The impact of TP53 co-mutations and immunologic microenvironment on outcome of lung cancer with EGFR exon 20 insertions

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Contributors

  • Petros Christopoulos - (Author)
  • Klaus Kluck - (Author)
  • Martina Kirchner - (Author)
  • Heike Lüders - (Author)
  • Julia Roeper - (Author)
  • Roger-Fei Falkenstern-Ge - (Author)
  • Marlen Szewczyk - (Author)
  • Florian Sticht - (Author)
  • Felix C. Saalfeld - , Department of Internal Medicine I (Author)
  • Claas Wesseler - (Author)
  • Björn Hackanson - (Author)
  • Sebastian Dintner - (Author)
  • Martin Faehling - (Author)
  • Jonas Kuon - (Author)
  • Melanie Janning - (Author)
  • Diego Kauffmann-Guerrero - (Author)
  • Daniel Kazdal - (Author)
  • Sylke Kurz - (Author)
  • Florian Eichhorn - (Author)
  • Farastuk Bozorgmehr - (Author)
  • Rajiv Shah - (Author)
  • Amanda Tufman - (Author)
  • Martin Wermke - , Department of Internal Medicine I (Author)
  • Sonja Loges - (Author)
  • Wolfgang M. Brueckl - (Author)
  • Christian Schulz - (Author)
  • Daniel Misch - (Author)
  • Nikolaj Frost - (Author)
  • Jens Kollmeier - (Author)
  • Martin Reck - (Author)
  • Frank Griesinger - (Author)
  • Christian Grohé - (Author)
  • Jin-Liern Hong - (Author)
  • Huamao M. Lin - (Author)
  • Jan Budczies - (Author)
  • Albrecht Stenzinger - (Author)
  • Michael Thomas - (Author)

Abstract

Background: EGFR exon20 insertions (ex20ins) are targeted by novel compounds in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, data about outcome under conventional therapies and the influence of molecular features are scarce. Patients and methods: We retrospectively analysed 118 patients with evaluation of radiologic response based on RECIST v1.1. TP53 status was available for 88 cases. Results: Platinum doublets and chemoimmunotherapy showed similar response rates (20–25%), disease control rates (80%) and median progression-free survival (mPFS, ≈7 months), which were longer compared to monochemotherapy (9%, 59%, 4.1 months), EGFR inhibitors (0%, 46%, 3.0) and PD-(L)1 inhibitors (0%, 30%, 2.1; p < 0.05). Overall survival (OS) was not dependent on the choice of first-line treatment, but related to more lines of systemic therapy (p < 0.05). TP53 mutations and brain metastases were associated with shorter PFS under platinum doublets and EGFR inhibitors (HR 3.3–6.1, p < 0.01), and shorter OS for patients receiving both treatments (p < 0.05). More tumour CD8+ and less Th1 cells were associated with longer OS independent of brain and TP53 status (p < 0.01). No difference in outcome was noted according to the ex20ins site and use of pemetrexed (vs. other cytotoxics) or bevacizumab. Long-lasting responses (>1 year) occasionally occurred under EGFR inhibitors for both ‘near-’ and ‘far-loop’ variants. Conclusions: Platinum doublets and chemoimmunotherapy have the highest activity with ORR of 20–25% and mPFS of approximately 7 months, regardless of the cytotoxic partner, while PD-(L)1 inhibitors show limited efficacy. TP53 mutations, brain metastases and a lower tumour CD8/Th1-cell ratio are independently associated with shorter survival.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)106-118
Number of pages13
JournalEuropean journal of cancer
Volume170
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2022
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 85130327475

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Keywords

  • Brain metastases, CD8 cells, EGFR NSCLC, EGFR exon 20, Immunologic tumour microenvironment, Overall survival, TP53 mutation, Th1 cells, Treatment failure