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Switching administration of anti-PD-1 and anti-PD-L1 antibodies as immune checkpoint inhibitor rechallenge in individuals with advanced non-small cell lung cancer: Case series and literature review.

Shingo KitagawaTaiki HakozakiRui KitadaiYukio Hosomi
Published in: Thoracic cancer (2020)
• Significant findings of the study In this study, switching the administration of anti-PD-1 and anti-PD-L1 antibodies as ICI rechallenge could be an effective and safe treatment option for some patients with advanced or recurrent NSCLC. • What this study adds Switching the administration of ICI may increase the efficacy of readministration. However, the mechanism is unknown. Thus, further accumulation of cases is required, and extensive investigations must be conducted to elucidate the mechanism and benefits of such treatment.
Keyphrases
  • advanced non small cell lung cancer
  • small cell lung cancer
  • case report
  • replacement therapy