What is immunotherapy and how does it differ from other treatments?
Immunotherapy leverages the body's own immune system to fight cancer. It includes treatments like checkpoint inhibitors, cytokines, and cancer vaccines. Unlike chemotherapy and radiation, which directly target cancer cells, immunotherapy works by stimulating or restoring the immune system's ability to detect and destroy cancer cells. This approach can lead to fewer side effects and has shown promise in treating certain types of cancers, such as melanoma and lung cancer.
