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COVID-19 vaccination and cancer immunotherapy: should they stick together?

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The combination of COVID-19 vaccination with immunotherapy by checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients could intensify immunological stimulation with potential reciprocal benefits. Here, we examine more closely the possible adverse events… Click to show full abstract

The combination of COVID-19 vaccination with immunotherapy by checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients could intensify immunological stimulation with potential reciprocal benefits. Here, we examine more closely the possible adverse events that can arise in each treatment modality. Our conclusion is that caution should be exercised when combining both treatments.

Keywords: cancer; vaccination cancer; cancer immunotherapy; covid vaccination

Journal Title: British Journal of Cancer
Year Published: 2021

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