Definition: Immunotherapy
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Kidney Cancer: Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a treatment that use medicines to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. It’s not the same as chemotherapy (chemo).
Immunotherapy for Cancer: Nonspecific
Immunotherapy is a way of treating disease or infection using the body’s immune system. It can be used in some cases to help treat cancer. One form of immunotherapy treatment for cancer is called nonspecific immunotherapy (NSI). Learn more about NSI treatments and how they're used.
Biological Therapy (Immunotherapy)
Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy.
Immunotherapy for Cancer: Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs)
One type of immunotherapy uses monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). These are manufactured proteins that target specific parts of cancer cells to destroy them. mAbs are most often used along with other cancer treatments.
