PubMed · 2019 · 85 citations · 33 references
MedicineImmunologyOncologyCancer ImmunologyImmunotherapyMeta-analysisCancer ImmunotherapyCheckpoint Inhibitor TherapyGeriatric OncologyImmune Checkpoint RegulationImmuno-oncology BiomarkersAge-related Cancer BiologyAge-specific EfficacyAging-related Immune DysfunctionAging-related ImmunosuppressionEfficacy In Older AdultsImmune Function ImpairmentPrimary Outcome Analysis
: Immune checkpoint inhibitors significantly improved OS and PFS in both younger and older patients compared with controls, but the magnitude of benefit was clinically age-dependent. Patients ≥65 y can benefit more from immunotherapy than younger patients. Future research should take age difference into consideration in trials and focus on tolerance and toxicity of ICIs in older patients.
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