No new safety signals were observed with the longer follow-up, and the frequency of common adverse events, including nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and anemia was consistent with that seen in the overall population, with most adverse events initially reported during the first 2 years, he said.
The greatest benefits, in terms of overall survival and time to first and second subsequent treatment, were seen in patients with BRCA mutation, he concluded.
This study was sponsored by AstraZeneca. Dr. Ledermann reported that he has participated in advisory boards and lecture symposia and received institutional and personal fees from AstraZeneca, personal fees from Roche and Pfizer, and institutional fees from Clovis Oncology and Merck.