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Zimberelimab combined with systemic therapy extended tumor control in post‐radiotherapy cervical cancer with brain metastases: A case report.

Authors :
Ni, Bing‐Qiang
Pan, Ming‐Mei
He, Lian‐Xiang
Li, Ting
Source :
Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research. Apr2024, Vol. 50 Issue 4, p740-745. 6p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Out of the total cases of cervical cancer, brain metastases (BMs) are relatively rare, with an estimated incidence rate of 0.63% (range: 0.1%–2.2%). Additionally, BMs prognosis remains poor, and the average patient survival time following a BM diagnosis is 3 to 5 months. Few studies have addressed the effect of programmed cell death‐1 inhibitors against BMs in cervical cancer, although they are an established option for recurrent/metastatic disease. Hence, we report a case involving a 54‐year‐old post‐surgery patient with cervical cancer with a body mass index of 19.5 kg/m2 and Eastern Collaborative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 3; the disease recurred with BMs 1 year later. Intensity‐modulated radiation therapy concurrent with temozolomide and bevacizumab was initiated, following which zimberelimab immunotherapy combined with anlotinib was administered to extend tumor control. The patient had a progression‐free survival duration of 10 months, the tumor response was assessed as a partial response based on the evaluation criteria for solid tumors (RECIST1.1), and the ECOG status improved to 1 after therapy. These findings suggest that immunotherapy‐based combination therapy following radiotherapy may be a good choice for patients with cervical cancer and BMs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13418076
Volume :
50
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176387895
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.15887