Immunotherapy Side Effects and How to Manage Them

Immunotherapy, also called biologic therapy, is a form of cancer treatment that enhances the immune system — your body’s natural defense mechanism — to fight cancer. It uses substances that either the body creates or scientists concoct in a laboratory to boost or restore immune system function.

Depending on the type of cancer you have, an oncologist may recommend immunotherapy as your only treatment. It may also be administered after or at the same time as more conventional treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.

Realizing the Side Effects of Immunotherapy for Cancer

For years, the American Society of Clinical Oncology …read more