Abstract
The clinical relevance of comprehensive molecular analysis in rare cancers is not established. We analyzed the molecular profiles and clinical outcomes of 1,310 patients (rare cancers, 75.5%) enrolled in a prospective observational study by the German Cancer Consortium that applies whole-genome/exome and RNA sequencing to inform the care of adults with incurable cancers. On the basis of 472 single and six composite biomarkers, a cross-institutional molecular tumor board provided evidence-based management recommendations, including diagnostic reevaluation, genetic counseling, and experimental treatment, in 88% of cases. Recommended therapies were administered in 362 of 1,138 patients (31.8%) and resulted in significantly improved overall response and disease control rates (23.9% and 55.3%) compared with previous therapies, translating into a progression-free survival ratio >1.3 in 35.7% of patients. These data demonstrate the benefit of molecular stratification in rare cancers and represent a resource that may promote clinical trial access and drug approvals in this underserved patient population.
Originalsprache | Englisch |
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Zeitschrift | Cancer Discovery |
Jahrgang | 11 |
Ausgabenummer | 11 |
Seiten (von - bis) | 2780-2795 |
Seitenumfang | 16 |
ISSN | 2159-8274 |
DOIs | |
Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 11.2021 |
Strategische Forschungsbereiche und Zentren
- Zentren: Universitäres Cancer Center Schleswig-Holstein (UCCSH)