Dinutuximab-beta-Therapie beim Hochrisiko-Neuroblastom
摘要
Immunotherapy with dinutuximab beta (DB) improves the prognosis of patients with high-risk neuroblastoma (HR-NB) but can be associated with severe immune-mediated side effects. A comprehensive side effect management is necessary to improve tolerability and avoid treatment discontinuation. To date, standardized guidelines on co-medication and on the management of acute and chronic side effects are not available in Germany. In a survey, German pediatric oncology departments were therefore asked about their experiences and procedures from which the recommendations described here were developed.
MethodA survey was conducted among German pediatric oncology centers to assess their approaches to managing DB-related adverse effects. Centers were asked about their experiences and procedures, and consensus recommendations were subsequently developed by an expert panel based on these findings.
ResultsExisting international recommendations were expanded by incorporating current clinical practices from German centers, resulting in comprehensive guidelines for adverse event management during DB immunotherapy.
ConclusionThese recommendations can contribute to improving tolerability and thereby help prevent treatment discontinuation.