How does cancer immunotherapy work?

Traditionally, cancer treatment has revolved around chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. But thanks to groundbreaking immune checkpoint blockade research led by Jim Allison, Ph.D., winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, we have a new way to treat cancer: immunotherapy. Rather than treating the cancer directly, immunotherapy trains the immune system to attack cancer.
With immunotherapy, MD Anderson is able to effectively treat bladder cancer, head and neck cancers, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, kidney cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. And through clinical trials, we’re expanding immunotherapy to treat more types of cancer and exploring more types of immunotherapy every day.
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  • @teresatolliver9547
    @teresatolliver95475 жыл бұрын

    I've been getting immunotherapy for almost 2 years now for stage 4 lung cancer. Without it I know I wouldn't be here.

  • @julianaorrico8643

    @julianaorrico8643

    4 жыл бұрын

    feel better !

  • @thinkfiend

    @thinkfiend

    4 жыл бұрын

    Im so glad your feeling better

  • @ishusingh1500

    @ishusingh1500

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bro How Are You Doing Now ?

  • @Nundboun

    @Nundboun

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pembrolizumab?

  • @montyjayak

    @montyjayak

    4 жыл бұрын

    Whats the process please? Like do you have to take it periodically and how? My dad have h&N squamous cell carcinoma. Your info would help.

  • @MrStephen0625
    @MrStephen06255 жыл бұрын

    My Dad had cancer in his chin area that spread to his lungs. He never smoked. He's started immunotherapy today. I never heard of immunotherapy until a few days ago. Thanks for the video.

  • @mdanderson

    @mdanderson

    5 жыл бұрын

    We're sending positive thoughts your father's way. Best wishes to you.

  • @getuardgegaj8820

    @getuardgegaj8820

    5 жыл бұрын

    did he is better now ?

  • @kevincastillo4734

    @kevincastillo4734

    5 жыл бұрын

    How's he doing thinking of going this route

  • @peterknapp1784

    @peterknapp1784

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hello to you, hope your dad is positive & getting well. A friend of mine has brain cancer & cancer of the uterus , how do i find out about this treatment please.

  • @rabshaikh9912

    @rabshaikh9912

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hows he doin now? Did it help?

  • @totoyputik
    @totoyputik4 жыл бұрын

    I hope someday it will be available for all and that 3rd world citizens can afford it to have a chance to live longer.

  • @priscillapriscilla973

    @priscillapriscilla973

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @rainbowsixsiege3040
    @rainbowsixsiege30405 жыл бұрын

    we're learning this in the class altho i'm not going to be a doctor I still love to learn more about cancer and do some researches to cure it

  • @ChurchOfTheWorld

    @ChurchOfTheWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Will you research vitamin d and it’s co factors please

  • @melwitzfolino3941
    @melwitzfolino394111 ай бұрын

    Thank you I’m being treated by Immunotherapy I’m doing very well and I’m so grateful to still be enjoying my life 🥇

  • @jacksholt
    @jacksholt3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your work and so grateful for the care I receive from MD Anderson and their staff. Leiomyosarcoma patient here.

  • @bev78229
    @bev782292 жыл бұрын

    Saved my life. thank you Merck and thank you MD Anderson

  • @mdanderson

    @mdanderson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bev, we're so glad to hear you're doing well. Best wishes to you.

  • @jeetpalsingh5693
    @jeetpalsingh56935 жыл бұрын

    You guys are doing great job

  • @sibelmirzan746
    @sibelmirzan7464 жыл бұрын

    Very easy to understand thank you

  • @sally8234
    @sally82345 жыл бұрын

    Is immunotherapy effective against myelodysplastic syndrome? My 70 YO sister was just diagnosed and has now completed one round of chemo.

  • @maritzaquinteros7761
    @maritzaquinteros77613 жыл бұрын

    amazing!! did not know this option existed!

  • @ebermudez927
    @ebermudez9274 жыл бұрын

    Could this therapy works for IBC patients too ?

  • @bskedar228
    @bskedar2283 жыл бұрын

    LOVED IT

  • @Shan1442
    @Shan14425 жыл бұрын

    how to start this therapy?

  • @azlannakamoto7913
    @azlannakamoto79133 жыл бұрын

    amazing breakthru 😍😍😍

  • @dan020350
    @dan0203504 жыл бұрын

    prayers

  • @mmansoor3756
    @mmansoor37563 жыл бұрын

    Where can I get this treatment

  • @gracellibron3502
    @gracellibron3502 Жыл бұрын

    How about lymph nodes?

