With three ADCs approved for MBC and new ADCs being studied in clinical trials, an important question is how to reduce side effects of these drugs. Side effects of ADCs can include lung problems, digestive system distress, mouth sores, and others.
Read below for different strategies from healthcare experts that can help prevent or reduce these side effects to increase the ability to stay on treatment and improve quality of life.
Managing ADC Side Effects
- Sarah Donahue, nurse practitioner (podcast): Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and infusion reactions from ADCs can be managed to increase quality of life (discussion about managing ADC side effects at 1:13)
- Heather McArthur, MD (video): Each ADC has its own set of side effects, requiring particular management of each side effect
- Oncology Nursing News: Various experts describe ways to prevent or reduce side effects from ADCs used to treat MBC
Clinical Trials
- Metastatic Trial Search: MBC Trials for Managing Side Effects
Last Modified on February 29, 2024