Imatinib for Progressive and Recurrent Aggressive Fibromatosis (Desmoid Tumors): An FNCLCC/French Sarcoma Group Phase II Trial With a Long-term Follow-up | oneFAPvoice

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Imatinib for Progressive and Recurrent Aggressive Fibromatosis (Desmoid Tumors): An FNCLCC/French Sarcoma Group Phase II Trial With a Long-term Follow-up

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source: Annals of oncology

year: 2011

authors: Penel N, Le Cesne A, Bui B N, Perol D, Brain E G, Ray-Coquard I, Guillemet C, Chevreau C, Cupissol D, Chabaud S, Jimenez M, Duffaud F, Piperno-Neumann S, Mignot L, Blay J Y

summary/abstract:

BACKGROUND:
Imatinib evaluated as a new treatment option in patients with recurrent or established progressive aggressive fibromatosis/desmoid tumor (AF/DT).

PATIENTS AND METHODS:
Forty patients with unresectable and progressive symptomatic AF/DT were treated with imatinib (400 mg/day for 1 year) in a Simon’s optimal two-stage phase II study (P(0) = 10%, P(1) = 30%, α = 5%, β = 10%). The primary end point was non-progressive at 3 months (RECIST).

RESULTS:
The study population consisted of 28 women and 12 men, with a mean age of 41 (range 20-72 years). Most of the primary sites were extra-abdominal (24, 54.5%). Familial adenomatous polyposis was observed in six (15%) cases. The median follow-up was 34 months. Imatinib toxicity was similar to that previously reported in literature. Tumor assessment was validated by a central independent radiology committee for 35 patients At 3 months, one (3%) complete and three (9%) partial confirmed responses were observed. The non-progression rates at 3, 6 and 12 months were, respectively, 91%, 80% and 67%. The 2-year progression-free and overall survival rates were 55% and 95%, respectively. Two patients with mesenteric AF/DT died from progressive disease.

CONCLUSION:
Imatinib is active in the treatment of recurrent and progressive AF/DT, providing objective response and long-term stable disease in a large proportion of patients.

organization: Oscar Lambret Center

DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdq341

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