Subcutaneous (subQ or SQ) injections are shots given in the fatty tissue layer (subcutaneous fat) under your skin. Your skin has many layers, and the subcutaneous layer is beneath the epidermis and ...

This newer mode of administration for immunotherapy comes with benefits and risks. It is important for a person to work with a doctor when making treatment decisions for upper gastrointestinal (GI) ...

PD-1 inhibitors belong to a class of medications known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which have become an important part of many modern cancer treatment plans. PD-1 inhibitors work by helping the ...

Panelists discuss how integrating both intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SubQ) therapies in oncology centers requires adaptable staffing, data-driven workflow planning, and thoughtful pilot ...

Repeated insulin shots at the same site can seed amyloid; consider this diagnosis if absorption seems erratic or glucose control worsens with a persistent lump.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new way to give pembrolizumab (brand name: Keytruda), one of the most widely used immunotherapy treatments for cancer. For the first time, ...