LONSURF for patients with previously treated metastatic gastric or GEJ cancer1-3
LONSURF was studied in the TAGS trial1,2
GEJ=gastroesophageal junction.
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TAGS was a multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial (N=507).2
Inclusion criteria2
- Age ≥18 years (≥20 years in Japan)
- Histologically confirmed, nonresectable metastatic GEJ or gastric cancer
- ECOG performance status of 0 or 1
- Received postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy, or pre and postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy if they had recurrence <6 months of completion of the adjuvant chemotherapy
- Received at least 2 prior regimens, including:
- Fluoropyrimidine
- Platinum agent
- Taxane and/or irinotecan
- HER2 therapy in patients with HER2-positive tumors
- Were refactory to/intolerant of last prior therapy
2:1 Randomization2
LONSURF + BEST SUPPORTIVE CARE (n=337)
35 mg/m2/dose (up to 80 mg/dose) twice daily after meals on days 1-5 and 8-12 of each 28-day cycle
PLACEBO + BEST SUPPORTIVE CARE (n=170)
Twice daily after meals on days 1-5 and 8-12 of each 28-day cycle
After the first dose of study medication, all patients were followed for progression at scheduled 8-week intervals with computed tomography (CT) until progression. After the end of treatment, all patients were followed up for survival every 4 weeks until death or loss to follow-up, or until the targeted number of events (deaths) was met.2
Key baseline characteristics2
| Characteristic | LONSURF (n=337) | Placebo (n=170) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | ||
| <65 | 54% | 56% |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 75% | 69% |
| Female | 25% | 31% |
| ECOG performance status | ||
| 0 | 36% | 40% |
| 1 | 64% | 60% |
| HER2 status | ||
| Positive | 20% | 16% |
| Negative | 61% | 62% |
| Number of prior therapies | ||
| 2 prior therapies | 37% | 38% |
| 3 prior therapies | 40% | 35% |
| ≥4 prior therapies | 23% | 27% |
| Primary site | ||
| Gastric | 71% | 71% |
| GEJ | 29% | 28% |
| Number of metastatic sites | ||
| 1-2 | 46% | 42% |
| ≥3 | 54% | 58% |
| Prior systemic treatments | ||
| Platinum therapy | 100% | 100% |
| Fluoropyrimidine-based therapy | >99%a | 100% |
| Taxane therapyb | 92% | 87% |
| Irinotecan therapyb | 54% | 58% |
| Ramucirumab therapy | 34% | 32% |
| Anti-HER2 therapy | 18% | 14% |
| Immunotheray (anti-PD-1/PD-L1) | 7% | 4% |
| Prior treatments | ||
| Gastrectomy | 44% | 44% |
a1 patient did not receive a fluoropyrimidine.
bAll patients received irinotecan or taxane or both.
ECOG PS=Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status; HER2=human epidermal growth factor receptor-2; PD-1=programmed cell death protein 1; PD-L1=programmed death-ligand 1; TAGS=TAS-102 Gastric Study.
Help extend survival in metastatic gastric or GEJ cancer with LONSURF
Primary endpoint: Overall Survival (OS) (N=507)1-3
OS was defined as the time (in months) from randomization until death.
aKaplan-Meier estimates.
CI=confidence interval; HR=hazard ratio; mOS=median overall survival.
Help prolong progression-free survival
Secondary endpoint: Progression-free Survival1-3
PFS was defined as the time (in months) from randomization to the first radiologic confirmation of disease events from any cause.
aKaplan-Meier estimates.
bPrespecified study endpoint.
CT=computed tomography; mPFS=median progression-free survival.
Time to Worsening of ECOG PS
Additional secondary endpoint: Median time to worsening of ECOG PS to ≥22
- LONSURF provided a 31% reduction in risk of deterioration to ECOG PS ≥2 vs placebo2
ECOG PS=Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status.
