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Erman Akkus: BMI and survival with immune checkpoint inhibitors
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Mar 16, 2025, 12:10

Erman Akkus: BMI and survival with immune checkpoint inhibitors

Erman Akkus, Medical Oncology Fellow at Ankara University, shared an article by Eric V. Mastrolonardo, et al. on X:

“BMI and survival with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

  • 18,434 patients
  • BMI >30 vs 20-24.9
  • OS with obesity
  • HR: 0.69 (0.66–0.72)

except RCC.”

Improved survival with elevated BMI following immune checkpoint inhibition across various solid tumor cancer types.

Authors: Eric V. Mastrolonardo, et al.

Erman Akkus: BMI and survival with immune checkpoint inhibitors

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