Real-world efficacy of nivolumab in Peruvian patients with advanced melanoma.

Authors

Katia Roque

Katia Roque

Ninth of July University (UNINOVE), Brazil, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Katia Roque , Guillermo Valencia , Patricia Rioja , jose Andres huaman Campos , Valeria Colomo Costas , Raul Mantilla , Zaida Morante , Hugo Fuentes , Bruno Munante , Tatiana Vidaurre , Silvia P. Neciosup , Ramon Andrade B De Mello , Henry Leonidas Gomez , Carlos Arturo Castaneda Altamirano

Organizations

Ninth of July University (UNINOVE), Brazil, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas, Lima, Peru, INEN Lima, Surquillo, Peru, Oncosalud, Lima, Peru, Universidad Nacional Federico Villareal, Lima, Peru, Inst Nac de Enfermedades Neoplas, San Juan De Miraflores, Peru, Inst Nac de Enfermedades Neoplas, Lima, Peru, Ninth of July University (UNINOVE), São Paulo, Brazil, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas (INEN), Surquillo, Peru, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru

Research Funding

No funding received
None.

Background: Malignant melanoma in Latin American (LATAM) population has aggressive features as higher rates of Acral lentiginous (ALM) subtype and shorter survival. Immunotherapy has improved prognosis among patients with cutaneous melanoma; however, there is scarce reports of the effectiveness in LATAM population. We describe our experience with management and survival of Peruvian patients with advanced melanoma treated whit nivolumab. Methods: A retrospective study based on cases review evaluated the efficacy of nivolumab. Eligible patients were metastatic, recurrent or unresectable malignant melanoma undergoing treatment with nivolumab as first-line for at least 3 consecutive months between 2020 and February 2021 in two institutions (Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplasicas, Oncosalud). Clinical pathologic features and immune inflammatory blood markers (neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and prognostic nutritional index (PNI)) were evaluated. Efficacy was measured as progression-free survival (PFS), objective response rate (ORR), Clinical benefit rate (CBR) and overall survival (OS). A p < 0.05 value (SPSS) will be considered for a significant difference. Results: 57 patients were analyzed; median age was 63 yo (range 34-83); 59.6% were female. 77.2% had a Zubrod 0-1. Regarding histology, 37% (n = 21) had acral subtype, 38% (n = 22) non-acral, 17% (n = 10) mucosal and 8% (n = 4) unknown primary (UP). 81.1% had negative BRAF mutation status, and the median lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level was 257 U/L (130-1281). 63.2% had visceral metastasis, the most common site being lung (42%) and liver (9%). Central nervous system (CNS) metastases was reported in 5%. After a median follow-up was 25 months, the median OS reported was 51.43 months (95% CI, 14.23-88.62). Median OS was 28.93 for acral melanoma (95% CI, 14.66-43.19) and not reached for other subtypes. Median PFS was 7.93 months (95% CI, 2.49-13.36); 4.93, 14.73 and 5.26 months in patients with acral, non-acral and mucosal melanoma, respectively. A significant difference was founded in OS (p = 0.024) and PFS (p = 0.001) between acral and non-acral melanoma. ORR was reached in 28.1% of patients; 19%, 31.8% and 20% in acral, non-acral and mucosal subtype, respectively. However, global CBR was 64.9%, with the higher and lower rate for non-acral (81.82%) and mucosal melanoma (50%). The overall incidence of immune related adverse effects (irAEs) was 69.5%, the most common were skin reactions (14%), followed by asthenia (12%); not grade 3-4 AEs were reported. Regarding immune inflammatory blood markers, no association between PFS with NLR (p = 0.49), PLR (p = 0.3) and PNI (p = 0.71) were founded. Conclusions: Nivolumab showed efficacy in improving OS for patients with advanced melanoma, however ALM had shorter OS and PFS. No prognostic immune blood markers were reported. New biomarkers are necessary, especially in acral melanoma.

Disclaimer

This material on this page is ©2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology, all rights reserved. Licensing available upon request. For more information, please contact licensing@asco.org

Abstract Details

Meeting

2023 ASCO Annual Meeting

Session Type

Publication Only

Session Title

Publication Only: Health Services Research and Quality Improvement

Track

Quality Care/Health Services Research

Sub Track

Real-World Data/Outcomes

Citation

J Clin Oncol 41, 2023 (suppl 16; abstr e18849)

DOI

10.1200/JCO.2023.41.16_suppl.e18849

Abstract #

e18849

Abstract Disclosures