Immunotherapy

A major role of your immune system is detecting and getting rid of abnormal cells and preventing or slowing the growth of several types of cancer. For example, often immune cells are found in and around tumors. These are called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes or TILs. This is a common sign that the immune system is reacting to the tumor. The good news is that patients whose tumors contain TILs respond better to treatment and have a higher chance at survival, according to the National Cancer Institute. 

Unfortunately, cancer cells sometimes are able to avoid being killed by immune system cells. For instance, they may:

The benefits of using immunotherapy as a treatment is it helps strengthen your immune system to target and fight cancer cells by preventing them from evading your body’s natural response.

There are many benefits to utilizing immunotherapy as your cancer treatment. Immunotherapy enhances your immune system’s capability to target cancer cells with precision, often causing fewer side effects than traditional treatments. It can also provide long-lasting protection by boosting immune memory, which reduces the chances of cancer recurrence. Additionally, it is effective for cancers that resist other treatments and is less likely to cause drug resistance. Furthermore, our doctors at HOAF always use a personalized approach and tailor the treatment to our individual patients, offering hope for a wide variety of cancers while improving outcomes.