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NSABP, SWOG, CALGB& RTOG

NSABP, SWOG & CALGB Click here for RTOG
•  Breast Protocols: Neoadjuvant
•  Breast Protocols: Stages 0-II
•  Breast Protocols: Stages I-IIIA
•  Breast Protocols: Locally
Advanced/Recurrent Metastatic
•  Breast Protocols: Surgical
•  Cancer Control/
Symptom Management
•  GI Protocols: Colon-Rectal
GU Protocols: Bladder/UrinaryTract
GU Protocols: Renal
GYN Protocols: Ovary
Head & Neck Protocols
  Lung Protocols: Non-small Cell
  Lung Protocols: Small Cell
  Breast Protocols
  GI Protocols
  GU Protocols: Prostate
  Head & Neck Protocols
  Lung Protocols: Small Cell
  Miscellaneous Protocols

BREAST PROTOCOLS: Neoadjuvant

1.  ACOSOG Z1031 (temporarily closed to accrual)
Neoadjuvant Hormonal Therapy

Eligibility: clinical stage T2-T4c, any N, M0; ER+ tumor with Allred score of 6, 7 or 8; postmenopausal; surgical resection is the goal; performance status 0-2: RX: Exemestane 25 mg/day vs Letrozole 2.5 mg/day vs Anastrozole 1
mg/day. Pts will have breast biopsy at 2-4 wks for Ki67 testing. Pts with Ki67 of </=10 will continue AI for total of 16-18wks followed by surgery. Pts with Ki67 >10 will have chemo or immediate surgery. (NO DRUG SUPPLIED)

2. CALGB 40601
Clinical Stage II-III; HER2 Positive

Eligibility: breast tumor must be at least 1 cm by clinical  or radiographic msmt; multicentric or bilateral dz is OK; no prior treatment for this cancer; performance status 0-1; men OK: Rx: Taxol/Herceptin weekly + Lapatinib po qd x 16 weeks versus Taxol/Herceptin weekly x 16 weeks. (LAPATINIB SUPPLIED) Companion study: SCUSF 0806 (with Herceptin).

3. CALGB 40603 (temporarily closed to accrual)
Clinical Stage IIA-IIIA; Triple Negative (ER/PR/HER2)

Eligibility: histologic dx by core or incisional bx; measurable dz >/= 1 cm; pt must agree to pretreatment research biopsies; no prior chemo, hormonal therapy or RT for this cancer;  performance status 0-1: Rx: Paclitaxel followed by ddAC +/- Bevacizumab vs Paclitaxel + Carboplatin followed by ddAC +/- Bevacizumab. (BEVACIZUMAB SUPPLIED).

4. SWOG 0800
HER2-negative Inflammatory or Locally Advanced

Eligibility: women with stage IIIb or stage IIIa/IIb unresectable dz; no prior chemo, biologic therapies or RT for breast cancer within 5 yrs; prior hormonal Rx okay but must D/C 7 days prior to protocol Rx; performance status 0-2: Rx: Bev + nab-paclitaxel x 12 wks --> AC + PEG-G q 2 wks x 6 versus Nab-paclitaxel q wk x 12 --> AC + PEG-G q 2 wks x 6 versus AC + PEG-G q 2 wks x 6 --> nabj-paclitaxel x 12 wks. (BEVACIZUMAB AND NAB-PACLITAXEL SUPPLIED)

BREAST PROTOCOLS: Stages 0-II

1.  NSABP B-39: (RTOG 0413)
Stages 0 - II Treated by Lumpectomy (Closed to the following low risk groups: women >/= 50 yrs with DCIS only or with node negative, hormone positive invasive cancer)
Eligibility: tumor < 3.0 cm; no more than 3 positive nodes; no bilateral dz; must enroll prior to start of adj chemo and within 42 days of last surgery for breast cancer: RX: Whole breast irradiation versus partial breast irradiation (approved for use at Doctors Medical Center and East Bay Radiation Oncology Center only).

