Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Combination With Chemotherapy for Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer: Real‐World Evidence

ABSTRACT Introduction Extensive small cell lung cancer (ES‐SCLC) are currently managed using first‐line chemotherapy options, including atezolizumab (Atezo) plus etoposide and carboplatin (CE) or durvalumab (Durva) plus etoposide with either cisplatin (PE) or carboplatin (CE). However, a definitive...

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Main Authors: Yuta Yamanaka, Yukiko Okuno, Keisuke Kamisako, Yuta Okazaki, Kentaro Nakanishi, Yume Sanada, Kiyori Yoshida, Tatsuki Ikoma, Yuki Takeyasu, Utae Katsushima, Hiroshige Yoshioka, Takayasu Kurata
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author Yuta Yamanaka
Yukiko Okuno
Keisuke Kamisako
Yuta Okazaki
Kentaro Nakanishi
Yume Sanada
Kiyori Yoshida
Tatsuki Ikoma
Yuki Takeyasu
Utae Katsushima
Hiroshige Yoshioka
Takayasu Kurata
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Yukiko Okuno
Keisuke Kamisako
Yuta Okazaki
Kentaro Nakanishi
Yume Sanada
Kiyori Yoshida
Tatsuki Ikoma
Yuki Takeyasu
Utae Katsushima
Hiroshige Yoshioka
Takayasu Kurata
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description ABSTRACT Introduction Extensive small cell lung cancer (ES‐SCLC) are currently managed using first‐line chemotherapy options, including atezolizumab (Atezo) plus etoposide and carboplatin (CE) or durvalumab (Durva) plus etoposide with either cisplatin (PE) or carboplatin (CE). However, a definitive distinction in therapeutic effects between Atezo and Durva in these regimens remains unestablished. Methods We analyzed data from 100 patients diagnosed with ES‐SCLC who received immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) as first‐line chemotherapy. Among them, 70 were administered Atezo + CE, 12 received Durva + PE, and 18 received Durva + CE. We assessed the efficacy of the two ICIs across various factors. Results The progression‐free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) did not significantly differ between Atezo + CE and Durva + CE/PE as first‐line chemotherapy treatments for SCLC. We observed no significant differences in age, sex, performance status (PS), liver metastasis, bone metastasis, or platinum‐based agent usage between the treatment cohorts. However, a marked improvement in PFS and OS was observed in the solitary patient with brain metastasis treated with Atezo + CE. Conclusion The primary distinction between these treatments was observed in the management of patients with brain metastasis. The literature lacks comparative studies on the effects of first‐line ICI treatment on the central nervous system, rendering our findings significant in clinical practice. Despite the retrospective nature of this study and the potential for various biases, we recommend the preferential use of Atezo + CE in patients with brain metastasis to potentially enhance prognosis.
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spelling doaj-art-3e3fc08f7e1246a39a2d0914d2f99d072025-01-20T10:51:32ZengWileyCancer Medicine2045-76342024-12-011324n/an/a10.1002/cam4.70480Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Combination With Chemotherapy for Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer: Real‐World EvidenceYuta Yamanaka0Yukiko Okuno1Keisuke Kamisako2Yuta Okazaki3Kentaro Nakanishi4Yume Sanada5Kiyori Yoshida6Tatsuki Ikoma7Yuki Takeyasu8Utae Katsushima9Hiroshige Yoshioka10Takayasu Kurata11Department of Thoracic Oncology Kansai Medical University Hospital Osaka JapanDepartment of Thoracic Oncology Kansai Medical University Hospital Osaka JapanDepartment of Thoracic Oncology Kansai Medical University Hospital Osaka JapanDepartment of Thoracic Oncology Kansai Medical University Hospital Osaka JapanDepartment of Thoracic Oncology Kansai Medical University Hospital Osaka JapanDepartment of Thoracic Oncology Kansai Medical University Hospital Osaka JapanDepartment of Thoracic Oncology Kansai Medical University Hospital Osaka JapanDepartment of Thoracic Oncology Kansai Medical University Hospital Osaka JapanDepartment of Thoracic Oncology Kansai Medical University Hospital Osaka JapanDepartment of Thoracic Oncology Kansai Medical University Hospital Osaka JapanDepartment of Thoracic Oncology Kansai Medical University Hospital Osaka JapanDepartment of Thoracic Oncology Kansai Medical University Hospital Osaka JapanABSTRACT Introduction Extensive small cell lung cancer (ES‐SCLC) are currently managed using first‐line chemotherapy options, including atezolizumab (Atezo) plus etoposide and carboplatin (CE) or durvalumab (Durva) plus etoposide with either cisplatin (PE) or carboplatin (CE). However, a definitive distinction in therapeutic effects between Atezo and Durva in these regimens remains unestablished. Methods We analyzed data from 100 patients diagnosed with ES‐SCLC who received immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) as first‐line chemotherapy. Among them, 70 were administered Atezo + CE, 12 received Durva + PE, and 18 received Durva + CE. We assessed the efficacy of the two ICIs across various factors. Results The progression‐free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) did not significantly differ between Atezo + CE and Durva + CE/PE as first‐line chemotherapy treatments for SCLC. We observed no significant differences in age, sex, performance status (PS), liver metastasis, bone metastasis, or platinum‐based agent usage between the treatment cohorts. However, a marked improvement in PFS and OS was observed in the solitary patient with brain metastasis treated with Atezo + CE. Conclusion The primary distinction between these treatments was observed in the management of patients with brain metastasis. The literature lacks comparative studies on the effects of first‐line ICI treatment on the central nervous system, rendering our findings significant in clinical practice. Despite the retrospective nature of this study and the potential for various biases, we recommend the preferential use of Atezo + CE in patients with brain metastasis to potentially enhance prognosis.https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.70480atezolizumabdurvalumabextensive‐stage small cell lung cancerfirst‐line treatmentimmune checkpoint blockadereal‐world evidence
spellingShingle Yuta Yamanaka
Yukiko Okuno
Keisuke Kamisako
Yuta Okazaki
Kentaro Nakanishi
Yume Sanada
Kiyori Yoshida
Tatsuki Ikoma
Yuki Takeyasu
Utae Katsushima
Hiroshige Yoshioka
Takayasu Kurata
Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Combination With Chemotherapy for Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer: Real‐World Evidence
Cancer Medicine
atezolizumab
durvalumab
extensive‐stage small cell lung cancer
first‐line treatment
immune checkpoint blockade
real‐world evidence
title Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Combination With Chemotherapy for Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer: Real‐World Evidence
title_full Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Combination With Chemotherapy for Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer: Real‐World Evidence
title_fullStr Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Combination With Chemotherapy for Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer: Real‐World Evidence
title_full_unstemmed Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Combination With Chemotherapy for Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer: Real‐World Evidence
title_short Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Combination With Chemotherapy for Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer: Real‐World Evidence
title_sort efficacy and safety evaluation of immune checkpoint inhibitors in combination with chemotherapy for extensive small cell lung cancer real world evidence
topic atezolizumab
durvalumab
extensive‐stage small cell lung cancer
first‐line treatment
immune checkpoint blockade
real‐world evidence
url https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.70480
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