Cancer Immunotherapy Basics: Understand the science behind this cutting-edge treatment

Immunotherapy is transforming cancer treatment and care today—and shows even greater promise for the future. Discover how this innovative treatment works across several cancer types both alone and in combination with other treatments. Dr. Jen Wargo of MD Anderson Cancer Center will explore how our immune system works, break down into basic concepts the complex science underlying immunotherapy, describe the different types of immunotherapy, and discuss potential side effects and benefits patients can anticipate. After the presentation, ask your questions during a live Q&A moderated by Tamron Hall.

[dougcyndestearns]

Thank you so much for your studies, advancements in cancer treatments, & for sharing! My 17 year old grandson has cancer/adenocarcinoma, I will begin immunotherapy tomorrow, at CHOA. It helps me to understand it better.

[Alpha_]

This is so interesting. I am currently taking Nivolumab in Melbourne Australia after having an esophagectomy. They said I am currently cancer free after chemo/radiotherapy and the operation. The medication has a number of side effects, all quite treatable. The benefits of the medication far outweigh the negatives.

[ahmedalomar]

I study cancer biology and immunology. I hope we can find final solution for cancer by immunotherapy

[testos]

Very important information, thanks for sharing, can you go into who would be a good candidate for this type of therapy? Who would be the best candidate for it? What is the impact economically, is it affordable to the general public?

[juancarloslopez-corbalan]

absolutely great conference. Congratulations,

[Yvette-ow]

Antibiotics was prescribed over the phone very early on without seeing me to physically look at my throat et, but my cough was not due to whatever the Dr initially thought.
The next few days the antibiotic caused the cancer invading my throat to jump directly into my neck nodes.

[RZoneFitnessForWomen]

Any feedback on supplements like fucoidan to work with immunotherapy ?

[Yvette-ow]

Why is my head n neck tonsill cancer referred to as unspecified? Wouldn’t it be more advantageous to treat it accordingly.

[gorilionn]

my mom just got diagnosed with NPC cancer stage 3. does Immunotherapy an option to consider for now?