2.  NSABP B-43
HER2-positive DCIS

Eligibility: tumors must be HER2 positive by centralized testing (pts must agree to centralized HER2 testing pre-entry); tumor completely removed by lumpectomy; axillary staging not required but if done must be node-negative; enroll </= 120 post-op; no multicentric disease: Rx: RT +/- Trastuzumab (TRASTUZUMAB SUPPLIED)

3. SWOG 0812
Premenopausal Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer

Eligibility: Premenopausal, age 18-50; DCIS/LCIS dx or mutation in BRCA1 / BRCA2 / PTEN / TP53 or Modified Gail/CARE model risk at 5 years > 1.67%; available breast for imaging (not previously irradiated); no known invasive breast cancer; no breast implants;  option for breast biopsy. RX: Cholecalciferol + vitamin D3 x 12 months versus identical Placebo + vitamin D3 x 12 months. (DRUGS PROVIDED)

BREAST PROTOCOLS: Stages I-III

1. CTSU MA.32
Post Surgery and/or Chemotherapy

Eligibility: invasive breast cancer completely resected within 12 months of enrollment; pT1c-3; pN0-3; M0 (refer to protocol section 5.1.4 for specific details); no clinical T4; Her2 +/- ok; completed surgery and/or chemo at least 4 wks prior to enrollment; bilateral breast CA ok if synchronous; performance status 0-2; age >18 <75 and at least 5 year life expectancy.
Rx: Metformin x 5 yrs versus identical Placebo x 5 yrs. (DRUG SUPPLIED)

2. NSABP B-47
Node Positive or High Risk Node Negative and HER2-low

Eligibility: Node pos. If node neg, must have one of the following: pT2 and ER/PgR neg; or pT2 and ER + (PgR +/-) and either grd 3 hist or Oncotype RS > 25; Must be HER2 low: IHC 1+ or 2+; FISH < 2.0. Enroll w/in 84 days of last surgery. Bilateral or inflammatory CA not eligible. Chemo choice: Docetaxel + Cyclophosphamide (TC) or Adriamyacin+Cyclophosphamide (AC) > wkly Taxol (T). RX: TC or AC > wkly T versus TC + Trastuzumab or AC > T + Trastuzumab (TRASTUZUMAB SUPPLIED)

3. SWOG 1007
Node-pos (1-3 nodes); ER/PgR Positive; HER2 Neg; RS < 25

Eligibility: Node pos (1-3 nodes); ER and/or PgR pos; HER2 Neg; If Oncotype DX RS known and < 25, eligible to register to step 2 (w/in 84 days after surgery); If no Oncotype DX test performed yet, must submit tissue for testing between 28 days and no later than 56 days after surgery; Performance status: 0-2; No prior treatment for this cancer; Metastatic or inflammatory not eligible; Men not eligible. RX: Oncotype DX Recurrence Score < 25 then Randomize: Chemo + Endocrine therapy versus Endocrine therapy (no chemo).  

4. SWOG 0221
Node Positive and High-risk Node Negative (see protocol for risk criteria)

Eligibility: Stage I-III, synchronous bilat dz OK(w/in 1 month); T4 tumors not OK; HER2-positive tumors OK; men OK; no CHF or active angina; enroll w/in 84 days of surgery: RX: AC + PEG-G x 4 followed by q 2 wk T + PEG-G x 6 versus AC + PEG-G x 4 followed by weekly T x 12 versus AC + G x15 followed by q 2 wk T + PEG-G x 6 versus AC + G x15 followed by weekly T x 12. (G-CSF SUPPLIED- contact Amgen for financial assistance with PEG-G if needed)

BREAST PROTOCOLS: Locally Advanced/Recurrent/Metastatic

1. CTSU E2108
Intact Primary Tumor with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Eligibility: Intact primary Br CA (not recurrent); CNS mets eligible (as long survival > 6 mos); at least one site of metastatic disease; Males eligible; prior non-invasive DCIS eligible. RX: (step 1) Optimal systemic therapy. If CR, PR or SD à (step 2 randomize): continued systemic therapy versus surgery + RT (primary tumor) > systemic therapy. (NO DRUGS SUPPLIED)

2. CTSU N0733
HER2-positive and Previously Treated with Trastuzumab

Eligibility:locally adv (T4 & stg IIIb or IIIc) or metastatic dz; only 1 prior chemo regimen containing Trastuzumab with an anthracycline and/or a taxane in the adj or adv/met setting; unlimited prior hormonal Rx okay; measurable dz by RECIST; performance status 0 - 2; men okay: Rx: Capecitabine and Lapatinib +/- IMC-A12. (IMC-A12 and LAPATINIB SUPPLIED)

3. SWOG 0800
HER2-negative Inflammatory or Locally Advanced

Eligibility: women with stage IIIb or stage IIIa/IIb unresectable dz; no prior chemo, biologic therapies or RT for breast cancer within 5 yrs; prior hormonal Rx okay but must D/C 7 days prior to protocol Rx; performance status 0-2: Rx: Bev + nab-paclitaxel x 12 wks --> AC + PEG-G q 2 wks x 6 versus Nab-paclitaxel q wk x 12 --> AC + PEG-G q 2 wks x 6 versus AC + PEG-G q 2 wks x 6 --> nabj-paclitaxel x 12 wks. (BEVACIZUMAB AND NAB-PACLITAXEL SUPPLIED)

