Characterization of Exceptional Responses in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Treated With Cabozantinib and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Teja Ganta , Jonathan F. Anker , Eric Miller , Himanshu Joshi , Che-Kai Tsao , William K. Oh
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been shown to have limited efficacy in unselected populations of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). In the phase III clinical trial CONTACT-02, a novel regimen combining cabozantinib and ICI improved progression-free survival in patients with mCRPC; however, due to its lack of survival benefit, it has not yet gained regulatory approval. In this retrospective series of patients with mCRPC without high tumor mutational burden or microsatellite instability treated with cabozantinib and ICI, the data indicate that a subpopulation exists with an exceptional long-term response, including some patients maintained on therapy for more than 30 months. The study further characterizes this subpopulation and can guide treatment selections for patients with limited options as oncologists and regulatory bodies continue to evaluate the risks and benefits of widespread adoption of this regimen.
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Clinical Genitourinary Cancer is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original articles describing various aspects of clinical and translational research in genitourinary cancers. Clinical Genitourinary Cancer is devoted to articles on detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of genitourinary cancers. The main emphasis is on recent scientific developments in all areas related to genitourinary malignancies. Specific areas of interest include clinical research and mechanistic approaches; drug sensitivity and resistance; gene and antisense therapy; pathology, markers, and prognostic indicators; chemoprevention strategies; multimodality therapy; and integration of various approaches.