Serious adverse events and fatal adverse events associated with nivolumab treatment in cancer patients

Abstract Background Nivolumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, has revolutionized the treatment of many cancers. Due to its novel mechanisms of action, nivolumab induces a distinct profile of adverse events. Currently, the incidence and risk of developing serious adverse events (SAEs) or fatal adver...

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Main Authors: Bin Zhao, Hong Zhao, Jiaxin Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2018-10-01
Series:Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40425-018-0421-z