Like the murine study at MD Anderson, or combo stu

Like the murine study at MD Anderson, or combo studies with CAR-T treatment, Leronlimab would be great in combo to tamp down any cytokine storm from re-introducing billions of blood cells back into their owners bodies.

“Putting billions of cells back into the body is not entirely risk-free, however, said Dr. William Dahut, chief scientific officer of the American Cancer Society. It’s possible that the body’s immune system could overreact in what’s known as a cytokine storm, which can cause flu-like symptoms, low blood pressure and organ damage. “There are risks for immune-related side effects, which could be serious,” he said.

Common side effects associated with Amtagvi can include abnormally fast heart rate, fluid buildup, rash, hair loss and feeling short of breath, the FDA said.

Those side effects can be managed, said Dr. Steven Rosenberg, chief of the surgery branch at the National Cancer Institute. “They’re a small price to pay for a growing cancer that would otherwise be lethal.” billions of cells back into the body is not entirely risk-free, however, said Dr. William Dahut, chief scientific officer of the American Cancer Society. It’s possible that the body’s immune system could overreact in what’s known as a cytokine storm, which can cause flu-like symptoms, low blood pressure and organ damage. “There are risks for immune-related side effects, which could be serious,” he said.