Adjuvant therapy with anti-PD-L1 antibodies and other immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) is an established standard of care for many patients with surgically resected solid tumours. Nonetheless, the activity of ICIs and ICI-containing combinations in the metastatic setting as well as the emergence of effective neoadjuvant and perioperative approaches involving these agents is challenging the use of adjuvant therapy. In this Review, the authors consider the role of adjuvant therapy in patients with resected solid tumours, including the potential for personalization based on recurrence risk and/or the presence of specific biomarkers.
- Douglas B. Johnson
- Amin H. Nassar
- Ryan J. Sullivan