Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment In Delhi

What is Immunotherapy?

Immunotherapy is an effective cancer treatment that helps boost our body’s natural defenses to fight cancer. Substances made by the body or in a laboratory are used in immunotherapy to improve the working of your immune system to find and destroy cancer cells in your body.

What are the types of Immunotherapy?

There are different types of immunotherapy that work differently. Some of the immunotherapy treatments may help your immune system to stop or slow the growth of cancer cells. While other immunotherapy treatments help your immune system destroy cancer cells or stop cancer from spreading to other body parts.

There are several types of immunotherapy, including:

  • Immune Checkpoint Inhabitors
  • Monoclonal antibodies
  • Oncolytic Virus Therapy
  • T-cell Therapy
  • Cancer Vaccines

Side Effects of Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy can cause several side effects, many of which happen when the immune system is boosted to fight against cancer which also affects healthy cells & tissues in your body.

Side Effects On Skin

  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Soreness
  • Redness
  • Itchiness
  • Rash

Other Side Effects Might Include:

  • Swelling & Weight Gain
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Sinus Congestion
  • Diarrhea
  • Infection
  • Organ Inflammation

Immunotherapy