Category: Immunotherapy Information


Important Information About Immunotherapy Therapy Called Checkpoint Inhibitors

Immunotherapy has emerged as a significant approach in the treatment of mesothelioma. One notable category within immunotherapy is checkpoint inhibitors, which play a pivotal role in blocking the evasion of...

Immunotherapy in Multi-Modal Approach

Immunotherapy has emerged as a promising area of cancer treatment that leverages the body's own immune system to fight cancer cells. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, which often indiscriminately kills both cancerous...

Opdivo (nivolumab) and Yervoy (ipilimumab) Side Effects

Opdivo (nivolumab) and Yervoy (ipilimumab) are immunotherapy medications used to treat certain types of cancer. They work by helping the immune system fight cancer cells. While these medications are generally...

Opdivo (nivolumab) and Yervoy (ipilimumab)

The combination therapy of Opdivo (nivolumab) and Yervoy (ipilimumab) offers a significant survival benefit for patients with unresectable mesothelioma compared to traditional chemotherapy. The combined treatment of Opdivo and Yervoy...

Checkpoint Inhibitors Class of Cancer Immunotherapy Drugs

Checkpoint inhibitors represent a groundbreaking class of drugs in cancer immunotherapy, including for the treatment of mesothelioma. The PD-1/PD-L1 interaction is a normal mechanism that the body uses to prevent...

Dendritic Cell Therapy a form of Immunotherapy

Dendritic cell therapy is a form of immunotherapy that has generated a lot of interest for its potential in treating various cancers, including mesothelioma. Dendritic cells act as messengers between...

The top immunotherapy drugs for mesothelioma as of 2023

Immunotherapy has been gaining traction as a treatment option for various types of cancers, including mesothelioma. However, please note that this list provided and its current status might have changed...

Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma: Survival Metrics and Advancements

Two key factors that the FDA examines for treatment approval are the survival benefit and safety profile. Durvalumab in combination with chemotherapy resulted in a median survival of 20 months,...

Types of Immunotherapy Treatments

There are various types of immunotherapy treatments available for patients with mesothelioma, a type of cancer most commonly affecting the lining of the lungs and abdomen. However, I must note...