Mohtaseb Cancer Center - The Leader in Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment - Las Vegas, NV

What is Cancer Immunotherapy?

Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment that strengthens the immune system so that it can detect and fight cancer cells better. It can be done by stimulating the immune system to work harder or by incorporating man-made proteins to enhance specific immune functions.

Immunotherapy is worth looking into if you’re looking for less invasive cancer treatment.

What the Immune System Does

Your immune system does a remarkable job defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. It also helps prevent normal cells that are turning into abnormal cells from being able to replicate or divide. Therefore, it is as if your immune system is your first and last defense. This is why it is so important to try to keep the immune system at its top-performing potential as possible.

Types of Cancer Immunotherapy

There are several types of immunotherapy, and these are monoclonal antibodies, immune checkpoint inhibitors, vaccines, and non-specific immunotherapies.

• Monoclonal antibodies are man-made versions of immune system proteins and they attack and identify specific cancer cells.
• Immune checkpoint inhibitors help the immune system to better distinguish cancer cells and normal cells.
• Vaccines introduce antigens so that the immune system can produce antibodies for a particular disease.
• Non-specific immunotherapy enhances the immune system as a whole.

Benefits Cancer Immunotherapy

Cancer immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body’s own immune system to fight off cancer cells. It has been proven to be an effective form of treatment for many types of cancers, and can provide significant benefits over other forms of cancer treatments.

One major benefit of immunotherapy is its ability to target only the cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. This makes it much less invasive than traditional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which often cause damage to healthy tissue in addition to attacking the tumor itself. Immunotherapy also does not involve any surgery or hospital stays, reducing recovery time and allowing patients to resume their normal activities sooner after treatment.

Another advantage of immunotherapy is that it has fewer side effects compared with other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Common side effects associated with these therapies include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, hair loss and decreased appetite; however with immunotherapy these are usually milder in nature and do not last as long as they would with other forms of treatment. Additionally there may be some localized reactions at injection sites but this usually resolves quickly without further medical intervention needed.

Immunotherapy also offers hope for those who have advanced stage cancers where traditional treatments may not be as effective. With immunotherapy, there is the potential to extend life expectancy of cancer patients who are further along in their diagnosis.

At Mohtaseb Cancer Center, our team of experienced oncologists specializes in providing customized treatment plans that utilize the latest advancements in cancer immunotherapy to offer our patients with the best possible outcome. We understand how overwhelming a cancer diagnosis can be and strive to provide comprehensive support throughout every step of your treatment journey.

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