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Huang X, Wu S, Chen S, Qiu M, Zhao Y, Wei J, He J, Zhao W, Tan L, Su C, Zhou S. Prognostic impact of age in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients undergoing first-line checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy and chemotherapy treatment. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 132:111901. [PMID: 38554448 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Research on the association between age and clinical outcome in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy as first-line setting is limited. The aim of study is to determine the influence of age on the progress-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in those patients after adjusting for potential confounders. METHODS A total of 207 advanced NSCLC patients treated with immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy in the first-line treatment in Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital from March 10, 2019, to December 31, 2022, was retrospectively analyzed. χ2 (categorical variables) was used to analyze the differences among the different age groups. Cox regression and Kaplan-Meier analyses were used to assess the association between age and clinical outcomes. P values < 0.05 (two-sided) were considered statistically significant. RESULTS The mean age of the cohort was 58.8 ± 10.3 years. The percentages of patients < 65, 65-69, 70-74, and ≥ 75 years were 66.7 %, 19.3 %, 9.2 % and 4.8 %, respectively. Compared to the aged < 65 years group, the HR for the risk of disease progression for each group are 0.67 (95 %CI = 0.40-1.12, P = 0.125), 0.66 (95 %CI = 0.31, 1.43, P = 0.298), and 2.27 (95 %CI = 0.80, 6.45, P = 0.124), respectively, with no significant differences in the results. And the HR for risk of death for the 65-69 years and 70-74 years groups was 1.16 (95 %CI = 0.64-2.08, P = 0.628) and 0.93 (95 %CI = 0.39-2.23, P = 0.879), respectively. The difference has no statistical significance. Whereas in patients aged ≥ 75, there is an increased risk of death after adjusted confounders with HR = 4.83 (95 %CI = 2.06-11.35). The difference was statistically significant (P < 0.001). Trend test indicates that with advancing age, the patient's risk of death increases (HR = 1.33, 95 % CI = 1.02-1.75, P = 0.034). CONCLUSION Age may not be the primary factor influencing the efficacy of immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy, but particular attention should be given to the elderly population.
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- Xiaoya Huang
- Medical Oncology of Respiratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Medical Oncology of Respiratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Medical Oncology of Respiratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Medical Oncology of Respiratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Medical Oncology of Respiratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Medical Oncology of Respiratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Medical Oncology of Respiratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Medical Oncology of Respiratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Medical Oncology of Respiratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Medical Oncology of Respiratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China.
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- Medical Oncology of Respiratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China.
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Kokkotou E, Anagnostakis M, Evangelou G, Syrigos NK, Gkiozos I. Real-World Data and Evidence in Lung Cancer: A Review of Recent Developments. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1414. [PMID: 38611092 PMCID: PMC11010882 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16071414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Conventional cancer clinical trials can be time-consuming and expensive, often yielding results with limited applicability to real-world scenarios and presenting challenges for patient participation. Real-world data (RWD) studies offer a promising solution to address evidence gaps and provide essential information about the effects of cancer treatments in real-world settings. The distinction between RWD and data derived from randomized clinical trials lies in the method of data collection, as RWD by definition are obtained at the point of care. Experimental designs resembling those used in traditional clinical trials can be utilized to generate RWD, thus offering multiple benefits including increased efficiency and a more equitable balance between internal and external validity. Real-world data can be utilized in the field of pharmacovigilance to facilitate the understanding of disease progression and to formulate external control groups. By utilizing prospectively collected RWD, it is feasible to conduct pragmatic clinical trials (PCTs) that can provide evidence to support randomized study designs and extend clinical research to the patient's point of care. To ensure the quality of real-world studies, it is crucial to implement auditable data abstraction methods and develop new incentives to capture clinically relevant data electronically at the point of care. The treatment landscape is constantly evolving, with the integration of front-line immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), either alone or in combination with chemotherapy, affecting subsequent treatment lines. Real-world effectiveness and safety in underrepresented populations, such as the elderly and patients with poor performance status (PS), hepatitis, or human immunodeficiency virus, are still largely unexplored. Similarly, the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of these innovative agents are important considerations in the real world.
