Association of primary prophylactic (PP) granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) use with chemotherapy dose modifications and relative dose intensity (RDI) among breast cancer patients receiving high-risk regimens for febrile neutropenia (FN).

Authors

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Jaime Shaw

Amgen, San Diego, CA

Jaime Shaw, Jennifer Schenfeld, Akhila Balasubramanian, Renee Jaramillo, Darcie Sandschafer, Michael Anthony Kelsh, Reshma L. Mahtani

Organizations

Amgen, San Diego, CA, Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA, Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA, Amgen Inc, Thousand Oaks, CA, University of Miami, Miami, FL

Research Funding

Pharmaceutical/Biotech Company
Amgen

Background: FN is a primary driver of chemotherapy modification and reduced RDI. Breast cancer patients often receive regimens with high risk ( > 20%) for FN. PP G-CSF use is recommended to decrease incidence of infection, as manifested by FN. Real-world evidence describing the association of G-CSF with reduced RDI in breast cancer patients is lacking. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed Flatiron Health Electronic Health Record data from 2011 to 2019 of adult female breast cancer patients initiating high-risk for FN chemotherapy regimens. PP G-CSF (pegfilgrastim, filgrastim, or biosimilars) use was assessed in the first and subsequent cycles of chemotherapy overall and by modality (on-body injector [OBI] vs. pre-filled syringe [PFS]). Standard dose was defined by NCCN guidelines. RDI was defined with respect to dose and timing of delivery: (delivered dose intensity/standard dose intensity)*100 and categorized as < 85% vs ≥85%. Characteristics were described by G-CSF use and adjusted relative risks (ARRs) were estimated for the association between G-CSF use and RDI, adjusting for age, serum hemoglobin, ECOG, HER2 status, and HR status. Results: There were 27,812 breast cancer patients included with a median age of 57 years. Most (90%) received PP-G-CSF. Four cycles of TC (docetaxel + cyclophosphamide) was the most common regimen prescribed (36%) and 82% of these patients received PP-G-CSF support in the first cycle, with OBI given more often than PFS (62% vs 38%). Second most common was dd AC-T Q1W (doxorubicin + cyclophosphamide followed by paclitaxel) and 98% of these patients received PP G-CSF (59% OBI vs 41% PFS). 80% of G-CSF users (vs 48% of those with no G-CSF) completed 4 or more cycles of chemotherapy (all regimens had ≥4 planned cycles). G-CSF users had a significant reduction in risk of RDI < 85% in Cycle 1 (ARR: 0.60; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.43 – 0.85) and Cycle 2 (ARR: 0.76; 95% CI: 0.59 – 0.97). At the overall chemotherapy course level, the risk of RDI < 85% was not significantly different by G-CSF use (ARR: 0.83; 95% CI: 0.63 - 1.08). There was no significant difference in risk of reduced RDI between OBI and PFS (ARR: 1.13; 95% CI: 0.94 - 1.35). Conclusions: This study revealed that 90% of breast cancer patients receiving high-risk for FN chemotherapy received PP-G-CSF support and completed more cycles than those who did not receive G-CSF. G-CSF users had lower risk of a reduced RDI in Cycles 1 and 2.

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Abstract Details

Meeting

2021 ASCO Quality Care Symposium

Session Type

Poster Session

Session Title

Poster Session B: Patient Experience; Quality, Safety, and Implementation Science; Technology and Innovation in Quality of Care

Track

Technology and Innovation in Quality of Care,Patient Experience,Quality, Safety, and Implementation Science,Cost, Value, and Policy,Health Care Access, Equity, and Disparities

Sub Track

Real-World Evidence

Citation

J Clin Oncol 39, 2021 (suppl 28; abstr 314)

DOI

10.1200/JCO.2020.39.28_suppl.314

Abstract #

314

Poster Bd #

Online Only

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