L Chin-Lenn1,2, R H De Boer1, E Segelov1, G M Marx3,4, T M Hughes3,4, N J McCarthy5, S C White6, S S Foo7,8, J J Rutovitz9, S Della-Fiorentina10, R Jennens11, Y C Antill12, D Tsoi13, M F Cronk14, J M Lombard15, B E Kiely10, J H Chirgwin16, A Gorelik1, G B Mann1,2. 1. The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia. 2. Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia. 3. Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga, NSW, Australia. 4. University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia. 5. ICON Cancer Care Wesley, Auchenflower, QLD, Australia. 6. Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia. 7. Epworth Eastern Hospital, Box Hill, VIC, Australia. 8. St Vincent's Private Hospital, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia. 9. Northern Haematology and Oncology Group, Wahroonga, NSW, Australia. 10. Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia. 11. Epworth Hospital, East Melbourne, Australia. 12. Cabrini Health, Malvern, VIC, Australia. 13. St John of God Murdoch Hospital, Murdoch, VIC, Australia. 14. Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Services, Nambour, QLD, Australia. 15. Calvary Mater Newcastle, Waratah, NSW, Australia. 16. Eastern Health, Box Hill, VIC, Australia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Industry-supported decision impact studies demonstrate that Oncotype Dx (ODX) changes treatment recommendations (TR) in 24-40% of hormone receptor+/HER2- patients. ODX is not reimbursed by third-party payers in Australia, potentially resulting in more selective use. We sought to evaluate the impact of self-funded ODX on TRs. METHODS: Data collected included demographics, tumor characteristics, indication for ODX and pre- and post-recurrence score (RS) TR. Primary endpoint was frequency of TR change and associations with TR change were sought. RESULTS: Eighteen physicians contributed 382 patients (median age 54). A total of 232 (61%) of tumors were T1 and were grade 1, 2 and 3 in 49 (13%), 252 (66%) and 79 (21%). A total of 257 (67%) were node negative. Assay indications were: confirm need for chemotherapy (CT) (36%), confirm omission of CT (40%) and genuine equipoise (24%). RS was low (≤17) in 55%, intermediate (18-31) in 36% and high (≥32) in 9%. Thirty-eight percent of patients had TR change post-ODX. Sixty-five percent of patients recommended CT pre-ODX changed to hormone therapy alone (HT)-more likely if lower grade and if ER and/or PR > 10%. Fourteen percent of patients with pre-ODX TR for HT added CT-more likely if ER and/or PR ≤10% and if Ki67 > 15% Overall, TR for CT decreased from 47% to 24%. CONCLUSION: Patient-funded ODX changed TRs in 38% of patients, de-escalating 65% from CT to HT and adding CT to 14% of those recommended HT. These changes were greater than an industry-funded study suggesting that physicians can identify situations where the assay may influence decisions.
OBJECTIVES: Industry-supported decision impact studies demonstrate that Oncotype Dx (ODX) changes treatment recommendations (TR) in 24-40% of hormone receptor+/HER2- patients. ODX is not reimbursed by third-party payers in Australia, potentially resulting in more selective use. We sought to evaluate the impact of self-funded ODX on TRs. METHODS: Data collected included demographics, tumor characteristics, indication for ODX and pre- and post-recurrence score (RS) TR. Primary endpoint was frequency of TR change and associations with TR change were sought. RESULTS: Eighteen physicians contributed 382 patients (median age 54). A total of 232 (61%) of tumors were T1 and were grade 1, 2 and 3 in 49 (13%), 252 (66%) and 79 (21%). A total of 257 (67%) were node negative. Assay indications were: confirm need for chemotherapy (CT) (36%), confirm omission of CT (40%) and genuine equipoise (24%). RS was low (≤17) in 55%, intermediate (18-31) in 36% and high (≥32) in 9%. Thirty-eight percent of patients had TR change post-ODX. Sixty-five percent of patients recommended CT pre-ODX changed to hormone therapy alone (HT)-more likely if lower grade and if ER and/or PR > 10%. Fourteen percent of patients with pre-ODX TR for HT added CT-more likely if ER and/or PR ≤10% and if Ki67 > 15% Overall, TR for CT decreased from 47% to 24%. CONCLUSION:Patient-funded ODX changed TRs in 38% of patients, de-escalating 65% from CT to HT and adding CT to 14% of those recommended HT. These changes were greater than an industry-funded study suggesting that physicians can identify situations where the assay may influence decisions.
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