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- Eleni Kokkotou
- Oncology Unit, Third Department of Medicine, “Sotiria” General Hospital for Chest Diseases, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (M.A.); (G.E.); (N.K.S.); (I.G.)
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Sereno M, Hernandez de Córdoba I, Gutiérrez-Gutiérrez G, Casado E. Brain metastases and lung cancer: molecular biology, natural history, prediction of response and efficacy of immunotherapy. Front Immunol 2024; 14:1297988. [PMID: 38283359 PMCID: PMC10811213 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1297988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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Brain metastases stemming from lung cancer represent a common and challenging complication that significantly impacts patients' overall health. The migration of these cancerous cells from lung lesions to the central nervous system is facilitated by diverse molecular changes and a specific environment that supports their affinity for neural tissues. The advent of immunotherapy and its varied combinations in non-small cell lung cancer has notably improved patient survival rates, even in cases involving brain metastases. These therapies exhibit enhanced penetration into the central nervous system compared to traditional chemotherapy. This review outlines the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of brain metastases in lung cancer and explores the efficacy of novel immunotherapy approaches and their combinations.
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- Maria Sereno
- Medical Oncology Department, Infanta Sofía University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- European University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Fundación para la Innovación e Investigación Biomédica (FIIB) Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofía (HUIS) Hospital de Henares (HHEN), Madrid, Spain
- Instituto Madrileño Investigación Estudios Avanzados (IMDEA), Precision Nutrition and Cancer Program, Clinical Oncology Group, IMDEA Food Institute, CEI Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- European University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Fundación para la Innovación e Investigación Biomédica (FIIB) Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofía (HUIS) Hospital de Henares (HHEN), Madrid, Spain
- Neurology Department, Infanta Sofía University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Infanta Sofía University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- European University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Fundación para la Innovación e Investigación Biomédica (FIIB) Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofía (HUIS) Hospital de Henares (HHEN), Madrid, Spain
- Instituto Madrileño Investigación Estudios Avanzados (IMDEA), Precision Nutrition and Cancer Program, Clinical Oncology Group, IMDEA Food Institute, CEI Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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Zhang J, Zhao L, Li H, Jia Y, Kong F. Immunosenescence and immunotherapy in older NSCLC patients. J Cancer Res Ther 2024; 20:9-16. [PMID: 38554292 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_1523_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
Abstract
Nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) predominantly affects the elderly since its incidence and mortality rates skyrocket beyond the age of 65. The landscape of NSCLC treatment has been revolutionized by immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), which have emerged after a long and mostly inactive period of conventional treatment protocols. However, there is limited data on the exact effects of these chemicals on older patients, whose care can be complicated by a variety of conditions. This highlights the need to understand the efficacy of emerging cancer medicines in older patients. In this study, we will review the data of ICIs from clinical trials that were relevant to older people with NSCLC and poor performance status. We will also discuss the role of immunosenescence in immunotherapy and biomarkers in predicting the efficacy of ICIs in patients with advanced NSCLC.
