhibition leads to selective cell death in tumors with underlying replication fork defects, including BRCAm tumors, through a mechanism distinct from PARP inhibition. ETX-19477 is an oral, potent, and selective PARG inhibitor that shows robust preclinical activity in mouse models of ovarian, breast, and gastric cancers. Methods: ERADIC8 is an open-label, multicenter, Phase 1/2 study, consisting of two parts, dose escalation and dose expansion. A Bayesian Optimal Interval Design was used to enroll patients (pts) into dose escalation cohorts, with enrichment for pts with BRCAm high grade serous ovarian (HGSOC) and breast cancers. The primary objective is to assess safety/tolerability of ETX-19477 and define the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and recommended Phase 2 dose(s). Secondary and exploratory objectives include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary anti-tumor activity per RECIST v1.1. ETX-19477 is given orally once or twice daily in 21-day cycles. Results: As of Jan 6 2026, 45 pts were enrolled into the study across 11 dose levels (range: 80-750 mg QD, 190-350 mg BID). Tumor types included ovarian (n=24, BRCAm: 18), breast (n=8, BRCAm: 7), endometrial (n=6, BRCAm: 0), colorectal (CRC, n=3, BRCAm: 1), and other (n=4, BRCAm: 0) cancers. Treatment-related AEs (TRAEs; any grade) occurring in >20% of pts were nausea (53%), vomiting (38%), and fatigue (24%). The only Gr3 TRAE occurring in >5% of pts was neutropenia (16%). There was one Gr4 TRAE of neutropenia in 1 pt (2%) and no Gr5 TRAEs. ETX-19477 exposure is dose proportional, and the BID regimen achieves >85% PARG inhibition throughout the dosing interval in a blood-based PAR accumulation pharmacodynamic assay. As of the data cutoff, dose escalation is ongoing at 350 mg BID (MTD has not been defined) and dose expansion is ongoing at 200-300 mg BID. Among BRCAm, HGSOC pts enrolled at BID dose levels, there were 7 evaluable pts with a median of 4 prior lines of therapy (range 2–11): 2 pts achieved a partial response (PR, 29%) and 3 pts achieved stable disease (SD, 43%). Both pts with PRs were platinum-resistant and received prior PARP inhibitor treatment. 1 pt with BRCAm CRC remains on active therapy (250 mg BID) with SD for 7 months. Conclusions: ETX-19477 was well tolerated and showed anti-tumor activity in heavily pretreated pts with BRCAm, platinum-resistant HGSOC during dose escalation. These findings provide the first clinical proof-of-concept of PARG inhibition in HGSOC. ETX-19477 is being further evaluated in the dose expansion phase of the study. Clinical trial information: NCT06395519 .
Virtual AI-informed immunocyte profiling (VAIP) from H&E as a predictor of multi-cancer prognosis.
Jana, Mayukhmala , Aggarwal, Arpit, Shanbhogue, Nikhil, Pathak, Tilak, Toro, Paula , Lewis, James S., Wasman, Jay, Teknos, Theodoros N., Pan, Quintin, Shi, Qiuying , Schmitt, Nicole Cherie, Saba, Nabil F., Oršulić, Sandra , Bazzaro, Martina , Corredor, Germán, Madabhushi, Anant, Aggarwal, Arpit , Badve, Sunil , Thorat, Mangesh A. , Lewis, James S. , Pan, Quintin , Schmitt, Nicole C. , Steward-Tharp, Scott Michael , Saba, Nabil F. , Corredor, Germán

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 3118-3118

10.1200/jco.2026.44.16_suppl.3118 Get It

3118 Background: Improved risk stratification is critically needed across multiple cancers to guide treatment decisions. This includes reducing overtreatment in Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS), addressing late recurrence risk in estrogen receptor-positive/lymph node-negative (ER+/LN-) breast cancer (BC), and refining prognosis in head & neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC), and high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC). Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) reflect anti-tumor immunity, whereas tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) polarize toward anti-tumor M1-like (CD68+) or immunosuppressive M2-like (CD163+) phenotypes. Integrating TILs with TAM polarization markers may better capture inflammatory balance and improve outcome prediction. We developed a hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-only AI method (VAIP) to quantify TILs and virtual CD68/CD163 TAMs to develop multi-cancer based potential prognostic models. Methods: TILs were detected on H&E with HoVer-UNet, and virtual CD68 and CD163 macrophages were inferred with VISTA. In cancer regions, we computed cell densities and immune-balance ratios and trained cancer-specific Cox models with compact feature sets (DCIS 6; HGSOC 7; ER+ 4; HNSCC 4). Prognostic stratification used disease-free survival (DFS) for DCIS (N=273), HGSOC (training N=165, independent test N=220), and ER+ BC (training N=144, test N=622), and overall survival (OS) for HNSCC (N=77), reflecting clinical endpoints. Evaluation used cross-validation for cohorts without an external test set (DCIS, HNSCC) and independent training and testing when independent cohort was available (HGSOC, ER+). Results: Risk stratification performance across cancer types is in Table 1. The DCIS model used 6 features, largely TIL-macrophage contrast ratios (TIL/M2, TIL/M1). HGSOC used 7 features with a similar ratio-heavy immune-balance signature, plus macrophage-normalized density and polarization metrics (e.g., M1/N, M/N). In contrast, ER+ BC and HNSCC achieved best performance with 4 features dominated by macrophage measures, particularly M2 density and the M1/M2 ratio. Across sites, CD163-related macrophage metrics and immune-balance ratios were consistently informative. Conclusions: Integrating H&E-visible TILs with virtual CD68/CD163 TAMs enables fully automated, H&E-only prognostic biomarkers that stratify OS and DFS across multiple cancers, demonstrating consistent prognostic value in DCIS, ER+ BC, HGSOC, and HNSCC. These findings support further study of this histomorphometric risk classifier through broader external and prospective validation. Performance across cancer types. Cancer Type Cohort C-index HR [95% CI] p-value DCIS All 0.616 1.76 [1.20-2.59] <0.001 DCIS RT/No-treatment 0.624 1.94 [1.15-3.26] 0.003 HGSOC Test 0.553 1.38 [1.02-1.87] 0.030 ER+ BC Test 0.577 1.51 [1.00-2.28] 0.004 HNSCC All 0.603 1.92 [1.03-3.36] 0.012