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Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is treatment that uses a person's own immune
system to fight cancer. Immunotherapy can boost or change
how the immune system works so it can find and attack cancer
cells. If your treatment plan includes immunotherapy, knowing
how it works and what to expect can o!en help you prepare for
treatment and make informed decisions about your care.

How Immunotherapy Is Used to Treat Cancer

Monoclonal Antibodies and Their Side E"ects
CAR T-cell Therapy and Its Side E"ects
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Their Side E"ects
Cancer Vaccines and Their Side E"ects
Cytokines and Their Side E"ects
Immunomodulators and Their Side E"ects
Immunotherapy Safety

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This short video provides answers to some of

the most common questions that people with
cancer have about immunotherapy.

Immunotherapy Video

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