Side Effects from Immunotherapy Can be Managed
Melanoma
Side Effects from Immunotherapy Can be Managed
The side effects from immunotherapy can be quite severe so it’s important to inform your physician as soon as you experience any abnormal symptoms such as new onset diarrhea, a new rash, or abdominal pain. Adverse effects may include pancreatitis, colitis, pneumonitis, hepatitis, and thyroiditis.
The side effects may occur more commonly and be more severe if you take a combined therapy of two medicines. In certain cases of severe side effects, the immunotherapy treatment may have to be stopped.
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The side effects from immunotherapy can be quite severe so it’s important to inform your physician as soon as you experience any abnormal symptoms such as new onset diarrhea, a new rash, or abdominal pain. Adverse effects may include pancreatitis, colitis, pneumonitis, hepatitis, and thyroiditis.
The side effects may occur more commonly and be more severe if you take a combined therapy of two medicines. In certain cases of severe side effects, the immunotherapy treatment may have to be stopped.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
Immunotherapy for melanoma does often work well–but the side effects do need to be considered.
Later Stage Treatment: Immunotherapy for Melanoma
Immunotherapy for melanoma does often work well–but the side effects do need to be considered.