Fast Facts Managing Immune Related Adverse Events In Oncology

Download or read book Fast Facts: Managing Immune-Related Adverse Events in Oncology written by Helen Westman and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2023-04-30 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fast Facts: Managing Immune-Related Adverse Events in Oncology, 2nd edition, provides an overview of immuno-oncology and an update on immune checkpoint inhibitors and their associated toxicities, alongside the principles of diagnosing and managing immune-related adverse events, important nursing care considerations and a set of convenient management summaries for quick reference. As such, it is essential reading for all members of the cancer care team. Table of Contents: • Immunotherapy and its side effects: an overview • Gastrointestinal and hepatic adverse events • Dermatologic adverse events • Endocrine-related adverse events • Pulmonary adverse events • Less frequent adverse events • Optimizing patient care and early recognition of irAEs • Management summaries