Roy Arya Mariam, George Saby
Department of Medical Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, USA.
Immunotherapy. 2023 Apr;15(6):397-400. doi: 10.2217/imt-2023-0010. Epub 2023 Mar 2.
Plain language summary Targeted immunotherapy refers to a new class of drugs that boost the body's immune system to fight against cancer. Studies have shown that immunotherapy increases the survival of kidney cancer patients, but it has certain side effects that can affect any organ in the body, including the heart, lungs, skin, bowel and thyroid. Most side effects can be managed with drugs that can suppress the immune system, such as steroids; however, some side effects can be fatal if not diagnosed in a timely manner. It is vital to have a proper understanding of the side effects of immunotherapy drugs when making decisions about treatment for kidney cancer.
通俗易懂的总结 靶向免疫疗法是指一类新型药物，可增强人体免疫系统以对抗癌症。研究表明，免疫疗法可提高肾癌患者的生存率，但它有某些副作用，可能会影响身体的任何器官，包括心脏、肺、皮肤、肠道和甲状腺。大多数副作用可用抑制免疫系统的药物（如类固醇）来控制；然而，有些副作用如果不及时诊断可能会致命。在决定肾癌治疗方案时，正确了解免疫疗法药物的副作用至关重要。
