Side effects shouldn't stand in the way of survivorship.
We're on a Mission to Minimize
Immune-Related Side Effects
Immunotherapy side effects are unpredictable. For some patients, they’re a non-issue; for others, side effects can be a hope-killer, forcing patients to give up on lifesaving cancer treatment and leaving a diminished quality of life in their wake.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
As a growing number of cancer teams are discovering, these side effects can be managed and minimized with help from specialists who treat autoimmune conditions.
But word of this successful approach has yet to reach other cancer teams and patients; most are unaware that the problem of immune-related side effects has an answer.
The Foundation for Autoimmune & Cancer Support is dedicated to bridging this awareness gap. We’re empowering physicians and patients with information and resources, and advocating for a standard of care that gives every cancer patient the chance to not just survive, but to thrive.
Featured Patient Story
"This foundation exists to ensure that no patient navigating autoimmune complications of cancer treatment feels unseen, fragmented, or alone. We are here to educate, support, advocate, and advance care that honors both survival and quality of life — because living longer should also mean living well."
Lived Experience: Stories From Patients and Care Teams
In the News
Videos
Thriving Talks at Ohio State University
Dr. Alexa Meara and Dr. Kimryn Rathmell from the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center discuss cancer immunotherapy side effects and how tailored treatments help improve quality of life.
Rich's Experience With Immunotherapy Side Effects
Rich speaks at the Thriving Talks event. (Note: The body’s response to immunotherapy treatment is highly individualized; your response to the treatment mentioned here might be entirely different.)