Adverse events need for hospitalization and systemic immunosuppression in very elderly patients (over 80 years) treated with ipilimumab for metastatic melanoma
ConclusionSerious AEs occurred in 80 + adults at the same rate as observed in our younger patients and as previously reported in younger populations. Ipilimumab can be an option in elderly patients, as patients may benefit from therapy and safety seems to be manageable.
Source: Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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