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Immunotherapy in Gynecologic Cancers: What We Know Now and Where We Are Headed. American Society of Clinical Oncology educational book. American Society of Clinical Oncology. Annual Meeting Levinson, K., Dorigo, O., Rubin, K., Moore, K. 2019: e126–e140

Abstract

Immunotherapy, mainly in the form of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), has been transformative in both solid tumor and hematologic malignancies. Patients with previously terminal illnesses have experienced profound responses of great durability with these agents, fueling excitement among patients and providers regarding their use. Unfortunately, the gains seen in some solid tumors have not been replicated in a large percentage of patients with gynecologic cancer. This review focuses on the clinical benefits seen to date, toxicities and management when using ICIs, ways to improve prediction of who should receive immunotherapy, and a discussion of next-generation immunotherapy with cellular therapeutics and how these might relate to gynecologic cancers.

View details for DOI 10.1200/EDBK_237967

View details for PubMedID 31099679