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FDA approved Tecentriq (atezolizumab) for Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaFDA approved first drug for rare soft tissue sarcoma in children and adults.

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Key Takeaway
Consider Tecentriq as a treatment option for patients 2 years and older with unresectable or metastatic ASPS.

The FDA has approved Tecentriq (atezolizumab) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with unresectable or metastatic alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS). This marks the first FDA-approved therapy specifically for this rare soft tissue sarcoma. ASPS is a slow-growing but highly metastatic tumor that typically affects adolescents and young adults. The approval is based on clinical trial data demonstrating efficacy in this patient population. Clinicians should note that this indication is for single-agent use in patients with unresectable or metastatic disease.

Clinical Details (Mechanism · Dosing · Trial Data · Warnings)
Mechanism of Action

TECENTRIQ is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody.

Indication & Patient Population

TECENTRIQ, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with unresectable or metastatic alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS).

Dosing & Administration

Administer TECENTRIQ intravenously over 60 minutes. If the first infusion is tolerated, all subsequent infusions may be delivered over 30 minutes. The recommended dose is 840 mg every 2 weeks, 1200 mg every 3 weeks, or 1680 mg every 4 weeks.

Key Clinical Trial Data

Not reported in label.

Warnings & Contraindications

Not reported in label.

Place in Therapy

TECENTRIQ is the first FDA-approved therapy for unresectable or metastatic ASPS, offering a treatment option for this rare sarcoma.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Tecentriq (atezolizumab) for the treatment of alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) in patients 2 years and older whose tumors cannot be removed by surgery or have spread to other parts of the body. ASPS is a rare, slow-growing soft tissue sarcoma that mainly affects adolescents and young adults. Until now, there was no FDA-approved therapy specifically for this disease.

Tecentriq is a type of immunotherapy that helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The approval is based on a clinical trial that showed the drug shrank tumors in some patients. This is the first time the FDA has approved a treatment specifically for ASPS, giving patients and doctors a new option.

However, this approval does not mean Tecentriq works for everyone. Not all patients will respond, and side effects can occur. It is important for patients to talk with their doctor about whether this treatment is right for their specific situation. The drug is given as an infusion into a vein, usually every few weeks.

If you or a loved one has ASPS, discuss this new option with your healthcare team. They can help you understand the potential benefits and risks based on your individual health needs.

What this means for you:
Tecentriq is the first FDA-approved drug specifically for alveolar soft part sarcoma.

Study Details

Study typeFda approval
PublishedMay 2016
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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TECENTRIQ is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody indicated: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) as adjuvant treatment following resection and platinum-based chemotherapy for adult patients with Stage II to IIIA NSCLC whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells, as determined by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.1 , 14.1 ) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression (PD-L1 stained ≥ 50% of tumor cells [TC ≥ 50%] or PD-L1 stained tumor-infiltrating immune cells [IC] covering ≥ 10% of the tumor area [IC ≥ 10%] ), as determined by an FDA-approved test, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.1 ) in combination with bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.1 ) in combination with paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations ( 1.1 ) for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy. Patients with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations should have disease progression on FDA-approved therapy for NSCLC harboring these aberrations prior to receiving TECENTRIQ. ( 1.1 ) Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) in combination with carboplatin and etoposide, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). ( 1.2 ) in combination with lurbinectedin, for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with ES-SCLC whose disease has not progressed after first-line induction therapy with TECENTRIQ or atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs, carboplatin and etoposide. ( 1.2 ) Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in combination with bevacizumab for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HCC who have not received prior systemic therapy. ( 1.3 ) Melanoma in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib for the treatment of adult patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma. ( 1.4 ) Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma (ASPS) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with unresectable or metastatic ASPS. ( 1.5 ) 1.1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer TECENTRIQ, as a single-agent, is indicated as adjuvant treatment following resection and platinum-based chemotherapy for adult patients with stage II to IIIA [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells, as determined by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. TECENTRIQ, as a single agent, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression (PD-L1 stained ≥ 50% of tumor cells [TC ≥ 50%] or PD-L1 stained tumor-infiltrating immune cells [IC] covering ≥ 10% of the tumor area [IC ≥ 10%]), as determined by an FDA-approved test, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. TECENTRIQ, in combination with bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. TECENTRIQ, in combination with paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. TECENTRIQ, as a single-agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy. Patients with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations should have disease progression on FDA-approved therapy for NSCLC harboring these aberrations prior to receiving TECENTRIQ. 1.2 Small Cell Lung Cancer TECENTRIQ, in combination with carboplatin and etoposide, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). TECENTRIQ, in combination with lurbinectedin, is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with ES-SCLC whose disease has not progressed after first-line induction therapy with TECENTRIQ or atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs, carboplatin and etoposide. 1.3 Hepatocellular Carcinoma TECENTRIQ, in combination with bevacizumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have not received prior systemic therapy. 1.4 Melanoma TECENTRIQ, in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] . 1.5 Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma TECENTRIQ, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with unresectable or metastatic alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS).
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