Comparative effectiveness of first-line anti-PD-1 versus cetuximab in advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: A nationwide population-based study using the French national health data system
First-line anti-PD-1 therapy significantly improved overall and switch-free survival compared with cetuximab, used alone or in combination with chemotherapy. These findings provide robust real-world evidence supporting anti-PD-1 agents as the preferred first-line systemic treatment for acSCC in dermatologic oncology practice.
Authors
- Quentin Samaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0560-5493)
- Thomas Bettuzzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7303-5552)
- É. Sbidian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1267-5270)
Institutions
- Inserm (FR)
- Université Paris-Est Créteil (FR)
- Université de Montpellier (FR)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Cancer
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejca.2026.116585
- Primary Topic
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00