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Is there evidence for development of more severe autoimmune toxicities for young patients vs older patients on immune checkpoint inhibitors?

As immune checkpoint inhibitors have expanded into the neoadjuvant breast cancer setting, severe and unexpected autoimmune toxicities may cause delays in therapy. Are young women (30s-40s) more likely to get autoimmune toxicities?
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Medical Oncology · Metro Health Medical Center
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I am not aware of any. In my practice, I have realized that younger patients are getting more severe autoimmune toxicities like immune-related cardiomyopathy and adrenal insufficiency.

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