Depending on a variety of factors, there are various options for the treatment of genitourinary cancers (included bladder, kidney, and prostate cancers) including immunotherapy. This guide, published by Patient Resource Publishing in partnership with the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC...
2020_Immuno_GU.pdf
Your immune system is a powerful protection mechanism that works around the clock to defend you from harmful germs and internal stresses to normal cells in the body. After years of research, doctors have found a way to unleash its cancer-fighting potential, too. Immunotherapy harnesses the power...
2020 Immunotherapy.pdf
Immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of certain types of melanoma and other skin cancers. This guide, published by Patient Resource Publishing in partnership with the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC), provides information on melanoma and other skin cancers, the immune system,...
2020 Immuno Melanoma-Final.pdf
Immunotherapy was approved in 2015 to treat advanced lung cancer. It is very different from other types of cancer treatment because it uses the body's own immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells that have been hiding and targets them for destruction. Immunotherapy is a systemic...
2019 Immunotherapy Lung.pdf
Learning you have head and neck cancer can fell overwhelming. Give yourself time to digest the news, and then focus on learning as much as you can about your exact diagnosis. Knowing ket information will better prepare you to make well-informed decisions with your doctor. This guide, published...
2019 Immunotherapy H&N.pdf
SUPPORTIVE CARE These valuable services help you and each of your family members maintain a good quality of life from the time you’re diagnosed through treatment and survivorship. A primary focus of supportive care is to help manage any physical and/or emotional distress that stems from your...
Immunotherapy helps the immune system recognize cancer cells that have been hiding and target them for destruction. The strategy of harnessing the body's natural defense system to fight cancer, which is very different from other types of cancer treatment, holds the potential to positively affect...
2019 Immunotherapy Hematologic Cancers.pdf
OVERVIEW Cancer can develop in almost any part of the body, including the genitourinary (GU) system. The GU system is made up of the parts of the body that involve the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs (see Figure 1). Cells typically divide in an orderly fashion....
Bladder cancer begins when healthy cells in the bladder lining, most commonly urothelial cells, change and grow uncontrollably, forming a mass called a tumor. Bladder cancer was the first cancer type to receive an approved immunotherapy agent. Immunotherapy is revolutionizing how doctors treat...
SIDE EFFECTS Side effects can occur with any type of cancer treatment, including immunotherapy. Although the side effects associated with immunotherapy are typically fewer and may be less severe than other cancer treatments, there is a risk of serious side effects. This risk exists because...
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