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- Jing Zhang
- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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Falchero L, Guisier F, Darrason M, Boyer A, Dayen C, Cousin S, Merle P, Lamy R, Madroszyk A, Otto J, Tomasini P, Assoun S, Canellas A, Gervais R, Hureaux J, Le Treut J, Leleu O, Naltet C, Tiercin M, Van Hulst S, Missy P, Morin F, Westeel V, Girard N. Long-term effectiveness and treatment sequences in patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer receiving atezolizumab plus chemotherapy: Results of the IFCT-1905 CLINATEZO real-world study. Lung Cancer 2023; 185:107379. [PMID: 37757576 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2023.107379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) has a tendency towards recurrence and limited survival. Standard-of-care in 1st-line is platinum-etoposide chemotherapy plus atezolizumab or durvalumab,based on landmarkclinical trials. METHODS IFCT-1905 CLINATEZO is a nationwide, non-interventional, retrospectivestudy of patients with extensive-SCLC receivingatezolizumab plus chemotherapy as part of French Early Access Program. Objectives were to analyse effectiveness,safetyand subsequent treatments. RESULTS The population analyzed included 518 patients who received atezolizumabin 65 participating centers. There were 66.2% male,mean age was 65.7 years; 89.1% had a performance status (PS) 0/1 and 26.6% brain metastases. Almost all(95.9%) were smokers. Fifty-five (10.6%) received at least 1 previous treatment. Median number of atezolizumab injections was 7.0 (range [1.0-48.0]) for a median duration of 4.9 months (95% CI 4.5-5.1). Atezolizumab was continued beyond progression in 122 patients (23.6%) for a median duration of 1.9 months (95% CI: [1.4-2.3]). Best objective response was complete and partialin 19 (3.9%) and 378 (77.1%)patients. Stable diseasewas observed in 50 patients (10.2%). Median follow-up was30.8 months (95% CI: [29.9-31.5]). Median overall survival (OS), 12-, 24-month OS rates were 11.3 months (95% CI: [10.1-12.4]), 46.7% (95% CI [42.3-50.9]) and 21.2% (95% CI [17.7-24.8]). Median real-world progression-free survival, 6-, 12-month rates were 5.2 months (95% CI [5.0-5.4]), 37.5% (95% CI [33.3-41.7]) and 15.2% (95% CI [12.2-18.6]). For patients with PS 0/1, median OS was 12.2 months (95% CI [11.0-13.5]). For patients with previous treatment, median OS was 14.9 months (95% CI [10.1-21.5]). Three-hundred-and-twenty-six patients(66.4%) received subsequent treatment and27 (5.2%) were still underatezolizumabat date of last news. CONCLUSIONS IFCT-1905 CLINATEZO shows reproductibility, in real-life,ofIMpower-133survival outcomes, possibly attributed to selection of patients fit for this regimen, adoption of pragmatic approaches,including concurrent radiotherapy and treatment beyond progression.
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- Lionel Falchero
- Service de Pneumologie et Cancérologie Thoracique, Hôpitaux Nord-Ouest, Villefranche Sur Saône, France
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- Univ Rouen Normandie, LITIS Lab QuantIF team EA4108, Rouen, France, CHU Rouen, Inserm CIC-CRB 1404, Department of Pneumology, Thoracic oncology and respiratory intensive care, Rouen, France
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- HCL, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, URCC Secteur essais cliniques, Pierre-Bérard, France
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- Hôpital Saint Joseph, Service de Pneumologie, Marseille, Franc'
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- Clinique de l'Europe, Service de Pneumologie, Amiens, France
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- Institut'Bergonié, Département d'Oncologie Médicale, Bordeaux, France
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- CHU, Hôpital Gabriel Montpied, Hôpital de jour, Service d'oncologie Thoracique, Clermont Ferrand, France
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- CHBS, Hôpital Du Scorff, Oncologie médicale, Lorient, France
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- Institut Paoli Calmettes, Département d'Oncologie Médicale, Marseille, France Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Oncologie, Nice, France
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- APHM, Service d'Oncologie Multidisciplinaire &Franceations Thérapeutiques, Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France
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- APHP, Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Service de Pneumol'gie, Centre François Baclesse, Caen, France
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- Service de Pneumologie, CHU Angers, Angers, France
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- Service de Pneumologie, Centre Hospitalier, Abbeville, France
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- Service de Pneumologie Oncologie, Groupe Hospitalier ParisFrance Joseph, Paris, France
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- Fédération de Pneumologie, Centre Hospitalier, Saint Malo, France
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- Service de Cancérologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Nîmes, France
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- IFCT, Unité de Recherche Clinique, Paris, France
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- CHU Besançon, Hôpita Minjoz, Service de Pneumologie, Besançon, France
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- Institut du Thorax Curie Montsouris, Institut Curie, Paris, France, Paris Saclay University, University Versailles Saint Quentin, Versailles, France.
