Immune Modulating Therapies Flashcards
What do immune modulating therapies fo?
Stop the groth of cancer cells
What is cytokines?
Proteins in immune system that are involved in cell communication, support passive immunity
Uses of cytokines
Send signals to promote/inhibit cell death, regulate antibody functions of T/B cells
What makes B cells
Bone marrow
What makes T cells
Thymus
What supports passive immunity other than cytokines?
mAbs
What do mAbs do to cancer cells?
They flag cancer cells for destruction, block tumor growth
What kind of vaccines can you not take while taking mAbs?
Live virus vaccines
Tumor cell may release contents to blood stream, can cause what?
High K, low Ca, hyperuricemia
What is sipuleucel vaccine?
It’s a cancer vaccine for metastatic prostate cancer, not given to women!!!
What does pt need to monitor during immune modulating therapies?
Monitor for mouth sores and temp
Can pt use skin products to take care of skin?
Yes
