Retreatment with talimogene laherparepvec for advanced melanoma.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Aim: Talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC) is a genetically modified oncolytic herpesvirus approved for the treatment of unresectable, locoregionally advanced and recurrent melanoma. There is little relevant literature in the context of retreatment with T-VEC. Materials & methods: We reviewed four patients aged 71-87 years old with stage IIIB-IV melanoma at treatment who were rechallenged with T-VEC after experiencing recurrence of locoregional disease or prior treatment-limiting toxicity. Results: Cessation of initial treatment was due to one of the following reasons: severe adverse event (one case), mixed response (one case) or complete response (two cases). Three males and one female underwent T-VEC retreatment with a mean of 5.5 injection cycles. Three patients experienced a complete response to retreatment, while one experienced disease progression. Conclusion: Intralesional T-VEC may be effective and well-tolerated in patients who have completed prior T-VEC therapy.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Hu, J; Masoud, SJ; Ravichandran, S; Beasley, GM; Mosca, PJ
Published Date
- November 2020
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 12 / 16
Start / End Page
- 1167 - 1172
PubMed ID
- 32840157
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1750-7448
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.2217/imt-2020-0029
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England