BREAST PROTOCOLS: Surgical

1.  ACOSOG Z1071 (temporarily closed to accrual)
Node Positive Breast Cancer (T1-4, N1-2, M0)

Eligibility: positive FNA or core bx of axillary node (prior to neoadj Rx); planned or completed neoadj chemo; no prior ipsilateral axillary surgery or/excisional biopsy or treatment of hidradenitis; performance status 0-1: Surgery:  SLN and ALND

CANCER CONTROL/SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS

1.  CALGB 70305 (limited available space)
Prevention of Lymphedema

Eligibility- step 1: Newly diagnosed clinical stage I-III breast cancer; no hx LCIS, DCIS or invasive breast cancer; planned neoadj Rx is okay; arm circumference </= 17 inches measured pre-op and, if applicable, pre neoadj RX: step 2: full axillary node dissection including 10 or more nodes. Intervention: LEAP (lymphedema education with a comprehensive exercise program).

2.  CALGB 70604
Zoledronic Acid for Bone Metastases

Eligibility:  adenocarcinoma of breast or prostate; multiple myeloma; at least 1 bone met by radiographic imaging; no brain mets; no prior IV bisphosphonate; no prior radiopharmaceuticals; no current investigational agents; performance status 0-2: RX: Zoledronic acid q 4 weeks versus q 12 weeks. (NO DRUG SUPPLIED) Companion study: SWOG S0702

3. CALGB 70806
Vitamin D and Breast Cancer Biomarkers

Eligibility: premenopausal women </= 55 yrs; regular menstrual cycles; breast density >/= 25% (BIRAD-2 scattered fibroglandular densities or greater); no prior breast or ovarian cancer or DCIS; no HRT, tamoxifen or raloxifene; breast implants or breast reduction not eligible; no vitamin D above 400 IU/day: Rx: Vitamin D 2000 IU/day x 12 months versus placebo (VITAMIN D/PLACEBO PROVIDED)

4. NSABP DMP-1:
Evaluate Decision Making for Women at Increased Risk for Breast Cancer

Eligibility: Identified by physician to be at increased risk for breast cancer and will discuss use of SERMs for risk reduction; Female; Age > 35; English speaking; No prior breast cancer, DCIS or LCIS; No participation in other cancer or osteoporosis prevention studies; No hx of tamoxifen, raloxifene or other SERM therapy. Evaluations: Counseling Session for potential SERM use: (study enrollment) followed by Questionnaire 1 completion; At 3 months or 6 months: Questionniare 2 completion.

5. NSABP P-5
Polyp prevention in Pts with Resected Colon Cancer

Eligibility: completely resected stg I or II adenoca of the colon; must enroll within 1 year of surgery; performance status 0 or 1; hyperlipidemia with indication for statin therapy not allowed; no familial adenomatous polyposis, malabsorption syndrome, ulcerative colitis or inflammatory bowel disease:  Rx: Rosuvastatin 10 mg po qd x 5 yrs VS placebo
(DRUG SUPPLIED)

6. SCUSF 0806
Reduction of Cardiotoxicity in Pts Receiving (Neo)Adjuvant Herceptin

Eligibility: female pts diagnosed with HER2-pos breast cancer; scheduled to received (neo)adjuvant Herceptin; LVEF >/= 50%; no prior Herceptin or anthracycline; no ACE inhibitors, beta blockers or digoxin: Rx: Lisinopril 10 mg VS Coreg CR 10 mg VS placebo (DRUGS PROVIDED)

7. SWOG 0702
ONJ Associated with Zoledronic Acid Treatment

Eligibility: bone metastases from multiple myeloma or solid tumor for which IV bisphosphonate treatment is indicated; plans to receive Zoledronic acid w/in 30 days; prior oral bisphosphonate OK; prior IV bisphos for bone mets allowed w/in 90 days of rando; 3 prior doses of IV bisphos w/in 3 yrs allowed for low bone mass; no prior RT to maxillofacial area; no preexisting ONJ; performance status 0-3: Intervention: dental evaluation q 6 mos. (NO DRUG SUPPLIED) Companion study: CALGB 70604

8. SWOG S0927
Control AI-induced pain/stiffness in early stage Breast CA

Eligibility: Postmenopausal women dx invasive breast cancer stage I-III; ER/PR positive; Taking AI: Arimidex, Femara or Aromasin for at least past 90 days; qualified degree (at least 5) of worst pain/stiffness since beginning AI therapy; Performance status 0-2; ability to complete questionnaires in English; not taking anticoagulation, narcotic, topical analgesic medication; blood/urine specimen collection required. RX: Omega-3-Fatty Acid x 24 wks versus identical Placebo x 24 wks. (DRUG SUPPLIED).

