August 2010 PMID 20525992

Improved survival with ipilimumab in patients with metastatic melanoma.

F Stephen Hodi, Steven J O'Day, David F McDermott, Robert W Weber, Jeffrey A Sosman, John B Haanen, Rene Gonzalez, Caroline Robert, Dirk Schadendorf, Jessica C Hassel, Wallace Akerley, Alfons J M van den Eertwegh, Jose Lutzky, Paul Lorigan, Julia M Vaubel

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96
Peak: 7 in Jun 2025
across 5 sources since Dec 2019

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What people are saying

The discussions emphasize the trial's importance, referencing its role as a breakthrough (e.g., 'first level 1 evidence of survival benefit') and its influence on modern cancer therapy, with tone and words conveying excitement and recognition of its historic significance in advancing immunotherapy.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of the study in demonstrating improved survival with ipilimumab, reflecting general support for its findings.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest, with mentions of the trial's historical importance and its role in advancing immunotherapy, indicating enthusiasm.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many discussions reference specific trials, survival statistics, and the broader impact on oncology practice, showing deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight the transformative effect on melanoma treatment and the broader field of immunotherapy, emphasizing high-impact implications.

Abstract in brief

  • Ipilimumab, a drug that enhances the immune response against melanoma, was tested in a phase 3 study to see how it works alone or with a gp100 vaccine compared to gp100 alone in patients with advanced melanoma.
  • Among 676 patients, those receiving ipilimumab (with or without gp100) had better median overall survival (10.0-10.1 months) than those receiving gp100 alone (6.4 months), indicating a significant improvement in survival outcomes.
  • However, treatment with ipilimumab was associated with higher rates of severe immune-related side effects (10-15%) compared to gp100 alone (3%), highlighting the potential risks of the therapy despite its benefits.

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Bernard A Fox
@BernardAFox · X

#ASCO2010 opened the #Cancer #Immunotherapy decade! #melanoma talk by @ODayMD @JohnWayneCI & @NEJM paper with lots of friends 1st au Dr Stephen Hodi @DanaFarber & Sr au @WalterUrba @ChilesResearch https://t.co/ytNvZYEqEh lead to 2018 @NobelPrize @sitcancer @BMS_ImmunOnc_US https://t.co/gjjVlksq6Z

Dec 31, 2019 · 12 likes · 6 shares · 6,616 followers View post →
Lee M. Ocuin MD, FACS
@TheNotoriousHPB · X

@pashtoonkasi @SyedAAhmad5 @Aiims1742 @CathyEngMD @agrothey @EileenMOReilly @MPishvaian @mkatzmd @DenboJw @DrJashDatta @TsengJennifer @sepideh_gholami @GIcancerDoc @Shrikhande_SV @ShaalanBeg @SWexner @ScienceMagazine But this one opened the doors to IT in solid tumors. When it’s all said and done, it will be all about immunotherapy. https://t.co/1rxKmQGzoj

Aug 15, 2020 · 12 likes · 1 share · 5,684 followers View post →
R. Bryan Bell, MD, DDS, FACS, FRCS(Ed)
@rbryanbell · X

@SyedAAhmad5 @Aiims1742 @CathyEngMD @agrothey @pashtoonkasi @EileenMOReilly @MPishvaian @mkatzmd @DenboJw @TheNotoriousHPB @DrJashDatta @TsengJennifer @sepideh_gholami @GIcancerDoc @Shrikhande_SV @ShaalanBeg @SWexner https://t.co/CFHsyTX3q5 1st trial to provide level 1 evidence of survival benefit from immunotherapy in melanoma. Although PD1 blockers have been more efficacious, this study of anti-CTLA-4 led to a transformation in the practice of oncology. @WalterUrba @ODayMD @wolchokj

Aug 16, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 2,516 followers View post →
Christopher Heery MD
@ChrisHeery · X

@klmatter This study used the best standard of care approved at the time, Ipilimumab, as the control arm. It had already been proven to improve OS compared with a cancer vaccine. https://t.co/zaMI8PBS4P

Jan 2, 2025 · 5 likes · 3,043 followers View post →
Molecular Biologist
@MolBiochemist · X

@DCSZ14 @StassenFrank @ing_thegame Deze studie heeft een 10 maanden vs 6 maanden survival median. Zoals Frank al stelde; elke maand is er dan 1 extra https://t.co/Hs32aDSevl

Dec 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 402 followers View post →
Elad Sharon
@EladSharonMD · X

@EricTopol @VirusesImmunity @DanaFarber This brings to mind the trial that helped lead to the first approval of #CTLA4, by Hodi et al in @NEJM: https://t.co/yy9r9l7JPf

Jan 3, 2025 · 1 like · 3,824 followers View post →

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Elad Sharon
@EladSharonMD · X

@EricTopol @VirusesImmunity @DanaFarber This brings to mind the trial that helped lead to the first approval of #CTLA4, by Hodi et al in @NEJM: https://t.co/yy9r9l7JPf