  • @user-pi2fr2ve2s
    @user-pi2fr2ve2s10 ай бұрын

    Thanks ❤

  • @peaaanuuutz
    @peaaanuuutz Жыл бұрын

    Some cancer cells have the ability to shut off killer T cells. Can immunotherapy prevent that from happening?

  • @yousefelbrolosy9753
    @yousefelbrolosy97535 жыл бұрын

    can anyone please tell me how are immunotherapy drug administered?

  • @novahhhhhh

    @novahhhhhh

    4 жыл бұрын

    it's administered via IV.

  • @surjitacupressurecenter5003
    @surjitacupressurecenter50035 жыл бұрын

    I want to learn this therapy

  • @anayahennaart2029
    @anayahennaart2029 Жыл бұрын

    Can immunotherapy completely cure stage 4 bladder cancer? How much dose is given?

  • @faithsfarmlife1424
    @faithsfarmlife14242 жыл бұрын

    I have non small cell lung cancer stage 4 a mutant gene causes this. I take medication to suppress the gene. He said after a while the medication won’t work anymore. It’s been two years last November. Everytime I go for the CT scan I’m worried

  • @mdanderson

    @mdanderson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Faith, we're so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. You're in our thoughts.

  • @impe1993
    @impe19939 ай бұрын

    My mum used to have cervical cancer 7years ago. She’s ben treated by Chemotherapy. A few months ago she double check with doctor and confirm that cancer is gone, but now doctor suspect her cancer return. Is it ok for her to use this method of immunotherapy? Is it widely used in countries like Cambodia or Thailand yet?

  • @mdanderson

    @mdanderson

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi, unfortunately, we're unable to answer specific medical questions online. We encourage you to speak with your doctor about these concerns. Best wishes to you.

  • @rvsolsearching8954
    @rvsolsearching8954 Жыл бұрын

    Is this only offered at md Anderson

  • @mdanderson

    @mdanderson

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi there, immunotherapy is available outside of MD Anderson, too. We encourage you to talk to your care team about your treatment recommendations. Best wishes to you.

  • @zombieblood1675
    @zombieblood16757 жыл бұрын

    so the apcs are the snitches the cells are the teacher and the cancer is a bully

  • @afifassihab7953

    @afifassihab7953

    5 жыл бұрын

    hhh

  • @pradeepparkale8808
    @pradeepparkale88083 жыл бұрын

    Can this work on pancreatic cancer in stage 4?

  • @mdanderson

    @mdanderson

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pradeep, success with immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer has been limited so far, but our researchers recently found a new target that could lead to new treatment options. You can learn more here: www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/new-class-of-immunotherapy-targets-found-in-pancreatic-and-other-cancers.h00-159386679.html#:~:text=But%20MD%20Anderson%20researchers%20have,was%20published%20in%20Nature%20Communications..

  • @FerdiLopez26
    @FerdiLopez262 жыл бұрын

    What a awesome video!! Im doing this for you Nanay .I love you!!! I hope and pray that Jesus our savior will free us from this trial.My Nanay and I praise you!! You are a miracle worker.!

  • @guesswho1565
    @guesswho15655 жыл бұрын

    Investigate,investigate all miracle cures.

  • @NaldoUwe
    @NaldoUwe2 жыл бұрын

    Can I cure liver cancer or esophagus

  • @mdanderson

    @mdanderson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Naldo, you can learn about liver cancer treatment options here: www.mdanderson.org/cancer-types/liver-cancer.html, and esophageal cancer treatment options here: www.mdanderson.org/cancer-types/esophageal-cancer.html. Best wishes to you.

  • @NaldoUwe

    @NaldoUwe

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mdanderson thanks

  • @studygirl8460
    @studygirl84605 жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @reteteusoarecuralu
    @reteteusoarecuralu5 жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @amitathakur9520
    @amitathakur95202 жыл бұрын

    Is immunotherapy cure stage 4 spine cancer

  • @mdanderson

    @mdanderson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Amita, immunotherapy is being investigated for several different types of cancer. We encourage you to talk to your care team about your individual treatment options. Best wishes to you

  • @azizsara83
    @azizsara835 жыл бұрын

    YEAH BOIIIIIIIIIII

  • @nbprotocol5406
    @nbprotocol54064 ай бұрын

    very obnoxious music