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Interferons are a family of substances naturally made by our immune system. Learn how they're used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia here.
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Biologic therapy, also known as immunotherapy, is treatment that helps the immune system attack Kaposi sarcoma cells.
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As researchers have learned more about the molecular and genetic changes in cells that cause cancer, they have been able to develop newer drugs that specifically target some of these changes.
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American Cancer Society: The type of treatment(s) your doctor recommends will depend on the stage and location of the melanoma and on your overall health. Learn more here.
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If you or someone you know has just been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, this short, simple guide can help.
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Immunotherapy helps boost a person’s immune system to better attack the cancer. A number of immunotherapies are used for people with advanced melanoma. Learn more here.
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Non-specific immunotherapies stimulate the immune system but don't target cancer cells specifically. Learn more about non-specific immunotherapy here.
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Biologic therapy or immunotherapy helps boost the body's immune system to destroy kidney cancer cells more effectively. Learn more here.
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Immunotherapy is treatment that either boosts the patient’s own immune system or uses man-made versions of the normal parts of the immune system to treat Castleman disease.
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Treating Melanoma Skin Cancer
If you've been diagnosed with melanoma, your cancer care team will discuss your
treatment options with you. It's important to weigh the benefits of each treatment option
against the possible risks and side effects.
How ...