Side effects of immunotherapy: A constant challenge for oncologists

Florian Scotte, Raffaele Ratta, Philippe Beuzeboc

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Abstract

Purpose of review Immunotherapeutic strategies have become the new paradigm of cancer care, through their new targeting and safety profile approach, and, de facto, their new monitoring and safety management challenges. Recent findings Generalities and specificities of the toxicity management related to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are highlighted. Predictive factors of safety are issue of research and the challenge of prevention as well as monitoring are huge to alleviate toxicities and enhance safety and efficacy. Particular situations like steroids association and cost-effectiveness approach are summarized. Summary Patients as well as general practitioners, including health-caregivers, should be informed before ICI initiation of the different alert symptoms which should precede immune-related adverse events.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)280-285
Number of pages6
JournalCurrent Opinion in Oncology
Volume31
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cancer care management
  • Immunotherapy
  • Safety profile
  • Side-effects

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