Side Effects of Immunotherapy
This section contains articles about possible side effects of immunotherapy.
Side Effects of Immunotherapy
A general overview of possible side effects of immunotherapy.
Immunotherapy Side Effect: Colitis
Colitis is inflammation of the colon that can be a side effect of immunotherapy. Symptoms of colitis are diarrhea, blood or mucus in stool, black or tarry stool, severe pain, and fever.
Immunotherapy Side Effect: Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs that can be caused by immunotherapy. Symptoms of pneumonitis include shortness of breath, low oxygen, fever, cough, and chest pain.
Cytokine Release Syndrome
Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) is a systemic (all your body) inflammatory response. It can be caused by certain medications, immunotherapy treatments (CAR-T cells), infection, and illness.
Neurotoxicity and CAR T-Cell Treatment
Neurotoxicity can be a side effect of treatment with CAR T-cell therapy. This article explains the possible side effects and how it is managed.