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Besse B, Felip E, Garcia Campelo R, Cobo M, Mascaux C, Madroszyk A, Cappuzzo F, Hilgers W, Romano G, Denis F, Viteri S, Debieuvre D, Galetta D, Baldini E, Razaq M, Robinet G, Maio M, Delmonte A, Roch B, Masson P, Schuette W, Zer A, Remon J, Costantini D, Vasseur B, Dziadziuszko R, Giaccone G. Randomized open-label controlled study of cancer vaccine OSE2101 versus chemotherapy in HLA-A2-positive patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer with resistance to immunotherapy: ATALANTE-1. Ann Oncol 2023; 34:920-933. [PMID: 37704166 DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2023.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with immune checkpoint blockers (ICBs) ultimately progress either rapidly (primary resistance) or after durable benefit (secondary resistance). The cancer vaccine OSE2101 may invigorate antitumor-specific immune responses after ICB failure. The objective of ATALANTE-1 was to evaluate its efficacy and safety in these patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS ATALANTE-1 was a two-step open-label study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of OSE2101 compared to standard-of-care (SoC) chemotherapy (CT). Patients with human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A2-positive advanced NSCLC without actionable alterations, failing sequential or concurrent CT and ICB were randomized (2 : 1) to OSE2101 or SoC (docetaxel or pemetrexed). Primary endpoint was overall survival (OS). Interim OS futility analysis was planned as per Fleming design. In April 2020 at the time of interim analysis, a decision was taken to prematurely stop the accrual due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Final analysis was carried out in all patients and in the subgroup of patients with ICB secondary resistance defined as failure after ICB monotherapy second line ≥12 weeks. RESULTS Two hundred and nineteen patients were randomized (139 OSE2101, 80 SoC); 118 had secondary resistance to sequential ICB. Overall, median OS non-significantly favored OSE2101 over SoC {hazard ratio (HR) [95% confidence interval (CI)] 0.86 [0.62-1.19], P = 0.36}. In the secondary resistance subgroup, OSE2101 significantly improved median OS versus SoC [11.1 versus 7.5 months; HR (95% CI) 0.59 (0.38-0.91), P = 0.017], and significantly improved post-progression survival (HR 0.46, P = 0.004), time to Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status deterioration (HR 0.43, P = 0.006) and Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (QLQ-C30) global health status compared to SoC (P = 0.045). Six-month disease control rates and progression-free survival were similar between groups. Grade ≥3 adverse effects occurred in 11.4% of patients with OSE2101 and 35.1% in SoC (P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS In HLA-A2-positive patients with advanced NSCLC and secondary resistance to immunotherapy, OSE2101 increased survival with better safety compared to CT. Further evaluation in this population is warranted.
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- B Besse
- Paris-Saclay University, Cancer Medicine Department, Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France.
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- Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital and Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Barcelona
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- Medical Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña, Biomedical Research Institute, INIBIC, A Coruña
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- Medical Oncology Intercenter Unit, Regional and Virgen de la Victoria University Hospitals, IBIMA, Málaga, Spain
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- Pneumology Department, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg-Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg
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- Medical Oncology Department, IPC-Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Oncology Department, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Department, Sainte Catherine Cancer Center, Avignon, France
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- Medical Oncology Department, Ospedale Vito Fazzi-ASL Lecce, Lecce, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Department, Institut Inter-Régional de Cancérologie Jean Bernard-Elsan, Le Mans, France
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- Medical Oncology Department, Instituto Oncológico Dr. Rosell, Hospital Universitario Dexeus, Grupo Quironsalud, Barcelona, Spain
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- Pneumology Department, Groupe Hospitalier de la Région Mulhouse Sud Alsace, Mulhouse, France
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- Medical Thoracic Oncology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari
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- Oncology Department, Ospedale San Luca, Lucca, Italy
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- Oncology Department, Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma City, USA
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- Oncology Department, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire Morvan, Brest, France
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- Department of Oncology, University of Siena and Center for Immuno-Oncology, University Hospital, Siena
