Outcome of Bevacizumab Therapy in Patients with Recurrent Glioblastoma Treated with Angiotensin System Inhibitors

Maria Dinche Johansen, Thomas Urup, Camilla Bjørnbak Holst, Ib Jarle Christensen, Kirsten Grunnet, Ulrik Lassen, Søren Friis, Hans Skovgaard Poulsen

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Abstract

PURPOSE: Antihypertensive therapy may improve bevacizumab efficacy in cancer patients. We examined efficacy and toxicity of angiotensin system inhibitors (ASI) and other antihypertensive drugs in bevacizumab treated recurrent glioblastoma patients.

METHODS: We retrospectively combined a national prescription registry with a clinical database with recurrent glioblastoma patients (n = 243).

RESULTS: Patients who initiated ASI after bevacizumab (n = 26) showed a tendency towards improved progression-free survival and overall survival (OS) with hazard rate (HR) reductions (HR = 0.70 and HR = 0.79, respectively). Calcium antagonists during bevacizumab therapy significantly improved OS (HR = 0.57).

CONCLUSIONS: Overall the study supports a potential beneficial effect of antihypertensive treatment on prognosis of bevacizumab treated glioblastoma patients.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftCancer Investigation
Vol/bind36
Udgave nummer9-10
Sider (fra-til)512-519
Antal sider8
ISSN0735-7907
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 26 nov. 2018

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