Patient-reported toxicity and quality of life following Sars-CoV-2 vaccination in adults and children with cancer.

Authors

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Amy Body

Monash Health, Clayton, Australia

Amy Body , Claire Wakefield , Vi Thi Thao Luong , Mark Donoghoe , Noemi Auxiliadora Fuentes Bolanos , Antoinette Anazodo , Cindy Ho , Lisa Grech , Elizabeth Stephanie Ahern , Eva Segelov

Organizations

Monash Health, Clayton, Australia, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales and Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, Australia, School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales and Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney, Australia, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, Australia, Sydney Children's Hospital and University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, Monash University, CLAYTON, Australia, Monash University, Clayton, Australia, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia

Research Funding

Other Government Agency
Other Foundation, Other Government Agency

Background: There is limited published data regarding safety and toxicity of Sars-CoV-2 vaccination in patients with cancer. This may contribute to vaccine hesitancy amongst some members of this vulnerable cohort (Nguyen 2022). Methods: SerOzNET (ACTRN12621001004853) is a large prospective cohort study of adults and children with cancer undergoing Sars-CoV-2 vaccination. Participants undertake surveys by text message link sent to their mobile phone, or on an iPad provided in clinic. A validated hesitancy survey is undertaken at enrolment (Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence and Complacency Scale), and prior to the 3rd vaccine dose. For children, a parental survey is also collected. Quality of life is assessed with serial EORTC QLQ-C30 (adults) or PedsQL (children, self- and parent- report) at baseline and serially throughout the study. Patient- reported vaccine toxicity is assessed by patient-reported CTCAE items for common vaccine related AEs and patient-reported impact of vaccination on cancer treatment (delays, hospitalisations). Medically ascertained vaccine toxicity is assessed by study investigators one month after the 3rd vaccination dose. Results: Five hundred and four participants have been enrolled (403 adults (80%) and 101 children (20%)). Hesitancy: At baseline, 351 adults (88%) and 56 children (55%) responded. The adult cohort was predominantly female (67.2%) with an average age of 53.8 years. Preliminary analysis showed similar levels of vaccination concerns between baseline (mean score = 18.4, SD = 5.1) and follow-up pre-3rd dose (mean score = 17.9, SD = 5.7) in adults. We will present results regarding whether self-reported COVID-19 vaccine toxicity after the first dose was related to change in hesitancy scores at follow-up, which may have implications for COVID-19 vaccine booster willingness. Patient toxicity surveys have been returned post dose 1 for 445/497 (91%), post dose 2 for 417/457 (91%) and post dose 3 for 280/334 (84%). Incidence of any AEs was high (77-100% depending on age and dose), however the incidence of severe AEs (patient reported) was low (0-10% depending on age and dose). Interruptions to cancer treatment after vaccination were uncommon (2-12%). Pain at the injection site was the most commonly reported AE for all ages and doses. Hospital admissions (any reason) were reported post dose 1 in 4/15 children aged 5-12, but were uncommon in older adolescents and adults. The most common systemic adverse effect was rigors in children 5-12, while adolescents and adults reported fatigue most frequently. Quality of life analysis is ongoing and will be presented at the meeting. Conclusions: It is feasible to collect detailed toxicity and quality of life data in a large cohort of cancer patients receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. Data to date are reassuring that severe adverse events and interruptions to cancer therapy are uncommon. Clinical trial information: ACTRN12621001004853.

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Abstract Details

Meeting

2022 ASCO Annual Meeting

Session Type

Poster Session

Session Title

Symptoms and Survivorship

Track

Symptom Science and Palliative Care

Sub Track

Health Promotion/Behaviors

Clinical Trial Registration Number

ACTRN12621001004853

Citation

J Clin Oncol 40, 2022 (suppl 17; abstr LBA12068)

DOI

10.1200/JCO.2022.40.17_suppl.LBA12068

Abstract #

LBA12068

Poster Bd #

314

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