Circulating tumor (ct) DNA-based comprehensive genomic profiling to identify microsatellite instability (MSI) and defective DNA damage repair (DDR) in prostate cancer (PCa) patients.

Authors

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Leylah M. Drusbosky

Guardant Health, Inc., Redwood City, CA

Leylah M. Drusbosky , Lesli Ann Kiedrowski , Kelsey Johnson , Rebecca Nagy , Jennifer Saam , Mehmet Asim Bilen , Niraj K. Gupta , Michael B. Lilly

Organizations

Guardant Health, Inc., Redwood City, CA, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, St. Vincent Cancer Care, Carmel, IN, Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Research Funding

No funding received
None.

Background: Recent trials in PCa have shown efficacy of PARP inhibitors (PARPi) in patients (pts) with mutations in DDR genes such as BRCA1/2 (TOPARP-B, GALAHAD), as well as efficacy of immunotherapy (IO) in PCa pts with MSI. The combination of PARPi + IO is currently being evaluated in the KEYNOTE-365 trial. This analysis explored the utility of ctDNA in identifying PCa pts who may benefit from PARPi, IO, or a combination. Methods: ctDNA-based comprehensive genomic profiling (Guardant360) of 2,165 PCa pts was performed between 10/2018-08/2019. Frequency of pathogenic somatic BRCA1/2 mutations and MSI are reported. Results: Out of 2,165 PCa pts tested, Guardant360 identified 24 (1.1%) and 59 (2.7%) pts harboring pathogenic somatic BRCA1 or BRCA2 variants, respectively; MSI was detected in 40 (1.8%) PCa pts. Of the 40 MSI samples, 9 (22.5%) pts also had a somatic pathogenic BRCA1 and/or BRCA2 mutation. One pt harbored pathogenic somatic mutations in both BRCA1 and BRCA2. The variant allele frequency (VAF) for somatic pathogenic BRCA1 (N=2) ranged from 0.2-0.88%, and BRCA2 (N=8) ranged from 0.05-12.4%. There were no BRCA1/2 mutations at VAFs suspicious for germline in MSI PCa pts. A median of 19 genomic alterations (range 8-28) was identified among the 9 pts with pathogenic BRCA1/2 variants. The most frequent co-occurring aberrations were found in TP53, APC, AR, BRCA2, ARID1A, PTEN, RB1, and PIK3CA. An 82yo male with recurrent metastatic PCa underwent Guardant360 testing which identified BRCA2 T3085fs at 7.9% VAF and MSI. He was treated with pembrolizumab for 3 cycles and remains in remission. Another 51yo with MSI was treated with pembrolizumab for 4 cycles. He also remains in remission. Subsequent analysis shows clearance of ctDNA and MSI. Conclusions: ctDNA-based comprehensive genomic profiling can be used to detect PCa pts eligible to receive PARPi, IO, or a combination, improving clinical treatment decision making and pt outcomes, especially when a tissue biopsy is not feasible or sufficient for comprehensive genomic profiling. PSA and objective responses to IO have been observed in PCa pts with MSI detected by ctDNA.

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Abstract Details

Meeting

2020 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium

Session Type

Poster Session

Session Title

Poster Session A: Prostate Cancer

Track

Prostate Cancer - Advanced,Prostate Cancer - Localized

Sub Track

Tumor Biology, Biomarkers, and Pathology

Citation

J Clin Oncol 38, 2020 (suppl 6; abstr 190)

Abstract #

190

Poster Bd #

J4

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