Immunotherapy and Full Body Checkup

Posted by Dr Priya Sharma
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Dec 27, 2023
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Immunotherapy has shown success in treating various cancers, including: Melanoma: Checkpoint inhibitors like pembrolizumab and nivolumab have been effective. Lung Cancer: Non-small cell lung cancer can be treated with checkpoint inhibitors, particularly for patients with specific biomarkers. Bladder Cancer: Atezolizumab and pembrolizumab are approved for certain cases. Kidney Cancer: Nivolumab and ipilimumab combination therapy have demonstrated efficacy. Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Checkpoint inhibitors like pembrolizumab have shown positive results. Head and Neck Cancers: Pembrolizumab is used in some cases. Leukemia and Lymphoma: CAR-T cell therapy, such as Kymriah and Yescarta, has been approved for certain types. Liver Cancer: Nivolumab has been approved for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Research is ongoing, expanding the range of cancers treated with immunotherapy and improving outcomes for patients. Early detection of cancer is crucial for successful treatment with immunotherapy. The eligibility for immunotherapy often depends on the type and stage of cancer. Early Stages: In some cases, immunotherapy may be used in combination with other treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy for localized cancers. Advanced Stages: Immunotherapy is increasingly considered for advanced stages of certain cancers. Checkpoint inhibitors, for example, are used in metastatic melanoma and some lung cancers. Biomarkers: Some cancers with specific biomarkers (e.g., PD-L1 expression) may be candidates for immunotherapy regardless of stage. Clinical Trials: Ongoing clinical trials explore the use of immunotherapy in earlier stages and for various cancer types. Early diagnosis through screenings, regular check-ups, and awareness of potential symptoms increases the likelihood of successful treatment with immunotherapy or other approaches. However, the appropriateness of immunotherapy varies based on individual cases and ongoing research. Get the best treatments for cancer at the best hospitals in India. Also get full body health checkups done at the best hospitals in India.
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