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- Thoracic Department, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori "Dino Amadori" (IRST), Meldola, Italy
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- Thoracic Oncology Unit, Montpellier University, University Hospital of Montpellier, Montpellier
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- Pneumology Department, Centre Hospitalier de Cholet, Cholet, France
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- Medical Oncology Department, Hospital Martha-Maria Halle-Doelau, Halle, Germany
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- Thoracic Cancer Service, Davidoff Cancer Center, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Paris-Saclay University, Cancer Medicine Department, Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Medical Development Department, OSE Immunotherapeutics, Paris, France
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- Medical Development Department, OSE Immunotherapeutics, Paris, France
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- Oncology and Radiotherapy Department and Early Phase Clinical Trials Centre, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Meyer Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, USA
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Ezzedine R, Canellas A, Naltet C, Wislez M, Azarian R, Seferian A, Giroux Leprieur E. Evaluation of Real-Life Chemoimmunotherapy Combination in Patients with Metastatic Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (SCLC): A Multicentric Case-Control Study. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4593. [PMID: 37760561 PMCID: PMC10526821 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15184593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The current first-line standard treatment for advanced small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy. However, few efficacy data are available in a real-life settings, including frail patients. The aim of this study is to describe the real-life efficacy of chemoimmunotherapy in an unselected SCLC population. We conducted a retrospective multicenter study, which compared two cohorts of patients with treatment-naive metastatic SCLC treated in six academic centers in the Greater Paris area. Cohort 1 included patients treated with chemotherapy between January 2017 and December 2018, and cohort 2 included patients treated with chemoimmunotherapy between January 2019 and December 2020. A total of 153 consecutive patients were included (cohort 1: n = 96; cohort 2: n = 57). Clinical characteristics were similar between the two cohorts. Overall survival (OS) was statistically higher in cohort 2 (median survival 15.47 months) than in cohort 1 (median survival 9.5 months) (p = 0.0001). OS for patients with a performance status ≥2 and for patients ≥70 years old was not statistically different between the two cohorts. Chemoimmunotherapy efficacy was better compared to chemotherapy alone in case of brain or liver metastases. In conclusion, the combination of chemoimmunotherapy in metastatic SCLC appears to provide a real-life OS benefit. Dedicated clinical trials are needed to test this strategy in patients with impaired performance status or advanced age.
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- Rémy Ezzedine
- Department of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Oncology, APHP—Hôpital Ambroise Paré, 92104 Boulogne-Billancourt, France;
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Oncology, APHP—Hôpital Tenon, 75020 Paris, France;
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Hôpital Paris Saint Joseph, 75014 Paris, France;
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- Thoracic Oncology Unit, Pulmonology Department, APHP—Hôpital Cochin, Université Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France;
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Hôpital Mignot, 78150 Le Chesnay, France;
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, APHP—Hôpital Bicêtre, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France;
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Oncology, APHP—Hôpital Ambroise Paré, 92104 Boulogne-Billancourt, France;
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Bronte G, Cosi DM, Magri C, Frassoldati A, Crinò L, Calabrò L. Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in "Special" NSCLC Populations: A Viable Approach? Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12622. [PMID: 37628803 PMCID: PMC10454231 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241612622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Over the last decade, the therapeutic scenario for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has undergone a major paradigm shift. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have shown a meaningful clinical and survival improvement in different settings of the disease. However, the real benefit of this therapeutic approach remains controversial in selected NSCLC subsets, such as those of the elderly with active brain metastases or oncogene-addicted mutations. This is mainly due to the exclusion or underrepresentation of these patient subpopulations in most pivotal phase III studies; this precludes the generalization of ICI efficacy in this context. Moreover, no predictive biomarkers of ICI response exist that can help with patient selection for this therapeutic approach. Here, we critically summarize the current state of ICI efficacy in the most common "special" NSCLC subpopulations.
