COVID-19 et cancer bronchique : adaptation des schémas d’immunothérapie et qualité de vie

INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 pandemics required changes in medical practices. In thoracic oncology, pembrolizumab was doubled to 400 mg every 6 weeks, nivolumab to 480 mg every 4 weeks. The objective of our study was to assess the impact on quality of life, and on psychological state, as well as the tolerance, of this new schedule. METHODS: Thoracic oncologic patients who underwent these therapeutic changes in our center during the first COVID-19 epidemic wave were included. Their quality of life was assessed using the Quality of Life Questionnaire-30, their psychological state by the Hospital Anxiety Depression (HAD) scale. We also reported the preferred administration schedule, as well as adverse events. RESULTS: Thirty patients were included. The overall quality of life was preserved. Rates on HAD scale were low. Tolerance was acceptable. In majority, patients preferred the new procedure. They had a significantly better quality of life compared to those who preferred the old one. CONCLUSIONS: This new immunotherapy schedule in thoracic oncology is well tolerated and allows a preservation of quality of life. This therapeutic option may be favored in the context of COVID-19 pandemics.