ArticleTherapeutic advances in medical oncology2022
Delphi panel for consensus on the optimal management of dabrafenib plus trametinib-related pyrexia in patients with melanoma.
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Abstract
Purpose: Dabrafenib and trametinib combination therapy (dab + tram) is indicated to treat BRAF V600 mutation-positive unresectable/metastatic melanoma and as adjuvant treatment for resected stage III disease. Dab + tram-related pyrexia may require early therapy discontinuation. A modified Delphi panel was conducted to develop consensus on the optimal management of dab + tram-related pyrexia in patients with melanoma. Methods: In all, 10 UK oncologists experienced in melanoma management participated in a three-round modified Delphi study (Round 1: one-to-one interview; Rounds 2 and 3: email survey). In each round, participants rated the extent of their agreement with statements about defining and managing dab + tram-related pyrexia. Consensus was defined as >80% agreement for critical management (CM) and >60% for non-critical management (NCM) statements. Results: All 10 participants completed Round 1; 9 completed Rounds 2 and 3. Consensus was reached on 42/66 statements (20 CM and 22 NCM). Drug-related pyrexia was agreed as being strictly an elevation of body temperature, although other symptoms may be present (89% agreement). Panelists agreed on the need for simple and generic guidance on dab + tram-related pyrexia management that does not differentiate between patient groups (100%), and that management of first and second dab + tram-related pyrexia episodes should be the same regardless of treatment intent (100%). Regarding CM, participants agreed that both dab and tram should be interrupted for pyrexia (100%) without considering the use of steroids (89%); patients on dab + tram presenting to non-oncology services with pyrexia should be directed to an oncology-specific service as soon as possible and assessed for infection (100%). NCM statements on steroid use following dab + tram interruption and when to restart dab + tram did not reach consensus. Conclusions: These consensus statements provide a framework on optimal management of dab + tram-related pyrexia in patients with melanoma which should inform future guidelines.
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