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Study of the DNA Damage Checkpoint using Xenopus Egg Extracts
Published on: November 5, 2012
[Side effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors: diagnosis and management]
Claire Perrinjaquet1, Maged Zaher1, Daniela Aleida Ferraro1
1Service d'immuno-oncologie, Département d'oncologie, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne.
Abstract:
New oncological approaches using immune checkpoint inhibitors aim to reinvigorate lymphocytes against the tumor. The prognosis of cancer has been significantly improved by these treatments, which nonetheless lead to a new spectrum of immune-related side effects. The most frequent are skin rash, colitis, thyroid dysfunction, hypophysitis, hepatitis and pneumonitis. Early detection of these toxicities is crucial to determine the etiology and to introduce a temporary immunosuppressive therapy, allowing resolution of toxicity in most of cases. A multidisciplinary team is essential for optimal management.
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