This study examines how tumors in different metastatic organs respond to immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICB) therapy in real-world clinical practice. ICB therapy helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells, but treatment responses may vary depending on where the cancer has spread. Common metastatic sites such as the liver, brain, lung, and bone each have unique immune environments that may influence treatment outcomes. The investigators will review the medical records of approximately 1,000 adults with solid tumors who received ICB therapy at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, and the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University since 2016. The study will compare treatment response, time until disease progression, and overall survival among patients with different metastatic sites. Additional outcomes include disease control, immunotherapy-related side effects, and concordance between primary and metastatic tumor responses. The study will also analyze available molecular and immune-profiling datasets to explore biological mechanisms that may explain organ-specific differences in ICB response. The goal is to improve understanding of how metastatic sites influence immunotherapy effectiveness and to support future treatment decision-making.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
938
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Organ-Specific Objective Response Rate (osORR)
osORR is the percentage of patients whose tumors in a specific metastatic organ (brain, liver, lung, or bone) achieve a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) following immunotherapy, as assessed according to RECIST v1.1. Each metastatic organ is evaluated separately.
Time frame: At first radiographic assessment after immunotherapy initiation (approximately 6-12 weeks).
Organ-Specific Progression-Free Survival (osPFS)
osPFS is defined as the time from initiation of immunotherapy to disease progression within the specific metastatic organ or death from any cause, whichever occurs first. Progression is assessed according to RECIST v1.1 based on target lesions within the corresponding organ, regardless of progression occurring in other organs.
Time frame: Up to 5 years.
Overall Survival (OS)
In this retrospective study, OS is defined as the time from initiation of immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy to death from any cause. Survival time is determined using available longitudinal follow-up records. Patients who are alive at the last follow-up will be censored.
Time frame: From start of ICB treatment until death from any cause (up to 5 years).
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.