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PFS superior with avelumab and axitinib in advanced RCC
Motzer RJ et al. ESMO 2018. Abstract LBA6_PR
Key clinical point: Progression-free survival was superior with avelumab and axitinib vs. sunitinib regardless of PD-L1-status.
Major finding: Median PFS by independent review in PD-L1-positive patients was 13.8 months with avelumab/axitinib vs. 7.2 months with sunitinib.
Study details: Prospective randomized phase 3 trial of 560 patients with advanced RCC.
Disclosures: The trial was sponsored by Pfizer as part of an alliance between Pfizer and Merck KGaA. Dr. Motzer disclosed consulting or advisory roles with Pfizer, Merck, and others, and research funding from Pfizer and others. Dr. Haanen disclosed financial compensation for advisory work he did for Pfizer, Merck, Sharpe & Dohme, and others, and grant support from Bristol-Myers Squibb, MSD, and Novartis. Dr. Grünwald disclosed honoraria for speaking and advising from MSD, and funding from Pfizer, MSD, and others.
Motzer RJ et al. ESMO 2018. Abstract LBA6_PR