How APRNs Can Manage Immunotherapy-Related Hypothyroidism in Patients With Cancer

Wendy Vogel MSN, FNP, AOCNP®
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Immunotherapy has a unique set of toxicities in comparison to traditional chemotherapy. Endocrine dysfunction, including hypo- or hyperthyroidism, hypophysitis, type-1 diabetes, and primary adrenal insufficiency, may occur. Advanced practice RNs (APRNs) have a role in monitoring and treating patients for endocrine-related toxicities.

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