Potential of thermal ablation combined with immunotherapy in peripheral lung tumors: a review and prospect

Background: Lung tumors are prevalent malignancies associated with a high mortality rate, imposing significant medical and societal burdens. Although immunotherapy shows promise in improving survival, response rates are relatively modest. Thermal ablation can not only eliminate tumor cells directly...

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Main Authors: Yang, Rui (Author) , Gu, Chuanjia (Author) , Xie, Fangfang (Author) , Hong, Siyuan (Author) , Herth, Felix (Author) , Sun, Jiayuan (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: March 18, 2024
In: Respiration
Year: 2024, Volume: 103, Issue: 6, Pages: 295-316
ISSN:1423-0356
DOI:10.1159/000538383
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1159/000538383
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Author Notes:Rui Yang, Chuanjia Gu, Fangfang Xie, Siyuan Hong, Felix J.F. Herth, Jiayuan Sun
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Summary:Background: Lung tumors are prevalent malignancies associated with a high mortality rate, imposing significant medical and societal burdens. Although immunotherapy shows promise in improving survival, response rates are relatively modest. Thermal ablation can not only eliminate tumor cells directly but also enhance antitumor immunity response, thus manifesting a remarkable propensity to synergize with immunotherapy. Summary: In this review, we provided a brief overview of the application of thermal ablation in peripheral lung tumors. We summarized the patient selection of thermal ablation. We highlighted the potential of thermal ablation to augment the antitumor immune response, offering a promising avenue for combined therapies. We summarized studies assessing the synergistic effects of thermal ablation and immunotherapy in preclinical and clinical settings. Lastly, we underscored the urgent issues that warrant in-depth exploration when applying thermal ablation and immunotherapy to lung tumor patients. Key Messages: This review emphasized the prospects of using thermal ablation combined with immunotherapy in patients with peripheral lung tumors. However, further research is needed to enhance and optimize this treatment strategy.
Item Description:Gesehen am 28.10.2024
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1423-0356
DOI:10.1159/000538383