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FAQs about Cancer Immunotherapy
What is the difference between Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy?
Chemotherapy destroys the tumor along with the healthy cells which cause serious side effects. However, Immunotherapy helps the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells only. It also improves the quality of life of the patient
Does Immunotherapy have any side effects?
Immunotherapy tends to have lesser undesirable side effects.
Which patients are eligible for Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy has shown significant improvement in treating almost all form of cancers.
Should Immunotherapy be considered while being treated with Chemotherapy or other Cancer treatments?
Yes, patients around the world have been successfully treated with Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy at the same time. In fact, many doctors suggest that taking 2 or more cancer treatments under proper guidance yields better results.
Can a person with Autoimmune disease and Cancer be treated by Immunotherapy?
The answer differs from patient to patient based on the condition the patient is in, yet it’s safe to say that Immunotherapy should be considered in most such cases.
From where can I receive Immunotherapy treatment?
Though there are limited Immunotherapy centers in India, you can receive it at Cancer Immunotherapy center (Ahmedabad, Gujarat).