The Immunobuddies
Buddies with an interest in the area of immunotherapy and its development. We simply discuss the dilemmas, challenges and progress made in the management of patients receiving immunotherapies to treat cancer.
The Immunobuddies
Episode 59: Patient Podcast Number 4 Immunotherapy with Imogen Llewellyn. Q19-24 (see description). During and after Immunotherapy – I have so many questions about my treatment journey, potential side effects and after-care?
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Dr Ricky Frazer and Dr Anna Olsson-Brown
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Episode 59
Episode 59: Q19-24.
19) Can side effects occur after I have finished?
20) Is it new/experimental?
21) Can Patients die as a result of their immunotherapy?
22) I've been told you treat side effects with steroids, why? Do steroids affect the efficacy of immunotherapy treatment?
23) If it keeps working in my body, why do I have to keep having it every few weeks?
24) If I need a break because of side effects, will this affect my treatment working?