immunotherapy

Adverse effects of immunotherapy are higher in patients with certain genes

Adverse effects of immunotherapy are higher in patients with certain genes

Although they have revolutionized cancer treatment, drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors can produce a range of adverse immune system-related side effects. In a new study, scientists at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute identify, for the first time, inherited genetic variations that put patients at high risk for these complications. The discovery, reported online today in …

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Risk of side effects from cancer immunotherapy linked to genetics

Risk of side effects from cancer immunotherapy linked to genetics

Credit: public domain CC0 Although they have revolutionized cancer treatment, drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors can produce a range of adverse immune system-related side effects. In a new study, scientists at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute identify, for the first time, inherited genetic variations that put patients at high risk for these complications. The discovery, …

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