Predictive lifestyle markers for efficacy of cancer immune checkpoint inhibitors: a commentary

Future Oncol. 2021 Feb;17(4):363-369. doi: 10.2217/fon-2020-0730. Epub 2021 Jan 5.

Abstract

Lifestyle factors could plausibly modulate the host immune system, the tumor microenvironment and, hence, immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) response. As such, these factors should be considered in ICI studies.

Keywords: T cell; cancer; immune checkpoint inhibitors; lifestyle factors.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Complementary Therapies
  • Exercise
  • Humans
  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Life Style
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Neoplasms / psychology
  • Obesity / complications
  • Smoking / adverse effects
  • Stress, Psychological / etiology

Substances

  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors