Role of Immunotherap y in the treatment of cancer www.drmuralisubramanian.com
Presentation Overview T O DAY' S DISCUSS IO N What is Immunotherapy? How does immunotherapy work against cancer? What are the types of immunotherapy? How is immunotherapy given? Where do you go for immunotherapy? How often do patients need immunotherapy?
What is Immunotherapy? Immunotherapy is a type of biological treatment that uses the person’s own immune system to fight cancer. The immune system consists of white blood cells and other organs and tissues of the lymph system that helps your body fight infections and other diseases.
How does immunotherapy work against cancer? Normally, in a healthy body, the immune system detects and destroys abnormal cells. Immune cells are found in and around tumors sometimes and this is a good sign. This shows that the patient’s immune system is fighting the abnormal cancer cells. These cells are called tumorinfiltrating lymphocytes or TILs.
What are the types of immunotherapy?
• Immune checkpoint inhibitors • T-cell transfer therapy • Therapeutic antibodies
How is immunotherapy given? The various types of immunotherapy may be given in different ways. • Intravenous (IV) The immunotherapy goes directly into a vein. • Oral The immunotherapy comes in pills or capsules that patients can swallow. • Topical This tropical way involves application of simple cream on the body and can be used for early cancer. • Intravesical
Where do you go for immunotherapy?
Patients can undergo immunotherapy treatment in a doctor’s clinic or outpatient unit in a hospital depending on the type. It does not require the patient to stay in the hospital.
How often do patients need immunotherapy? The treatment process of immunotherapy and the time period will depend on the following factors. • Type of cancer • Stage of cancer • Type of immunotherapy • The body’s response to treatment
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