Real-world study of efficacy and safety of PD-1 antibody monotherapy and combination therapy in pediatric lymphoma patients

Abstract Purpose Pediatric lymphoma patients generally demonstrate a favorable long-term survival rate. The use of anti-programmed death-1 (PD-1) monoclonal antibodies has significantly improved the response rates in adult patients with refractory/relapsed lymphoma, particularly those with Hodgkin l...

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Main Authors: Yingxia Lan, Zizheng Xiao, Yi Que, Yi Wang, Ye Hong, Juan Wang, Suying Lu, Junting Huang, Feifei Sun, Zijun Zhen, Juan Liu, Jiaqian Xu, Yanpeng Wu, Lanying Guo, M. James You, Jia Zhu, Yizhuo Zhang
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Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-06-01
Series:Holistic Integrative Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44178-025-00175-3
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Summary:Abstract Purpose Pediatric lymphoma patients generally demonstrate a favorable long-term survival rate. The use of anti-programmed death-1 (PD-1) monoclonal antibodies has significantly improved the response rates in adult patients with refractory/relapsed lymphoma, particularly those with Hodgkin lymphoma and NK/T cell lymphoma. This study aimed to evaluate the real-world efficacy and safety of PD-1 antibody monotherapy or combination therapy in pediatric lymphoma patients. Methods From March 1, 2017, to October 25, 2022, we retrospectively analyzed data from 41 pediatric lymphoma patients who received PD-1 antibody treatment, including those with Hodgkin lymphoma, extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, and other subtypes. Kaplan–Meier analysis was used to estimate progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Descriptive statistics were used to report response rates and adverse effects. Results The median follow-up period was 22.4 months (range, 1.3–67.6 months), and the overall response rate for the entire cohort was 82.9% (51.2% complete response [CR], 31.7% partial response [PR]). Only two patients died due to disease progression. The two-year PFS rate was 63.0 ± 8.5%, and the median OS and PFS were not reached. PD-1 antibodies were generally well tolerated, particularly in patients receiving monotherapy. Conclusion Our findings suggest that PD-1 antibody treatment offers a high response rate and low toxicity in pediatric lymphoma patients.
ISSN:2731-4529