Vazquez Adrienne
University of Miami.
Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2017 Apr 1;21(2):154-156. doi: 10.1188/17.CJON.154-156.
Immunotherapy can treat cancer and prevent future cancer relapse by enhancing the body's immune system. With novel immunotherapeutic agents like checkpoint inhibitors come unique immune-related adverse events. Hypophysitis, one of the lesser known immune-related complications, may be observed in patients receiving checkpoint inhibitors. Although the acute symptoms of immune-related hypophysitis may be managed with attentive monitoring and high-dose corticosteroids, lifelong hormone substitution therapy may be warranted. Oncology nurses are responsible for educating themselves and their patients on the complications of immunotherapy. .
免疫疗法可以通过增强人体免疫系统来治疗癌症并预防未来癌症复发。随着检查点抑制剂等新型免疫治疗药物的出现，出现了独特的免疫相关不良事件。垂体炎是一种鲜为人知的免疫相关并发症，在接受检查点抑制剂治疗的患者中可能会出现。尽管免疫相关垂体炎的急性症状可以通过密切监测和大剂量皮质类固醇进行处理，但可能需要终身激素替代治疗。肿瘤学护士有责任让自己和患者了解免疫疗法的并发症。
