Immune-related adverse effects: Recognition and initiation of appropriate treatment in cancer patients on immunotherapy

• Published in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice Vol. 31; no. 4; p. 563
• Main Authors: Mohr, Riley, Howard, Anna, Townsend, Melanie
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.06.2025
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cohort Studies; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions - diagnosis; Emergency Service, Hospital - statistics & numerical data; Female; Humans; Immunotherapy - adverse effects; Immunotherapy - methods; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasms - drug therapy; Neoplasms - immunology; Neoplasms - therapy; Patient Readmission - statistics & numerical data; Retrospective Studies; IRAEs; Oncology; immunotherapy

PurposeDelayed or improper identification of immune-related adverse events (IRAEs) during cancer treatment can impact time to receive proper treatment. This study describes rates of IRAE recognition and appropriate treatment in adult patients with cancer at a community teaching hospital.MethodsThis...