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Trial reportCancer research and treatment2026

Long-term Immunogenicity of the 13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine during Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients with Gastric and Colorectal Cancer: A 5-Year Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Hyeon-Jong Kim, Hyunjin Bang, Hyun-Jung Shim, Jun Eul Hwang, Sang-Hee Cho, Ik-Joo Chung, Seung Ji Kang, Jong Gwang Kim, Seung-Hoon Beom, A-Yeung Jang and 2 more

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Hyeon-Jong KimDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Korea.
Hyunjin BangDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Korea.
Hyun-Jung ShimDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Korea.
Jun Eul HwangDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Korea.
Sang-Hee ChoDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Korea.
Ik-Joo ChungDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Korea.
Seung Ji KangDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Korea.
Jong Gwang KimDepartment of Hematology/Oncology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
Seung-Hoon BeomDivision of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University of College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
A-Yeung JangDivision of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Joon Young SongDivision of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Woo Kyun BaeDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Korea.

Funding

Ministry of Science and ICTNational Research Foundation of Korea 2020M3A9G3080281National Research Foundation of Korea 2020R1A5A2031185
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Abstract

purposeCurrent guidelines recommend vaccination at least 2 weeks before chemotherapy initiation to optimize the immune response despite limited evidence. Our previous study indicated no differences in short-term immune response for the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) according to the vaccination timing. This study aims to investigate the long-term efficacy of PCV13 and clinical factors associated with the respective antibody response. MATERIALS AND

methodsPatients with gastric or colorectal cancer who received adjuvant chemotherapy were enrolled and divided into two groups: vaccinated 2 weeks before chemotherapy (arm A) and vaccinated concurrently with chemotherapy (arm B). Serum samples were collected before vaccination and in one month, 3 years, and 5 years. Immune responses were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and multiplex opsonophagocytosis assay.

resultsIncluding 63 patients, both groups showed an initial increase in the geometric mean titers of opsonophagocytic activity and the geometric mean concentrations of serotype-specific IgG levels after one month, followed by a decline at 3 and 5 years, particularly for serotypes 1, 14, 18C, and 19A. Despite the decline, global protection was maintained for 5 years, although global response decreased. The two arms did not show significant differences in immunogenicity nor in factors such as vaccination timing, age, cancer type, or chemotherapy regimen.

conclusionVaccination timing is not a significant factor for the immunogenicity of PCV13 in cancer patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy. Global protection against pneumococcal infection was sustained for > 5 years, and global response remained in over half of patients.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsImmunogenicity, VaccinePneumococcal InfectionsPneumococcal VaccinesStomach NeoplasmsAdultAgedAntibodies, BacterialChemotherapy, AdjuvantFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle Aged13-valent pneumococcal vaccineAntibodies, BacterialPneumococcal VaccinesAdjuvantChemotherapyColorectal neoplasmsPneumococcal vaccinesStomach neoplasms

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PMCPMC12800948

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