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Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses your immune system to control, destroy, and prevent cancer. Several types of immunotherapies target different cancers. They're effective options for advanced cancers when other treatments haven’t worked. If you’ve been searching for cancer immunotherapy near you, we invite you to explore this treatment with The Oncology Institute.

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What Is Immunotherapy?

Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment that helps the immune system target and attack cancerous cells. The immune system naturally protects the body, but cancer cells can evade its defenses. Immunotherapy provides the immune system with the boost it needs to effectively kill cancer cells. At The Oncology Institute, we use several types of immunotherapy drugs: 

  • Monoclonal antibodies: Lab-made proteins that target weaknesses in cancer cells
  • Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy: Changes T cells in your body to help them fight cancer
  • Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs): The process of taking T cells from a tumor, multiplying them in a lab, and returning them to the body
  • Immune checkpoint inhibitors: “Turns on” T cells so the immune system can recognize and destroy cancer
  • Cancer vaccines: Train the immune system to recognize and respond to cancer
  • Cytokines: Send signals that cause immune cells to kill cancer
  • Immunomodulators: Help the body produce more immune cells and starve cancer cells of nutrients

What Cancers Does Immunotherapy Treat?

From immunotherapy for lung cancer to preventive vaccines for liver and cervical cancer, this treatment has led to significant breakthroughs in several cancers. Every cancer starts from gene changes, but the specific biomarkers are different. People with the same cancer may have different biomarkers and require different types of treatments. Doing a biomarker test before treatment helps us determine if immunotherapy is the best option for you.

Why Choose Immunotherapy for Cancer?

Immunotherapy doesn’t use toxic drugs that damage both cancerous and healthy cells. Immunotherapy drugs help your immune system target cancer cells, which can have fewer side effects and less damage. Biomarker testing helps us select the best immunotherapy for your type of cancer. Our oncology professionals consider the following factors when recommending a treatment: 

  • Type of cancer
  • Stage of cancer
  • Biomarker results
  • Age
  • Overall health 
  • Treatment goals
  • Previous cancer treatments

Immunotherapy is an emerging treatment. In some patients, the treatment plan is clear. There are certain cancer types for which less is known about the outcomes of immunotherapy. We’ll discuss your options to help you create an approach that meets your needs and goals.

Why Choose The Oncology Institute for Immunotherapy Treatment?

At The Onvology Institute, our world-class team remains at the forefront of improving cancer care and treatment. We’re dedicated to providing patients with innovative treatments like immunotherapy that can improve their quality of life and result in longer-lasting remissions. We explore which interventions work best for you and can result in the most effective outcomes.

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Trust Our Immunotherapy Oncology Specialists for Expert Care

Cancer immunotherapy is a breakthrough treatment that enhances the immune system to find and kill cancer cells. If you’re wondering if it’s the right choice for you, our oncology team will help you explore your options. Our personalized strategies prioritize your needs, treatment goals, and quality of life. To learn more about our immunotherapies, please request an appointment today or visit a local clinic near you.

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