Bradley A McGregor1, Guru P Sonpavde2. 1. Genitourinary Oncology Division, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. 2. Genitourinary Oncology Division, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. Electronic address: gurup_sonpavde@dfci.harvard.edu.
Abstract
Treatment options for rare genitourinary malignancies, including adrenocortical carcinoma, bladder/upper tract cancers of variant histology, penile squamous cell carcinoma, and chemotherapy-refractory germ cell tumors, are limited, often with a poor response to systemic therapy. Given preclinical data and efficacy across multiple malignancies, immunotherapy has been and continues to be explored in this challenging setting. In this report, we explore the data for immunotherapy in these tumors and highlight ongoing clinical trials. International collaborations and innovative trials will be critical to advancing treatment for these rare tumors. PATIENT SUMMARY: In this report, we explore the data for immunotherapy in rare genitourinary malignancies and highlight ongoing clinical trials. International collaborations and innovative trials will be critical to advancing treatment for these rare tumors.
Treatment options for rare genitourinary malignancies, including adrenocortical carcinoma, bladder/upper tract cancers of variant histology, penile squamous cell carcinoma, and chemotherapy-refractory germ cell tumors, are limited, often with a poor response to systemic therapy. Given preclinical data and efficacy across multiple malignancies, immunotherapy has been and continues to be explored in this challenging setting. In this report, we explore the data for immunotherapy in these tumors and highlight ongoing clinical trials. International collaborations and innovative trials will be critical to advancing treatment for these rare tumors. PATIENT SUMMARY: In this report, we explore the data for immunotherapy in rare genitourinary malignancies and highlight ongoing clinical trials. International collaborations and innovative trials will be critical to advancing treatment for these rare tumors.
Authors: Dylan J Martini; Caroline S Jansen; Lara R Harik; Sean T Evans; T Anders Olsen; Viraj A Master; Haydn T Kissick; Mehmet Asim Bilen Journal: Front Oncol Date: 2021-12-16 Impact factor: 5.738