Jan 3, 2025 · 1 like · 3,824 followers View post →
Christopher Heery MD
@ChrisHeery · X

@klmatter This study used the best standard of care approved at the time, Ipilimumab, as the control arm. It had already been proven to improve OS compared with a cancer vaccine. https://t.co/zaMI8PBS4P

Jan 2, 2025 · 5 likes · 3,043 followers View post →
Molecular Biologist
@MolBiochemist · X

@DCSZ14 @StassenFrank @ing_thegame Deze studie heeft een 10 maanden vs 6 maanden survival median. Zoals Frank al stelde; elke maand is er dan 1 extra https://t.co/Hs32aDSevl

Dec 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 402 followers View post →
Steven D Wexner MD, PhD
@SWexner · X

RT @rbryanbell: @SyedAAhmad5 @Aiims1742 @CathyEngMD @agrothey @pashtoonkasi @EileenMOReilly @MPishvaian @mkatzmd @DenboJw @TheNotoriousHPB…

Aug 16, 2020 · 1 share · 40,775 followers View post →
R. Bryan Bell, MD, DDS, FACS, FRCS(Ed)
@rbryanbell · X

@SyedAAhmad5 @Aiims1742 @CathyEngMD @agrothey @pashtoonkasi @EileenMOReilly @MPishvaian @mkatzmd @DenboJw @TheNotoriousHPB @DrJashDatta @TsengJennifer @sepideh_gholami @GIcancerDoc @Shrikhande_SV @ShaalanBeg @SWexner https://t.co/CFHsyTX3q5 1st trial to provide level 1 evidence of survival benefit from immunotherapy in melanoma. Although PD1 blockers have been more efficacious, this study of anti-CTLA-4 led to a transformation in the practice of oncology. @WalterUrba @ODayMD @wolchokj

Aug 16, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 2,516 followers View post →
Syed A. Ahmad
@SyedAAhmad5 · X

RT @TheNotoriousHPB: @pashtoonkasi @SyedAAhmad5 @Aiims1742 @CathyEngMD @agrothey @EileenMOReilly @MPishvaian @mkatzmd @DenboJw @DrJashDatta…

Aug 15, 2020 · 1 share · 13,834 followers View post →
Lee M. Ocuin MD, FACS
@TheNotoriousHPB · X

@pashtoonkasi @SyedAAhmad5 @Aiims1742 @CathyEngMD @agrothey @EileenMOReilly @MPishvaian @mkatzmd @DenboJw @DrJashDatta @TsengJennifer @sepideh_gholami @GIcancerDoc @Shrikhande_SV @ShaalanBeg @SWexner @ScienceMagazine But this one opened the doors to IT in solid tumors. When it’s all said and done, it will be all about immunotherapy. https://t.co/1rxKmQGzoj

Aug 15, 2020 · 12 likes · 1 share · 5,684 followers View post →
Steven O'Day, MD
@ODayMD · X

RT @BernardAFox: #ASCO2010 opened the #Cancer #Immunotherapy decade! #melanoma talk by @ODayMD @JohnWayneCI & @NEJM paper with lots of frie…

Feb 6, 2020 · 6 shares · 358 followers View post →
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@tomorrowdaworld · X

RT @BernardAFox: #ASCO2010 opened the #Cancer #Immunotherapy decade! #melanoma talk by @ODayMD @JohnWayneCI & @NEJM paper with lots of frie…

Jan 1, 2020 · 6 shares · 241 followers View post →
Shari Lynn Scales
@InspirationArch · X

RT @BernardAFox: #ASCO2010 opened the #Cancer #Immunotherapy decade! #melanoma talk by @ODayMD @JohnWayneCI & @NEJM paper with lots of frie…

Jan 1, 2020 · 6 shares · 142 followers View post →
Jason Luke, MD, FACP, FASCO
@jasonlukemd · X

RT @BernardAFox: #ASCO2010 opened the #Cancer #Immunotherapy decade! #melanoma talk by @ODayMD @JohnWayneCI & @NEJM paper with lots of frie…

Dec 31, 2019 · 6 shares · 6,204 followers View post →
R. Bryan Bell, MD, DDS, FACS, FRCS(Ed)
@rbryanbell · X

RT @BernardAFox: #ASCO2010 opened the #Cancer #Immunotherapy decade! #melanoma talk by @ODayMD @JohnWayneCI & @NEJM paper with lots of frie…

Dec 31, 2019 · 6 shares · 2,516 followers View post →
Bernard A Fox
@BernardAFox · X

#ASCO2010 opened the #Cancer #Immunotherapy decade! #melanoma talk by @ODayMD @JohnWayneCI & @NEJM paper with lots of friends 1st au Dr Stephen Hodi @DanaFarber & Sr au @WalterUrba @ChilesResearch https://t.co/ytNvZYEqEh lead to 2018 @NobelPrize @sitcancer @BMS_ImmunOnc_US https://t.co/gjjVlksq6Z

Dec 31, 2019 · 12 likes · 6 shares · 6,616 followers View post →