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- Giuseppe Bronte
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences (DISCLIMO), Università Politecnica Delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, 60121 Ancona, Italy
- Clinic of Laboratory and Precision Medicine, National Institute of Health and Sciences on Ageing (IRCCS INRCA), 60124 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44124 Cona, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo Per Lo Studio Dei Tumori (IRST) “Dino Amadori”, 47014 Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44124 Cona, Italy
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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Tian BW, Han CL, Wang HC, Yan LJ, Ding ZN, Liu H, Mao XC, Tian JC, Xue JS, Yang LS, Tan SY, Dong ZR, Yan YC, Wang DX, Li T. Effect of liver metastasis on the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients: a systemic review and meta-analysis. Clin Exp Metastasis 2023; 40:255-287. [PMID: 37308706 DOI: 10.1007/s10585-023-10217-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Liver metastasis is a frequent phenomenon in advanced tumor disease. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a new class of therapeutics that can improve the prognosis of cancer patients. The purpose of this study is to elucidate the relationship between liver metastasis and survival outcomes of patients receiving ICIs treatment. We searched four main databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were the survival outcomes of our concern. Hazard ratio (HR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to evaluate the relationship between liver metastasis and OS/ PFS. Finally, 163 articles were included in the study. The pooled results showed that patients with liver metastasis receiving ICIs treatment had worse OS (HR=1.82, 95%CI:1.59-2.08) and PFS (HR=1.68, 95%CI:1.49-1.89) than patients without liver metastasis. The effect of liver metastasis on ICIs efficacy differed in different tumor types, and patients with urinary system tumors (renal cell carcinoma OS: HR=2.47, 95%CI:1.76-3.45; urothelial carcinoma OS: HR=2.37, 95%CI:2.03-2.76) had the worst prognosis, followed by patients with melanoma (OS: HR=2.04, 95%CI:1.68-2.49) or non-small cell lung cancer (OS: HR=1.81, 95%CI:1.72-1.91). ICIs efficacy in digestive system tumors (colorectal cancer OS: HR=1.35, 95%CI:1.07-1.71; gastric cancer/ esophagogastric cancer OS: HR=1.17, 95%CI:0.90-1.52) was less affected, and peritoneal metastasis and the number of metastases have a greater clinical significance than liver metastasis based on univariate data. For cancer patients receiving ICIs treatment, the occurrence of liver metastasis is associated with poor prognosis. Different cancer types and metastatic sites may hold a different prognostic effect on the efficacy of ICIs treatment in cancer patients.
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- Bao-Wen Tian
- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Financial Studies, Shandong Univeristy, Jinan, 250100, People's Republic of China
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- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of general surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 West Wen Hua Road, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China.
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Alimonti P, Gonzalez Castro LN. The Current Landscape of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Immunotherapy for Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors. Antibodies (Basel) 2023; 12:antib12020027. [PMID: 37092448 PMCID: PMC10123751 DOI: 10.3390/antib12020027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Antibodies against immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized the treatment of multiple aggressive malignancies, including melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer. ICIs for the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors have been used with varying degrees of success. Here, we discuss the available evidence for the use of ICIs in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors, highlighting challenges and opportunities for furthering this type of cancer immunotherapy in neuro-oncology.
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- Paolo Alimonti
- Department of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Via Olgettina, 58, 20132 Milano, Italy
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- Center for Neuro-Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Khambholja K, Gehani M. Use of Structured Template and Reporting Tool for Real-World Evidence for Critical Appraisal of the Quality of Reporting of Real-World Evidence Studies: A Systematic Review. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2023; 26:427-434. [PMID: 36210293 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Real-world evidence (RWE) studies are increasingly being used to support healthcare decisions. Various frameworks, tools, and checklists exist for ensuring quality of real-world data, designing robust studies, and assessing potential for bias. In January 2021, Structured Template and Reporting Tool for RWE (STaRT-RWE) was released to further reduce ambiguity, assumptions, and misinterpretation while planning, implementing, and reporting RWE studies of the safety and effectiveness of treatments. The objective of this study was to identify gaps in the reporting quality of published RWE studies by using this template for critical appraisal. METHODS Two reviewers conducted a keyword search on PubMed for free-full-text research articles using real-world data, RWE design, and safety with or without effectiveness outcomes of a medicinal product or intervention in humans of any age or gender, published in English between January 13, 2021, and January 13, 2022. Assessment of risk of bias was done using Assessment of Real-World Observational Studies critical appraisal tool. Deficiencies in methods and findings as per STaRT-RWE template were reported as frequencies. RESULTS A total of 54 of 2374 retrieved studies were included in the review. Based on the STaRT-RWE template, the studies inadequately reported empirically defined covariates, power and sample size calculation, attrition, sensitivity analyses, index date (day 0) defining criterion, predefined covariates, outcome, metadata about data source and software, objective, inclusion and exclusion criteria, analysis specifications, and follow-up. CONCLUSIONS The use of STaRT-RWE template along with its tables, design diagram, and library of published studies has a potential of improving robustness of RWE studies.
