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Immunotherapy for Cancer

Immunotherapy includes different types of treatments that use the immune system to fight cancer. Learn how they work and what to expect with these treatments.

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Immune Therapy for Prostate Cancer

By Mark Scholz, MD

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Imfinzi: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Immunotherapy infusion for cancer patients

Keytruda: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

doctor giving a girl a high five celebrating a durable response to cancer treatment

Durable Response in Cancer Treatment

By Lynne Eldridge, MD

t cells attacking cancer, how chemoimmunotherapy fights cancer

Chemoimmunotherapy: Definition, Benefits, and Risks

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Antibodies attacking a cancer cell

Immunotherapies for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

By Colleen Doherty, MD

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Empliciti: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

T cells attacking cancer cell can cause the appearance of pseudoprogression

Pseudoprogression With Immunotherapy Treatment for Cancer

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

multiple cancer cells dividing illustrating hyperprogression

Hyper-Progression on Immunotherapy: Definition and Meaning

Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD

Cancers That Cannot Repair Damaged DNA May Respond Better to Immunotherapy

Who Is Likely to Benefit From Immune Checkpoint Blockade?

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Potential Obstacles to Watch out for When Taking Immunotherapy

Adverse Effects From Cancer Immunotherapy Checkpoint Inhibitors

By Colleen Doherty, MD

immunotherapy drug concept behind Opdivo (nivolumab)

Opdivo (Nivolumab): Uses, Actions and Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Immunotherapy injection

What is Immunotherapy for Cancer and How It Works

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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Immunotherapies to Treat Head and Neck Cancer

By Colleen Doherty, MD