The IMPACT Program features:
- Central resource for physicians seeking a second opinion on management of patients with immunotherapy-related side effects
- Medical oncologists who apply the latest treatment approaches and have expertise in the medical management of immunotherapy toxicities
- Integrated and coordinated care, in partnership with laboratory investigators and subspecialists in cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, etc.
- Clinical trials to evaluate new immunotherapy treatment options and to better understand mechanisms of toxicity
Indications for referral:
Patients on an immunotherapy regimen for treatment of their cancer who are experiencing concerning side effects are appropriate for referral. This includes individuals with:
- Side effects that require an interruption of immunotherapy treatment
- Side effects that result in an interest in eligibility for clinical trials investigating mechanisms of toxicity and novel methods of toxicity prevention/management
- Development of immune-related toxicity that is refractory to standard management
- Development of immune-related toxicity that is chronic and requires subspecialty, multidisciplinary input
- Interest in a second opinion or more information on management of side effects
Immunotherapy side effects may not manifest until several weeks into treatment, and some persist following treatment. The IMPACT Clinic physicians work in close partnership with referring providers and are available to provide care until resolution/stabilization of all side effects.
Why consider the IMPACT Program?
- Unparalleled expertise in immunotherapy toxicities and symptom management
- Second opinions on management of immunotherapy-related side effects
- Coordination of treatment for immunotherapy side effect management, including oversight of multidisciplinary, subspecialty input
- Only program of its kind in the Bay Area
- Close collaboration with clinical and laboratory researchers to gain in-depth understanding of the mechanisms of immune-related toxicities and to develop better treatment and prevention strategies
Contact Us
Tel. 415-353-9900
Fax. 415-885-3802