GI PROTOCOLS: Colo-Rectal

1. CALGB 80405
Locally Advanced (unresectable) or Metastatic Disease
Eligibility: Must have wild type K-ras gene as determined by central lab. No prior treatment for advanced dz; no prior Bevacizumab or Cetuximab; no history of significant bleeding ; no pleural effusion or grade 2 dyspnea; no CNS metastases; no periperal neuropathy =/> grade 2: RX: FOLFOX or FOLFIRI (physician's choice) + Bevacizumab versus FOLFOX or FORFIRI + Cetuximab versus FOLFOX or FOLFIRI + Bevacizumab and Cetuximab. (CETUXIMAB SUPPLIED)

2. CALGB 80702
Stage III Completely Resected Adenocarcinoma of the Colon

Eligibility: en bloc resection for tumors adherent to adjacent structures; at least 1 pos node; no evidence of residual nodal dz; rectal cancer not eligible; synchronous tumors okay; NSAIDs not allowed nor aspirin exceeding 325 mg 3 x per week on average; must begin Rx 21 – 56 days post-op: Rx: FOLFOX  x 12 cycles + Celecoxib/placebo versus FOLFOX x 6 cycles + Celecoxib/placebo  (CELECOXIB/PLACEBO SUPPLIED)

3. NSABP P-5
Polyp prevention in Pts with Resected Colon Cancer

Eligibility: completely resected stg I or II adenoca of the colon; must enroll within 1 year of surgery; performance status 0 or 1; hyperlipidemia with indication for statin therapy not allowed; no familial adenomatous polyposis, malabsorption syndrome, ulcerative colitis or inflammatory bowel disease:  Rx: Rosuvastatin 10 mg po qd x 5 yrs VS placebo. (DRUG SUPPLIED)

GU PROTOCOLS: Bladder/Urinary Tract

1. CALGB 90601
Progressive, Metastatic or Locally Advanced Transitional Cell ca of the Urinary Tract

Eligibility: T4b, N2, N3 or M1 disease of bladder, ureter, renal pelvis, prostate or urethra; prior (neo)adj chemo okay if >/= 1 year to progression; no prior systemic combination chemo for metastatic dz; no prior angiogenesis inhibitors; no known brain mets; no CHF: Rx: Gencitabine/Cisplatin x 6 cycles (max) + Bevacizumab/placebo until dz progression. (BEVACIZUMAB/PLACEBO SUPPLIED)

GU PROTOCOLS: Renal

1. CALGB 90802
Previously Treated Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma

Eligibility: stage IV renal cell cancer with clear cell component; progressive dz after Rx with at least 1 VEGFR TKI therapy; no prior VEGF binding agent or mTOR inhibitor; no active brain mets; performance status 0-2: RX: Everolimus 10mg po qd plus Bevacizumab or placebo 10 mg/kg IV q 2 wks.

2. SWOG 0931
Intermediate or Very High Risk Renal Cell Carcinoma

Eligibility: Clear cell or non-clear cell allowed (collecting duct or medullary carcinomas excluded); requires full surgical resection (radical or partial nephrectomy incl. removal of all clinically pos lymph nodes); negative margins; bilateral renal tumors eligible; no residual or distant mets; no prior anti-cancer therapy (except surgery); Performance status: 0,1. RX: Everolimus 10 mg daily x 54 weeks versus Placebo (EVEROLIMUS/PLACEBO PROVIDED)

GYN PROTOCOLS: Ovary

1. GOG 0262
Stage III suboptimally debulked or Stage IV

Eligibility: Stage II, III or Stage IV; no “borderline” tumors of low malignant potential; no prior chemo for an abdominal or pelvic tumor; no prior targeted therapy or hormonal therapy for this cancer; no prior abdominal or pelvic RT; must enroll within 12 wks of staging surgery; performance status 0-2; Rx: Carbo/Taxol day 1 q 21 days +/- Bev versus Carbo day 1 + Taxol days 1, 8 & 15 q 21 days +/- Bev   Pts will choose optional Bevacizumab.  (BEVACUZUMAB PROVIDED)

HEAD & NECK PROTOCOLS

1.  CTSU E1305
Recurrent or Metastatic Disease

Eligibility: SCC of H&N, any primary; recurrent and incurable by surgery or metastatic; no prior chemo or bio therapy for rec/met dz; 1 prior regimen of induction or adj chem and/or RT with curative intent allowed; must be > 6 months since last chemo and/or RT; palliative RT to H&N allowed but must be > 8 wks since last dose; no prior Bev; no brain mets; Rx: physician choice of Docetaxel/Cisplatin or Cisplatin/5FU; pt then randomized to chemo +/- bevacizumab. (BEVACIZUMAB SUPPLIED)

LUNG PROTOCOLS: Non-small Cell

1. CALGB 30607
Stage IIIB/IV; Maintenance Therapy

Eligibility:  pts must have received 4 cycles platinum based doublet therapy +/- bevacizumab; no evidence of progression; no prior adj chemo for stg I-III resected dz or combined modality Rx for stage III NSCLC; Rx:  Sunitinib, 37.5 mg po daily versus Placebo.  (SUNITINIB/PLACEBO SUPPLIED)

2.  CTSU E1505
Completely Resected NSCLC

Eligibility: Stage IB – IIIA (If IB, tumor >/= 4 cm); wedge resection or segmentectomy NOT allowed; mediastinal lymph node sampling expected; no prior chemo; performance status 0-1; 6-12 weeks post-op: RX: One of 3 chemo regimens +/- Bevacizumab (Investigator may choose Cisplat/Vinorelbine or Cisplat/docetaxel or Cisplat/gemcitabine). (BEVACIZUMAB SUPPLIED)

3.  SWOG 0819
Stage IV Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent

Eligibility:  measurable or non-measurable dz; performance status 0-1; no prior chemo, cetuximab, gefitinib, erlotinib or agents that target EGFR pathway; no VEGF related agents; no chimerized or muring monoclonal antibody therapy; nodules in an ipsilateral non-primary lobe with no other M1 dz will not be considered stage IV: Rx: Chemo +/- Bevacizumab versus Chemo with Cetuximab +/- Bevacizumab (CETUXIMAB SUPPLIED)

4. SWOG S0709
Stage IIIB, IV or Recurrent NSCLC selected by Proteomic testing; PS = 2

Eligibility: newly dx Stage IIIB or IV or recurrent dz after surgery and/or irradiation; must submit blood sample for proteomic testing and have “VeriStrat positive” result to qualify for further study participation; Performance status must be 2; if prior RT, 14 days must elapse and recovery from side effects by registration; if prior adjuvant chemo, 1 yr must have elapsed since completion; no prior hormone, chemo or biologic tx for advanced NSCLC; measurable or non-measurable disease. RX: OSI-774 daily continuously versus OSI-774 + Carboplatin + Paclitaxel x 4 cycles, followed by OSI-774 daily continuously. (OSI-774 SUPPLIED)

LUNG PROTOCOLS: Small Cell

1. CALGB 30504 (Permanent accrual closure effective: 12/13/11)
Untreated Extensive Stage Disease

Eligibility: must have measurable disease; no prior chemo for SCLC; prior RT okay; performance status 0 - 2; no brain mets; Rx: Cisplatin or Carbo + Etoposide q  21 days for up to 6 cycles. After a min of 4 cycles patients with responding or stable dz are randomized to sunitinib/placebo.  Those on placebo crossover to Sunitinib at progression.
(SUNITINIB/PLACEBO & SUNITINIB OPEN LABEL SUPPLIED)

2. CALGB 30610
Limited Stage

Eligibility: No prior resection; no prior chemo or RT for SCLC; no prior thoracic RT; measurable or non-measurable dz; performance status 0-2; RX: Cisplatin/Etoposide X 4 cycles plus one of three radiotherapy regimens (3 arm study).  (NO DRUG SUPPLIED)

 

These Protocols are Approved for Use at the Following Hospitals
Alameda County Medical Center
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Doctors Medical Center
El Camino Hospital

Abbreviations
ACOSOG = American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
CALGB = Cancer and Leukemia Group B
CCCWFU = Comprehensive Cancer Center at Wake Forest University
CTSU = Cancer Trials Support Unit
ECOG = Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
GOG = Gynecologic Oncology Group
IBCSG = International Breast Cancer Study Group
NCI = National Cancer Institute
NSABP = National Surgical Adjunct Breast and Bowel Project
PACCT = Program for the Assessment of Clinical Cancer Tests
RTOG = Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
SCUSF = SunCoast CCOP Research Base
SWOG = Southwest Oncology Group

REVISED 12/2/11

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