Fact Check
Did you know that immunotherapy has been shown to be effective in treating several types of cancer, including lung cancer, melanoma, bladder cancer, and kidney cancer?
Side Effects:
It’s important to note that immunotherapy can have fewer side effects compared to traditional cancer treatments. However, these side effects are generally temporary and can be managed with medication and other treatments. Your doctor or cancer specialist will provide you with more information about the potential side effects of your treatment and how they can be managed.
Fatigue, fever And Flu like symtoms
Skin rashes
Inflammation of the lungs And colon
Positive Note
At our cancer center, we prioritize personalized care and work with each patient to create a treatment plan tailored to their individual needs. Our experienced team will be with you every step of the way, offering support and guidance to help you through your cancer journey.
Emotional And Mental Needs
Cancer can take a toll on a person’s mental and emotional well-being. Our team of oncology social workers and counselors are available to provide emotional support and guidance to help you manage the emotional aspects of cancer.
What Can I do to help myself?
Taking care of yourself
eating a healthy diet
getting regular exercise
getting adequate sleep & res and staying hydrated can help support your immune system
improve your overall health during immunotherapy treatment.
After Treatment | After Care
After your immunotherapy treatment, our team will continue to monitor your health and provide ongoing support to ensure that you maintain good health and well-being.
Get a Screening/Second Opinion from us
If you or a loved one is considering immunotherapy as a cancer treatment option, our team of experts is here to help. Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about our comprehensive cancer care services.
FAQ
Immuno procedure and care plan
Immunotherapy can be administered in several ways, including:
- Checkpoint inhibitors: These drugs help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells by blocking certain proteins on the surface of cancer cells.
- T-cell therapy: This type of immunotherapy involves removing T-cells (a type of white blood cell) from the patient’s blood, genetically modifying them in the lab to attack cancer cells, and then infusing them back into the patient’s bloodstream.
- Cancer vaccines: These are used to prevent the development of certain types of cancer or to treat early-stage cancer by training the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.
Immunotherapy usually cannot cure stage 4 cancer, but it can control the disease, improve survival, and sometimes lead to long-term remission. Its effectiveness depends on the cancer type, biomarkers like PD-L1 or MSI, and the patient’s overall health.
The cost of immunotherapy depends on factors such as the type of cancer, medications used, number of treatment sessions, and the hospital. In India, it typically ranges from ₹1.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per session. Your oncologist can provide a precise estimate based on your treatment plan.
Immunotherapy uses different strategies to help the body’s immune system fight cancer. Common types include:
Checkpoint inhibitors: Medications that enable the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.
CAR T-cell therapy: A treatment where a patient’s T-cells are modified in the lab to better target cancer cells.
Cancer vaccines: Treatments that train the immune system to detect and destroy cancer cells.
Monoclonal antibodies: Laboratory-made proteins that attach to cancer cells, helping the immune system eliminate them.
Cytokine therapy: Uses immune system proteins to enhance the activity of immune cells against cancer.
Immunotherapy is used to treat cancer by helping the body’s immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. It is commonly used for cancers such as lung cancer, melanoma, lymphoma, kidney cancer, and certain other advanced or recurrent cancers.
Since immunotherapy activates the immune system, it can cause side effects. Common ones include fatigue, fever, skin rashes, nausea, diarrhea, and inflammation in organs. Most side effects can be managed effectively with medical supervision.
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