Immunotherapy is a new genre of treatment for patients with advanced cancer. Initially approved for use in metastatic melanoma, immunotherapy has found a significant place in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Clinical trials using several combinations of immunotherapy are underway to help to determine the best treatment for specific patient groups. This article reviews approved uses of immunotherapy for NSCLC, immune-related toxicities, and explores the future direction of this treatment.
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Mendes, Ana Sofia
Romao, Raquel
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Romao, Raquel
Febra, Joana
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Febra, Joana
Azevedo, Sergio Xavier
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Azevedo, Sergio Xavier
Fidalgo, Paula
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Univ Porto, ICBAS Sch Med & Biomed Sci, Oncol Res Unit, UMIB Unit Multidisciplinary Res Biomed, Porto, PortugalCtr Hosp Univ Porto, Med Oncol Dept, Porto, Portugal