A Straightforward Guide to How Immunotherapy Works

Cancer immunotherapy is a relatively new category of precision medicine that helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. Although scientists have spent decades figuring out ways to stimulate the body’s immune system to eradicate cancer cells, most immunotherapies that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved have only been in use in the country for less than ten years (as of 2021).

Scientists continue to make advancements in immunotherapy for cancer, and as we discover more breakthroughs, the hope is that its uses and effectiveness will improve. Until then, understanding how immunotherapy works can help you make …read more