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Lin, Wei (Lin, Wei.) [1] | Wang, Wei (Wang, Wei.) [2] | Hodi, F. Stephen (Hodi, F. Stephen.) [3] | Min, Le (Min, Le.) [4]

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Background Due to limited data on managing immunotherapy-induced secondary adrenal insufficiency (SAI) in melanoma survivors, this study investigated its management strategies and outcomes. Methods This retrospective cohort study analyzed melanoma patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) with SAI (Mel_SAI, n = 161), without SAI (Mel_CON, n = 168), and patients with pituitary adenoma-related SAI (Pit_SAI, n = 106) at our institution from January 2013 to November 2023. We compared glucocorticoid management patterns, quality of life using distress scores, and the impact of different glucocorticoid types on survival outcomes using Kaplan-Meier analysis. Findings Mel_SAI received significantly higher initial (median: 30 mg; IQR: 20-30 mg) and maintenance (median: 25 mg; IQR: 20-30 mg) hydrocortisone doses than Pit_SAI (initial: 20 mg; IQR: 15-30 mg; maintenance: 15 mg; IQR: 15-23 mg). Over half of Mel_SAI received prednisone as initial glucocorticoid replacement (n = 89, 55%), compared to 27% (n = 29) of Pit_SAI. Distress scores were significantly higher in Mel_SAI (median: 3; IQR: 2-5) than in Pit_SAI (median: 2; IQR: 1-3), but similar between Mel_CON. Prednisone use was associated with decreased survival in Mel_SAI (hazard ratio: 2.31; 95% CI: 1.14-4.46). Interpretation Higher glucocorticoid doses and prednisone use in melanoma patients with SAI may be due to higher distress scores rather than SAI itself. Given the negative impact on survival and potential side effects, we recommend hydrocortisone at standard doses as the preferred glucocorticoid replacement in melanoma patients with SAI.

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Cancer immunotherapy Glucocorticoid replacement Melanoma Patient distress Secondary adrenal insufficiency

Community:

  • [ 1 ] [Lin, Wei]Harvard Med Sch, Brigham & Womens Hosp, Div Endocrinol Diabet & Hypertens, Boston, MA USA
  • [ 2 ] [Min, Le]Harvard Med Sch, Brigham & Womens Hosp, Div Endocrinol Diabet & Hypertens, Boston, MA USA
  • [ 3 ] [Lin, Wei]Fuzhou Univ, Fujian Med Univ, Fujian Prov Hosp, Affiliated Prov Hosp,Dept Endocrinol,Shengli Clin, Fuzhou, Fujian, Peoples R China
  • [ 4 ] [Hodi, F. Stephen]Dana Farber Canc Inst, Dept Med Oncol, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 USA
  • [ 5 ] [Hodi, F. Stephen]Parker Inst Canc Immunotherapy, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 USA
  • [ 6 ] [Wang, Wei]Harvard Med Sch, Brigham & Womens Hosp, Div Sleep & Circadian Disorders, Boston, MA USA

Reprint 's Address:

  • [Min, Le]Brigham & Womens Hosp, Div Endocrinol Diabet & Hypertens, 221 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115 USA;;[Min, Le]Harvard Med Sch, 221 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115 USA

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ECLINICALMEDICINE

Year: 2025

Volume: 79

9 . 6 0 0

JCR@2023

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