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Definition: Immunotherapy
Definition: ImmunotherapyImmunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment.It boosts your immune system to target and kill cancer cells. Healthy cells aren’t targeted and usuallyaren’t harmed.You may get these medicines: Through an IV; From an injection; As a cream; by mouth as a pill; orinstilled into the bladder.Some examples of immunotherapy include: Medicines called monoclonal antibodies;CAR T-cell therapy; And cancer vaccines.Want to know more about immunotherapy? Talk with your care team. They are here to help.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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Immunotherapy is a way of treating disease or infection using the body’s immune system. It can be used in some cases to help treat cancer. One form of immunotherapy treatment for cancer is called nonspecific immunotherapy (NSI). Learn more about NSI treatments and how they're used.
Immunotherapy is a treatment that use medicines to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. It’s not the same as chemotherapy (chemo).
One type of immunotherapy uses monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). These are manufactured proteins that target specific parts of cancer cells to destroy them. mAbs are most often used along with other cancer treatments.
Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy.
