Adjuvant immunotherapy in the modern management of resectable melanoma: current status and outlook to 2028

IF 7.1 2区医学 Q1 ONCOLOGY

ESMO Open Pub Date : 2025-02-15 DOI:10.1016/j.esmoop.2025.104295

M. Donia , H. Jespersen , M. Jalving , R. Lee , H. Eriksson , C. Hoeller , M. Hernberg , I. Gavrilova , L. Kandolf , G. Liszkay , H. Helgadottir , A. Zhukavets , D. Pianova , I. Marquez-Rodas , B. Neyns , H. Westgeest , I. Pourmir , P. Sobczuk , E. Ellebaek , T. Amaral

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Abstract

Background

Therapeutic advances have reshaped the treatment landscape for patients with resectable melanoma, particularly for those with stage IIB/C and stage III disease. In this article, we discuss the current status and future outlook of adjuvant immunotherapy for melanoma in Europe.

Results

Adjuvant immunotherapy offers significant benefits in terms of recurrence-free survival and distant metastasis-free survival. Uncertainties regarding overall survival (OS) benefits, however, remain. Trials such as Keynote-054, which are expected to provide crucial OS information, have delayed their final analyses until 2027. Additionally, real-world studies have raised questions about the correlation between recurrence-free survival/distant metastasis-free survival improvements observed in clinical trials and OS outcomes in routine clinical practice. These uncertainties have led to ongoing debates about the cost-effectiveness of adjuvant therapies, with disparities in reimbursement policies across Europe reflecting these concerns.

Conclusion

Looking ahead to 2028, adjuvant immunotherapy will remain a key option of comprehensive melanoma care, particularly for patients with stage IIB/C and stage III with micrometastatic disease, where neoadjuvant immunotherapy is not feasible.

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ESMO Open Medicine-Oncology

CiteScore

11.70

自引率

2.70%

发文量

255

审稿时长

10 weeks

期刊介绍： ESMO Open is the online-only, open access journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). It is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to sharing high-quality medical research and educational materials from various fields of oncology. The journal specifically focuses on showcasing innovative clinical and translational cancer research. ESMO Open aims to publish a wide range of research articles covering all aspects of oncology, including experimental studies, translational research, diagnostic advancements, and therapeutic approaches. The content of the journal includes original research articles, insightful reviews, thought-provoking editorials, and correspondence. Moreover, the journal warmly welcomes the submission of phase I trials and meta-analyses. It also showcases reviews from significant ESMO conferences and meetings, as well as publishes important position statements on behalf of ESMO. Overall, ESMO Open offers a platform for scientists, clinicians, and researchers in the field of oncology to share their valuable insights and contribute to advancing the understanding and treatment of cancer. The journal serves as a source of up-to-date information and fosters collaboration within the oncology community.