Additional results
Other secondary endpoint: Disease control rate2,3| LONSURF (n=290)% (n) | Placebo (n=145)% (n) | |
|---|---|---|
| DCRa | 44% (128) | 14% (21) |
| Complete response | 0% (1) | 0% (0) |
| Partial response | 4% (12) | 2% (3) |
| Stable disease | 40% (115) | 12% (18) |
DCR was defined as the proportion of patients with a complete response, partial response, or stable disease.
aP<0.0001.
DCR=disease control rate.
NCCN Guidelines® in metastatic gastric cancer or GEJ adenocarcinoma
NCCN Recommended NCCN Category 1
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) recommend trifluridine and tipiracil (LONSURF) as a Category 1 third-line or subsequent treatment option for certain patients with metastatic gastric cancer or GEJ adenocarcinoma.4,5
Category 1=Based upon high-level evidence, there is uniform NCCN consensus that the intervention is appropriate.
Referenced with permission from the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Gastric Cancer V.1.2024. © National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. 2024. All rights reserved. Accessed March 13, 2024. To view the most recent and complete version of the guideline, go online to NCCN.org.
Referenced with permission from the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Esophageal and Esophagogastric Junction Cancers V.1.2024. © National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. 2024. All rights reserved. Accessed March 13, 2024. To view the most recent and complete version of the guidelines, go online to NCCN.org.
NCCN makes no warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding their content, use, or application and disclaims any responsibility for their application or use in any way.
NCCN=National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
References: 1. LONSURF [package insert]. Princeton, NJ: Taiho Oncology, Inc.; 2023. 2. Shitara K, Doi T, Dvorkin M, et al. Trifluridine/tipiracil versus placebo in patients with heavily pretreated metastatic gastric cancer (TAGS): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2018;19(11):1437-1448. 3. Data on file. Taiho Oncology, Inc., Princeton, NJ. 4. Referenced with permission from the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Gastric Cancer V.1.2024. © National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. 2024. All rights reserved. Accessed March 13, 2024. To view the most recent and complete version of the guideline, go online to NCCN.org. 5. Referenced with permission from the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Esophageal and Esophagogastric Junction Cancers V.1.2024. © National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. 2024. All rights reserved. Accessed March 13, 2024. To view the most recent and complete version of the guideline, go online to NCCN.org.
INDICATIONS
LONSURF is indicated as a single agent or in combination with bevacizumab for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic colorectal cancer previously treated with fluoropyrimidine‑, oxaliplatin‑ and irinotecan‑based chemotherapy, an anti‑VEGF biological therapy, and if RAS wild‑type, an anti‑EGFR therapy.
LONSURF is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma previously treated with at least two prior lines of chemotherapy that included a fluoropyrimidine, a platinum, either a taxane or irinotecan, and if appropriate,
Indications and Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
INDICATIONS
LONSURF is indicated as a single agent or in combination with bevacizumab for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic colorectal cancer previously treated with fluoropyrimidine‑, oxaliplatin‑ and irinotecan‑based chemotherapy, an anti‑VEGF biological therapy, and if RAS wild‑type, an anti‑EGFR therapy.
LONSURF is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma previously treated with at least two prior lines of chemotherapy that included a fluoropyrimidine, a platinum, either a taxane or irinotecan, and if appropriate,
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Severe Myelosuppression: In the 1114 patients who received LONSURF as a single agent, LONSURF caused severe or life‑threatening myelosuppression (Grade 3‑4) consisting of neutropenia (38%), anemia (17%), thrombocytopenia (4%) and febrile neutropenia (3%). Three patients (0.3%) died due to neutropenic infection/sepsis; four other patients (0.5%) died due to septic shock. A total of 14% of patients received granulocyte‑colony stimulating factors. In the 246 patients who received LONSURF in combination with bevacizumab, LONSURF caused severe or life-threatening myelosuppression (Grade 3‑4) consisting of neutropenia (52%), anemia (5%), thrombocytopenia (4%) and febrile neutropenia (0.4%). One patient (0.4%) died due to abdominal sepsis and two other patients (0.8%) died due to septic shock. A total of 29% of patients received granulocyte-colony stimulating factors. Obtain complete blood counts prior to and on Day 15 of each cycle of LONSURF and more frequently as clinically indicated. Withhold LONSURF for severe myelosuppression and resume at the next lower dosage.
