Real-World Use of Adjuvant Nivolumab for Resected Stage III–IV Melanoma: 2-Year Analysis of AdjuMel - Takeaways - MDSpire
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Evaluation of Adjuvant Nivolumab in Patients with Resected Stage III–IV Melanoma: Two-Year Findings from the AdjuMel Study

  • By

  • Stéphane Dalle

  • Philippe Saiag

  • Céleste Lebbé

  • Jean-Jacques Grob

  • Brigitte Dréno

  • Sophie Dalac

  • Bernard Asselain

  • François Skowron

  • Sophie Darras

  • Nicolas Jovenin

  • Gaëlle Quereux

  • Amir Khammari

  • Capucine Rieuf

  • Florence Brellier

  • Laurent Mortier

  • August 29, 2026

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    Nivolumab is an approved adjuvant treatment for patients with completely resected stage III–IV melanoma, addressing rising mortality rates in Europe.

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    The AdjuMel study evaluates real-world use, effectiveness, and safety of adjuvant nivolumab in patients with resected stage III–IV melanoma in France.

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    At 2 years, relapse-free survival for patients in the study reached 52.8%, with lower recurrence rates in stage IIIA compared to IIIB–D.

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    Tumor ulceration was linked to a higher risk of recurrence or death, while age also influenced outcomes, with younger patients faring better.

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    The safety profile of adjuvant nivolumab remained consistent with previous reports, showing no adverse effects on health-related quality of life.

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