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- Kapil Khambholja
- Department of Medical Writing and Real World Evidence, Genpro Research Inc, Waltham, MA, USA.
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- Department of Medical Writing and Real World Evidence, Genpro Research Pvt Ltd, Thiruvananthapuram, India
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Immunotherapy in Elderly Patients Affected by Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12051833. [PMID: 36902620 PMCID: PMC10003062 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12051833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for approximately 80% of all lung cancers, and most NSCLC is diagnosed in the advanced stage. The advent of immune check point inhibitors (ICIs) changed the therapeutic scenario both in metastatic disease (in first and subsequent lines) and earlier settings. Comorbidities, reduced organ function, cognitive deterioration, and social impairment give reasons for a greater probability of adverse events, making the treatment of elderly patients challenging. The reduced toxicity of ICIs compared to standard chemotherapy makes this approach attractive in this population. The effectiveness of ICIs varies according to age, and patients older than 75 years may benefit less than younger patients. This may be related to the so-called immunosenescence, a phenomenon that refers to the reduced activity of immunity with older age. Elders are often under-represented in clinical trials, even if they are a large part of the patients in a clinical practice. In this review, we aim to explore the biological aspects of immunosenescence and to report and analyze the most relevant and recent literature findings on the role of immunotherapy in elderly patients with NSCLC.
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Adotévi O, Vernerey D, Jacoulet P, Meurisse A, Laheurte C, Almotlak H, Jacquin M, Kaulek V, Boullerot L, Malfroy M, Orillard E, Eberst G, Lagrange A, Favier L, Gainet-Brun M, Doucet L, Teixeira L, Ghrieb Z, Clairet AL, Guillaume Y, Kroemer M, Hocquet D, Moltenis M, Limat S, Quoix E, Mascaux C, Debieuvre D, Fagnoni-Legat C, Borg C, Westeel V. Safety, Immunogenicity, and 1-Year Efficacy of Universal Cancer Peptide-Based Vaccine in Patients With Refractory Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Phase Ib/Phase IIa De-Escalation Study. J Clin Oncol 2023; 41:373-384. [PMID: 36070539 DOI: 10.1200/jco.22.00096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Universal cancer peptide-based vaccine (UCPVax) is a therapeutic vaccine composed of two highly selected helper peptides to induce CD4+ T helper-1 response directed against telomerase. This phase Ib/IIa trial was designed to test the safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy of a three-dose schedule in patients with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with refractory NSCLC were assigned to receive three vaccination doses of UCPVax (0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, and 1 mg) using a Bayesian-based phase Ib followed by phase IIa de-escalating design. The primary end points were dose-limiting toxicity and immune response after three first doses of vaccine. Secondary end points were overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival at 1 year. RESULTS A total of 59 patients received UCPVax; 95% had three prior lines of systemic therapy. No dose-limiting toxicity was observed in 15 patients treated in phase Ib. The maximum tolerated dose was 1 mg. Fifty-one patients were eligible for phase IIa. The third and sixth dose of UCPVax induced specific CD4+ T helper 1 response in 56% and 87.2% of patients, respectively, with no difference between three dose levels. Twenty-one (39%) patients achieved disease control (stable disease, n = 20; complete response, n = 1). The 1-year OS was 34.1% (95% CI, 23.1 to 50.4), and the median OS was 9.7 months, with no significant difference between dose levels. The 1-year progression-free survival and the median OS were 17.2% (95% CI, 7.8 to 38.3) and 11.6 months (95% CI, 9.7 to 16.7) in immune responders (P = .015) and 4.5% (95% CI, 0.7 to 30.8) and 5.6 months (95% CI, 2.5 to 10) in nonresponders (P = .005), respectively. CONCLUSION UCPVax was highly immunogenic and safe and provide interesting 1-year OS rate in heavily pretreated advanced NSCLC.
