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Monitoring Dual ICI

What do I watch for? Watch for immune-related side effects from ICI.
Immune-related side effects can happen to any part of the body. Report any symptom you ICI ICI
think could be a side effect. Some side effects that you should be particularly aware of include:

1 Skin 3 Breathing Problems
• Skin side effects usually happen first and • Report any new or worsening symptoms
are more common than side effects related to your breathing to your cancer
affecting other parts of the body care team.
• Skin related side effects can include • Symptoms that should be reported to the
rash, itching and/or sores in the mouth cancer care team include trouble
• Report any new itching or rash anywhere breathing that is worse than normal, dry
on the body to your cancer care team cough that is new or getting worse or
a fever (temperature of 38.3˚C or 38˚C
for over an hour)
2 Diarrhea and/or Bowel Changes
• Report any new diarrhea, cramping in the
belly, and/or blood in the stool to your
cancer care team
• Talk to your cancer care team before Side effects are more frequent and more severe with
taking anti-diarrhea medications dual ICI combinations than when only one ICI agent
(ie. Imodium )
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is used.

(See page 37 in COMMUNICATIONS section for guidance if after hours)
Adapted from: Horizons Health Network

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