Embryo‑Fetal Toxicity: LONSURF can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for at least 6 months after the final dose.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Lactation: It is not known whether LONSURF or its metabolites are present in human milk. There are no data to assess the effects of LONSURF or its metabolites on the breastfed child or the effects on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed children, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with LONSURF and for 1 day following the final dose.
Male Contraception: Because of the potential for genotoxicity, advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use condoms during treatment with LONSURF and for at least 3 months after the final dose.
Geriatric Use: Patients 65 years of age or older who received LONSURF as a single agent had a higher incidence of the following hematologic laboratory abnormalities compared to patients younger than 65 years: Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia (46% vs 32%), Grade 3 anemia (20% vs 14%), and Grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia (6% vs 3%). Patients 65 years of age or older who received LONSURF in combination with bevacizumab had a higher incidence of the following hematologic laboratory abnormalities compared to patients younger than 65 years: Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia (60% vs 46%) and Grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia (5% vs 4%).
Renal Impairment: No adjustment to the starting dosage of LONSURF is recommended in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (CLcr of 30 to 89 mL/min). Reduce the starting dose of LONSURF for patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr of 15 to 29 mL/min) to a recommended dosage of 20 mg/m2.
Hepatic Impairment: Do not initiate LONSURF in patients with baseline moderate or severe (total bilirubin > 1.5 times ULN and any AST) hepatic impairment. Patients with severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin > 3 times ULN and any AST) were not studied. No adjustment to the starting dosage of LONSURF is recommended for patients with mild hepatic impairment.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 25% of patients. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (≥2%) were intestinal obstruction (2.8%), and COVID-19 (2%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1.2% of patients who received LONSURF in combination with bevacizumab, including rectal fistula (0.4%), bowel perforation (0.4%) and atrial fibrillation (0.4%).
The most common adverse reactions or laboratory abnormalities (≥10% in incidence) in patients treated with single‑agent LONSURF at a rate that exceeds the rate in patients receiving placebo in mCRC: anemia (77% vs 33%), neutropenia (67% vs 0.8%), asthenia/fatigue (52% vs 35%), nausea (48% vs 24%), thrombocytopenia (42% vs 8%), decreased appetite (39% vs 29%), diarrhea (32% vs 12%), vomiting (28% vs 14%), abdominal pain (21% vs 19%), and pyrexia (19% vs 14%). In metastatic gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ): neutropenia (66% vs 4%), anemia (63% vs 38%), nausea (37% vs 32%), thrombocytopenia (34% vs 9%), decreased appetite (34% vs 31%), vomiting (25% vs 20%), infections (23% vs 16%) and diarrhea (23% vs 14%).
Pulmonary emboli occurred more frequently in LONSURF‑treated patients compared to placebo: in mCRC (2% vs 0%) and in metastatic gastric cancer and GEJ (3% vs 2%).
Interstitial lung disease (0.2%), including fatalities, has been reported in clinical studies and clinical practice settings in Asia.
The most common adverse reactions or laboratory abnormalities (≥20% in incidence) in patients treated with LONSURF in combination with bevacizumab vs LONSURF alone were neutropenia (80% vs 68%), anemia (68% vs 73%), thrombocytopenia (54% vs 29%), fatigue (45% vs 37%), nausea (37% vs 27%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (34% vs 28%), increased alanine aminotransferase (33% vs 23%), increased alkaline phosphate (31% vs 36%), decreased sodium (25% vs 20%), diarrhea (21% vs 19%), abdominal pain (20% vs 18%), and decreased appetite (20% vs 15%).