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- Olivier Adotévi
- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France.,INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, RIGHT, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, RIGHT, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.,Department of Medical Oncology, Methodology and Quality of Life Unit in Oncology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Department of Pneumology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Methodology and Quality of Life Unit in Oncology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, RIGHT, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.,EFS Bourgogne Franche-Comté, UMR1098, Plateforme de Biomonitoring, Besançon, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- INSERM CIC-1431, Clinical Investigation Center in Biotherapy, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Department of Pneumology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, RIGHT, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.,EFS Bourgogne Franche-Comté, UMR1098, Plateforme de Biomonitoring, Besançon, France.,INSERM CIC-1431, Clinical Investigation Center in Biotherapy, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, RIGHT, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France.,Department of Pneumology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, RIGHT, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.,Department of Pneumology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Georges François Leclerc Cancer Center-UNICANCER, Dijon, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Georges François Leclerc Cancer Center-UNICANCER, Dijon, France
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- Department of Pneumology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, AP-HP Hôpital Saint Louis, Paris, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, AP-HP Hôpital Saint Louis, Paris, France
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- INSERM CIC 1427, Centre d'Investigations Cliniques, Université de Paris Cité, AP-HP Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Hygiène Hospitalière, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Besançon, France
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- Vigilance Unit, Department of Clinical Research and Innovation, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, RIGHT, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.,Department of Pharmacy, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Department of Pneumology, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
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- University of Strasbourg, Inserm UMR_S1113, IRFAC, Laboratory Streinth (Stress rEsponse and iNnovative therapy against cancer), ITI InnoVec, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France.,INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, RIGHT, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.,INSERM CIC-1431, Clinical Investigation Center in Biotherapy, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, RIGHT, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.,Department of Pneumology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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Shi Z, Liu X, Chen M, Zhang N, Guan H, Ye D. The risks of hematological toxicities of nivolumab in cancer patients: A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e32393. [PMID: 36596018 PMCID: PMC9803513 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nivolumab is the human programmed cell death-1 (PD-1)-blocking antibody showing significant effect in many refractory cancers. However, little is known about its risks of hematological toxicities, rare but clinically serious and potentially life-threatening adverse events. We want to explore whether nivolumab can increase the risks of hematological toxicities compared with other immunotherapy or chemotherapy drugs. METHOD The databases of PubMed, Embase, Web of science, and CNKI were searched. We used the medical subject heading terms "Nivolumab" plus keyword "Nivolumab" to search studies published from August 1990 to October 2021. For the included articles, we calculated the relative risks and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the risks of anemia, neutropenia, and leukopenia in patients treated with nivolumab versus control drugs. RESULTS Five original articles on the nivolumab trials were identified with 2399 patients enrolled in this meta-analysis. The relative risks of anemia, neutropenia, and leukopenia were 0.343 (95% CI: 0.177-0.663; P = .001), 0.020 (95% CI: 0.008-0.053; P = .000), and 0.054 (95% CI: 0.015-0.191; P = .000), respectively. CONCLUSION The PD-1 inhibitor-nivolumab did not increase the risk of anemia, neutropenia and leukopenia. It may enhance awareness about lower risks of hematological toxicities when choosing nivolumab as PD-1 inhibitor among clinicians.
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- Zuolin Shi
- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, No.926 Hospital, Joint Logistics Support Force of PLA, Yunnan, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Officers, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, PR China
- * Correspondence: Hongna Guan, Department of Officers, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110000, PR China ()
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- Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China
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The use of immunotherapy in older patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer Treat Rev 2022; 106:102394. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2022.102394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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