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ArticleAmerican journal of cancer research2026

Study on the effects of statin use in immunotherapy for elderly cancer patients on immune-related adverse reactions and quality of life.

Lei Zhang, Lili Sui, Qian Zhang, Liwen Qian, Jingxia Zhao, Xiaoyan Chen

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Lei ZhangDepartment of Oncology, Beijing Shunyi Hospital Beijing 101300, China.
Lili SuiDepartment of Oncology, Beijing Shunyi Hospital Beijing 101300, China.
Qian ZhangDepartment of Oncology, Beijing Shunyi Hospital Beijing 101300, China.
Liwen QianDepartment of Oncology, Beijing Shunyi Hospital Beijing 101300, China.
Jingxia ZhaoDepartment of Oncology, Beijing Shunyi Hospital Beijing 101300, China.
Xiaoyan ChenDepartment of Oncology, Beijing Shunyi Hospital Beijing 101300, China.

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objectiveTo assess the effects of statins on immune-related adverse reactions, quality of life, and clinical outcomes in older adults receiving cancer immunotherapy.

methodsWe retrospectively enrolled 150 elderly cancer patients admitted to Beijing Shunyi Hospital between August 2023 and March 2025, who were categorized into a study group (

resultsNo significant differences were observed in general characteristics, clinical efficacy, or most laboratory indicators between the two groups (all

conclusionIn elderly cancer patients receiving immunotherapy, concomitant statin use did not increase adverse reactions, may improve quality of life, and did not compromise clinical efficacy. The observed PFS benefit was modest. Statins should be considered as an adjunctive therapy, with decisions individualized based on lipid profile and cardiovascular risk.

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elderly cancer patientsimmune-related adverse reactionsImmunotherapyquality of lifestatins

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PMCPMC13090474

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