Beyond Checkpoint Inhibitors: Enhancing Antitumor Immune Response in Lung Cancer

Publication Title

American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

6-7-2022

Keywords

oregon; chiles

Abstract

The introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors has dramatically changed the treatment landscape and improved survival for many patients with thoracic malignancies. Although some patients may experience prolonged survival benefit with immune checkpoint inhibitors, a majority do not experience disease control or benefit, supporting the need for research and development of improved approaches for facilitating immune recognition. Additionally, many patients will experience toxicity with the current approaches to immunotherapy, supporting the need for developing treatment strategies with less risk of adverse events. An extensive array of different strategies are currently under investigation, including novel combinations of checkpoint inhibitors or immunotherapies; novel agents beyond checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., bispecific antibodies, vaccine strategies, cytokine therapies); and different approaches for use of radiation to augment systemic immunotherapy agents. With each strategy, researchers are evaluating the potential for augmenting antitumor responses and ensuring more sustained antitumor effects. This article highlights areas of active research, reviewing the rationale for different investigative strategies, as well as currently available clinical data.

Clinical Institute

Cancer

Specialty/Research Institute

Earle A. Chiles Research Institute

Specialty/Research Institute

Oncology

Specialty/Research Institute

Pulmonary Medicine

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