Abstract:e21035 Background: Immunotherapy with PD-1/PD-L1 check-point inhibitors (CPI) is a new trend in oncology. Their effect significantly depends on the patients` immune status. The aim of the study was to search the immunologic parameters of lung cancer (LC) patients receiving immunotherapy as factors that could predict their effect. Methods: 20 patients (12 male and 8 female) with LC had adenocarcinoma – 15 (75%), squamous cell carcinoma – 5 (25%). PD-1/PD-L1 CPI were used: 9 patients received atezolizumab (43%)… Show more
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