Skin-related side effects indicate better prognosis for patients taking certain cancer drugs

Among patients with advanced cancer who were prescribed immune checkpoint inhibitors, those who experienced skin-related side effects were significantly less likely to die. The findings may help clinicians counsel patients who develop skin-related side effects of immunotherapy and determine the effectiveness of these medications in individual patients.

Source: sciencedaily.com

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